National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Is October 15

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is an annual campaign that addresses the impact of HIV and AIDS in Latinx communities in the United States, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

This day, established in 2003, is coordinated by the Latino Commission on AIDS and encourages Hispanic/Latinx communities in the U.S. to get involved by promoting and organizing HIV and AIDS prevention awareness activities.

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Senator Wiener’s Legislation Would Ensure Incarcerated Transgender People Are Housed According to their Gender Identity

by Victor Ruiz-Cornejo

Sacramento, Sept 13, 2019 –

Today, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) issued the following statement regarding SB 132, his legislation requiring that incarcerated transgender individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) be classified and housed based on their sense of health, safety, and gender identity.

Senator Wiener and the coalition supporting the bill have decided to make SB 132 a two-year bill in order to continue to work on the bill’s policy:

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Front Street Animal Shelter seeks community assistance in the investigation of multiple deceased dogs found in a trash can

On August 4th, 2019, Animal Control responded to the 2400 block of Wacker Way in South Sacramento on a report of multiple dead dogs.
Upon arrival, Officers discovered six deceased black and white pit bull mix type dogs in a trash can.

All dogs were approximately 4-5 months of age and appear to have died during  a similar time frame. None of the dogs were micro chipped or wearing collars.

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Play, Putt & Prizes Await at the First-Ever Midtown Mini Golf Event

Earlier this year, the Midtown Association launched Midtown Parks, a new non-profit 501(c)(3) arm of the organization, that dovetails with the mission of the Midtown Association to create a center for culture, creativity and vibrancy in Sacramento’s urban core.

Centerpiece to Midtown Parks, the Midtown Association is inviting the community to participate in the first-ever Midtown Mini, a signature miniature golf event, on Saturday evening, September 21, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 20^th & K streets (note: 20^th Street between J & K will be temporarily closed for the special pop-up event).  

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