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SUPPORT THE SHOW!! The Sacramento Brief — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento police are investigating a deadly stabbing on Sagemill Way that left one man dead. Detectives say the case remains under investigation, with no suspect information released at this time. Sacramento Police Department: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2106537805325410560?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew • Sacramento is in for another hot day, with sunshine and a high near 100 degrees before temperatures cool into the mid-60s overnight. National Weather Service forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 • Sacramento County has launched a new CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative designed to connect eligible people with health care and support services before they leave custody. Learn more from Sacramento County: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/new-calaim-initiative-connects-justice-involved-individuals-to-h.html EVENTS Singles Night at Escapology Sacramento Tuesday, October 6 7:00 PM–10:35 PM 405 K Street, Sacramento Meet new people while working together through an escape room experience. https://www.escapology.com/en/sacramento-ca Tuesday Vibes — Line Dance Class Presented by The Honey Steppers 4311 Attawa Avenue, Sacramento A weekly 18+ line dance class for all experience levels, with no partner required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-vibes-line-dance-class-tickets-1996748657987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief.
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! In today’s Sacramento Brief: A man is dead following a deputy-involved shooting near Marconi and Eastern avenues, Sacramento police report a DUI pursuit arrest and a juvenile firearm arrest, and Sacramento starts the week with temperatures near 100 degrees. We also look at Sacramento’s upcoming Cultural Tourism Symposium, plus two Monday night events: Crocker x Common Knowledge and RAD Art Night. LINKS Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office update: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2106838449244479965 Sacramento Police Department Daily Activity Log: 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 Cultural Tourism Symposium — October 14: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/10/02/register-for-sacramentos-cultural-tourism-symposium-oct-14/ Crocker x Common Knowledge: https://www.crockerart.org/events/5026/crocker-x-common-knowledge Two Rivers Cider Company — RAD Art Night: https://www.tworiverscider.com/
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento County detectives arrest a Fair Oaks music instructor in a child sexual abuse material investigation. Sacramento County Sheriff: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2105795613556412549?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew • A repeat DUI offender is convicted of second-degree murder and hit-and-run in the 2024 death of bicyclist Jordan Rodriguez. Sacramento County District Attorney: https://www.sacda.org/2026/10/repeat-dui-offender-convicted-of-murder-hit-and-run-causing-death-of-bicyclist/ • Sacramento heads into a hot weekend, with highs near 98 Saturday and Sunday. National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 • Sacramento County launches the Healthy Beginnings Perinatal Program for pregnant and parenting women. Sacramento County: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/new-program-brings-treatment-and-support-services-together-for-p.html Weekend Events WAL First Friday https://www.instagram.com/walpublicmarket The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Crest Theatre https://cresttheater.com Movies Under the Stars — Old Sacramento Waterfront https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/ Colonial Parkfest https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkfest Taste of North Sacramento https://www.tastenorthsacramento.org/ Sip, Savor & Support — Sierra 2 Center https://sierra2.org/event/sip-savor-support/
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Today on The Sacramento Brief: A 10-year-old has died following a head-on crash in Sacramento County, with two others critically injured. Plus, sunny skies and a warm start to October, Sacramento County highlights the importance of kinship care, and two Thursday night events along Broadway — wine tasting at Oak Park Brewing Company and Crafts & Cocktails. Links & Resources CHP Traffic Information https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic/ Sacramento Weather — National Weather Service https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County Kinship https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-countys-commitment-to-kinship-connections-.html Winetasting with the Winemaker — Oak Park Brewing Co. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winetasting-with-the-winemaker-tickets-1983466343226?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Thursday Crafts & Cocktails — Classy Hippie Tea Company https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-crafts-cocktails-tickets-1999137173100?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Sacramento County’s Lemon Hill area, while Sacramento Police reported an arrest after a downtown burglary involving a knife. Also in today’s Sacramento Brief: a sunny Wednesday forecast, City updates on hazardous-waste disposal, guaranteed income for eligible foster youth, Stockton Boulevard grants, upcoming community events, and two relaxing ways to spend your Wednesday evening. Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 City of Sacramento — What’s Happening Around Sacramento https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/09/29/from-the-city-manager-whats-happening-around-sacramento-8/ Yoga + Art Exhibit — Albert Winn Park https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-art-exhibit-tickets-2002247236383?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Breathwork in the Park — Tahoe Park https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathwork-in-the-park-tickets-1992179250767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF — Tuesday, September 29, 2026 A South Sacramento standoff ends with a man in custody, Sacramento Police report a firearm arrest near Fruitridge and MLK, and City staff recommend Union Plaza as a possible new name for Cesar Chavez Plaza. Plus, sunshine and a warm afternoon, and two Sacramento events happening tonight. NEWS Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 CITY WATCH City recommends Union Plaza as new name for Cesar Chavez Plaza https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/09/25/community-input-leads-to-recommendation-to-rename-cesar-chavez-plaza-as-union-plaza/ EVENTS Make Your Own Moon Lamp — Clubhouse 56 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-moon-lamp-tickets-2000361035706 SacFALA Gala: Pamana Heritage & Legacy — California Automobile Museum https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacfala-gala-pamana-heritage-legacy-tickets-1999146829984
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! A Fresno man has been arrested following a deadly shooting on Arden Way that left one woman dead and another critically injured. Also in today’s Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento’s Monday forecast calls for clearing skies and a high near 86. • The City is preparing a yearlong celebration for Memorial Auditorium’s 100th anniversary in 2027. • Tonight’s events include an Enlightenment movie night inspired by Jane Goodall and free Pilates at James Marshall Park. LINKS Sacramento Police — Arden Way shooting investigation https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2104310463463030981 National Weather Service — Sacramento forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 City of Sacramento — Memorial Auditorium 100th anniversary https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/09/24/city-to-celebrate-memorial-auditoriums-100th-anniversary-in-2027/ Enlightenment Movie Night https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enlightenment-movie-night-in-the-jungle-with-jane-goodall-tickets-1999316652929?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Pilates at Marshall Park https://exploremidtown.org/freshair/
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Today on The Sacramento Brief: • A Sacramento man is sentenced to more than 31 years in prison for a 2023 shooting that injured two people. Sacramento County District Attorney: https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ • Sacramento heads into a cooler weekend, with highs dropping from the mid-80s Friday to the mid-70s by Sunday. National Weather Service forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 • Sacramento County moves forward with proposed residential solid-waste rate increases, updated facility fees and expanded bulky-waste pickup service. Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling: https://wmr.saccounty.gov • Weekend events at The Village include live music Friday and Poetry at the OM on Sunday. The Village: https://villageofom.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Today on The Sacramento Brief: • CHP is investigating a deadly hit-and-run involving a motorcyclist on Watt Avenue near Arden Way. • Sacramento Police report an overnight burglary arrest in the 1700 block of L Street. • Sacramento County opens Koala House 2, a new sober-living and transitional residence for women in recovery. • Tonight: The Summer Vinyl Series at The Village of OM, featuring DJ ABS-ONE from 5–9 PM. Links: Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Sacramento Weather https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Koala House 2 / Sacramento County https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/expanding-recovery-housing-for-women.html The Village of OM https://villageofom.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Sacramento police respond to a barricaded suspect on Howe Avenue, while two additional incidents result in arrests following a pursuit and an alleged golf-club assault. Plus, Sacramento County Probation hosts a community resource fair in Oak Park, and Soil Born Farms offers a hands-on class in making herbal remedies. LINKS Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2102636473229119619?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew Sacramento Weather Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County Community Resource Fair https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-probation-hosts-community-resource-fair.html The Art and Science of Making Plant Medicine https://soilborn.org/events/herbal-092326/