Sacramento Brief – March 18, 2026
Top Stories
- A 28-year-old man has died following a shooting Tuesday morning in Sacramento County
- Deputies responded around 9:45 a.m. to the 4000 block of South Watt Avenue
- Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots and seeing a victim struck
- The victim later died at the hospital
- Evidence found near Monte Bello Apartment complex and along South Watt Avenue
- No suspect in custody; investigation ongoing
- Public advised to avoid South Watt Avenue and Jackson Road area
- A parent was arrested at the Natomas Unified School District Education Center amid the ongoing teachers strike
- District says the individual entered unlawfully and refused to leave
- Police say the building was closed and the woman entered through a back door
- After nearly an hour of refusing to exit, she was arrested for trespassing
- Child present during incident was separated but reported safe
- Video shows protest supporters shouting “shame” during arrest
City Watch
- Sacramento County celebrates its first CARE Court graduation
- Lorenzo Leon becomes the county’s first graduate of the program
- CARE Court connects individuals with severe mental illness to treatment, housing, and support
- Program aims to create long-term stability through court-ordered care plans
- Officials and family members gathered to recognize the milestone achievement
Weather
- Dense fog expected between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Sunny skies with a high near 90
- Clear overnight with a low around 57
Events
- “Meet Mary Pleasant” – live historical performance at Celebration Arts Theatre
- Wednesday, March 18 | 7:00 p.m.
- Presented by Sacramento History Museum
- Interactive portrayal of civil rights pioneer Mary Ellen Pleasant
- Tickets available online
- https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/chautauqua-evening-meet-mary-pleasant/
- Sac Comic-Con 2026 (March 21–22)
- VIP Meet & Greet with John Romita Jr. (limited availability)
- Includes sketches, signed prints, and exclusive access
- Special guest appearance by Thunder Rosa