Fire Season Preparedness + Fireworks Near You + Jim Dennys

Good morning, River City!

Welcome to the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter! This is where you will find all of the best news and events happening in Sacramento for Saturday July 3rd, 2021! I hope you'll enjoy this daily update and share it with all of your friends!

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Sacramento:

1. Two Elk Grove School District employees are on leave after a small Confederate flag was seen hanging from the air conditioner vent in one of their vans. School officials said that vehicles, like classrooms, must be safe spaces for kids and the Confederate flag is not tolerated. The Elk Grove Parent Coalition called for the immediate firing of the school employees. (ABC10)
2. Sacramento's surrounding counties saw a huge surge in violent crime as the pandemic pushed people to desperation. While Sacramento County saw an increase in homicides of about 30%, which was the state average, neighboring San Juaquin County saw a 70% surge and Solano County saw an incredible 90% increase! (CBS Sacramento)
3. It's fire season and with the drought this promises to be a doozy. Some Sacramento County residents may find themselves under evacuation warning. If you do, the key is to be prepared! Here's a wildfire evacuation plan checklist that can help. (KCRA3)
4. This is the ultimate selfless pay it forward story. This young high school senior was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and was granted a wish from Make-A-Wish. She decided to use her story to raise money for other peoples' wishes. Unfortunately, Samantha Dacong has passed away. Her legacy lives on, however, having raised over $130,000 in her name for wishes to come true. Rest in peace, Sammie. (CBS Sacramento)
5. The iconic Jim Dennys is back! Serving up burgers and fries the old fashioned way at this 10-seat diner is chef Joe Pearcy's promise. The restaurant that has been a downtown fixture since 1940 has had a colorful history and this owner is not about to change a thing! (SN&R)

Saturday events in Sacramento

• Come out to the Freedom Isn't Free car show and show your support for our troops! You can register your vehicle, or just come and check out all of the patriotic rides. There will be prizes for the best decorated vehicles. Donations will be gladly accepted for our folks in uniform. (9 am)
• Celebrate the run up to the 4th at the Aerospace Museum of California. They will Fly In to the Fourth with patriotic themed aerospace crafts and projects. Free with admission to the museum. (10 am)
• Garcia Hand Picked (GHP) and “Bertha” are Coming to Nug Sacramento. GHP is a cannabis collection developed by Holistic Industries in partnership with the Garcia Family to honor and celebrate the legacy of Jerry Garcia. And "Bertha" is a custom Airstream that you can't miss! (12:30 PM)
• The First Saturday Art Reception in Elk Grove features All Creatures Great and Small. The contest was judged by Carol Brewer. Artists will be on hand exhibiting and selling their art. (4 pm)
• Make it a Barn Night in Elk Grove at the McConnell Estate Winery's new barn venue! You can relax with your favorite glass of wine and take in the cool sounds of Kyle Tuttle. (6 pm)

Sacramento Patch Notebook

• One of the reasons to live in the Central Valley and the foothills is the sheer beauty that surrounds us. Enjoy!
• The H-Street bridge by Sac State has been dedicated to fallen police officer Tara O'Sullivan. Tara was gunned down trying to protect a woman in a domestic violence situation. A lot of people loved Tara and came together to petition for this dedication. Read her story and think of her next time you travel across the bridge.
• Looking for fireworks near you? There are a ton of them this year! Check out this interactive map to find your favorite.

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Events:

• 3rd Of July Fest & Fireworks 2021: Hard Rock, Lake Tahoe NV (July 3)
• 4th Of July Parade & Family Fun At Park 2021: Fairfield (July 4)
• Kiwanis July 4th Kiddie Parade 2021: Davis: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fest & Fireworks 2021: Davis: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Concert & Fireworks 2021: CreekWalk, Vacaville (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: Dixon: UPDATE: POSTPONED (July 4)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox in the morning with a new update.

— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...

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