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What's up Sacramento! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Sacramento’s new concert rules finally quiet late-night bass?
  • How will Sacramento’s new Del Rio Trail bridge change your commute?
  • How Sacramento’s $1.3 million will keep youth shelters open

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 49.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Sacramento considers new rules to better manage outdoor concert noise — here's what to know • Sacramento News & Review (newsreview.com) — Sacramento is weighing new rules to rein in bass-heavy noise from outdoor concerts at city-permitted events, and officials are still taking public comments. Recommendations include stricter sound planning in permits, real-time monitoring dashboards, and clearer enforcement, with draft rules expected by late January and potential ordinances by 2026 that could reshape nightlife near neighborhoods.
   

2. ‘Now, it's official': After delays and rebuild, Sacramento's Del Rio Trail complete (sacbee.com) — Sacramento’s Del Rio Trail is now fully connected, with a new bridge linking south Sacramento to downtown and the Sacramento River Bike Trail for safer, car-free commuting. After construction problems and a rebuild, city leaders say the span finally meets safety standards and opens up a continuous 5-mile path from Meadowview to Land Park.
   

3. Sacramento allocates $1.3 million to combat youth homelessness (fox40.com) — Sacramento City Council has approved $1.3 million in streamlined contracts to keep key youth homeless shelters running through September 2026, even as state funding drops sharply. The money supports programs run by Waking the Village, Wind Youth Services, and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, all focused on transitional-aged youth ages 16–26.
   

4. Sacramento students clean up Del Paso Boulevard in 'Day of Service' (kcra.com) — More than 100 Sacramento students just spent a “Day of Service” cleaning up Del Paso Boulevard, tackling litter, landscaping, and storefront beautification to boost the business district. Backed by Capital College and Career Academy and Old North Sac Partnership, the effort aims to build community pride and show young people the impact of giving back.
   

5. Assault sparks safety concerns and community meeting in Sacramento's Lavender Heights (abc10.com) — Sacramento’s Lavender Heights community is gathering Tuesday night at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center to discuss safety after a brutal Halloween assault left resident Alvin Prasad in a coma. City leaders, Midtown Association, and police will outline steps like better lighting, trimmed landscaping, more ambassadors, and added cameras to help LGBTQ+ residents and visitors feel safer in this key Midtown neighborhood.
   

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    Draco, a dog who went missing in Sacramento, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 34 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please if seen… (Nextdoor Hagginwood)
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    Here is a picture of how I do my bag. I like to also color coordinate with the bad I’m using. So let me know (Nextdoor Arden Arcade)
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