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NEWS Rancho Cordova police identified the suspect in Tuesday’s fatal shooting as 58-year-old David Vallerga. Officers found Vallerga and three victims deceased inside a Mill Water Circle home — a 49-year-old woman, a 13-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old girl. Authorities say Vallerga called 911, identified himself as the shooter, and warned of possible booby traps. The investigation is ongoing. CITY WATCH Sacramento County warns that batteries do not belong in curbside trash. Crushed batteries can spark fires in collection trucks and facilities. Many everyday items contain hidden batteries, including toys, vapes, and small electronics. Residents are urged to follow Tape, Tub, Take: tape battery ends, store in a container, and take to a Household Hazardous Waste or e-waste drop-off site. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/batteries-are-a-curbside-collection-fire-risk-.html TODAY’S WEATHER Dense fog early, clearing by 7 a.m. Partly sunny with a high near 58. Tonight: patchy fog and mostly cloudy, low around 42. Calm winds. EVENTS Artist Talk: Hank Willis Thomas & Unity Lewis — Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street. Discussion on art, California ties, and the upcoming 2028 exhibition Black Artists in California: Nineteenth Century to Now. Tickets: $12 members, $20 nonmembers. https://www.crockerart.org/events/4227/artist-talk-hank-willis-thomas-and-unity-lewis Voices in Thread: Social Justice Sewing Academy Art Quilts — Now showing through mid-February at the Mills Station Arts and Cultural Center, 10191 Mills Station Road, Rancho Cordova. Community quilt exhibition focused on youth voices and social justice. Thursday viewing from 2–7 p.m. Free admission. https://www.rcmacc.org/exhibits/Voices-in-Thread
[NEWS] Four people — two adults and two children — were found dead inside a home on the 5400 block of Mill Water Circle in Rancho Cordova. Detectives say it was a murder-suicide. The Coroner is still confirming identities. A standoff in South Sacramento ended with a suspect in custody last night after officers responded to an armed suspect barricaded inside a home on the 4900 block of 71st Street. No injuries were reported. [CITY WATCH] Sacramento’s Community Survey is open through February 13. Residents can share feedback on city services and quality of life. https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/01/23/community-survey-now-open-giving-residents-a-chance-to-share-feedback-on-life-in-sacramento/ [WEATHER] Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, high near 56. Tonight, a few showers before 10 p.m., low around 43. [EVENTS] Windows by Thomas Gillaspy is on view at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center through February 7. Free admission. https://www.viewpointphotoartcenter.org Cake Decorating Workshop starts this morning at 9 a.m. at Jolly Bunny in Carmichael. Admission is $55. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cake-decorating-workshop-from-simple-to-stunning-piping-designs-tickets-1218611061489?aff=oddtdtcreator
[NEWS] Police safely resolved a standoff Sunday night in the 9000 block of Almondwillow Way after a 17-year-old allegedly attempted to attack family members with a knife. Crisis negotiators and SWAT responded, and the teen was taken into custody without injuries. He was booked into Juvenile Hall on assault with a deadly weapon charges. Overnight, officers made two additional arrests during traffic incidents. At Fruitridge Road and Carmela Way, police stopped an electric bicycle after a brief pursuit and recovered an illegal firearm. The suspect was arrested. And near Meadowview Road and Amherst Street, officers located a stolen vehicle and arrested the driver. All cases remain under investigation. [CITY WATCH] Sacramento County is reporting success with its Scattered Site Shelter Program, which master leases single-family homes to house people experiencing homelessness. Operated by nonprofit City Net, the program allows pets and partners and shows a 38 percent exit rate into permanent housing — the highest of any county-funded shelter model. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/single-family-homes-making-an-impact-on-homelessness.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] Mostly sunny today with a high near 57. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with lows around 44. [EVENTS] Opening tonight at B Street Theatre — Misery, the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s thriller. Shows run through February 15th. Tickets start at twenty-five dollars. https://bstreettheatre.org/mainstage/misery/ Get creative tonight at Teneral Cellars with a Candle Painting Class. Paint your own custom candles, enjoy a glass of wine, and take your creation home. It runs from 6:30 to 8:30 in Midtown. Registration required. https://teneralcellars.orderport.net/product-details/0267/candle-painting-class
[NEWS] A man was arrested after a DUI pursuit in Antelope. Deputies say 32-year-old Steven Gonzales ran a red light, led officers on a chase, and crashed into a parked car. He had multiple DUI warrants. Three people were arrested in a retail theft operation on Expo Parkway. Police say the suspects stole up to $1,500 in merchandise. All face felony charges. One man is dead after a late-night shooting on Eleanor Avenue. Homicide detectives are investigating. No suspect information released. Three suspects are now in custody in the Fulton & Hurley shooting and robbery, including a 14-year-old accused of firing a gun. A fire engine was hit by gunfire. No firefighters were injured. [CITY WATCH] Free Limited Entertainment Permit training for small businesses is January 29, 3–4 p.m. at 300 Richards Blvd. https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/01/22/small-businesses-invited-to-learn-about-limited-entertainment-permit-on-jan-29/ [WEATHER] Mostly sunny, high near 57. Tonight: partly cloudy, low near 38. [EVENTS] Atrium’s NEST Accelerator Pitch Night tonight at Aggie Square. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atriums-nest-accelerator-pitch-night-tickets-1980484788315 Final week of Dry January in Midtown and R Street. Zero-proof cocktails through Jan. 31. https://sacramento365.com/event/?keyword=Dry+January+&do_search=no&event_location&event_city&start_date&end_date&date_format=m-d-Y&view&min_lat&min_lng&max_lat&max_lng
[NEWS] Developing: Shooting near Fulton Ave & Hurley Way. One person critically injured by gunfire, a second critically injured in a related crash, and a third hurt in an associated fight. A Sacramento Metro Fire engine was struck by gunfire; no firefighters injured. Sheriff’s units and detectives remain on scene. [CITY WATCH] Public Health Alert: Toxic Death Cap mushrooms are spreading after recent rain. Sacramento County Public Health urges residents to avoid all wild mushroom foraging. Four local poisonings reported; multiple deaths statewide. If exposed, call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222. Warm Line Update: The former National Warm Line (855-642-6222) is out of service. For emotional or behavioral health support, call or text 988 anytime. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/SacCounty-News.html#gsc.tab=0 [WEATHER] Friday: Dense fog through mid-morning, then mostly cloudy. High 54. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 41. Weekend: Brighter Saturday near 60, breezy at times. Cooler, mostly cloudy Sunday around 55. [EVENTS] Midtown Stomp – Swing dancing + beginner lesson, Friday night, 2534 Industrial Blvd. 🔗 https://midtownstomp.com/dance-events/ Fleetwood Mask – Fleetwood Mac tribute endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Friday 7:30p, Crest Theatre. Tickets from $34. 🔗 https://fleetwoodmask.com Sierra Youth Orchestra Festival – Five youth orchestras unite, Saturday 3p, Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St. 🔗 https://www.universe.com/events/sierra-youth-orchestra-festival-tickets-DJRKS6 Beginning Photography Class – Hands-on workshop with Laurie Gallant, Saturday 1–4p, Sierra 2 Green, 2791 24th St. 🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/beginningphotography/ Teen Volunteer Hours (No Paperwork) – Arcade Library, Saturday 4–5:30p, 2443 Marconi Ave. 🔗 https://engage.saclibrary.org/event/11573952 Sacramento Chocolate Salon – Artisan chocolate tastings, Sunday 11–4:30, The Citizen Hotel, 926 J St. 🔗 https://www.sacchocolatesalon.com
[NEWS] A man is recovering after a stabbing in the 4900 block of Mack Road Wednesday night. The suspect fled before officers arrived. The victim is expected to survive. Sacramento Police Department is investigating. Earlier this week, a knife-armed suspect was taken into custody in the 600 block of Santiago Avenue after setting a trailer on fire. No injuries reported. Police arrested a suspect after recovering a stolen bicycle in the 1600 block of Broadway. Another arrest was made near Franklin Boulevard and 10th Avenue in connection with an earlier robbery and outstanding warrants. [CITY WATCH] January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Sacramento County urges residents to learn the signs and report concerns. Support is available through My Sister’s House and the Sacramento County Family Justice Center. National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 | Emergency: 911 [WEATHER] Dense fog early, then partly sunny. High near 57. Tonight: fog after 2 a.m., low around 43. [EVENTS] — JAN 22] The Hated 8 — Laughs Unlimited https://www.laughsunlimited.com The Sequel: An Improvised Movie Sequel — Sacramento Comedy Spot https://saccomedyspot.vbotickets.com/event/the_sequel/183028 Tribute to John Coltrane’s My Favorite Things — The Sofia https://bstreettheatre.org/music/tribute-to-john-coltrane/ Come Closer: Rituals of Mine — Crocker Art Museum https://www.crockerart.org/events/4208/come-closer-rituals-of-mine
[NEWS] Sacramento police arrested three suspects in South Sacramento, seizing nearly six pounds of methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and almost $9,500 in cash. The January 14 operation was led by South Problem Oriented Policing officers with assistance from the Department of Justice, SPD Investigations, and SWAT. Search warrants were served at two locations, along with a traffic stop tied to the case. 🔗 Sacramento Police Department: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/Police‘N [CITY WATCH] The City of Sacramento is seeking proposals to guide future development of a 102-acre City-owned site in Meadowview. A new Request for Expressions of Interest invites ideas for housing, jobs, and community-serving spaces. Councilmember Mai Vang says the goal is development rooted in community voice and long-term prosperity. Proposals are due February 27. 🔗 https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/01/16/city-seeks-proposals-to-transform-102-acre-meadowview-site/ [WEATHER] Patchy fog through mid-morning Wednesday, then partly sunny with a high near 59. Wednesday night stays mostly cloudy with patchy fog and lows around 43. [COMMUNITY NOTE] This is not a paid advertisement. During a very difficult time saying goodbye to our dog, Koeffran showed our family compassion, dignity, and care. The keepsakes they provided meant more than words can express. Their support made an overwhelming moment feel manageable. Koeffran is a name you can trust. 🔗 https://www.koefran.com [EVENTS] Trivia for a Great Cause: New Beginnings — January 21 at 6:30 p.m., downtown Sacramento, 2221 10th Street. ENLIGHTENMENT Trivia Night supports a new community salon space. Bring a small housewarming gift, play themed trivia, and compete for prizes. 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-for-a-great-cause-new-beginnings-in-our-new-salon-space-tickets-1979685984070?aff=oddtdtcreator Movement & Brain Health — January 21. MOSAC partners with UC Davis Neurology for a conversation on movement disorders, when to seek care, and why a team-based approach matters. 🔗 https://visitmosac.org/uc-davis-brain/
[NEWS] • Roseville: A 17-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed during a large fight involving up to 15 people at the Oak Street parking garage early Sunday. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on attempted murder charges. The investigation is ongoing. • Sacramento: A man in his 30s was killed in a solo crash on Interstate 5 Monday evening after losing control while transitioning to eastbound I-80 and striking a tree. [WEATHER] • Tuesday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 60. • Tonight: Fog late, partly cloudy. Lows around 41. [EVENTS] • When We Can – Restorative Group for Caregivers: A six-week healing-centered group for caregivers, educators, and service leaders, featuring mindfulness, journaling, and reflection. Tuesdays through February 10, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Sierra 2 Center. 🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/whenwecanrestorativegroupforcaregivers/ • Hang Out and Do Art – Sacramento Fine Arts Center: Open art night every Tuesday. No membership required. Bring your supplies, enjoy shared easels and tables, and connect with fellow creatives. $5, all skill levels welcome. 🔗 https://www.sacfinearts.org
MLK Day Reflection: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, kindness, and community Elk Grove Shooting Update: 17-year-old suspect arrested in Taco Bell shooting; investigation ongoing Central Command Pursuit Arrests: Firearms and narcotics recovered after foot pursuit Downtown DUI & Firearm Arrest: Convicted felon arrested after crash on 9th Street City Watch: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Commission Meeting https://saccoprobation.saccounty.gov/Admin-DepartmentInfo/Pages/JuvenileDelqPrevComm.aspx Community Note: Koeffran Pet Aftercare https://www.koefran.com Weather: Mostly sunny Monday; patchy fog overnight Events: MLK Day March for the Dream https://mlk365.org/the-march/ Events: MLK Day Brunch at Cafeteria 15L https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/cafeteria-15l?date=2026-01-15&seats=2
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/