The Sacramento Brief, January 12, 2026

[NEWS]

Sacramento police made multiple arrests Saturday following a series of incidents across the city.

Deadly house fire in Oak Park?

Homicide investigation in Arden-Arcade area

• Two suspects were arrested in a vacant lot on the 200 block of Wilson Avenue after officers recovered a loaded firearm, burglary tools, and evidence a U-Haul had been tampered with.

• An assault involving a knife was reported near Natoma Way and Roanoke Avenue. The victim suffered minor injuries; the suspect was arrested.

• A man was arrested in the 700 block of Lampasas Avenue after firing a gun into the air. Officers recovered a firearm with an extended magazine. No injuries reported.

• A pursuit near Del Paso Boulevard and Glenrose Avenue ended with a stolen vehicle crash, two arrests, and a loaded extended magazine recovered. One suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.

• In South Sacramento, a driver fleeing a traffic stop near 24th Street and 33rd Avenue was arrested with help from an air unit. The suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.

• Overnight, a trailer carrying a boat detached and struck a power pole near Florin Road and Serenity Drive. No injuries were reported.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle near Arden Way

[CITY WATCH]

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is accepting nominations for its annual 5 Over 50 Volunteer Awards, honoring Sacramento County residents age 50 and older who actively give back.

• Nominees must be county residents and submit two letters of reference

• Applications are due Monday, February 9, 2026

• Five winners — one from each district — will be honored during a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting in May for Older Americans Month

• Winners will also be featured on the county website and YouTube channel

More info:

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/nominations-now-open-for-sacramento-countys-5-over-50-award.html#gsc.tab=0

[WEATHER]

Mostly sunny today with a high near 53°.

Patchy fog overnight, partly cloudy, low around 39°.

Forecast:

https://www.weather.gov

[EVENTS]

Game Night at Lucid Winery Tasting Room

• Tonight, 6:00–9:30 PM

• Board games, card games, and tabletop favorites

• Raffle for a free bottle of wine

• 1015 R Street

Hosted by the 20/30 Somethings New to Sacramento group

https://www.meetup.com/20_30-somethings-new-to-sacramento/events/310075520/

Beginner Jewelry Soldering Workshop at MADE Makerspace & Studio

• Tomorrow at 4:30 PM

• Hands-on class, all tools and materials included

• Create a custom jewelry piece to take home

• 3519 Broadway

https://www.meetup.com/hackerlab/events/312745609/