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A Stolen Car Chase, Shots Fired & Sacramento’s $175 Toilet Rebate Today on The Sacramento Brief: a suspected vehicle break-in turns into a pursuit in North Sacramento, police investigate gunfire along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Sacramento expands its toilet rebate program to cover more homeowners. Plus, your Tuesday weather, tonight’s Midtown book club, and a personal note from me. NEWS Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 CITY WATCH More Sacramento residents can now get a rebate for replacing older toilets https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/21/more-sacramento-residents-can-now-get-a-rebate-for-replacing-older-toilets/ PERSONAL SUPPORT If you’d like to support me while I work to get back on solid financial ground following my accident, you can find my GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/7caae4ded Even sharing the link helps. Thank you. ❤️ EVENTS East Village Bookshop — August 2026 Book Club Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. 2500 J Street, Sacramento https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-village-bookshop-midtownj-street-august-2026-book-club-tickets-1996532563643 SPONSOR Today’s episode is sponsored by Strong Coffee Company. Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off at checkout. #Sacramento #SacramentoNews #SacramentoBrief #LocalNews #SacramentoEvents #SacramentoCA
Sword, Standoff & a Midtown Stabbing A stabbing in Midtown and an hours-long SWAT standoff involving a sword and a firearm lead today’s Sacramento Brief. Plus, Sacramento County is asking the public to weigh in on the future of its jail system, and we have two ways to get out and enjoy Midtown today — from free Pilates in the park to a self-guided mural tour. 📰 NEWS Sacramento Police Department — Daily Activity Log Sacramento Police Daily Activities ☀️ WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento Weather Forecast ☕ SPONSOR Today’s Sacramento Brief is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company. Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off at checkout. Strong Coffee Company 🏙️ CITY WATCH Sacramento County will hold a virtual Jail System Master Planning Community Webinar Thursday, August 27 at 5 p.m. Registration is required, and written public comments will be accepted through September 10. Jail System Master Planning & Webinar Registration 📍 EVENTS Free Pilates at Marshall Park Monday, August 24 | 6–7 p.m. James Marshall Park, 915 27th Street Admission: FREE Pilates at Marshall Park Details Midtown Mural Trail Explore Midtown’s public art using a free digital pass, check in at featured murals and hear audio stories directly from participating artists. Explore the Midtown Mural Trail
Sacramento Father Arrested for Murder After Infant’s Death In today’s Sacramento Brief: Sacramento Police arrest a 27-year-old father on a murder charge following the death of his 11-month-old child. SPD is also warning residents about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers and spoofing legitimate police phone numbers. Plus, your Sacramento weekend forecast, free dog adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter, City housing and zoning updates, and a look at what’s happening around Sacramento this weekend. NEWS Sacramento Police — Infant Death Investigation / Murder Arrest Read the Sacramento Police update Sacramento Police — Law Enforcement Impersonation Scam Alert Read the SPD scam warning WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento weather forecast CITY WATCH From the City Manager: What’s Happening Around Sacramento Sacramento City Express WEEKEND EVENTS 👢 Denim & Boots Line Dancing Event — Friday, August 21 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets 🎤 Lil Kayla Live in Sacramento — Saturday, August 22 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets 🎷 Sax Attack: Ric Alexander, Sonny Fairley & Tony Kenner — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets 👗 Sundress & Sneakers Scholarship Fundraiser — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets 🌙 Make Your Own Moon Lamp — Sunday, August 23 at Block Craft Beer + Kitchen Event details & tickets THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Local news. Weather. City Watch. And what’s happening around Sacramento.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 NEWS Sacramento Police report arrests in two separate stolen-vehicle cases Tuesday, including an armed carjacking on Timberlake Way and a stolen vehicle recovered near West El Camino Avenue and Northgate Boulevard. Sacramento Police — Daily Activity Log WEATHER Sacramento-area forecast from the National Weather Service. National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast CITY WATCH Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department is offering free in-person compliance training for businesses that handle hazardous materials. Registration is required and space is limited. Sacramento County — Free EMD Business Training EVENTS — Friday, August 21 🎬 Bigger Than Me: The Hakeem Jubal Croom Story 5–9 p.m. at The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets 🎤 Corner House Comedy featuring Irene Tu Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m., 3600 63rd Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets
THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Wednesday, August 19, 2026 On today’s Sacramento Brief: A 19-year-old is arrested after Citrus Heights Police say he returned to the same jewelry store he’s suspected of burglarizing last month — this time with officers tracking him through real-time cameras. The woman accused in the deadly Highway 50 hit-and-run that killed a construction worker is back in jail without bail following her first court appearance. Plus, Sacramento County expands a program designed to help lower development costs for affordable housing projects. WEATHER Sunny with a high near 95. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 62. National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast: Sacramento Forecast NEWS SOURCES Citrus Heights Police Department: Citrus Heights Police on X Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office: District Attorney Press Releases CITY WATCH Sacramento County is expanding its Three-Year Development Impact Fee Offset Pilot Program. Eligible affordable housing projects can receive up to $10,000 per unit in fee offsets. Four projects totaling 435 units have already received approximately $2.16 million through the program. (Sacramento County) Sacramento County — Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program EVENTS 🎙️ WILDCARD! True Stories Told Live By You Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Teneral Cellars 1050 20th Street #110, Sacramento Tickets: $15 WILDCARD! Tickets & Event Information 🌳 Rotating Wellness Class at Winn Park Wednesday, August 19 from 6–7 p.m. Winn Park 1616 28th Street, Sacramento Free admission The Wednesday class rotates between Strength & Conditioning and Tai Chi. (Midtown Association) Fresh Air: Midtown Parks Schedule Yoga Moves Us Class Schedule Events featured through Sacramento365, the region’s online calendar for arts and entertainment. SPONSOR Today’s Sacramento Brief is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company. Sacramento Brief listeners can save up to 20% with code SACBRIEF at checkout. Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief.
Mystery on Fulton Avenue: Masked Shooting Victim Won’t Talk A mysterious shooting on Fulton Avenue leads today’s Sacramento Brief after deputies say the victim — found completely covered and wearing a ski mask — refused to provide information about a possible suspect. Also today: a deadly Highway 50 crash involving a group changing a flat tire, an early-morning Sacramento Police arrest, disaster-response training for local nurses, and a free class for Sacramento cyclists and scooter riders. Plus, two family-friendly ways to beat the heat: $2 Tuesday at Fairytale Town and indoor Sock Skating at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Links & Sources Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office Media Releases Sacramento Police Department Daily Activity Log — August 17 California Highway Patrol CHP Traffic Information National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast City of Sacramento Urban Biking & Scooting 101 Sacramento County Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills Fairytale Town $2 Tuesday Child Admission Sacramento Children’s Museum Sock Skating & Museum Information
Sacramento County Has Opinions About Your Cats — And Apparently Pac-Man Too It’s Monday, August 17. Sacramento Police investigate a weekend shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and officers recover an occupied stolen vehicle in North Sacramento. Plus, Sacramento County’s massive Zoning Code update could change the rules for everything from pets and home businesses to backyard workshops, restaurants, tattoo shops — and yes, even arcades. And in Events, Slow Flow Yin Yoga offers a relaxing way to ease into the new week. Sources & Links Sacramento Police — Daily Activities of Note https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County — What the New Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/more-than-you-think-what-sacramento-countys-recent-zoning-code-c.html#gsc.tab=0 Slow Flow Yin Yoga — Ritual Wellness House https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-flow-yin-yoga-tickets-1992088726005?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
GO FUND ME https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-rebuild-after-an-accident?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1786555323&utm_source=native_options A Deadly Jewelry Heist, E-Bike Rules & a Packed Sacramento Weekend Nearly four months after an attempted jewelry store robbery left a 72-year-old man dead, Sacramento County Sheriff’s detectives have made two arrests. Investigators say automated license plate readers provided critical leads that helped track vehicles connected to the suspects across jurisdictions. Plus, with students heading back to school, Sacramento County is reminding parents and young riders to know their e-bike — including which classes are allowed on Regional Parks trails and the 15 mph speed limit on the American River Parkway. And it’s Friday, so we’re looking ahead to the weekend with the 15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival, the SF Black MBA All White Soirée and the Sacramento Cultural Expo. 🔗 NEWS Sacramento County Sheriff — Attempted Robbery/Homicide Arrests https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2087905155010453542?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew ☀️ WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 ☕ SPONSOR Strong Coffee Company Sacramento Brief listeners can save 20% with promo code SACBRIEF at checkout. https://strongcoffeecompany.com 🏙️ CITY WATCH Sacramento County — Back-to-School E-Bike Rules & Safety https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/back-to-school-season-brings-more-young-riders-to-local-trails-k.html#gsc.tab=0 🎉 WEEKEND EVENTS 15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival — August 15–16 https://www.bananafestivalsac.org SF Black MBA All White Soirée — Saturday, August 15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-black-mba-all-white-soiree-tickets-1991657101003?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Sacramento Cultural Expo — Sunday, August 16 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-cultural-expo-tickets-1993788713714?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thursday Brief: Shots Fired, Stop Sticks & 85 Years to Life In today’s Sacramento Brief: Police investigate a shooting on 23rd Avenue, a carjacking ends with stop sticks and an arrest, and a repeat offender faces 85 years to life after being convicted in a series of robberies. Plus, Sacramento County moves up its revised budget hearings, we check today’s weather, and if you’re heading out tonight — choose between live poetry or some serious bass. 🔗 LINKS & SOURCES GO FUND ME https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-rebuild-after-an-accident?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1786555323&utm_source=native_options Sacramento Police Department — Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Sacramento County District Attorney — Defendant Convicted for Series of Robberies https://www.sacda.org/2026/08/defendant-convicted-for-series-of-robberies/ National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County — Revised Budget Hearings https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/board-moves-up-start-date-for-revised-budget-hearings.html#gsc.tab=0 Bass Therapy @ Social Night Club https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bass-therapy-social-night-club-tickets-1994521155467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The Gallery at Nite Poetry Open Mic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gallery-at-nite-poetry-open-mic-tickets-1997393306147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch ☕ TODAY’S SPONSOR Strong Coffee Company Protein-packed coffee with MCTs and adaptogens. Get 20% OFF with promo code SACBRIEF at checkout. https://strongcoffeecompany.com
A suspected stolen-car driver makes an unusual choice for his next destination: the probation office. Plus, Sacramento County wraps up a massive 10-year, $160 million water infrastructure project in Arden, we check your Wednesday weather, and two midweek events offer very different ways to unwind tonight. IN THIS EPISODE Deputies arrest a probationer accused of driving a stolen vehicle — at the probation office Arden completes a decade-long water meter and pipeline overhaul Wednesday brings cooler Sacramento weather with a high near 89 5Rhythms guided dance at CLARA Breathwork in the Park at Tahoe Park LINKS & SOURCES 🚔 Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office — Stolen Vehicle Arrest 💧 Sacramento County — Arden Water Meter & Pipe Improvement Project 🌤️ National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast 💃 5Rhythms Sacramento Guided Class at CLARA — Eventbrite 🌳 Breathwork in the Park at Tahoe Park — Eventbrite ☕ SPONSOR: Strong Coffee Company Use promo code SACBRIEF to save 20% on your order. The Sacramento Brief — Sacramento news, city updates, weather and events to get you caught up and on with your day.