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Republic is one win from a USL final; Kings fall to 1-8

Plus, Midtown's farmers market tops the state again and SCUSD delays holiday paydays.

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Sacramento Republic FC beat El Paso 2-⁠1 and heads to the Western Conference Final

Republic beat El Paso 2-⁠1 in the Western Conference Semifinals

  • El Paso Locomotive FC1
    Sacramento Republic FC2
    FinalWestern Conference Semifinals at Heart Health Park

Sources: KCRA, FOX40

Sacramento Republic FC is one win away from playing for a title. The club beat El Paso Locomotive FC 2-1 Saturday night in front of a sold-out . Cal Jennings scored in the 14th minute, Alex Mendez tied it seven minutes later, and Michel Benitez scored off a rebound in the 57th.

Goalkeeper Danny Vitiello made five saves, and a late El Paso shot bounced off the post. Next up is top seed New Mexico United in Albuquerque. Jennings said there's "more business to do."

  • Unbeaten streak: 15 matches
  • Winning streak: four straight
  • Conference final appearances in club history: three
  • Last time in the final: 2023

Republic and New Mexico split their first two meetings

WhenResult
JuneNew Mexico won 1-0
Sept.Republic won 3-2
Nov. 14Final, 3:55 p.m., Isotopes Park

Source: KCRA

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The Kings lost to the Spurs 124-⁠109 and sit at 1-⁠8 after a fourth straight home loss

The Kings are 1-8 after falling 124-109 to the San Antonio Spurs Friday night in NBA Cup play. San Antonio scored 75 points in the first half and led by 19 at the break. The lead grew to as many as 24 in the fourth quarter.

The Spurs made 33 free throws to the Kings' 13

109Points124
13Free throws made33
19Free throws tried42

Sources: FOX40, CBS Sacramento

Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. led Sacramento with 22 points and eight assists, and Domantas Sabonis added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama finished with 30 points and 14 rebounds, just two days after a 52-point, 24-rebound game against Dallas.

Wembanyama's 30 points led all scorers

Sources: FOX40, KMJ Now, CBS Sacramento

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Wembanyama (SA)30 pts
Acuff (SAC)22 pts
Castle (SA)19 pts
Vassell (SA)19 pts
Harper (SA)19 pts
Sabonis (SAC)17 pts

News Notes

Farmers market

Midtown Farmers Market has been voted the top farmers market in California for the third year in a row, with 2,422 votes. The nonprofit American Farmland Trust released the list, based on nationwide votes. Historic Folsom Farmers Market took the No. 2 spot, and FOX40 reported the win too. Sacramento BeeModesto BeeFOX40

Propane scare

Leaking propane tanks led to the evacuation of four to five businesses near Florin Road on Saturday, Sacramento Fire Department officials said. Firefighters found about 30 to 40 tanks in a nearby recycling yard, though not all were leaking. Hazmat teams took over the scene after a report around 4 p.m. on the 3300 block of 52nd Street. Sacramento BeeFOX40

SCUSD paydays

Sacramento City Unified is moving its usual early November and December paydays to the end of each month after its fiscal overseer warned the district wouldn't have enough cash for paychecks on the scheduled dates. The district is working to address a structural deficit of about $222 million. Sacramento Bee

Downtown rush

The says foot traffic is just about back to pre-pandemic levels. Andrew LaFrance said about 10 businesses have closed this calendar year, including Punch Bowl Social and Echo & Rig, while 30 have opened. CBS Sacramento

Vietnam wall

The effort to bring the first 95 percent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to the West Coast is still seeking just over $3 million before construction can begin. The $7 million project has raised $4.4 million in donations and commitments. Citrus Heights Sentinel

The Vietnam wall replica is more than halfway funded

$4.4 millionraised in donations and commitments

Source: Citrus Heights Sentinel

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raised in donations and commitments$4.4 million
Project cost$7.0 million

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SACtodayto me · Sun., Nov. 86:00 a.m.

Republic is one win from a USL final; Kings fall to 1-8

Plus, Midtown's farmers market tops the state again and SCUSD delays holiday paydays.

The TLDR

  1. Republic beats El Paso 2-1, reaches Western Conference Final
  2. Kings fall to 1-8 after 124-109 loss to Spurs
  3. Midtown Farmers Market voted California's best again
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