The Sacramento Brief February 2, 2026

[NEWS]

• DEVELOPING NEWS: A fully involved commercial fire is burning at the former Bank of America building in the 1800 block of Del Paso Boulevard.
• The building is fully engulfed, with multiple fire crews on scene.
• Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of Del Paso Boulevard while crews work to contain the fire.
• No injuries have been reported at this time. This remains an active and developing incident.
• More information: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District 🔗 https://metrofire.ca.gov
• Police are investigating a shooting in the 20 block of Silver Eagle Road around 4:04 a.m.
• Officers found evidence of gunfire but no victim at the scene.
• A short time later, a person possibly connected to the incident arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
• An investigation is underway and a report has been filed.
• A police pursuit ended with an arrest near 3rd Street and P Street around 3:35 p.m.
• Officers attempted a traffic stop when the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit.
• The vehicle was later located and the suspect was taken into custody on related charges.

[WEATHER]

• Widespread dense fog this morning, especially before 10 a.m. — allow extra travel time.
• After the fog lifts: mostly sunny with a high near 62 degrees and light, variable winds.
• Tonight: partly cloudy with a low around 42 degrees and calm conditions overnight.

[EVENTS]

• Elk Grove Community Concert Band Valentine’s Concert
  • Tonight at 7 p.m. at Joseph Kerr Middle School, 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove
  • Admission is free; donations encouraged
  • Features professional musicians, community members, and students
  • Presented by the Elk Grove Community Concert Band 🔗 https://www.elkgrovecommunityband.org

• Gathering Ground: A Celebration of Compost Art and Culture
  • A three-day art exhibit exploring compost, soil health, and regenerative agriculture
  • Runs through February 3rd, daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • At Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E Street, Sacramento
  • Admission is free
  • Presented in partnership with Sacramento365 and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture 🔗 https://www.flowerfistartmarket.com