Episode Title: Sacramento Brief | April 3, 2026

Description:

Opening arguments set in Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting case, a Rio Linda shooting investigation, and a sentencing in an Elk Grove homicide. Plus, holiday food safety tips, Highway 50 overnight closures, weekend weather, and local events.

Show Notes:

• K Street Mass Shooting Trial

Opening arguments expected April 21 for Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin in Sacramento’s 2022 mass shooting that left 6 dead and 12 injured.

• Rio Linda Shooting Investigation

Victim hospitalized after being shot in the leg near 2nd Street and Collins Lane. Investigation ongoing.

• Elk Grove Homicide Sentencing

Aaron Spencer sentenced to 26 years to life for the murder of Eric Roberts.

https://www.sacda.org/2026/04/defendant-sentenced-for-stabbing-murder-of-unhoused-man/

• Downtown Bicycle Theft Arrest

Suspect arrested after Sacramento Police tracked stolen bike using Public Safety Camera Network.

• Food Safety Alert (Easter/Passover)

Safe handling reminders for eggs, meats, and leftovers to prevent foodborne illness.

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/pass-the-eggs-not-the-pathogens.html#gsc.tab=0

• Highway 50 Night Closures

Eastbound US-50 to northbound Business 80 connector closed nightly 11 p.m.–5 a.m. through April 7.

https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-projects/d3-us-50-hov-lane-0h08u

• Weather

Sunny today, high near 76. Weekend warming into the 80s.

• Events

Creative Vibes Art Camp (final day): Sierra 2 Center, Sacramento

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/creativevibesartcampcopy/

Fair Oaks Eggstravaganza: April 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Fair Oaks Park

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