Here’s what’s in today’s Sacramento Brief:

🚨 NEWS: Three deaths and a third Highway 50 closure within 24 hours. A woman was fatally shot near Howe Avenue, the suspected gunman was later found dead near Highway 50 and Watt Avenue, and a pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Highway 50 Tuesday night. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office update

☀️ WEATHER: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 72. National Weather Service forecast

♻️ CITY WATCH: Tossing household batteries into curbside bins can  ...