Season 2
SHOW NOTES A deadly stabbing at McClatchy Park is under investigation after police detained a person of interest. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate housed in the Medical Housing Unit at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. SacRT is pushing back against a Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury report, saying many of its findings do not accurately reflect the agency’s accessibility efforts and improvements. Weather: Sunny and hot with a high near 101°. Events: • Mats & Minis at Sanctuary • Fashion & Business Networking at Alaro Craft Brewery Links 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office https://www.sacsheriff.com/ SacRT Newsroom https://www.sacrt.com/ Mats & Minis https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mats-minis-tickets-1993719055364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Fashion and Business Networking https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-sacramento-tickets-1984304635581?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes Sacramento Police report three arrests following a vehicle pursuit, a firearm and narcotics investigation, and a burglary suspect captured with assistance from the Air Unit and K-9 teams. Also in today’s episode: ☀️ Sunny and hot with a high near 100° 🏘️ South Sacramento CPAC to discuss housing and neighborhood planning updates ⚽ Sacramento Summer Soccer Watch Party continues tonight 🎒 Free Summer Mixer & Backpack Drive in Elk Grove on Wednesday Sources & Links 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp • Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-log • National Weather Service Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 • South Sacramento CPAC Meeting Agenda https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/SouthSacramentoCPAC/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=10529&doctype=1 • Sacramento Summer Soccer Watch Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-summer-soccer-watch-party-tickets-1989298837373?aff=ebdssbdestsearch • Summer Mixer & Backpack Drive – Elk Grove https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-mixer-backpack-drive-sar-ypn-nhora-greater-sacramento-tickets-1989928925985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show Notes Sacramento Police report multiple arrests over the weekend, including a pursuit involving a dirt bike, two stolen vehicle recoveries, and several wanted suspects taken into custody. Also in today’s episode: A hot Monday forecast with a slight chance of afternoon showers. A free “Birds and Benches” community art workshop comes to North Natomas on July 18. Learn manual photography in a hands-on DSLR class. An adults-only book club launches in Elk Grove. Today’s Sponsor 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Save 30% on premium bamboo bedding using my exclusive link in today’s show notes. Sources & Links Sacramento Police Department – Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/ National Weather Service – Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.4824244&lon=-121.35149 City of Sacramento – Birds and Benches Workshop https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/10/learn-create-and-help-shape-public-art-at-free-birds-and-benches-workshop-july-18/ Birds and Benches Registration (Eventbrite) https://www.eventbrite.com/ Photography 101 – Lisa Correa Portraits https://www.eventbrite.com/ A Seat at the Table Books https://aseatatthetablebooks.org/ The Sacramento Brief is your weekday roundup of Sacramento-area news, local government updates, community events, weather, and stories that matter—delivered in just a few minutes each morning. New episodes every weekday.
Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento Police investigate a South Sacramento stabbing that ended with an arrest. • Your weekend weather forecast brings sunshine and mid-90s temperatures. • Sacramento County celebrates Parks and Recreation Month with a new $25 Staycation Parks Pass. • Weekend events include Friday Family Swim Night at Antelope Aquatic Complex and Capital Stage’s Sacramento premiere of The Two Kids That Blow Sht Up.* Links: Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx Sacramento County Staycation Parks Pass https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/discover-your-saccounty-staycation.html Weather https://www.noaa.gov Friday Family Swim Night https://www.sunriseparks.com/friday-family-swim-nights Capital Stage — The Two Kids That Blow Sh*t Up https://capstage.org/the-plays/the-two-kids-that-blow-sht-up/
Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento Police report arrests following stolen vehicle and burglary investigations • Sacramento County welcomes Peak Energy’s new manufacturing facility at Metro Air Park • Your Sacramento weather forecast • Family events: Pop Into STEM and the Kids’ Big Business Expo Links: Sacramento County – Peak Energy at Metro Air Park https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-welcomes-peak-energy-to-metro-air-park.html Sacramento Children’s Museum – Pop Into STEM https://sackids.org/programs/pop-into-stem/ Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District – Kids’ Big Business Expo https://forpd.org/476/Kids-Big-Business-Expo
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — On today’s Sacramento Brief: A Sacramento County murder suspect wanted since 2017 is back in California after an international search. The FBI says Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez was extradited from Mexico to face prosecution in connection with the death of Emelina Quintero-Ramos, whose body was discovered in the Sacramento River near Isleton. Also today — an Elk Grove man faces federal charges after authorities say online threats involving fireworks and federal property led investigators to his arrest. In City Watch, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is asking the community for help identifying a man who died earlier this year after suffering a medical emergency at a local shelter. Plus your Sacramento weather and a look at tonight’s local events, including live music at Christopher Cellars in Elk Grove and the West End Blues youth musician series at the Sacramento History Museum. LINKS: FBI Sacramento — Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez Case: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento/news/fbi-returns-accused-murderer-to-sacramento-for-prosecution U.S. Attorney’s Office — Elk Grove Federal Threat Case: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/elk-grove-man-arrested-making-threats-use-fireworks-damage-generators-supplying Sacramento County Coroner — John Doe Identification: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/coroner-needs-your-help-with-john-doe-identification.html Christopher Cellars Events: https://www.christophercellars.com/upcoming-events Sacramento History Museum Events: https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/ The Sacramento Brief brings you local news, city updates, weather, and events — keeping Sacramento informed, one episode at a time.
A Sacramento man receives a 40-years-to-life sentence following a deadly Wingstop parking lot shooting, and another defendant faces more than 30 years after a gunpoint carjacking and police pursuit. Plus — Sacramento County Public Health rolls out new DNA sequencing technology that can identify drug-resistant tuberculosis in days instead of weeks. In events: Fast Friends brings speed-friending to Midtown, and Revolution Winery and Kitchen serves up its limited-time Fair Menu. Stories & Links: Sacramento County District Attorney Press Releases https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ Sacramento County Public Health TB Testing Advancement https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/scph-lab-scientists-cut-tb-drug-resistance-testing-from-weeks-to.html Fast Friends Sacramento https://www.instagram.com/leloveclubsac Revolution Winery and Kitchen Reservations https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/revolution-winery-and-kitchen
Show Notes Sacramento-area law enforcement responded to several major incidents over the holiday weekend, including an officer-involved shooting on eastbound I-80 near Antelope Road, a deadly stabbing in Rancho Cordova, and homicide investigations in Sacramento County. City Watch: Sacramento’s 2026 rent increase limit for covered units is now 8.6% under the Tenant Protection Program. Weather: Sunny today with a high near 89. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 55. Events: Marinelli Bros. Circus wraps up tonight at Florin Towne Centre, and a Sublimation Collage on Fabric Workshop is coming up Tuesday evening. Links: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.instagram.com/sacsheriff/ Sacramento Police Department: https://x.com/SacPolice Sacramento Tenant Protection Program: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/code-compliance/tenant-protection-program City Express rent increase update: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/what-sacramento-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know-about-2026-rent-increase-limits/ Marinelli Bros. Circus: https://www.marinellibroscircus.com/ Sacramento365 Events Calendar: https://www.sacramento365.com/ Tenacious Goods workshop: https://www.tenaciousgoods.com/
On today’s Sacramento Brief: A Sacramento man faces a potential life sentence after being convicted on multiple child sexual assault charges. More: https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-two-girls-under-10-years-old/ Sacramento Police focus on traffic safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers ahead of the holiday weekend. More: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2072896498246058290 Plus — the city is asking residents for feedback on Sacramento Police Department’s annual military equipment use policy and report. Residents can review the draft policy, complete the survey, or attend the July 29 community meeting at Oak Park Community Center. More: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/spd-seeks-community-input-on-annual-military-equipment-policy/ Weekend events: WAL Rooftop Sun Set featuring Nat Lefkoff — Friday at Warehouse Artist Lofts https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wal-rooftop-sun-set-w-nat-lefkoff-tickets-1991810328310 Movie Screening & Panel Discussion: The Librarians — Saturday at A Seat at the Table Books https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-screening-panel-discussion-the-librarians-tickets-1990827113488 Denim & R&B Day Party — Sunday at Our Place Sacramento Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief — local news, city updates, weather, and events in just a few minutes.
Start your Thursday with the stories Sacramento is talking about. In today’s episode: A man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting in Sacramento as police continue their investigation. A new Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury report says Career and Technical Education programs remain underfunded despite growing student participation, and outlines recommendations to better prepare students for high-demand careers. Your Sacramento weather forecast. Today’s featured event: Afro Summer at Casa Blue in downtown Sacramento. Featured Event Afro Summer at Casa Blue Thursday, July 2 10:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. 1020 K Street, Sacramento Ages 21+ Links from today’s show Career & Technical Education Civil Grand Jury Report: https://sacgrandjury.org/docs/reports/25-26/gj-career-tech-education-063026.pdf Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with code SACBRIEF using the link in today’s episode description. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, and your support helps keep The Sacramento Brief going. Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief. If you enjoy the show, please consider following, rating, and sharing it with someone who wants to stay connected to what’s happening in the Sacramento region.