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The Sacramento Brief, January 13, 2026
[NEWS]
- Elk Grove homicide update: Elk Grove Police Department says a suspect is now in custody in the November 2, 2025 shooting at Z Town Gastro Pub on Elk Grove Florin Road that left two people dead.
- Detectives identified the suspect as 43-year-old Roderick Randall, currently held in Texas on federal charges.
- Randall is expected to be extradited to Sacramento County after the federal case concludes, where he faces two counts of homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Elk Grove police.
- Rancho Cordova arrest: A woman was arrested after police say she used a fake ID during a traffic stop.
- Officers reportedly found stolen mail, checks, mailbox keys, and meth.
- She was booked into the Sacramento County Jail as the investigation continues.
[CITY WATCH]
- SacRT alert: Bus routes 19 and 88 will skip the Grove & Del Paso stop during daytime construction through January 15.
- Riders should use the alternate stop at Grove & El Monte.
- Looking ahead, Sacramento Regional Transit Gold Line service disruptions run January 26 through February 5 for track maintenance and safety upgrades.
- More info: https://www.sacrt.com/alerts/
[WEATHER]
- Widespread dense fog early, mainly before 9 a.m., with patchy frost possible before 7.
- Mostly cloudy skies clearing gradually, with highs near 56 degrees.
- Light north-northwest winds.
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 9 p.m., lows in the mid-40s, calm conditions.
[EVENTS]
- STC January Business Meeting
- For men 6’2” and taller, women 5’10” and taller.
- Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Working meeting focused on the social calendar, finances, and club priorities.
- Location provided by hosts after joining the group.
- https://www.sacramentotallclub.org
- Dine Downtown Sacramento returns January 9–18, 2026.
- Three-course prix fixe meals for $45 at participating central-city restaurants.
- One dollar from each meal supports a local nonprofit.
- https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/dine-downtown/
- Elk Grove Restaurant Week runs January 9–18.
- Presented by Explore Elk Grove and Sky River Casino.
- Mobile pass check-ins unlock deals and generate donations for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
- https://www.exploreelkgrove.com/food-drink/restaurant-week/
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By Carol M[NEWS]
- Elk Grove homicide update: Elk Grove Police Department says a suspect is now in custody in the November 2, 2025 shooting at Z Town Gastro Pub on Elk Grove Florin Road that left two people dead.
- Detectives identified the suspect as 43-year-old Roderick Randall, currently held in Texas on federal charges.
- Randall is expected to be extradited to Sacramento County after the federal case concludes, where he faces two counts of homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Elk Grove police.
- Rancho Cordova arrest: A woman was arrested after police say she used a fake ID during a traffic stop.
- Officers reportedly found stolen mail, checks, mailbox keys, and meth.
- She was booked into the Sacramento County Jail as the investigation continues.
[CITY WATCH]
- SacRT alert: Bus routes 19 and 88 will skip the Grove & Del Paso stop during daytime construction through January 15.
- Riders should use the alternate stop at Grove & El Monte.
- Looking ahead, Sacramento Regional Transit Gold Line service disruptions run January 26 through February 5 for track maintenance and safety upgrades.
- More info: https://www.sacrt.com/alerts/
[WEATHER]
- Widespread dense fog early, mainly before 9 a.m., with patchy frost possible before 7.
- Mostly cloudy skies clearing gradually, with highs near 56 degrees.
- Light north-northwest winds.
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 9 p.m., lows in the mid-40s, calm conditions.
[EVENTS]
- STC January Business Meeting
- For men 6’2” and taller, women 5’10” and taller.
- Tuesday at 1 p.m.
- Working meeting focused on the social calendar, finances, and club priorities.
- Location provided by hosts after joining the group.
- https://www.sacramentotallclub.org
- Dine Downtown Sacramento returns January 9–18, 2026.
- Three-course prix fixe meals for $45 at participating central-city restaurants.
- One dollar from each meal supports a local nonprofit.
- https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/dine-downtown/
- Elk Grove Restaurant Week runs January 9–18.
- Presented by Explore Elk Grove and Sky River Casino.
- Mobile pass check-ins unlock deals and generate donations for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
- https://www.exploreelkgrove.com/food-drink/restaurant-week/