Man, what a morning. I was just doing my usual thing, you know, grabbing some coffee, scrolling through my phone to see what’s up. And then, boom, these alerts start popping up – ‘south sac shooting today’. Your stomach just kinda drops when you see that, right?
So, first thing, I’m trying to figure out what’s actually going on. Not trying to dive into the crazy rumors that always fly around online. My little checklist for this kind of news usually goes like this:
- Check a couple of trusted local news outlets first.
- Steer clear of the social media comment sections for a bit, they get wild.
- Quickly text or call anyone I know who might be near the area.
Did all that. Went straight to some local news sites I kinda trust, just to get the basic facts. Then, of course, you start thinking, ‘shoot, do I know anyone over there?’ Had to send out a few texts, make a quick call or two. Just checking in. Thankfully, my people were all good. That’s a big relief, always is.
It’s just heavy stuff, man. Even if it’s not right on your doorstep, when it’s in ‘South Sac,’ a place you know, it just hits different. Makes you think. The whole vibe of the day just felt off after that. Hard to focus on much else for a while.
Why am I even going on about this?
Well, it’s because this stuff messes with your head, you know? I’ve been around the Sac area for a long time now. Seen it go through all sorts of ups and downs. I remember when I first moved here, things felt… I dunno, a bit quieter? Maybe I was just younger and didn’t pay as much attention to the news cycle, or maybe things really were different. But back then, hearing about something like this felt super rare, like something you’d only see in a big city far away.
Now? It feels like there’s always something. And you try not to get numb to it, because that’s a scary thought in itself, but then a day like today happens and it properly shakes you up again. Makes you double-check your doors at night, makes you a little more jumpy when you hear a loud noise. You start thinking about your family, your friends, just everyone’s safety. I even caught myself looking up some old articles about community safety programs, wondering what ever happened to them. Most of them just seem to fade away. It’s like people get all fired up for a little while, then life just carries on. It’s a tough pattern to watch.
It’s not like I’ve got any grand solutions or anything. I’m just a regular person trying to make sense of it all. But it really makes you wonder what you can actually do. For me, I guess it just comes down to trying to be a good neighbor, keeping an eye out for folks around you, and fostering that bit of community spirit. Seems like one of the only practical things that makes sense when the world feels a bit off-kilter.
Anyway, that was pretty much how my morning and a good chunk of my day went. Kind of threw a wrench in any other plans I had. Just really hoping everyone who was directly impacted by this thing is getting the support and help they need. Stay safe out there, folks. It’s definitely a wild world we’re navigating.
