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The Verge
2 days ago
- The Verge
Power users.
Posted Jul 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM UTC Purportedly searching for illegal cannabis grow houses, the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) has been tipping off police about 'high' electricity usage based on smart meter readings. The EFF is suing, saying it's flagged Asian customers specifically, as 'SMUD analysts deemed one home suspicious because it was '4k [kWh], Asian,' and another suspicious because 'multiple Asians have reported there,'' while the cops sent accusatory 'nastygrams' to suspected homes in only English and Chinese. SMUD also admitted that 'high' readings could come from air conditioning, electric vehicles, and even Christmas lights. When Your Power Meter Becomes a Tool of Mass Surveillance [
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's how you can get into the California State Fair for free
If you were planning to head to the California State Fair starting this weekend, you can get in for free with a donation to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's Giving Friday. A contribution of five nonperishable, non-expired food items per person, will earn a free, same-day admissions ticket to the State Fair. SMUD's Giving Friday at the Fair will take place Friday and July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Friday. Fair-goers can find SMUD at the Main, Blue or Green entry gates. Tickets must be used by 3 p.m. that day. The fair runs from July 11- 27 at the Cal Expo Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd. Potential donation items include canned foods, dry pasta, rice, oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, cereals, soups, stews and peanut butter. High protein items are highly requested. SMUD partnered with the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services for this year's Giving Friday. The Sacramento Food Bank serves more than 320,000 people in the region monthly, with more than 200 neighborhood distribution sites throughout the county. 'Giving Friday represents the heart of what SMUD stands for — being there for our community, especially those facing food insecurity,' Farres Everly, SMUD's chief marketing and communications officer, said in a release. 'With rising costs impacting so many families, this partnership creates a simple but powerful way for neighbors to help neighbors while enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer.' Nineteen thousand pounds of food items were collected at the fair and donated to the Elk Grove Food Bank from last year's initiative. Previous efforts involved school supply collection and personal hygiene donations for different local nonprofits. Swag bags with souvenir surprises, induction cooking demos and energy-saving tips will also be available at all SMUD booths. There is another opportunity to grab a free admissions ticket on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arden Fair Mall. SMUD will host an EV Ride and Drive event, where participants can earn a free State Fair ticket in exchange for test driving an electric vehicle. The admissions tickets from this event will be valid for any of the remaining fair days.
Business Journals
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Journals
Times Like These at the 2025 California State Fair!
171 Years of California State Fair! We are celebrating 171 Years of the California State Fair. Each year, for 17 days of summer, the CA State Fair brings together the best of what the Golden State has to offer agriculture, technology, entertainment, and family fun. With the theme: 'Times Like These', we pay homage to a nostalgic past that has brought us a prosperous present which leads to a promising future. Important dates and info: NEW HOURS: Monday-Thursday Gates open at 4 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Media Day: Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Opening Day: Friday, July 11, 2025, 10 a.m. Closing Day: Sunday, July 27, Gates close at 8 p.m. No re-entry after 6 p.m. Ways to Save! • Costco 'Times Like These' Packs • Kids' Day/$2 Rides- Kids 12 and under get in FREE and rides are only $2 for everyone! • NEW – 'Family Discount Day' Mondays - For the two hours of the Fair (4-6 p.m.), tickets are $2 for everyone! • NEW – 'Ride and Save Day' Wednesdays - Butler Amusement will provide a $10 discount on ride passes. • Save Mart – Discount Admission Tickets & Carnival Ride Wristbands • Senior Day Friday • SMUD Giving Fridays (July 11, 18 & 25) – Bring 5 non-perishable food items and receive a FREE Ticket to the Fair New This Year: • Butler Amusement- NEW RIDE! The Invader- Imported from the Netherlands and standing an impressive 45 feet tall, The Invader is not for the faint of heart. This ride will have you gripping your seat as six, four-passenger pods of a total of 24 seats spinning at a breathtaking 24 RPM, generating intense centrifugal forces that will leave you breathless. • The Budweiser Clydesdales (July 11-13 and 17-20, 6-8pm) • 'CaLOWfornia Love' The Lowrider Culture Exhibit - Immerse yourself in California car culture with a showcase of vibrant lowriders, custom paint jobs, and hydraulic-powered rides. • DJ Diesel (July 11) - "Shaq's BASS ALL-STARS". • SMUD Giving Fridays (NEW DAY!) • CA State Fair BBQ Competition (July 12) – Last year was just a taste-test! The 2025 California State Fair BBQ Competition turns up the heat as top pit masters battle for the Golden Bear trophy! Guests get to taste and vote in the People's Choice judging. • 2025 Series Daily CA State Fair Themed Cancellation Stamps – Collect Fair memories by sending an official California State Fair Station cancellation stamp. There is a new design each day. • CA State Fair Inaugural Film Festival (July 11) - The film festival was open to California residents 18 and older, this new festival showcases original short films and animations. Entries were judged on storytelling, cinematography, directing, acting, editing, and artistic impact. Discover bold new voices in California filmmaking! • Commercial Craft Beer Awards Luncheon at Rock and Brews (NEW LOCATION!) • POPnology - Explore the intersection of pop culture and technology with hands-on exhibits inspired by science fiction, innovation, and imagination. • Truck and Tractor Pulls– (July 19) Watch raw power in action as roaring engines and heavy-duty machines battle in a high-powered showdown as trucks and tractors compete in a thrilling test of strength and horsepower. • Water Wonders Fountain and Light Show - Enjoy a spectacular light and water show. • Wild Science - Discover the wild side of science with exciting, interactive experiments and jaw-dropping demonstrations for all ages. All About the Kiddos! • Butler Amusement Kids' Park • Captain Jack Spareribs • California Fresh Exhibit • CA Junior Chef Cooking Challenge (July 22) • CA State Fair Farm • Incredible Me • Life's Big Ag-Venture • Wild Science • Wild World Adventure • Youth Mariachi Competition sponsored by T-Mobile, California Lottery & Cricket • Tree Circus Time for Adult fun! • CA Cannabis Exhibit • Estrella Jalisco Cantina 1854 • Don Julio Outlaw Country & Western Bar • Michelob Ultra Sports Bar • Crown Royal SacTown Social Bar • Save Mart Wine Garden • Twists and Hops - Pretzels and beer New Food • Boba King – Boba and spam fries • Chando's Tacos • Dubai Chocolate Cups • Island Fin Poke • Rescafe Coffee • Woodfired Flatbreads featuring CA sourced ingredients • Fire Roasted Artichoke with Lemon-Chive Aioli & Garlic Butter • "Celebration of Sourdough!"-Fire Roasted with Dipping Sauces & Accompaniments • "The Best of the Wurst"-Silva Sausages from Northern California with Homemade Warm German Potato Salad-Bratwurst, Sweet Chile Mango, Beef Hot Link & Chicken Apple • Golden Fry House-"House of Sauced & Tossed!" Fries & Tenders-Fried in 100% Beef Tallow-Garlic-Parmesan, Buffalo-Blue with Celery, Honey Sriracha BBQ, Korean Gojuchang, Carolina Gold BBQ, Chile-Lime, Thai Street Fries.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2026, 2027 proposed SMUD rate hike gets public hearing
( — The SMUD Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting Wednesday evening to get feedback from the public on the proposed rate hikes for 2026 and 2027. SMUD is asking for a 3% increase starting on January 1 of each year to cover a number of new or rising expenditures like inflation, a new administrative operations building and new projects intended to help it meet California clean energy standards. Video Above: Wind turbines unveiled in Solano County (May 2024) The utilities company said the new rate would result in a cost increase of $4.35 per month for the average residential customer starting on January 1, 2026 and an additional $4.48 per month starting on January 1, 2027. Members of the public can attend the 6 p.m. meeting in person at the SMUD Headquarters Auditorium at 6201 S Street or over Zoom. Those looking to provide comments at the meeting can sign up to speak using a form on a table outside the meeting room. Virtual meeting attendees can use Zoom's 'Raise Hand' feature during the public comment period. Comments can also be submitted via email to PublicComment@ The comments will not be read aloud during the meeting but will be provided to the board. The Smud Board of Supervisors will meet again on June 19 to make a final decision on the proposal. Rates for residential customers have increased 10 times since 2020: January 1, 2020 – 3.75% October 1, 2020 – 3% January 1, 2021 – 2.5% October 1, 2021 – 2% March 1, 2022 – 1.5% January 1, 2023 – 2% January 1, 2024 – 2.75% May 1, 2024 – 2.75% January 1, 2025 – 2.75% May 1, 2025 – 2.75% In 2021, SMUD made a commitment to keeping its rate increases at or below inflation through 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Inflation Calculator, from January 2021 to April 2025 inflation was roughly 22.64%. The accumulated rate of SMUD's hikes since January 2021 has been below that rate, at approximately 20.65%. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
