I’m Carol. It’s Thursday, January 8, 2026. Here’s what you need to know.

[NEWS]

Sacramento firefighters are investigating a house fire in Oak Park after an explosion blew part of the roof off a home Wednesday morning. Debris damaged nearby houses, and several smaller blasts led to evacuations. Crews faced extreme heat, downed power lines, and hazardous conditions inside the home. No injuries were reported.

In another incident, deputies arrested 43-year-old Wyatt Tripp after an off-road pursuit near West Brannan Island Road Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say Tripp, who was on probation and wanted on felony warrants, fled on foot after crashing. He was captured with help from air support and K9 units and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

[WEATHER]

Partly cloudy today with a high near 55 degrees. There’s a slight chance of rain early this morning.

[EVENTS]

ArtMix: Runway takes over the Crocker Art Museum tonight. Fashion, DJs, silent disco, and a People’s Runway experience. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free for members. Twenty-five dollars for nonmembers. Events run until 9.

And tonight at Laughs Unlimited, comedian Darren Brand brings his stand-up show to Sacramento. Check in early. Two-drink minimum.

That’s your Sacramento Brief.

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