A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan temple in Sacramento, California, was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, sparking outrage and calls for action. This incident follows a similar attack on a BAPS temple in New York just days earlier, highlighting a disturbing trend of hate crimes targeting Hindu places of worship.
A BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California was vandalized with anti-Hindu messages, marking the second such attack in less than 10 days. The incident follows a similar act of vandalism at a BAPS Mandir in New York. Authorities are investigating the incident, and local leaders and organizations have condemned the acts of hate.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has confirmed its plan to reroute mail processing from Reno, Nevada, to Sacramento, California. The move has faced widespread criticism from Nevada lawmakers, who have expressed concerns about potential delays in mail ballot processing. USPS officials claim that the relocation is a cost-saving measure, but lawmakers have criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the decision. Despite opposition from both Democratic and Republican officials, the USPS has indicated that the rerouting will go ahead, with no set date for implementation.
Jose Canseco, the outspoken former Oakland A’s outfielder, has launched a petition to become the team’s manager once they relocate to Sacramento. The petition, which seeks 1,000 signatures, has already garnered significant support with over 750 signatures as of Monday afternoon. Canseco, known as one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial figures, played for the A’s from 1985-1992 and again in 1997. He was the American League’s MVP in 1988 and helped the team win the World Series that year.
A tree-planting ceremony was held at Howe Community Park in Sacramento to honor crime victims. The event was hosted by the Sacramento Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which runs from April 21-27.
Indulge in a cheesy weekend at the Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival at Southside Park. On Saturday, savor unlimited grilled cheese sandwiches paired with your choice of beer or wine (for an additional cost) for a delectable experience. Sunday is family-friendly, offering sandwich bites for purchase. Don’t miss out on the gluten-free options and cash-only souvenir drinking glasses.
