Folsom Lake Mystery Continues + Hometown Olympic Athletes

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 Thursday June 17th, 2021! I hope you'll enjoy this daily update and share it with all of your friends!

Today's Weather: It's gonna be a scorcher! Clear throughout the day. Temps: High of 110° & low of 69°

Top 5 Stories in Sacramento

1. The King's former home is set to become the site of a new hospital. The former Sleep Train Arena will will now house a Northstate University hospital and medical school, officials announced Wednesday. (KCRA3)
2. The mystery continues. Remember the airplane they found at the bottom of Folsom Lake that was assumed to be a 1965 crash? Nope! The one they found was actually from a 1986 incident. We still don't know where the 1965 plane is. How-the-heck many planes are in that lake? (ABC10)
3. Check out the talented group of athletes representing the USA in the Tokyo Olympics that have called Sacramento their home! (ABC10)
4. It bears repeating that it is going to be dangerously hot out there today! Please go to one of these Sacramento County cooling centers if you don't have a way to stay cool at home. (FOX40)
5. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance establishing the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Youth Advisory Board (YAB). This board will be comprised of 10 youths age 12-24 who will work collaboratively with County Mental Health Board and the Youth Commission regarding programs and policies related to youth mental health. (Saccounty.net)

Thursday's Events

• California Juneteenth State Capitol Weekend kicks off in Old Sac with a waterfront Freedom Celebration. This event will showcase the contributions of California Pan Africans in the Gold Rush era. (11:30 am)
• Got your shot? Get a shot! The Russ Room is teaming up with Legado Whiskey and The Bottle Shop to bring you this event. Must show proof of vaccination and ID to get your whiskey shot and coupon! (3 pm)
• In the mood for some music on the river? Join Scott Kirby at the Embassy Suites Riverfront Dock. It promises to be HOT (in more ways than one). (6 pm)
• The truth is, we should probably mostly stay inside today with the extreme heat, so here's a list of all of the awesome, amazing, inspiring, fascinating and downright fun museums we have here in the Capital City. Many are still requiring mask use. (All Day)

Sacramento Notebook

• Your input is needed! The county of Sacramento is seeking your input on how we should spend the Federal money from the American Rescue Plan. You can read about the options here and take the survey here.
• Are you good at the art of abstraction? The Cordova Community Council is looking for your talents! Read the prospectus here and then submit your art for their show!
• If you haven't had your vaccine yet, listen up! Here's how to get free Six Flags tickets just for getting vaccinated while supplies last!
• Development is underway on the railyards! Here's a project update from The Sacramento Business Journal:
  • The Railyards will soon be a place to shop, work, and explore. Here’s the latest news:
    • The A.J., a mixed-use residential project, will be completed in Winter 2022.
    • A stormwater pump station is in progress. It’s the last major piece of infrastructure needed to support the Railyards!
    • The Wong Center, an affordable senior housing project, was approved. Its projected completion is Fall 2023.
    • An entertainment venue is on the horizon! Round two of design for The Railyards’ Central Shops District was submitted to the City for approval.

You're all caught up on the day's happenings in SacTown! Join us again tomorrow for the Sacramento Daily Patch Newsletter!

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 rockinretirement.substack.com