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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.
Show Notes A tragic crash on Highway 50 leaves a roadway construction worker dead and a 24-year-old woman facing DUI, vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run allegations. Also on today’s Sacramento Brief: a south Sacramento standoff ends in an arrest after a property catches fire, Sacramento students can once again ride SacRT free through the RydeFreeRT program, and we’ve got a cooler Tuesday forecast after days of triple-digit heat. Plus, free yoga returns to Fremont Park tonight, and Sacramento-area small-business owners have an opportunity Wednesday to learn how certification can open the door to government contracts. LINKS & RESOURCES 🚆 RydeFreeRT – Free SacRT rides for TK–12 students https://www.sacrt.com/student-passes/ 🌤️ Sacramento Weather – National Weather Service https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 ☕ Strong Coffee Company – Sacramento Brief Sponsor Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off. https://strongcoffeecompany.com 🏙️ City of Sacramento – RydeFreeRT Back-to-School Information https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/07/head-back-to-school-with-free-sacrt-rides/ 🧘🏾♀️ Free Yoga at Fremont Park – Fresh Air: Fremont Park https://exploremidtown.org/freshair/ 💼 Mix & Learn: Win Bids – The Path to Small Business Certification Wednesday, August 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-learn-win-bids-the-path-to-small-business-certification-tickets-1993043849806?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
The Sacramento Brief — Monday, August 10, 2026 A lengthy Sacramento County pursuit ends with a successful PIT maneuver and K-9 apprehension, while Sacramento Police respond to a domestic violence barricade involving SWAT and crisis negotiators. Plus, investigators are looking into a broad-daylight shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. In City Watch, we’re explaining why Sacramento County will literally draw letters to help determine candidate order on November’s ballot. And looking for something to do? Today’s events include a Knot My Type book club in Elk Grove and R&B Yoga at Estate Farms. ☀️ Weather: Sunny and cooler than last week, with a high near 95. ☕ Sponsor: Strong Coffee Company Use code SACBRIEF for 20% off. LINKS & SOURCES 🚔 Sunday Night Pursuit / PIT Maneuver https://clips.scannerradio.app/successful-pit-maneuver-police-chase-california-sacramento-county-sheriff-area-police-south 🚔 Sacramento Police — Barricade & Shooting Updates https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2086243685797441700?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew 🗳️ Sacramento County — General Election Randomized Alphabet Drawing https://elections.saccounty.gov/us/en/election-information/general-election-update—randomized-alphabet-drawing.html#gsc.tab=0 📚 Diversity in Kink Book Club — Knot My Type https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-kink-book-club-w-missy-knot-my-type-tickets-1993788616423?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 🧘🏽 RnB Yoga Sacramento at Estate Farms https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rnb-yoga-sacramento-at-estate-farms-tickets-1993788475000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes: A developing commercial fire on Stockton Boulevard leads today’s briefing. Plus, Sacramento County launches a faster, lower-cost road maintenance program, another triple-digit weekend is on the way, and we round up some of the best local events including 90’s Night, the Sunset Bat Flyout Paddle, the Sacramento Card Show, and a Midtown jewelry workshop. Links: Sacramento Fire Active Incidents: https://sacfire-px.specialdistrict.org/active-incidents National Weather Service Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Strong Coffee Company (Use code SACBRIEF): https://strongcoffeecompany.com SacDOT Chip Seal Program: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/-sacdot-unveils-roadway-chip-seal-program.html#gsc.tab=0 90’s Night at Kick’n Mule: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90s-night-old-school-jams-at-kick-n-mule-tickets-1996424659900?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Sunset Bat Flyout Paddle: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-bat-flyout-paddle-tickets-1984518473175?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Meet the Artist & Jewelry Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbYQusHuA0t/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sacramento Card Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-card-show-august-2026-tickets-1993034700440?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes Murder Suspect Returned to California • Perry Avenue Shooting • Free Marketing Workshop Today we’re covering an evening shooting in South Sacramento, a major update in the Z Town Gastro Pub double homicide investigation, another day of triple-digit heat, a free City of Sacramento marketing workshop for hospitality businesses, and two business-focused events happening today. Links Elk Grove Police: Z Town Gastro Pub extradition update https://x.com/elkgrovepd/status/2085078040615473599?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Strong Coffee Company (Sponsor) https://strongcoffeecompany.com City of Sacramento – Office of Nighttime Economy Email: nighttime@cityofsacramento.org Event: How to Find & Fund Your First Franchise https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-find-fund-your-first-franchise-tickets-1991740731143?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event: Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Buenos Días Meet Up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-buenos-dias-meet-up-tickets-1992797699564?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes Sacramento Police made two overnight arrests Tuesday, including a burglary suspect discovered hiding in a canal and a driver arrested after officers recovered an illegally possessed firearm during a traffic stop on Mack Road. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced lengthy prison sentences in two separate 2022 murder cases. Quentin Respers was sentenced to 40 years to life for the fatal shooting of Abrina Wheeler at the 49er Truck Stop, while D’Anthony Chaney received 52 years to life for the South Land Park murder of Terrence Lindsey. Sacramento County is also looking toward the future, issuing a Request for Proposals to develop an investment and revitalization strategy for 15 commercial corridors across the unincorporated county. The goal is to attract investment, strengthen neighborhood business districts, and identify redevelopment opportunities. We’ll also have your complete Sacramento weather forecast and highlight two local events: a Tarot Foundations class at Touchstone Brewing Company tonight and tomorrow’s SacJobs Summer Career Fair. Links Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-log Sacramento County District Attorney Press Releases https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ National Weather Service Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Strong Coffee Company – Save 20% with code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com Sacramento County: Shaping the Future of Commercial Corridors https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/shaping-the-future-of-commercial-corridors.html#gsc.tab=0 Tarot Foundations: The Major Arcana as a Life Journey https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-foundations-the-major-arcana-as-a-life-journey-tickets-1993020952319 SacJobs Summer Career Fair https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacjobs-summer-career-fair-in-person-tickets-1458850243349
Show Notes – Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Welcome to The Sacramento Brief, your daily roundup of Sacramento news, weather, community updates, and local events. 📰 News Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office – Rooftop Arrest https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2084414327583555736?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew ☀️ Weather National Weather Service Forecast for Sacramento https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523 ☕ Sponsor Strong Coffee Company https://strongcoffeecompany.com/ 🐶 City Watch Bradshaw Animal Shelter Celebrates DOGust with Free Dog Adoptions https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/bradshaw-animal-shelter-celebrates-dogust-with-free-dog-adoption.html#gsc.tab=0 📅 Events Raising Financially Mindful Teens https://events.csus.edu/Raising-Financially-Minded-Teens/E206258363 Power Vinyasa Yoga https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-vinyasa-yoga-tickets-1993565551229?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The Sacramento Brief — Monday, August 3, 2026 In today’s episode: A downtown Sacramento stabbing leads to an hours-long barricade and arrest. A deputy-involved shooting follows a vehicle burglary, armed home invasion and foot pursuit in La Riviera. Sacramento police announce that missing 88-year-old Nancy Vickers has been found deceased. Sacramento faces another dangerously hot day, with temperatures near 105 degrees. Front Street Animal Shelter shares important tips for protecting pets during extreme heat. Tonight’s events include an encore flamenco dinner show and Slow Flow Yin Yoga. NEWS Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office — Officer-involved shooting in La Riviera: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2083384247449231559?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew Sacramento Police Department — Nancy Vickers update: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2083432366824124579?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: https://strongcoffeecompany.com CITY WATCH Front Street Animal Shelter — Tips to protect pets during hot weather: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/31/tips-to-protect-pets-during-hot-weather/ EVENTS Encore Summer Flamenco Show at Tapa the World: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/encore-summer-flamenco-show-tickets-1992026649332?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Slow Flow Yin Yoga at Ritual Wellness House: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-flow-yin-yoga-tickets-1992088726005?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Friday, July 31, 2026 Old Sacramento is making big changes after last weekend’s mass stabbing. Beginning this weekend, vehicle access will be restricted after 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights as city leaders work to improve safety along the waterfront. In today’s Sacramento Brief: 🚓 Old Sacramento introduces late-night traffic restrictions following last weekend’s stabbing that injured five people.https://x.com/SacPolice/status/2082926706705445175?s=20 ☀️ Triple-digit heat returns, with highs climbing from 100° Friday to 104° by Sunday. 🏛️ The Sacramento County Youth Commission meets Monday, August 3, with updates on youth initiatives, elections, and a presentation from the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters. 🎉 Weekend events including Party Nexx Door at Pocha House, PLUS ONE: A New York Experience, The High Tea Society Ball, and the Summer Dress Colors R&B Day Party. Sponsor Strong Coffee Company https://strongcoffeecompany.com Helpful Links Sacramento County Youth Commission Agenda https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/YouthCommission Party Nexx Door V4: A Lovers!AndOpps! x Luv Language Special Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-nexx-door-v4-a-loversandopps-x-luv-language-special-event-tickets-1994100519333?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Welcome to the Party: A New York Experience https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-the-party-a-new-york-experience-tickets-1993771279568?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The High Tea Society Ball https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-high-tea-society-ball-tickets-1990758175292?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Summer Dress Colors R&B Day Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-dress-colors-r-b-day-party-tickets-1985939860583?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief! If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and share it with someone who loves staying connected to what’s happening around the Sacramento region.
Show Notes In today’s Sacramento Brief: Citrus Heights police say a man found with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon appears to have died by suicide. A woman has died in Rancho Cordova after an apparent gas exposure from a live stovetop, while a five-year-old child was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover. Sacramento County Sheriff’s detectives make an arrest in a 2015 South Sacramento homicide after reopening the cold case. Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies and another hot day with a high near 97 degrees. In City Watch, meet Britney and Erin Eason, whose family has fostered more than 40 children and adopted five, highlighting the ongoing need for foster families in Sacramento County. Plus, two events happening tonight for local creatives and entrepreneurs. Today’s Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Save with promo code: SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com Links Citrus Heights Police Investigation https://www.kcra.com/ Rancho Cordova Gas Exposure Investigation https://metrofire.ca.gov/ 2015 Cold Case Arrest – Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2082462396459966643?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew National Weather Service – Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523 Home Is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/home-is-more-than-a-house-how-one-family-changed-lives-through-f.html#gsc.tab=0 Bloom at the Atelier https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-at-the-atelier-tickets-1993109545303?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Modest Film Society – July Showcase https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modest-film-society-july-showcase-tickets-1993155300157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch