Sacramento Brief — March 10, 2026

In today’s episode:

🚨 Highway 99 Crash & Carjacking Attempt

A bizarre incident unfolded Monday afternoon in south Sacramento when a naked driver crashed his vehicle on Highway 99 near Sheldon Road before attempting to carjack another vehicle. Police say the driver overturned his car around 2:30 p.m. and tried to steal another vehicle after exiting the wreck. The suspect was taken into custody around 3:10 p.m. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

🚔 Arrest Made in Hagginwood Park Stabbing

Sacramento Police have arrested 61-year-old Terry Minor in connection with a stabbing last week in north Sacramento. The victim walked into Fire Station 20 on Rio Linda Boulevard seeking help after being attacked at Hagginwood Park. The victim was treated and transported to a hospital in stable condition. Minor now faces assault with a deadly weapon charges.

🏙 City Watch — Sacramento Economic Gardening Program

Six Sacramento companies have been selected for the city’s 2025 Economic Gardening 2.0 program, which provides consulting, research support, and up to $50,000 in matching grants to help established businesses grow.

Participating companies include:

• Balanced Diversity Solutions

• Eco-Alpha Environmental & Engineering Services

• Executive Avionics

• MyFloraDNA

• TECMA

• T&Y Supermarket

Since launching, the program has helped 26 local businesses increase combined revenue from $104 million to $144 million.

☀ Sacramento Weather

Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 72°

Tonight: Mostly clear with a low around 47°

📅 Local Events

The Human Brain, Society & Parasites

📍 Tandem Coffee & Wine — East Sacramento

🕕 Doors open 6 PM | Lecture begins 7 PM

UC Merced cognitive scientist Dr. Paul Smaldino explores how human brains evolved to solve complex problems and shape society.

https://tickets.cklectures.com/events/cklectures/2059094/r/sac365

Old Sacramento Underground Tour

📍 Sacramento History Museum — 101 I Street

Explore how Sacramento raised its streets and buildings in the 1800s to escape devastating floods. Tours run daily.

https://shopsachistorymuseum.org/selectevent.aspx?eventID=1000030