Animal Care Services Citizens Advisory Committee

• One vacancy | Four-year term
• Provide recommendations on matters related to animal care responsibilities.

Board of Plumbing Examiners

• Five vacancies | Five-year term
• Develop qualification exam and maintain list of qualified individuals.

Community Police Review Commission

• Two vacancies | Four-year term
• Review + recommend police department policies, practices, and procedures

Construction Code Board of Appeals

• Five vacancies | Three-year term
• Hear appeals on decisions regarding building standards and related issues.

Downtown/Riverfront Streetcar Policy Study Steering Committee

• Five vacancies | Two-year term
• Provide policy planning, approve goals, and communicate the objective for the streetcar program.

Ethel MacLeod Hart Trust Fund Advisory Committee

• One vacancy | Four-year term
• Evaluate projects and programs proposed for funding.

Relocation Appeals Board

• Two vacancies | Lifetime term
• Determine rules related to relocation assistance and if redevelopment agencies have followed federal regulations.

• Miracle on Broadway | Monday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 4-11:55 p.m. | The Butterscotch Den, 3406 Broadway, Sacramento | Free | Enjoy festive cocktails served in collectible mugs, special holiday performances + more.
• Brakence | Monday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $88 | The Columbus based singer brings their show — “The Hypochondriac (is Still On) Tour” — to the City of Trees.
• Improv Taste Test | Monday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1050 20th St., Ste. 130, Sacramento | $10 | New to improv + not sure it’s for you? Have a little taste test and find out at this drop-in class.

• “The Nightmare Before Christmas” | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Central Library, 828 I St., Sacramento | Free | “What’s this? What’s this?” It’s a screening of the dual-holiday classic film by Tim Burton.
• The 55th Anniversary of The Beatles’ “The White Album” | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Harris Center, 10 College Pkwy., Folsom | $19-$47 | Witness a 40-piece orchestra perform the legendary double album in its entirety.

• Friendsgiving at the Barn | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Drake’s: The Barn, 985 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | $20-$30 | Sip on a few beers + relax as local DJs spin some tunes while you chow down on Indian-inspired street food.
• Trivia Night | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | High Water Brewing Sacramento, 1210 66th St., Sacramento | Test your knowledge in multiple rounds as you compete for a $25 beer voucher.

• 30% off items included in our gift guides for her + him

• 30% off Treat Yourself Gift Guide

• The California Public Utilities Commission has approved letting PG&E raise its rates for electricity and gas customers beginning next year. The goal is to put that money toward projects that aim to lower the risk of wildfires caused by the utility company’s equipment. (FOX40)

• Sac State is getting a new sports + entertainment center. The Union WELL Inc.'s board of directors voted last week to provide $5.2 million for the facility’s construction, which could open as early as next fall. (KCRA 3)

• Granite Bay’s DNA Wine Lounge is now open. Located at 9719 Village Center Dr., Ste. 100, the wine lounge serves family-owned wines along with a variety of small food dishes.

• Sacramento City Council has approved $1.35 million in loans to help repair + renovate the Iceland Ice Skating Rink. The rink has been without a roof since a fire in 2010, but will now operate year-round once the restoration is complete. (Sac Bee)

• Taking a Capitol Corridor train to visit family for the holidays? Your furry friends can now join you for the ride. However, there are restrictions — only cats + dogs under 20 lbs are allowed, and must remain in their own carrier during the trip. (FOX40)

• Folsom High School alum and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning saw primetime NFL action last week, stepping in for an injured Joe Burrow during the team’s face-off against the Baltimore Ravens. Browning went 8-14 for 68 yards and a touchdown pass in the 34-20 loss. (ABC 10)

• UC Davis beat Sac State in the Causeway Classic over the weekend, 31-21. Aggie running back Lan Larison ran for 121 yards and 3 touchdowns in the victory. (ESPN)

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