The Sacramento Brief February 25,...

The Sacramento Brief February 25, 2026

The Sacramento Brief by Carol M
S1 · E173
Feb 25, 2026
03:39

Episode notes

[NEWS]

A Sacramento jury has convicted Song Landis of first-degree murder in a 2022 shooting along the Marconi Avenue corridor. He faces up to 75 years to life. Sentencing is set for May 8th.

In a separate case, 57-year-old Javier Arizmendi has been sentenced to 54 years to life for grooming and sexually assaulting a child he met on Xbox Live. He’ll be eligible for Elder Parole after serving about 20 years.

https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/

[CITY WATCH]

At the 2026 State of Downtown address, Downtown Sacramento Partnership leaders outlined a 10-year vision focused on safety, cleanliness, and building a vibrant 24-hour central city. Urban planner Jeff Speck delivered the keynote on walkable city design.

https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/state-of-downtown/

[WEATHER]

Slight chance of morning rain, then mostly cloudy with a high near 67.

Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 50.

[EVENTS]

Anthony Ray Hinton speaks tonight at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center from 7 to 9 p.m.

https://www.sacramentospeakers.com

Also tonight, The Broken Home Showcase hits Laughs Unlimited from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

https://www.laughsunlimited.com

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