Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Sacramento

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Will West Sacramento’s new streetcar be a game-changer—or a money pit?

West Sacramento, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello West Sacramento! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will West Sacramento’s new streetcar be a game-changer—or a money pit?
  • How Slavic-heritage officers are reshaping policing in West Sacramento
  • What the new California Indian Heritage Center means for West Sacramento

Also on today's calendar: Bacchanal Mendocino and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 103 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RT says Tower Bridge streetcar is closer than ever — but skepticism remains (sacbee.com) — West Sacramento is closer than ever to getting a streetcar connection over the Tower Bridge, with $164 million secured and construction targeted to start next year. The project would link downtown Sacramento to Sutter Health Park and other key spots, but residents at a West Sacramento forum questioned costs, ridership, and the city’s pledge to cover any overruns.
   

• The Red Heat of West Sacramento (slavicsac.com) — West Sacramento residents are at the center of a new documentary spotlighting Slavic-heritage officers serving in the city’s police department and their work with the local community. The film follows real patrols and emergencies while exploring immigration, cultural ties, and how officers build trust with one of Northern California’s largest Slavic-speaking populations.
   

• ‘Mega Master' Immigration Hearings Tahoe Utility Searches For New Power Supplier (capradio.org) — West Sacramento will host the new California Indian Heritage Center, a statewide cultural hub meant to honor and preserve Indigenous history for future generations. The project, backed by Governor Newsom and tribal partners, is being coordinated by the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs and will bring a major educational and cultural destination to the city.
   

📸 Around West Sacramento

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in West Sacramento

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 West Sacramento Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making West Sacramento PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SLOW DOWN WEST SACRAMENTO 🪿🪿🪿!!!
    Residents of Bridgeway Island Lakes on Southport know all too well we have many Geese families this time of year. Today around 6pm a gaggle of Geese… (Nextdoor Bridgeway Lake)
  • Reports of police activity in Woodland, California.
    11:23PM on Jun 10: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and the scene has been cleared, per updated chatter sources. No further updates will… (Nextdoor )
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in West Sacramento. Apply here.
  • XPO Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Night Shift in Sacramento. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Sacramento here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sacramento

  • They're here, they're queer, they're in the kitchen: LGBT+ food businesses (sacbee.com)
  • Girl killed, man injured in Sacramento hit-and-run crash (kcra.com)
  • Sacramento County Agencies Report Expanded Use of Drones and Specialized Equipment City of Sacramento (opgov.news)

Ok West Sacramento! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Sacramento

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in West Sacramento

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.