The Sacramento Brief Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Rock-Throwing Arrest Downtown, South Sacramento Shooting Investigation, and Discovery Park Festivals Secured Through 2035

Show Notes

NEWS

• Downtown assault suspect arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles, injuring one person and fighting with officers during detention.
• Two men suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in a South Sacramento shooting investigation Tuesday afternoon.

CITY WATCH

• Sacramento County approves a 10-year agreement keeping major Danny Wimmer Presents music festivals at Discovery Park through 2035.
• Aftershock and GoldenSky are expected to continue generating millions in economic impact while funding future park improvements and community programs.

WEATHER

• Sunny and hot with a high near 102 degrees.
• Overnight low around 62 with clear skies.

EVENTS

• Sacramento State hosts its free Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://www.csus.edu/president/inclusive-excellence/spotlights/2024-juneteenth-symposium.html#sac-state-2026-juneteenth-celebration
• Sacramento Science Social explores AI, weather forecasting, and climate change tonight in Midtown. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-science-social-ai-weather-forecasting-and-climate-change-tickets-1989162387247?aff=ebdssbdestsearch