The Sacramento Brief — Sacramento News Update | March 5, 2026

Sacramento morning news podcast covering local crime, public health updates, weather, and events across Sacramento, California.

Sacramento News

• Multiple shootings across Sacramento early Wednesday injured an Uber driver and forced the temporary closure of Highway 160 and southbound Interstate 5 near Richards Boulevard.
• Sacramento Police say the incident began around 5:30 a.m. near Dos Rios and Vine Streets, close to Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School.
• Investigators say a sedan traveling along Highway 160 near Northgate Boulevard was shot at before the driver exited the freeway and called 911.
• The 51-year-old Uber driver, a father of two, was transported to UC Davis Medical Center and is now listed in stable condition.
• California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation because the shooting occurred on a freeway.
• Authorities say a person of interest is now in custody.

U.S. Military / Sacramento

• A Sacramento Army reservist, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, is believed to have been killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, according to the Pentagon.
• Marzan served with the 103rd Sustainment Command and was among six U.S. service members killed when a fortified tactical operations center was struck.
• California flags are flying at half-staff at the State Capitol in his honor.

City Watch – Public Health

Sacramento County Public Health has confirmed two measles cases in unvaccinated children, bringing California’s 2026 measles total to 26 cases.

• One case was linked to travel to South Carolina, where an outbreak is underway.
• The second exposure source is still under investigation.
• Health officials say a potential exposure occurred at Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center on March 2nd between 6:55 and 7:14 a.m.
• Doctors say the MMR vaccine is about 97% effective after two doses.

More information:

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-public-health-confirms-two-measles-cases.html

Sacramento Weather

• Sunny today with a high near 66°.
• Breezy north-northwest winds 13–22 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
• Tonight will be clear with a low around 44°.

Sacramento Events Tonight

6 PM — Cinema Club: Thelmarama in Residence

📍 Crocker Art Museum

A surprise film screening inspired by artwork from the museum’s permanent collection.

https://www.crockerart.org/events/4219/cinema-club-thelmarama-in-residence-4219

7 PM — Fantasy Book Launch with Kalyn Josephson

📍 Knotty Novels at Capital Books

The New York Times bestselling author discusses her new fantasy novel The Library of Amorlin, followed by Q&A and book signing. Admission is free.

https://knottynovels.com/upcoming-events/