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SHOW NOTES News Child Molester Sentenced to 500 Years to Life A Sacramento County judge sentenced 47-year-old Troy Taylor to 500 years to life in prison after his conviction on 10 counts of forcible lewd acts involving three girls between the ages of 4 and 9. Prosecutors said the abuse occurred repeatedly between 2020 and 2023. Taylor also had a prior child molestation conviction from 2002. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office noted that under California’s Elder Parole law, Taylor could become eligible for a parole hearing after serving approximately 23½ years if he meets the statutory requirements. More information: Sacramento County District Attorney case summary Second Arrest Made in Old Sacramento Stabbing Sacramento Police have arrested a second suspect in Saturday’s stabbing that injured five people in Old Sacramento. Nineteen-year-old Robert Richwine of Rancho Cordova was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Eighteen-year-old Ezekiel Griffis had already been arrested in the case. Richwine’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 3. Sacramento Police Daily Activity North Command officers made two notable arrests: • A suspect was arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a knife during a fight on Shadow Tree Drive. • During a traffic stop near Los Robles Boulevard and Marysville Boulevard, officers arrested a convicted felon found in possession of an illegally possessed handgun. Daily Activity Log: Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log Weather Wednesday ☀️ Sunny and hot with a high near 97°. Wednesday Night Mostly clear with a low around 61°. Forecast: National Weather Service Forecast Sponsor Today’s episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company. Get protein-packed coffee with sustained energy and use promo code SACBRIEF to save on your order. City Watch Protect Your EBT Benefits and Avoid ATM Fees Sacramento County is reminding EBT users that they can avoid unnecessary ATM fees by using surcharge-free ATMs, requesting cash back during purchases, and limiting ATM withdrawals. Officials are also warning about an increase in EBT skimming and scam attempts. If you believe your benefits have been stolen, immediately call the number on the back of your EBT card to freeze it and report the theft to Sacramento County. If you’re still using an older magnetic-stripe EBT card, you’ll need a chip-enabled replacement card to continue accessing benefits. Learn more: Sacramento County EBT Information Events 🛁 Bath Bomb Making Night Wednesday • 7:00–9:00 PM Create two custom bath bombs while enjoying a drink at The Trap on Riverside Boulevard. More information: Eventbrite – Bath Bomb Making Night 🕯️ Candlelight Yin Restorative Yoga Wednesday • 7:30–8:30 PM Relax with an evening of candlelit yin yoga at East Village Bookshop in Midtown. Bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks, and fresh berries are provided. More information: Eventbrite – Candlelight Yin Restorative Yoga
Show Notes: A jewelry theft warning from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Sacramento celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, today’s hot weather forecast, and tonight’s featured events around the region. Today’s stories: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about an increase in jewelry distraction thefts targeting shoppers throughout the county. Tips to protect yourself while shopping and what to do if you become a victim. Hot Tuesday weather with highs near 96 degrees. Sacramento City Council recognizes July as Parks and Recreation Month and honors the employees who keep the city’s parks, pools, and community centers running. Tonight’s featured events include R&B and Tacos at Darling Aviary and a free ADA Skill Share in Elk Grove. Weather National Weather Service Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523 Featured Event R&B and Tacos with DJ Heartbreak: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-and-tacos-with-dj-heartbreak-darling-aviary-sacramento-tickets-1993628633911?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Open Table Skill Share – Demystifying the ADA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-table-skill-share-reasonable-accommodations-demystifying-the-ada-registration-1990829285986?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with promo code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com Sources Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2081770819198619862?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew City of Sacramento – Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523
Show Notes NEWS • Old Sacramento stabbing suspect arrested after five people injured Saturday morning. https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx • Sacramento County deputies arrest man accused of repeatedly violating a domestic violence restraining order. https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2080796773850009735?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew WEATHER National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast SPONSOR Strong Coffee Company — Save with code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com CITY WATCH City secures nearly $31.9 million for Rio Linda Senior Housing Project. https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/24/city-secures-more-than-31-million-for-senior-and-veteran-housing-project/ EVENTS Fruit and Floral Tea Tasting & 3D Jelly Experience https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruit-tea-class-cafe-style-drinks-3d-jelly- Beginner Cupcake Decorating Class https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-cupcake-decorating-class-buttercream-piping-floral-cupcakes-tickets-1218611061489?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes 🚔 News Sacramento Police investigate burglary at marijuana cultivation business after suspects reportedly used a vehicle to enter the building. https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx 🌤 Weather National Weather Service forecast for Sacramento. ☕ Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Use promo code SACBRIEF at checkout. https://strongcoffeecompany.com 🏛 City Watch Unsecured Property Tax bills are due August 31, 2026. Learn how to pay and avoid penalties. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/unsecured-property-tax-due-aug-31.html#gsc.tab=0 📅 Weekend Events • AFTERGLOW: Sunset Pilates Social (Friday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afterglow-sunset-pilates-social-tickets-1993016316453?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • Cozy Girls Day Party at Drake’s: The Barn (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cozy-girls-day-party-sacramento-drakes-barn-21-tickets-1991031164811?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • Boots, Buckles & Baddies: Soul Line Dancing x Bailes (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-buckles-baddies-soul-line-dancing-x-bailes-tickets-1992389266931?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • 5th Annual Black Cowboys Parade & Community Festival (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-black-cowboys-parade-and-community-festival-tickets-1980530852093?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Official event information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/black-cowboys-parade-tickets-263091
SHOW NOTES Thursday, July 23, 2026 A Sacramento jury convicts the driver responsible for a crash that killed five passengers, CHP searches for a deadly hit-and-run suspect in South Sacramento, Sacramento County rolls out new rooster regulations, plus today’s weather and local events. Today’s stories: • Driver convicted in 2023 DUI crash that killed five people https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-killing-five-in-dui-crash/ • CHP seeks public’s help after deadly South Sacramento hit-and-run https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic/ • Sacramento County updates Crowing Fowl Ordinance https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/new-rooster-ordinance-supports-animal-welfare-and-public-safety.html#gsc.tab=0 Events • Southern Blues on the Patio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-night-southern-blues-on-the-patio-tickets-1994492215908?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • The Lyte – Gallery at Nite Poetry Open Mic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lyte-gallery-at-nite-poetry-open-mic-tickets-1994091807275?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Use promo code SACBRIEF at checkout.gg
Show Notes A Sacramento jury deadlocks in the downtown mass shooting trial, Sacramento Police make a quick bicycle theft arrest using real-time technology, the County announces a free Sustainable Business Expo, plus tonight’s local events. Sources Sacramento County District Attorney https://www.sacda.org Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity National Weather Service Sacramento https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County Sustainable Business Awards & Resource Expo https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sustainable-business-awards-and-resource-expo.html#gsc.tab=0 Naughty Jeopardy Game Night https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naughty-jeopardy-game-night-tickets-1992946149582?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Grandma Joy and Me Book Release https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grandma-joy-and-me-a-journey-of-healing-one-national-park-at-a-time-tickets-1992025734596?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Strong Coffee Company use code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com
SHOW NOTES Repeat Offender Arrested Again Less Than 24 Hours After Release https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2079203714750087192?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Sacramento International Airport Master Plan Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K78P5PJ Strong Coffee Company (20% Off with code SACBRIEF) https://strongcoffeecompany.com Elk Grove’s First Sensory Inclusive® Space https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elk-groves-first-sensory-inclusive-space-tickets-1992455461922 Disco Yoga https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disco-yoga-tickets-1993469117794
Show Notes Today on The Sacramento Brief: 📰 NEWS Sacramento Police investigate a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near 16th & P Streets. Detectives investigate evidence of an overnight shooting in Oak Park after gunfire was reported with no injuries. 🏛️ CITY WATCH The City of Sacramento launches its new Public Participation Hub, making it easier than ever to watch City Council and Commission meetings, submit public comments, request to speak, and access accessibility resources. Learn about LEX (Lobby Experience eXpert), a new in-person service at City Hall designed to help residents participate in local government. 🎉 EVENTS Splash Bash celebrates the 6th Anniversary of The Local Bark Park with swimming, music, and Hawaiian-themed fun for dogs and their humans. Looking for a quieter evening? Enjoy the Bookstore Cat Fireside Reading at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove. Resources & Links 🚓 Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-log 🏛️ City Express: New Public Participation Hub https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/16/new-public-participation-hub-makes-it-easier-to-engage-with-city-meetings/ 💬 Public Participation Hub https://publiccomment.cityofsacramento.gov 🐕 Splash Bash – The Local Bark Park https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anniversary-splash-bash-at-the-local-bark-park-tickets-1992954735262 📚 Bookstore Cat Fireside Reading https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bookstore-cat-fireside-reading-tickets-1990671648488 ☕ Support the Show & Save 20% Strong Coffee Company USE CODE SACBRIEF 🎙️ The Sacramento Brief Local news. City updates. Community events. New episodes every weekday morning.
Show Notes Historic Recognition, Neighbor Stabbing, and Weekend Jazz in Sacramento In today’s Sacramento Brief: Two wheelchair-bound South Natomas residents injured in a neighborhood stabbing. Sacramento Police make arrests involving a parolee at large, a stabbing suspect, and a stolen vehicle. Sacramento’s historic Hackett House site joins the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Sunny, comfortable weather continues through the weekend. Weekend picks include Daniel Harris III in concert, Yoga on the Farm, and Sunday Drives at the California Automobile Museum. Links Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log: https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Hackett House designation: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/16/sacramentos-historic-hackett-house-site-added-to-national-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/ California Automobile Museum: https://www.calautomuseum.org/ Soil Born Farms: https://soilborn.org/events/yoga-on-the-farm-2026/ Support the Show Save 20% at Strong Coffee Company with promo code SACBRIEF. I may earn a commission if you use my code. Thank you for supporting The Sacramento Brief!
Show Notes Sacramento Brief – July 16, 2026 In today’s episode: Deputy stops active stabbing attack in Foothill Farms after two women are seriously injured Arrest made in Oak Park homicide investigation Jury convicts man of violent stranger kidnapping California State Fair food safety inspections begin Today’s weather and local events Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with code SACBRIEF using my affiliate link. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the show! 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp Links from today’s episode: • Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (Foothill Farms incident) https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2077570403359429006?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew • Sacramento Police homicide arrest https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx?reference=20260715-040 • Sacramento County District Attorney conviction announcement https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-kidnapping-stranger/ • Sacramento County Environmental Management Department – State Fair food safety https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/emd-and-food-safety-take-center-stage-at-state-fair.html#gsc.tab=0 • Say It Loud – Live Comedy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/say-it-loud-live-comedy-tickets-1993355624332?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • Twelfth Night – Sacramento Shakespeare Festival https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-night-tickets-1990255335284?aff=ebdssbdestsearch