[NEWS]

• Deputies are investigating after someone smashed into Palette Cakes in Carmichael early Wednesday and stole the bakery’s register — despite the shop being cashless.Two violent incidents reported Tuesday in Sacramento.
• Shooting at the 2300 block of North Avenue around 9:20 p.m. Adult victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect info released.
• Felony assault arrest at the 1300 block of Florin Road around 5:49 p.m. Suspect allegedly struck an elderly person with a metal bike chain. Arrest made.

Both investigations remain active.

[CITY WATCH]

Sacramento County’s Gifts from the Heart program is collecting new, unwrapped essentials for older adults in need — including blankets, socks, towels, cleaning supplies, heating pads, and box fans.

Drop-off or ship to: 8520 Younger Creek Drive, Sacramento, CA 95828.

Details: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/SacCounty-News.html#gsc.tab=0

County offices closed Feb. 12 (Lincoln’s Birthday) and Feb. 16 (Washington’s Birthday). Emergency services and garbage/recycling continue.

[TRAFFIC ALERT]

Overnight closures continue on westbound Highway 50 through February 13th for the Fix50 project.

https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=50

[WEATHER]

Partly sunny, then clearing with a high near 62. Light north-northwest winds 3–7 mph. Patchy fog after 1 a.m.

[EVENTS]

Guy Fieri appearance & bottle signing

📍 Total Wine & More – Arden, 2121 Arden Way

🗓 Feb. 12 | 5–6 p.m.

Free. No RSVP. First come, first served.

Roger Smith & Friends Jazz Night

📍 Ember and Stone Events, 1107 Firehouse Alley

🗓 Feb. 12 | 6–9 p.m.

Tickets & info: https://emberstoneevents.com