Good morning, Sacramento! We're back in your inbox this morning to update you on the latest happenings in and around the area. Grab a cup of coffee and keep reading. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Serious late-night teenage accident in Sacramento County being probed by the CHP
- What new mental health laws might mean for safety at Watt and Whitney
- How did Sacramento significantly reduce street homelessness within four years?
Also on today's calendar: The New Hope: The Future of Alzheimer's Treatment and 9 more events.
Today's riddle:Why must Honeydew Melons get married in a church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday:Light breeze in the morning; clear skies, with a maximum temperature of 86 and a minimum of 57 degrees.🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday:Sunny and quite hot, temperatures: high of 91, low of 59.
- Wednesday:Partly sunny and warm, with a maximum temperature of 93 and a minimum of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two teenagers lost their lives, and three others were seriously hurt in a severe crash in Sacramento County, according to the California Highway Patrol. (abc10.com— Two teenage girls lost their lives and three others were seriously injured when a speeding car crashed into a tree and caught fire early Sunday on Scott Road in Sacramento County. Passersby pulled three girls out of the burning vehicle before firefighters arrived, and the injured teenagers were transported to UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy San Juan, and Kaiser South.Sacramento. CHP states that speed was involved and is continuing to examine possible impairment.
2. 'Known to Be Dangerous': A Suspected Violent Street Incident and the Gradual Process of Reforming California's Mental Health System in the City of Sacramento (opgov.news) — A recent violent incident at Watt and Whitney in Sacramento has led residents to call for quicker and more efficient responses to dangerous street activities. The article details how new state-wide mental health laws, including Proposition 1 and SB 43, are being implemented inSacramentoCounty, what changes residents might realistically anticipate by 2026, and why the system continues to seem sluggish for those residing near high-need areas.
3. Sacramento has reduced street homelessness by almost half since 2022, according to a new survey. (nsarrow.com) — Sacramento has significantly decreased the number of individuals residing on its streets, with a new 2026 tally indicating a 19% drop in unsheltered homelessness since 2024 and approximately 50% since 2022. Increased shelter capacity, new safe stay locations, and a Street to Housing initiative are recognized for the improvements, despite the fact that total homelessness is still increasing across...Sacramento County.
4. A 70-year-old woman from Sacramento passes away following an incident where she is struck by her own vehicle. (fox40.com— A 70-year-old woman from Sacramento passed away after her vehicle, which was left in park, rolled back and hit her in the River Park area on Friday evening. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. Authorities state that there is no indication of foul play, as collision investigators are still examining the incident.
5. Strong gusts lead to destruction throughout Sacramento (fox40.com— High winds caused trees to fall, damaged homes and vehicles, and left over 25,000 SMUD customers in Sacramento without electricity on Sunday. Workers were seen removing debris in Midtown and other areas while residents dealt with hazardous road conditions. Local authorities recommend contacting 3-1-1 for non-emergency storm-related concerns such as downed branches or obstructed roads.
📸 Around Sacramento
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sacramento
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★ Featured events ★
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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Other local events
The New Hope: The Future of Alzheimer's Treatment →
The Citizen Hotel, part of the Autograph Collection, located at 926 J Street, Sacramento
5:30 pm
Elica Mobile Clinic - Bell Avenue
Bell Avenue Elementary, 1900 Bell Avenue, Sacramento
8:00 am
James Mwaura - Live Stand-Up →
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Harlow's, 2708 J Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Ace of Spades, 1417 R Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Buick Club CCCBCA of Sacramento Gathering →
8822 Madison Avenue, Fair Oaks
7:00 pm
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Candlelight: Hip-Hop from the 90s Arranged with Strings →
The Theater Guild, 2828 35th St, Sacramento
6:30 pm
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge, 1207 Front Street, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Midtown Stomp, 2534 Industrial Boulevard, West Sacramento
8:00 pm
Speed Dating at King Cong Brewing →
King Kong Brewing Company, 1709 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
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