07.17.2023

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

Travel and Outdoors

Help Wildlife Care Association save baby animals

A fawn stands with one leg raised in the woods.

Don’t be alarmed if you see a fawn curled up by itself — mom is probably just out foraging. | Photo via Unsplash

For most of us, summer is a season for sunshine and relaxation. For animal rescue services, it’s also baby season.

Between February and October — but especially in the summer — you’re much more likely to come across baby animals that appear sick, injured, or abandoned. Our advice: Trust the pros.

Meet Wildlife Care Association

Wildlife Care Association rehabilitates over 7,000 orphaned, sick, and injured animals each year before releasing them back to their native habitats. They also educate our community about wildlife through school outreach and volunteer opportunities.

Never guess when it comes to animal care. Read Wildlife Care Association’s rules for rescuing wildlife and species resource guide, then call (916) 965-9453 and leave a detailed message. But before you do…

Assess the situation

Many animals brought into wildlife rehabilitation centers aren’t actually abandoned. An animal displaying no indicators of distress or injury may just be waiting for mom. If the animal is bleeding or obviously injured, it’s time to get the experts involved.

Be mindful of the animal’s well-being

Don’t act immediately when you’ve determined an animal is abandoned. Human contact stresses the animal and could lead to injury and disease (to you and the animal). Human food or improper feeding techniques can also cause harm. Keep a close eye, be patient, and consult Wildlife Care Association or another licensed rehabilitator.

At this point, you’re in good hands. Follow their instructions to safely bring in the animal, and go cash in on your good deed for the day. Mother Nature thanks you.

Events

Monday, July 17

2023 CA State Fair | Monday, July 17-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $1-$42 | Celebrate the Golden State’s diverse agricultural bounty + enjoy rides, entertainment, sports, and culinary diversions.
Trivia at Good News Wine | Monday, July 17 | Times vary | Good News Wine, 1050 20th St. Ste. 150, Sacramento | Free | Good News Wine is hosting trivia every Monday night starting at 6:30 in Midtown, Sacramento — yes, everyone is closed on Monday, but they’re ready for you with drink specials + trivia to noodle over.*

Tuesday, July 18

Exhibit It! A Community Art Exhibit | Tuesday, July 18-Friday, Aug. 18 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free entry | Peruse a collection of works made by artists from all over the Sacramento region.

Wednesday, July 19

Predictor | Wednesday, July 19-Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | Capital Stage, 2215 J St., Sacramento | $25-$52 | Check out this play — based on true events — about the woman who invented the first home pregnancy test.

Thursday, July 20

Read to a Dog | Thursday, July 20 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Carmichael Library at, Carmichael | Free | Let your young ones practice their reading skills with a furry friend.

Friday, July 21

Friday Night Swing Dancing | Friday, July 21 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Midtown Stomp, 2534 Industrial Blvd Ste. 150, West Sacramento | $10-$15 | Grab your dancing shoes and tap your feet to the sounds of swing music — and spend the first hour getting a lesson if you feel the need.

Events calendar here

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Community

Your ultimate guide to Sacramento has arrived

Fall in love with the city even more with our Ultimate City Guide. | Graphic by 6AM City

We all know that Sacramento is a special place with a never-ending supply of things to do, see, and experience. That got us thinking — we already spend our days helping you get the most out of our city. So what if we curated a collection of guides that will be updated and available anytime to help you navigate all our great city has to offer?

That’s just what we’ve done. Say hello to SACtoday’s City Guide, your ultimate digital destination for the best ways to get out there and learn about the city you love.

We’ve broken the guides into three categories:

LIVE — Schools, neighborhoods, and unwritten rules of the city
WORK — Top industries, startups, and great spots to work outside
PLAY — Parks, festivals, hikes, and date nights

That just scratches the surface. We’ve got guides to local Airbnb and Vrbo rentals, navigating the airport, volunteer opportunities around town, and even where you and your pooch can grab a drink together.

Ready to get to know your city even better? Check out the link below. And if there’s a guide you’d love to see, send us a suggestion because this list of guides will just keep growing.

Oh, and one more thing. For all you marketing folks out there, we have one exclusive sponsorship available. We will feature your brand next to everywhere the guides appear in the newsletter, website, and social media. It’s an opportunity that won’t last long, so drop us a line.

Start exploring now

News Notes

Closing

Conscious Creamery Gelateria will serve its final scoop by Sunday, July 30. Founders Andrea and Kevin chose to close shop to focus on their new grandchild. Get your goodbye gelato at 3400 Broadway Ste. 100 while you can.

Outdoors

Too hot to trot. After high heat deemed horse racing too dangerous for the opening weekend of the California State Fair, the first race will take place on Friday, July 21. Attendance is free — unless you treat yourself to a box seat. (Sac Bee)

Plan Ahead

To beat the heat, the Saturday Love Market in Oak Park has a new date — Saturday, August 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. Can’t wait that long? The Natomas market will be on Saturday, July 22.

Biz

D1 Training is coming to Sacramento — times quadruple. Four athletic training centers are slated across the Sacramento area with the first installment planned for a 4,200-sqft space in the Roseville Square center. (Sac Biz Journal)

Show

See Detroit-bred, NY-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Alex English, coming straight from the Saturday Night Live writers room to perform at Punch Line Sacramento from Thursday, July 27-Saturday, July 29 (showtimes vary). Get tickets.*

Finance

Everyday investors profit from a $45 million Banksy collection (yes, the Banksy) thanks to Masterworks, who last sold one of the artist’s works at a 32% net gain. Masterworks has completed 13 exits (all profitable), with three recent sales delivering net annualized returns of 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35%. SACtoday readers can skip the waitlist to join.†*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Correction

Last week, we listed the Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market in our Events section, but the market closed due to lack of participation. Don’t worry, Sacramento is still teeming with farmers markets. Use this market map as a guide. (ABC 10)

† See important Masterworks disclosures.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jessalin

From the editor

We are T-minus four days from the release of “Barbie,” from Sacramentan Greta Gerwig. If you haven’t seen “Lady Bird” — arguably the Barbie of Sacramento — this is your sign.

Or why not live it? Take a self-guided tour of all the locations seen in this heartfelt tribute to Sacramento.

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