The Sacramento Brief, January 13, 2026

[NEWS]

• Elk Grove homicide update: Elk Grove Police Department says a suspect is now in custody in the November 2, 2025 shooting at Z Town Gastro Pub on Elk Grove Florin Road that left two people dead.
• Detectives identified the suspect as 43-year-old Roderick Randall, currently held in Texas on federal charges.
• Randall is expected to be extradited to Sacramento County after the federal case concludes, where he faces two counts of homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
• Anyone with information is urged to contact Elk Grove police.
• Rancho Cordova arrest: A woman was arrested after police say she used a fake ID during a traffic stop.
• Officers reportedly found stolen mail, checks, mailbox keys, and meth.
• She was booked into the Sacramento County Jail as the investigation continues.

[CITY WATCH]

• SacRT alert: Bus routes 19 and 88 will skip the Grove & Del Paso stop during daytime construction through January 15.
• Riders should use the alternate stop at Grove & El Monte.
• Looking ahead, Sacramento Regional Transit Gold Line service disruptions run January 26 through February 5 for track maintenance and safety upgrades.
• More info: https://www.sacrt.com/alerts/

[WEATHER]

• Widespread dense fog early, mainly before 9 a.m., with patchy frost possible before 7.
• Mostly cloudy skies clearing gradually, with highs near 56 degrees.
• Light north-northwest winds.
• Tonight: Patchy fog after 9 p.m., lows in the mid-40s, calm conditions.

[EVENTS]

• STC January Business Meeting
  • For men 6’2” and taller, women 5’10” and taller.
  • Tuesday at 1 p.m.
  • Working meeting focused on the social calendar, finances, and club priorities.
  • Location provided by hosts after joining the group.
  • https://www.sacramentotallclub.org

• Dine Downtown Sacramento returns January 9–18, 2026.
  • Three-course prix fixe meals for $45 at participating central-city restaurants.
  • One dollar from each meal supports a local nonprofit.
  • https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/dine-downtown/

• Elk Grove Restaurant Week runs January 9–18.
  • Presented by Explore Elk Grove and Sky River Casino.
  • Mobile pass check-ins unlock deals and generate donations for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
  • https://www.exploreelkgrove.com/food-drink/restaurant-week/