The Sacramento Brief

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

NEWS

• An assault reported in November has now become a homicide. Sacramento police say the man injured in a November 1st assault on K Street has died from his injuries. The suspect, 25-year-old Sean Payton of Sacramento, has remained in custody and now faces homicide-related charges. Homicide detectives have taken over the case.
• The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly vehicle versus scooter collision in North Sacramento. Investigators say just after 8:30 a.m. Monday, a driver traveling northbound on Watt Avenue over the American River Bridge struck a scooter traveling the wrong way in the same lanes. The man riding the scooter, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. DUI is not believed to be a factor.

WEATHER

• Dense fog through mid-morning, with patchy frost before 9 a.m.
• Partly sunny later today with a cool high near 50 degrees.
• Light, variable winds.

EVENTS

• Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure — A hands-on, interactive exhibit designed for children five and under, focusing on healthy eating, hydration, and physical activity.
  • Today: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Sacramento Children’s Museum
  • 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova
  • Included with regular admission
  • https://sackids.org/visit/
• Co-Parenting Classes — Learn communication tools, patience, and strategies to keep kids at the center of co-parenting conversations.
  • Tonight: Tuesday at 5 p.m.
  • Center For Fathers & Families
  • $15 per session; discounts available for 10 or more classes
  • 920 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento
  • https://www.cffsacramento.org/copy-of-who-we-

That’s your Sacramento Brief — clear, current, and right on time.