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The Sacramento Brief February 27, 2026
[NEWS]
New charges have been filed against David Allen Funston as he was set to be released on parole yesterday. Prosecutors now accuse him in a 1996 kidnapping and child molestation case in Roseville. CDCR confirmed he was scheduled for release under California’s Elderly Parole Program but was instead turned over to Placer County authorities on a new arrest warrant. He’s expected to be arraigned next week.
And the Christian Brothers High School community is mourning the loss of freshman varsity basketball player Jaden DeJesus-Eves. The 6-foot-8 student-athlete was known as a gentle giant on and off the court. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
[CITY WATCH]
Sacramento County’s Public Defender’s Office is receiving statewide recognition — earning a 2025 Challenge Award from the California State Association of Counties for its Juvenile Pre-Trial Program. Launched in 2023, the program connects youth with social workers to assess trauma, mental health, education, and family needs — helping reduce detention time and repeat custody through early support services.
https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-public-defender-awarded-for-innovation-.html#gsc.tab=0
[WEATHER]
Patchy morning fog before 10AM, then partly sunny with a high near 75. Winds turn northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 54. A 30% chance of rain moves in Sunday with highs in the upper 60s.
[EVENTS]
Friday at 4:30PM — Fido Fridays at Midtown Lounge.
https://www.midtownloungesac.com/events
Saturday from 9 to 10:30AM — Downtown Mural and Art Walk.
https://sactownbites.com/product/downtown-mural-and-art-walk/
Saturday at 4PM — BLENDED Art Exhibit Artist Talk at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum.
https://www.ebonylondon.com
Sunday at noon — River Cats Festival of Baseball Pre-Season Party at Sutter Health Park.
https://am.ticketmaster.com/rivercats/buy/quickbuy?id=OTA5&utm_source=organic+social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=preseason_party&fbclid=IwY2xjawQN-pNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQS3RQbE9qZ3RRd205bVBHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrqqVThkEhGc9SOCOQUQrO_3TTe-VOUjTmkN5cII5f1SBrlx8TBhLxdOd5Oz_aem_GZ1mHKc-KWAQdZSxovQy2A
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By Carol M[NEWS]
New charges have been filed against David Allen Funston as he was set to be released on parole yesterday. Prosecutors now accuse him in a 1996 kidnapping and child molestation case in Roseville. CDCR confirmed he was scheduled for release under California’s Elderly Parole Program but was instead turned over to Placer County authorities on a new arrest warrant. He’s expected to be arraigned next week.
And the Christian Brothers High School community is mourning the loss of freshman varsity basketball player Jaden DeJesus-Eves. The 6-foot-8 student-athlete was known as a gentle giant on and off the court. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
[CITY WATCH]
Sacramento County’s Public Defender’s Office is receiving statewide recognition — earning a 2025 Challenge Award from the California State Association of Counties for its Juvenile Pre-Trial Program. Launched in 2023, the program connects youth with social workers to assess trauma, mental health, education, and family needs — helping reduce detention time and repeat custody through early support services.
https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-public-defender-awarded-for-innovation-.html#gsc.tab=0
[WEATHER]
Patchy morning fog before 10AM, then partly sunny with a high near 75. Winds turn northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 54. A 30% chance of rain moves in Sunday with highs in the upper 60s.
[EVENTS]
Friday at 4:30PM — Fido Fridays at Midtown Lounge.
https://www.midtownloungesac.com/events
Saturday from 9 to 10:30AM — Downtown Mural and Art Walk.
https://sactownbites.com/product/downtown-mural-and-art-walk/
Saturday at 4PM — BLENDED Art Exhibit Artist Talk at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum.
https://www.ebonylondon.com
Sunday at noon — River Cats Festival of Baseball Pre-Season Party at Sutter Health Park.
https://am.ticketmaster.com/rivercats/buy/quickbuy?id=OTA5&utm_source=organic+social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=preseason_party&fbclid=IwY2xjawQN-pNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQS3RQbE9qZ3RRd205bVBHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrqqVThkEhGc9SOCOQUQrO_3TTe-VOUjTmkN5cII5f1SBrlx8TBhLxdOd5Oz_aem_GZ1mHKc-KWAQdZSxovQy2A