07.03.2023

Today’s Forecast

52º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 5:01 p.m.

Take me out to the ball game

Summer baseball forecast

Nothing like a summertime trip to Sutter Health Park. | Photo by SACtoday Staff

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, which means it’s time for the three Bs: brats, beer, and baseball. This summer’s season is packed full of games and events. From fun initiatives like Copa de la Diversión and Sunday Fundays, the summer is just heating up for the River Cats.

About the team

The River Cats began as the affiliate team for the Oakland Athletics from 2000-2015, and have served the San Francisco Giants since. The River Cats led Minor League Baseball in crowd attendance 10 out of their first 11 seasons, including their first nine seasons in a row.

The team plays at Sutter Health Park. Want to get up close and personal? One seat in the park sits just 58 ft away from home plate.

Upcoming games

On Tuesday, July 4, we hit the road to take on Salt Lake at 5:35 p.m. Catch the game on the MiLB First Pitch app.

Or see one of these upcoming home games:

vs. Reno | Monday, July 3 | 6:45 p.m. | Bid on special “Stars & Stripes” jerseys worn on-field by the players at this pre-Independence Day celebration.
vs. Oklahoma City | Friday, July 14 | 6:45 p.m. | If you missed fireworks on Independence Day, this game has you covered.
vs. Tacoma | Friday, July 21 | 6:45 p.m. | It’s Native American Heritage Night featuring cultural performances and post-game fireworks.
vs. Tacoma | Sunday, July 23 | 1:05 p.m. | Come early for Sunday Funday and meet your favorite River Cats before the game. Stick around after, and give the kids a chance to run the bases post-game.

Check out the rest of the schedule.

Feeling the team spirit? Visit our guide to local sports teams.

Play ball

Events

Monday, July 3

Trivia Night | Monday, July 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Good News Wine, 1050 20th St., Ste. 150, Sacramento | Free | Bring out your crew for drink specials while you noodle over trivia.

Wednesday, July 5

Open Mic | Wednesday, July 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento | $8 | Don’t be shy — bring your skills to the stage of this Sac blues club.
“Predictor” | Through Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $30-$40 | Check out this play — based on true events — about the woman who invented the first home pregnancy test.
Food Truck Mania | Wednesday, July 5 | Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St., Elk Grove | Free | Dine at your favorite local food truck while you enjoy live entertainment.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Health

With mosquito populations on the rise, health officials are urging residents to take precautions when outdoors this summer. The warning comes following an announcement from The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District that 14 mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. (Sac Bee)

Community

Welcome to the family. Sumy, Ukraine, is Sacramento’s newest sister city. Sacramento has the highest population of Ukrainian immigrants in the nation — ~20,000 call the City of Trees home. (FOX40)

Development

Construction is set to begin this summer on Hanami Line, the cherry blossom park at the Sacramento Waterfront. Officials expect the 1.5-acre site — located within Robert T. Matsui Park — to be open to the public in early 2024. (Sacramento City Express)

Sports

Kings forward Harrison Barnes has agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Beam Team. Barnes averaged 15 points last season, helping the Kings make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. (ABC 10)

Holiday

Come on, let your colors burst

Firework displays and rules around Sacramento, CA

If you get them to spell out SACtoday, your next coffee’s on us. | Photo via Pexels

Tomorrow is Independence Day — so consider us your one-stop shop for public firework displays, the best vantage points, and tips to DIY. Bonus: If your pup is sensitive to sound, we’ve got some spots for you, too.

Public firework displays

Rancho Cordova 4th of July, Hagan Community Park
Enjoy carnival rides, a concert, fireworks + a parade preceded by a 1-mile run down Coloma Rd.

Salute to the Red, White, and Blue, Elk Grove Regional Park
Join in the Let Freedom Ride Bike Parade + rock out to live music before a fireworks show set to the tunes of 93.7 The River.

Fourth on the Field, Sutter Health Park
Take the field, dine at a plethora of food trucks while the kids play on the splash pad + enter into a potato sack race or water balloon toss.

Roseville 4th of July Celebration, @the Grounds
Be sure to grab a good spot to see the parade as it runs down Vernon Street before heading to Royer Park for foods, games + music. The celebration culminates in a fireworks display just after 9:15 p.m.

Viewing spots, safety tips, and more

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

Goodness, it was hot this weekend. Thankfully, a some slightly cooler weather seems to be in our forecast Thursday-Saturday.

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