Episode notes
Friday, January 16, 2026 — The Sacramento Brief
I’m Carol. Let’s get you caught up.
NEWS
- Midtown Stabbing: One man is recovering after a stabbing Wednesday night in Sacramento’s Midtown. Police responded just after 7 p.m. near I Street and 10th Street. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, and a person of interest has been detained.
- Federal Fraud Case: A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding an investor of more than $777,000. Prosecutors say 57-year-old Jaswant Singh Gill ran a fake investment firm, spent the money on personal expenses, and now faces up to 20 years in prison.
CITY WATCH
- Sacramento County hosts a Jail System Planning Listening Session Monday, January 26, from 6–8 p.m. Community input requested on jail care, reentry, and system improvements under a federal consent decree. RSVP required; attendance limited. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/county-seeks-public-input-on-jail-system-planning.html#gsc.tab=0
- MLK Day Closures: Most Sacramento County offices closed Monday, January 19. Emergency services and garbage collection continue as scheduled. Offices reopen Tuesday.
WEATHER
- Mostly sunny today, high near 60.
- Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 40, calm winds.
- Similar conditions expected through the weekend.
EVENTS
- Tonight: 350 Sacramento Benefit Concert at the Torch Club. Live music from Pinkie Rideau & Blioux Gumbo, plus Danny Sandoval & His Amigos. 21+. Tickets support climate justice work. 🔗 https://350sacramento.org/benefit/
- Saturday: Wasteland Expo: Clothes, Art, Vibes at Press Club. Local fashion, art, and independent vendors. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wasteland-expo-clothes-art-vibes-at-press-club-tickets-1049872907127
- This Weekend: IDGC Vintage Sale at the Scottish Rite Center. Mid-century glass, barware, jewelry, décor, plus appraisals on Sunday. Tickets at the door. 🔗 http://www.idgc.org
- Sunday: Underground Books hosts award-winning journalist Char Adams for an author talk and signing. Discussion of Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore. 🔗 https://www.sthope.org/snode/5376
- Monday, MLK Day: March for the Dream at Sacramento City College. Community walk honoring Dr. King and encouraging meaningful “King-Talks.” Free and open to all. Starts at 8 a.m. 🔗 https://mlk365.org/the-march/