The Sacramento Brief March 18, 2026

Sacramento Brief – March 18, 2026

Top Stories

• A 28-year-old man has died following a shooting Tuesday morning in Sacramento County
• Deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. to the 4000 block of South Watt Avenue
• Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots and seeing a victim struck
• The victim later died at the hospital
• Evidence found near Monte Bello Apartment complex and along South Watt Avenue
• No suspect in custody; investigation ongoing
• Public advised to avoid South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road area
• A parent was arrested at the Natomas Unified School District Education Center amid the ongoing teachers strike
• District says the individual entered unlawfully and refused to leave
• Police say the building was closed and the woman entered through a back door
• After nearly an hour of refusing to exit, she was arrested for trespassing
• Child present during incident was separated but reported safe
• Video shows protest supporters shouting “shame” during arrest

City Watch

• Sacramento County celebrates its first CARE Court graduation
• Lorenzo Leon becomes the county’s first graduate of the program
• CARE Court connects individuals with severe mental illness to treatment, housing, and support
• Program aims to create long-term stability through court-ordered care plans
• Officials and family members gathered to recognize the milestone achievement

Weather

• Dense fog expected between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
• Sunny skies with a high near 90
• Clear overnight with a low around 57

Events

• “Meet Mary Pleasant” – live historical performance at Celebration Arts Theatre
• Wednesday, March 18 | 7:00 p.m.
• Presented by Sacramento History Museum
• Interactive portrayal of civil rights pioneer Mary Ellen Pleasant
• Tickets available online
  • https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/chautauqua-evening-meet-mary-pleasant/
• Sac Comic-Con 2026 (March 21–22)
• VIP Meet & Greet with John Romita Jr. (limited availability)
• Includes sketches, signed prints, and exclusive access
• Special guest appearance by Thunder Rosa
  • https://www.sac-con.com