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Show Notes A major Sacramento County narcotics investigation results in the seizure of nearly 229 pounds of methamphetamine, dozens of firearms, and multiple arrests. Plus, Sacramento County recognizes National Foster Care Month, today’s forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s, and a Philosophy Café explores the ethics of artificial intelligence. Links: Sacramento County Foster Care Month: Sacramento County DCFAS Philosophy Café – The Morals and Ethics of Us Using A.I.: California Groundbreakers Event Information Stillness Between Water and Light: Viewpoint Photographic Art Center National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast: National Weather Service Sacramento
Show Notes A tragic crash in Elk Grove leaves two people dead after police say a 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle fled from officers and slammed into a Tesla at a major intersection. The teen is expected to face multiple felony charges. Plus, the Sacramento Kings honor the life and legacy of Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, whose leadership helped define one of the most successful eras in franchise history. Also in today’s briefing: • Sacramento County launches its redesigned 311 Connect mobile app • New feature allows residents to report illegal fireworks directly from their phones • Sacramento Cocktail Week continues with events throughout the region • Sunny skies and a high near 92 degrees expected today LINKS: Elk Grove Police Department: https://x.com/elkgrovepd/status/2061601728995455287 Sacramento Kings Statement on Rick Adelman: https://www.nba.com/kings/news/sacramento-kings-statement-on-the-passing-of-rick-adelman Sacramento County 311 Connect App: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-countys-new-311-connect-mobile-app-is-here.html Sacramento Cocktail Week: https://www.instagram.com/saccocktailweek/ Subscribe and follow The Sacramento Brief for your daily Sacramento-area news, weather, traffic, and community events in under four minutes.
Officer injured after downtown Sacramento pursuit ends in crash: https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/ Sacramento Police overnight firearm arrests: https://www.sacpd.org Sacramento County Recommended Budget for FY 2026-27: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/countys-recommended-budget-released-hearings-set-for-june.html Tea, Tales: A Grown-Up Read Aloud: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-tales-a-grownup-read-aloud-tickets-1782287954249 Pilates X Love Island: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pilates-x-love-island-tickets-1989271539725 National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast: https://www.weather.gov/sto/
[NEWS] Fatal bicycle crash under investigation in West Sacramento near Industrial Blvd. and Harbor Blvd. Two Sacramento County defendants convicted on 60 combined child sexual assault charges involving nine victims. Sacramento jury convicts man accused of robbing victim during drone sale. [CITY WATCH] River City Waterway Alliance community gathering Touchstone Brewing, Sacramento Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. https://rivercitywaterwayalliance.org/ [EVENTS] Wizard Robot Live at the Center https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wizard-robot-live-at-the-center-tickets-1989120410694 Model T Driving Class https://www.calautomuseum.org/classes Free DanceFit at Curtis Park https://app.classfit.com/studio/dancefitsac Sacramento Cocktail Week Pool Party https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hyatt-regency-sacramento?date=2026-05-31 [SOURCES] Sacramento County District Attorney press releases: https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ West Sacramento Police Department investigation update.
[NEWS] Rancho Cordova police arrested two suspects after officers recovered stolen mail, including a passport and financial documents, during a traffic stop tied to a reported mailbox theft investigation. Sacramento Police also reported arrests in separate stolen vehicle and burglary cases earlier this week. [CITY WATCH] Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department is continuing outreach and enforcement efforts focused on street food safety and helping sidewalk food vendors operate legally and safely. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/emd-keeping-street-food-safe-for-saccounty.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] Thursday brings partly sunny skies, a chance of rain, and possible afternoon showers or thunderstorms, with a high near 76. [EVENTS] General Interest Book Club with Emily A Seat at the Table Books, Elk Grove Thursday, June 25, 5 PM – 6 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-interest-book-club-w-emily-tickets-1988955577674?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Ritual Cacao + Sound Bath Experience Ritual Wellness House, Sacramento Friday, May 29, 6 PM – 8 PM
[NEWS] A fatal pedestrian-versus-vehicle collision shut down Stockton Boulevard between Lawrence Drive and Fruitridge Road early Wednesday morning as investigators continued processing the scene. In a separate overnight incident, CHP responded to a solo-vehicle rollover near the southbound Highway 99 offramp to Fruitridge Road just before 1 a.m. Authorities say the vehicle rolled off the roadway before the incident was cleared overnight. Sacramento Police also arrested a suspect earlier this week following a stolen-vehicle pursuit near Del Paso Boulevard and Northgate Boulevard. Officers recovered an illegally possessed firearm after the suspect fled on foot and was later detained. [CITY WATCH] Beginning June 1st, expanded CalFresh eligibility may allow more California college students to qualify for grocery assistance benefits. Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/calfresh-expands-to-more-college-students.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] Wednesday: Increasing clouds with a high near 72. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with lows around 53. [EVENTS] Scented Sanctuary Self-Care Candle Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scented-sanctuary-self-care-candle-making-workshop-tickets-1986850925603?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Walter Mosley Live at The Guild Theater: https://nab2.ticketspice.com/underground-books-sacramento
[NEWS] 15-Month-Old Critically Injured In Sacramento County Apartment Parking Lot Crash A 15-month-old girl suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle Monday morning in the La Riviera area of Sacramento County. CHP says the child was with her father in an apartment complex parking lot on Tuolumne Drive when a Ford C-Max entered the lot and hit the toddler. Deputies began CPR before the child was transported to UC Davis Medical Center with a skull fracture and other major injuries. Motorcyclist Killed In South Sacramento Hit-And-Run CHP is searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash Monday evening near Florin Road and Power Inn Road. Investigators say a bright blue Nissan Maxima made an illegal U-turn directly in front of a motorcycle before fleeing the scene. The rider later died at the hospital. Anyone with information is urged to contact South Sacramento CHP at (916) 897-5600. [CITY WATCH] Sacramento Names Ty Smith As New City Historian The City of Sacramento has appointed Ty Smith as its new City Historian beginning June 1. Smith previously served as museum director for the California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park. He will oversee the Center for Sacramento History and help guide the city’s historical preservation, education, and cultural storytelling efforts. City of Sacramento Announcement. https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/05/21/city-of-sacramento-names-ty-smith-as-new-city-historian/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [WEATHER] Tuesday Forecast — Sacramento Mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Light winds through the afternoon. Tonight: partly cloudy with a low around 53. National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5816&lon=-121.4944&utm_source=chatgpt.com [EVENTS] Musical Theatre Dance (60+) — Midtown Sacramento CLARA Studios wraps up its beginner-friendly Broadway-style dance workshop for adults 60 and older tonight in Midtown Sacramento. The class includes warmups, choreography, and movement modifications for all abilities. Location: CLARA Studios, 2420 N Street, Sacramento Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. CLARA Studios Registration . https://claramidtown.coursestorm.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Nervines and Adaptogens: Herbs for Calm and Well-Being — Rancho Cordova Soil Born Farms hosts an educational workshop Wednesday evening focused on herbs that support calm, resilience, and overall wellness. Location: Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova Time: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Soil Born Farms Event Info. https://soilborn.org/events/nervines-052726/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
[NEWS] Defendant Convicted of Shooting Murder at Goeman’s Bar https://www.sacda.org/2026/05/defendant-convicted-of-shooting-murder-at-goemans-bar/ Police Pursuit Ends After Suspect Vehicle Runs Out of Gas Near Highway 99 [CITY WATCH] Important June 2 Election Reminders https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/important-june-2-election-reminders.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 [EVENTS] Memorial Day Community Gathering — Sacramento Memorial Auditorium https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ Sacramento Historical Society — Historic Elks Tower Presentation https://www.sachistoricalsociety.org/events-1/the-elks-lodge-6
Show Notes [NEWS] Head-on crash involving a school bus reported near Rancho Murieta William Ellis sentenced to 251 years to life for violent armed robberies targeting families D’Anthony Chaney convicted in South Land Park liquor store murder case Theft suspects arrested after foot pursuit near Florin Road and 17th Street [CITY WATCH] Sacramento County launches new regional homelessness governance planning task force [WEATHER] Friday heats up near 93 before cooler Memorial Day weekend temperatures arrive [EVENTS] Mack Road Block Party We All Grown Up Throwbacks at Kick’n Mule R&B and Ribs at The Barn Direct Links Sacramento County DA Press Releases https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ Sacramento County Homelessness Governance Update https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/board-votes-to-sit-two-on-homelessness-task-force.html#gsc.tab=0 Mack Road Block Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mack-road-block-party-tickets-1988507278800?aff=ehometext We All Grown Up Throwbacks at Kick’n Mule https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-all-grown-up-throwbacks-at-kick-n-mule-tickets-1988136421556?aff=ehometext R&B and Ribs Sacramento https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-and-ribs-sacramento-tickets-1986779798861?aff=ehometext
You’re right — the app you’re copying into is stripping the formatted URL citations. For RSS show notes, you need raw URLs pasted directly into the text body instead of the interactive citation format. Here’s the clean copy-and-paste version with plain links: Sacramento Brief | May 21, 2026 [NEWS] Security guard arrested in deadly burglary shooting investigation Sacramento Police arrested 55-year-old Joseph Mills on voluntary manslaughter and weapons-related charges following a deadly May 8 shooting during a reported burglary on Thys Court. Sacramento Police: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police [CITY WATCH] Sacramento County announces 2026 “5 Over 50” Award winners Five Sacramento County volunteers were honored for outstanding community service and civic impact. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-countys-2026-5-over-50-award-winners-.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] Sunny and hot with a high near 97. Tonight: Clear with a low around 57. [EVENTS] R&B Bingo Night — Lock & Key Tapas + Bar Thursday, May 21 | 7 PM – 10:30 PM 2718 J Street, Sacramento Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-bingo-night-sacramento-tickets-1988358022370?aff=ebdssbdestsearch The Big Soul Line Dancing Event — The Rink Studios Friday, May 22 | 8 PM – 12:30 AM 1031 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-big-soul-line-dancing-event-tickets-1988771668597?aff=ehometext