Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Saturday
Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2015:
Rain returns
Sacramento residents are likely to be greeted by rain Saturday morning, the National Weather Service reports.. The high temperature for the day is forecast to be near 52 degrees, and new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch is possible, according to the weather service.
Christmas tree recycling in area
Capital region residents who want to recycle their Christmas trees can bring them to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Corporation Yard between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The yard is at 6100 Folsom Blvd. SMUD is collecting trees to be recycled into mulch. There is a limit of five trees per vehicle. Recyclers should remove all tinsel, ornaments, lights, tree stands and nails. Flocked trees will be accepted. Other Sacramento County recycling sites include the North Area Recovery Station, 4450 Roseville Road, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Kiefer Landfill, 12701 Kiefer Blvd., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Elder Creek Recovery and Transfer site, 8642 Elder Creek Road, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station, 8491 Fruitridge Road, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and Dan Russell Rodeo Arena, 200 Stafford St., Folsom, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 916-875-5555, or see holidayrecycling.com.
Health, fitness gathering at Cal Expo
The Total Health & Fitness Expo begins a two-day run Saturday at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, will feature a variety of fitness and nutrition experts, products, fitness apparel, equipment and more. Go to http://thetotalhealthfitexpo.com for more information.
Local sports
▪ Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors, 7 p.m., Sleep Train Arena.
This story was originally published January 8, 2016 at 10:00 PM with the headline "Today in Sacramento: Here’s what you need to know for Saturday."