The Sacramento Brief, January 15, 2026

[NEWS]

• Two people are dead after a shooting near Evergreen Street and Calvados Avenue.
• Police say the female victim died at the scene; the male later died at the hospital.
• Investigators believe the male’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
• No outstanding suspects. Investigation continues.
• A serial copper theft suspect is in custody following an overnight operation near light rail tracks.
• Deputies with Sacramento Regional Transit arrested 51-year-old Jesse Jeremiah.
• Deputies recovered 18 strands of stolen copper wire and burglary tools.
• Theft damage is estimated at $73,000.
• Jeremiah was already on probation, had an active felony warrant, and is being held without bail.
• Midtown Stabbing Victim expected to recover, suspect detained.
• One woman dead in shooting Ahern and A streets.

[CITY WATCH]

• First 5 Sacramento approved $4.17 million in funding.
• Funding supports 35 first-time, community-based organizations.
• Programs will serve families in 27 high-priority ZIP codes across Sacramento County.
• Grants were awarded using a participatory, community-led model centered on equity and lived experience. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/first-5-awarded-4-17m-for-county-child-programs.html#gsc.tab=0

[WEATHER]

• Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing this afternoon.
• High near 60 degrees.
• Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 41, calm winds. 🔗 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

[EVENTS]

• Final week to enjoy the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.
• The rink wraps up its season at Ali Youssefi Square, outside Golden 1 Center.
• Lace up and catch the last skate of the season. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink/
• Vendor alert: Downtown Sacramento Partnership is accepting 2026 summer vendor applications.
• Application window: January 12 – February 13.
• Approvals announced in early March.
• Space is limited across all downtown summer events. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/142693-2/