The Sacramento Brief

[NEWS]

• Roseville: A 17-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed during a large fight involving up to 15 people at the Oak Street parking garage early Sunday. A 24-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on attempted murder charges. The investigation is ongoing.

• Sacramento: A man in his 30s was killed in a solo crash on Interstate 5 Monday evening after losing control while transitioning to eastbound I-80 and striking a tree.

[WEATHER]

• Tuesday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 60.

• Tonight: Fog late, partly cloudy. Lows around 41.

[EVENTS]

• When We Can – Restorative Group for Caregivers:

A six-week healing-centered group for caregivers, educators, and service leaders, featuring mindfulness, journaling, and reflection.

Tuesdays through February 10, 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Sierra 2 Center.

🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/whenwecanrestorativegroupforcaregivers/

• Hang Out and Do Art – Sacramento Fine Arts Center:

Open art night every Tuesday. No membership required. Bring your supplies, enjoy shared easels and tables, and connect with fellow creatives. $5, all skill levels welcome.

🔗 https://www.sacfinearts.org

• MLK Day Reflection: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, kindness, and community
• Elk Grove Shooting Update: 17-year-old suspect arrested in Taco Bell shooting; investigation ongoing
• Central Command Pursuit Arrests: Firearms and narcotics recovered after foot pursuit
• Downtown DUI & Firearm Arrest: Convicted felon arrested after crash on 9th Street
• City Watch: Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Commission Meeting https://saccoprobation.saccounty.gov/Admin-DepartmentInfo/Pages/JuvenileDelqPrevComm.aspx
• Community Note: Koeffran Pet Aftercare https://www.koefran.com
• Weather: Mostly sunny Monday; patchy fog overnight
• Events: MLK Day March for the Dream https://mlk365.org/the-march/
• Events: MLK Day Brunch at Cafeteria 15L https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/cafeteria-15l?date=2026-01-15&seats=2

Friday, January 16, 2026 — The Sacramento Brief

I’m Carol. Let’s get you caught up.

NEWS

• Midtown Stabbing: One man is recovering after a stabbing Wednesday night in Sacramento’s Midtown. Police responded just after 7 p.m. near I Street and 10th Street. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, and a person of interest has been detained.
• Federal Fraud Case: A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after defrauding an investor of more than $777,000. Prosecutors say 57-year-old Jaswant Singh Gill ran a fake investment firm, spent the money on personal expenses, and now faces up to 20 years in prison.

CITY WATCH

• Sacramento County hosts a Jail System Planning Listening Session Monday, January 26, from 6–8 p.m. Community input requested on jail care, reentry, and system improvements under a federal consent decree. RSVP required; attendance limited. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/county-seeks-public-input-on-jail-system-planning.html#gsc.tab=0
• MLK Day Closures: Most Sacramento County offices closed Monday, January 19. Emergency services and garbage collection continue as scheduled. Offices reopen Tuesday.

WEATHER

• Mostly sunny today, high near 60.
• Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 40, calm winds.
• Similar conditions expected through the weekend.

EVENTS

• Tonight: 350 Sacramento Benefit Concert at the Torch Club. Live music from Pinkie Rideau & Blioux Gumbo, plus Danny Sandoval & His Amigos. 21+. Tickets support climate justice work. 🔗 https://350sacramento.org/benefit/
• Saturday: Wasteland Expo: Clothes, Art, Vibes at Press Club. Local fashion, art, and independent vendors. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wasteland-expo-clothes-art-vibes-at-press-club-tickets-1049872907127
• This Weekend: IDGC Vintage Sale at the Scottish Rite Center. Mid-century glass, barware, jewelry, décor, plus appraisals on Sunday. Tickets at the door. 🔗 http://www.idgc.org
• Sunday: Underground Books hosts award-winning journalist Char Adams for an author talk and signing. Discussion of Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore. 🔗 https://www.sthope.org/snode/5376
• Monday, MLK Day: March for the Dream at Sacramento City College. Community walk honoring Dr. King and encouraging meaningful “King-Talks.” Free and open to all. Starts at 8 a.m. 🔗 https://mlk365.org/the-march/

[NEWS]

• Two people are dead after a shooting near Evergreen Street and Calvados Avenue.
• Police say the female victim died at the scene; the male later died at the hospital.
• Investigators believe the male’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
• No outstanding suspects. Investigation continues.
• A serial copper theft suspect is in custody following an overnight operation near light rail tracks.
• Deputies with Sacramento Regional Transit arrested 51-year-old Jesse Jeremiah.
• Deputies recovered 18 strands of stolen copper wire and burglary tools.
• Theft damage is estimated at $73,000.
• Jeremiah was already on probation, had an active felony warrant, and is being held without bail.
• Midtown Stabbing Victim expected to recover, suspect detained.
• One woman dead in shooting Ahern and A streets.

[CITY WATCH]

• First 5 Sacramento approved $4.17 million in funding.
• Funding supports 35 first-time, community-based organizations.
• Programs will serve families in 27 high-priority ZIP codes across Sacramento County.
• Grants were awarded using a participatory, community-led model centered on equity and lived experience. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/first-5-awarded-4-17m-for-county-child-programs.html#gsc.tab=0

[WEATHER]

• Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing this afternoon.
• High near 60 degrees.
• Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 41, calm winds. 🔗 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

[EVENTS]

• Final week to enjoy the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.
• The rink wraps up its season at Ali Youssefi Square, outside Golden 1 Center.
• Lace up and catch the last skate of the season. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink/
• Vendor alert: Downtown Sacramento Partnership is accepting 2026 summer vendor applications.
• Application window: January 12 – February 13.
• Approvals announced in early March.
• Space is limited across all downtown summer events. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/142693-2/

• [NEWS]
  • Shooting near Evergreen Street and Arden Way: One person is dead and another hospitalized after a shooting Tuesday evening. Police say a suspect was detained by SWAT around 11 p.m. Road closures remained in place for several hours during the investigation, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
  • Perimeter on Unity Point Avenue: Officers established a perimeter in the 2800 block of Unity Point Avenue while searching for a suspect with an outstanding warrant, possibly armed with a knife. SWAT and crisis negotiators were called in. Police have not released an update on the suspect’s status.
  • Wrong-way DUI arrest downtown: Just after 1:30 a.m. near 10th and L Streets, officers spotted a vehicle driving the wrong way. The driver fled briefly, then yielded and was found to be intoxicated. An arrest was made on related charges.

[CITY WATCH]

• Sacramento County Board of Supervisors elected new leadership Tuesday.
• District 4 Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez named Chair for 2026.
• District 5 Supervisor Pat Hume elected Vice Chair.
• Rodriguez says her focus is urgency, accountability, and results for residents.
• Leadership terms are one year. 🔗 More: saccounty.gov

[WEATHER]

• Dense fog through late morning Wednesday, mainly before 11 a.m.
• Mostly cloudy early, turning sunnier later.
• High near 57.
• Patchy fog overnight with partly cloudy skies.
• Low around 40. Calm winds.

[EVENTS]

• Events brought to you by Sac 360 — link in show notes.
• Cake decorating and sushi art classes at Jolly Bunny through Jan. 30.
• Dry January specials at Mas Taco Bar, Cafeteria 15L, and Iron Horse Tavern.
• New exhibits at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center through early February. 🔗 More events: sacramento365.com

[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/

[NEWS]

Sacramento police made multiple arrests Saturday following a series of incidents across the city.

Deadly house fire in Oak Park?

Homicide investigation in Arden-Arcade area

• Two suspects were arrested in a vacant lot on the 200 block of Wilson Avenue after officers recovered a loaded firearm, burglary tools, and evidence a U-Haul had been tampered with.

• An assault involving a knife was reported near Natoma Way and Roanoke Avenue. The victim suffered minor injuries; the suspect was arrested.

• A man was arrested in the 700 block of Lampasas Avenue after firing a gun into the air. Officers recovered a firearm with an extended magazine. No injuries reported.

• A pursuit near Del Paso Boulevard and Glenrose Avenue ended with a stolen vehicle crash, two arrests, and a loaded extended magazine recovered. One suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.

• In South Sacramento, a driver fleeing a traffic stop near 24th Street and 33rd Avenue was arrested with help from an air unit. The suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.

• Overnight, a trailer carrying a boat detached and struck a power pole near Florin Road and Serenity Drive. No injuries were reported.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle near Arden Way

[CITY WATCH]

The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is accepting nominations for its annual 5 Over 50 Volunteer Awards, honoring Sacramento County residents age 50 and older who actively give back.

• Nominees must be county residents and submit two letters of reference

• Applications are due Monday, February 9, 2026

• Five winners — one from each district — will be honored during a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting in May for Older Americans Month

• Winners will also be featured on the county website and YouTube channel

More info:

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/nominations-now-open-for-sacramento-countys-5-over-50-award.html#gsc.tab=0

[WEATHER]

Mostly sunny today with a high near 53°.

Patchy fog overnight, partly cloudy, low around 39°.

Forecast:

https://www.weather.gov

[EVENTS]

Game Night at Lucid Winery Tasting Room

• Tonight, 6:00–9:30 PM

• Board games, card games, and tabletop favorites

• Raffle for a free bottle of wine

• 1015 R Street

Hosted by the 20/30 Somethings New to Sacramento group

https://www.meetup.com/20_30-somethings-new-to-sacramento/events/310075520/

Beginner Jewelry Soldering Workshop at MADE Makerspace & Studio

• Tomorrow at 4:30 PM

• Hands-on class, all tools and materials included

• Create a custom jewelry piece to take home

• 3519 Broadway

https://www.meetup.com/hackerlab/events/312745609/

I’m Carol. It’s Friday, January 9, 2026. Let’s get you caught up.

[NEWS]

• Theft suppression task force remains active across Sacramento
• Man and woman in their 40s arrested after liquor theft and confrontation at a South Sacramento Costco
• Stolen merchandise recovered; both booked into county jail without incident
• East Sacramento arrest after officers found a felony warrant, evidence of drug sales, and an illegal loaded firearm
• Separate incident: suspect arrested after brandishing a knife; victim not injured

[CITY WATCH]

• California experiencing an active early flu season
• Flu cases rising alongside COVID, RSV, and strep
• Health officials urge testing early and staying home when sick
• Info: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Influenza.aspx

[WEATHER]

• Patchy frost before 9 AM, then sunny
• High near 51, calm winds
• Tonight: frost after 2 AM, low around 34

[EVENTS – FRIDAY]

• Chrysanthemum on Rice Paper workshop, 11 AM–1 PM, Elk Grove Fine Arts Center — $70 https://elkgrovefineartscenter.org/product/january-9-chrysanthemum-on-rice-paper-with-joy-kuo/
• Live jazz: Little Fish West, 7–9 PM, Center for Musical Arts, doors 6:45 https://centermusicalarts.com/

[EVENTS – SATURDAY]

• New Year, New Art — 2nd Saturday at I Street Art Studios, noon–8 PM, free https://www.facebook.com/midtownSAC.studios
• Second Saturday reception, Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5–7 PM, awards at 6, free https://www.sacfinearts.org/events#!event/2026/1/10/second-saturday

[EVENTS – SUNDAY]

• Farewell party for Wild Horses: Sixty Years of the Mustang, California Automobile Museum, 1–4 PM https://www.calautomuseum.org/wildhorsesfarewellparty

That’s your Friday rundown.

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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[NEWS]

Fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash Fruitridge Road and 49th St.

[CITY WATCH]

Quick heads-up for pet owners — January is Dog License Amnesty Month in Sacramento County.

All month long, past-due fees and penalties are waived for dogs that have never been licensed. Licensing is required by law and includes proof of a current rabies vaccination — helping protect pets, people, and the community.

Bradshaw Animal Shelter is also offering vaccination clinics, and in some cases, rabies shots may be free with a license purchase.

If your dog isn’t licensed yet, January is the easiest time to take care of it.

https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/january-is-dog-license-amnesty-month.html#gsc.tab=0

[WEATHER]

Partly cloudy today, with highs topping out near 58 degrees.

🎭 Event Update

The run of The Lion King starts today in Sacramento.

The Tony Award–winning musical takes over the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center through January 25 — featuring stunning visuals, unforgettable music, and the Broadway phenomenon seen by more than 120 million people worldwide.

If you’ve never seen it live, this is the moment.

And for a softer way to step into the new year —

And aIf you’re looking for a softer way to step into the new year, here’s one to circle.

Join Larry Ramos, Art Healer and educator in using watercolor and the OSM (only see miracles) method to open possibilities in your art and life. All materials are provided. Come and see what your painting reveals about you. It starts at 5:30 tonight at the Sierra 2 center. 2791 24th St.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/watercolorarthealingyogapose/