Episode notes
NEWS
- SWAT Standoff Update – Seavey Circle Sacramento Police say a suspect remains barricaded inside a residence in the 200 block of Seavey Circle after fleeing officers. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are actively working to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution. The suspect is believed to be armed and continues refusing to surrender.
- Natomas Truck Stop Murder Conviction Quentin Respers has been convicted of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Abrina Abraham at a Natomas truck stop. Prosecutors say the two had a prior relationship and met to talk before the shooting. Respers faces up to 43 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for June 26.
CITY WATCH
- Shop 916 Gift Card Promotion Returns Sacramento’s Shop 916 program is back ahead of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation season. 💳 Promotion details:
- Buy $25 → Get $10 bonus
- Buy $50 → Get $25 bonus
- Buy $100 → Get $50 bonus
- 🛍 Bonus cards limited to 3 per person 📅 Use by: August 31, 2026 Since launch, the program has circulated nearly 20,000 gift cards across 131 local businesses. 🔗 More info: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/05/01/shop-916-gift-card-promotion-returns-ahead-of-seasonal-celebrations/
WEATHER (Tuesday) Partly sunny with a high near 71. Light south wind. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 52.
EVENTS
- Cinco de Mayo Salsa Night (FREE) 💃 Salsa class + dance party + potluck 🗓 Tuesday, May 5 ⏰ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM 👟 All levels welcome — bring a dish to sharehttps://arthurmurrayelkgrove.com
- AI and the Constitution Talk Hosted by UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy 🗓 Wednesday, May 6 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 UC Student & Policy Center, Sacramento 🎟 Free admission 🔗 Register: http://tinyurl.com/AI-Constitut