Sacramento Father Arrested for Murder After Infant’s Death

In today’s Sacramento Brief: Sacramento Police arrest a 27-year-old father on a murder charge following the death of his 11-month-old child. SPD is also warning residents about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers and spoofing legitimate police phone numbers.

Plus, your Sacramento weekend forecast, free dog adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter, City housing and zoning updates, and a look at what’s happening around Sacramento this weekend.

NEWS

Sacramento Police — Infant Death Investigation / Murder Arrest Read the Sacramento Police update

Sacramento Police — Law Enforcement Impersonation Scam Alert Read the SPD scam warning

WEATHER

National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento weather forecast

CITY WATCH

From the City Manager: What’s Happening Around Sacramento Sacramento City Express

WEEKEND EVENTS

👢 Denim & Boots Line Dancing Event — Friday, August 21 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets

🎤 Lil Kayla Live in Sacramento — Saturday, August 22 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets

🎷 Sax Attack: Ric Alexander, Sonny Fairley & Tony Kenner — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets

👗 Sundress & Sneakers Scholarship Fundraiser — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets

🌙 Make Your Own Moon Lamp — Sunday, August 23 at Block Craft Beer + Kitchen Event details & tickets

THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Local news. Weather. City Watch. And what’s happening around Sacramento.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

NEWS Sacramento Police report arrests in two separate stolen-vehicle cases Tuesday, including an armed carjacking on Timberlake Way and a stolen vehicle recovered near West El Camino Avenue and Northgate Boulevard. Sacramento Police — Daily Activity Log⁠

WEATHER Sacramento-area forecast from the National Weather Service. National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast⁠

CITY WATCH Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department is offering free in-person compliance training for businesses that handle hazardous materials. Registration is required and space is limited. Sacramento County — Free EMD Business Training⁠

EVENTS — Friday, August 21

🎬 Bigger Than Me: The Hakeem Jubal Croom Story 5–9 p.m. at The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets⁠

🎤 Corner House Comedy featuring Irene Tu Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m., 3600 63rd Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets⁠

THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Wednesday, August 19, 2026

On today’s Sacramento Brief:

A 19-year-old is arrested after Citrus Heights Police say he returned to the same jewelry store he’s suspected of burglarizing last month — this time with officers tracking him through real-time cameras.

The woman accused in the deadly Highway 50 hit-and-run that killed a construction worker is back in jail without bail following her first court appearance.

Plus, Sacramento County expands a program designed to help lower development costs for affordable housing projects.

WEATHER

Sunny with a high near 95. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 62.

National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast: Sacramento Forecast

NEWS SOURCES

Citrus Heights Police Department: Citrus Heights Police on X

Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office: District Attorney Press Releases

CITY WATCH

Sacramento County is expanding its Three-Year Development Impact Fee Offset Pilot Program. Eligible affordable housing projects can receive up to $10,000 per unit in fee offsets. Four projects totaling 435 units have already received approximately $2.16 million through the program. (Sacramento County)

Sacramento County — Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program

EVENTS

🎙️ WILDCARD! True Stories Told Live By You Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Teneral Cellars 1050 20th Street #110, Sacramento Tickets: $15

WILDCARD! Tickets & Event Information

🌳 Rotating Wellness Class at Winn Park Wednesday, August 19 from 6–7 p.m. Winn Park 1616 28th Street, Sacramento Free admission

The Wednesday class rotates between Strength & Conditioning and Tai Chi. (Midtown Association)

Fresh Air: Midtown Parks Schedule Yoga Moves Us Class Schedule

Events featured through Sacramento365, the region’s online calendar for arts and entertainment.

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Mystery on Fulton Avenue: Masked Shooting Victim Won’t Talk

A mysterious shooting on Fulton Avenue leads today’s Sacramento Brief after deputies say the victim — found completely covered and wearing a ski mask — refused to provide information about a possible suspect.

Also today: a deadly Highway 50 crash involving a group changing a flat tire, an early-morning Sacramento Police arrest, disaster-response training for local nurses, and a free class for Sacramento cyclists and scooter riders.

Plus, two family-friendly ways to beat the heat: $2 Tuesday at Fairytale Town and indoor Sock Skating at the Sacramento Children’s Museum.

Links & Sources

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office Media Releases

Sacramento Police Department Daily Activity Log — August 17

California Highway Patrol CHP Traffic Information

National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast

City of Sacramento Urban Biking & Scooting 101

Sacramento County Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

Fairytale Town $2 Tuesday Child Admission

Sacramento Children’s Museum Sock Skating & Museum Information

Sacramento County Has Opinions About Your Cats — And Apparently Pac-Man Too

It’s Monday, August 17. Sacramento Police investigate a weekend shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and officers recover an occupied stolen vehicle in North Sacramento.

Plus, Sacramento County’s massive Zoning Code update could change the rules for everything from pets and home businesses to backyard workshops, restaurants, tattoo shops — and yes, even arcades.

And in Events, Slow Flow Yin Yoga offers a relaxing way to ease into the new week.

Sources & Links

Sacramento Police — Daily Activities of Note https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx

National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

Sacramento County — What the New Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/more-than-you-think-what-sacramento-countys-recent-zoning-code-c.html#gsc.tab=0

Slow Flow Yin Yoga — Ritual Wellness House https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-flow-yin-yoga-tickets-1992088726005?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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A Deadly Jewelry Heist, E-Bike Rules & a Packed Sacramento Weekend

Nearly four months after an attempted jewelry store robbery left a 72-year-old man dead, Sacramento County Sheriff’s detectives have made two arrests. Investigators say automated license plate readers provided critical leads that helped track vehicles connected to the suspects across jurisdictions.

Plus, with students heading back to school, Sacramento County is reminding parents and young riders to know their e-bike — including which classes are allowed on Regional Parks trails and the 15 mph speed limit on the American River Parkway.

And it’s Friday, so we’re looking ahead to the weekend with the 15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival, the SF Black MBA All White Soirée and the Sacramento Cultural Expo.

🔗 NEWS

Sacramento County Sheriff — Attempted Robbery/Homicide Arrests https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2087905155010453542?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

☀️ WEATHER

National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

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🏙️ CITY WATCH

Sacramento County — Back-to-School E-Bike Rules & Safety https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/back-to-school-season-brings-more-young-riders-to-local-trails-k.html#gsc.tab=0

🎉 WEEKEND EVENTS

15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival — August 15–16 https://www.bananafestivalsac.org

SF Black MBA All White Soirée — Saturday, August 15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-black-mba-all-white-soiree-tickets-1991657101003?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sacramento Cultural Expo — Sunday, August 16 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-cultural-expo-tickets-1993788713714?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Thursday Brief: Shots Fired, Stop Sticks & 85 Years to Life

In today’s Sacramento Brief: Police investigate a shooting on 23rd Avenue, a carjacking ends with stop sticks and an arrest, and a repeat offender faces 85 years to life after being convicted in a series of robberies.

Plus, Sacramento County moves up its revised budget hearings, we check today’s weather, and if you’re heading out tonight — choose between live poetry or some serious bass.

🔗 LINKS & SOURCES

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Sacramento Police Department — Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx

Sacramento County District Attorney — Defendant Convicted for Series of Robberies https://www.sacda.org/2026/08/defendant-convicted-for-series-of-robberies/

National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

Sacramento County — Revised Budget Hearings https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/board-moves-up-start-date-for-revised-budget-hearings.html#gsc.tab=0

Bass Therapy @ Social Night Club https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bass-therapy-social-night-club-tickets-1994521155467?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The Gallery at Nite Poetry Open Mic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gallery-at-nite-poetry-open-mic-tickets-1997393306147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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A suspected stolen-car driver makes an unusual choice for his next destination: the probation office. Plus, Sacramento County wraps up a massive 10-year, $160 million water infrastructure project in Arden, we check your Wednesday weather, and two midweek events offer very different ways to unwind tonight.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Deputies arrest a probationer accused of driving a stolen vehicle — at the probation office
• Arden completes a decade-long water meter and pipeline overhaul
• Wednesday brings cooler Sacramento weather with a high near 89
• 5Rhythms guided dance at CLARA
• Breathwork in the Park at Tahoe Park

LINKS & SOURCES

🚔 Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office — Stolen Vehicle Arrest

💧 Sacramento County — Arden Water Meter & Pipe Improvement Project

🌤️ National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast

💃 5Rhythms Sacramento Guided Class at CLARA — Eventbrite

🌳 Breathwork in the Park at Tahoe Park — Eventbrite

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The Sacramento Brief — Sacramento news, city updates, weather and events to get you caught up and on with your day.

Show Notes

A tragic crash on Highway 50 leaves a roadway construction worker dead and a 24-year-old woman facing DUI, vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run allegations.

Also on today’s Sacramento Brief: a south Sacramento standoff ends in an arrest after a property catches fire, Sacramento students can once again ride SacRT free through the RydeFreeRT program, and we’ve got a cooler Tuesday forecast after days of triple-digit heat.

Plus, free yoga returns to Fremont Park tonight, and Sacramento-area small-business owners have an opportunity Wednesday to learn how certification can open the door to government contracts.

LINKS & RESOURCES

🚆 RydeFreeRT – Free SacRT rides for TK–12 students https://www.sacrt.com/student-passes/

🌤️ Sacramento Weather – National Weather Service https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586

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🏙️ City of Sacramento – RydeFreeRT Back-to-School Information https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/07/head-back-to-school-with-free-sacrt-rides/

🧘🏾‍♀️ Free Yoga at Fremont Park – Fresh Air: Fremont Park https://exploremidtown.org/freshair/

💼 Mix & Learn: Win Bids – The Path to Small Business Certification Wednesday, August 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-learn-win-bids-the-path-to-small-business-certification-tickets-1993043849806?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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The Sacramento Brief — Monday, August 10, 2026

A lengthy Sacramento County pursuit ends with a successful PIT maneuver and K-9 apprehension, while Sacramento Police respond to a domestic violence barricade involving SWAT and crisis negotiators. Plus, investigators are looking into a broad-daylight shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

In City Watch, we’re explaining why Sacramento County will literally draw letters to help determine candidate order on November’s ballot.

And looking for something to do? Today’s events include a Knot My Type book club in Elk Grove and R&B Yoga at Estate Farms.

☀️ Weather: Sunny and cooler than last week, with a high near 95.

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LINKS & SOURCES

🚔 Sunday Night Pursuit / PIT Maneuver https://clips.scannerradio.app/successful-pit-maneuver-police-chase-california-sacramento-county-sheriff-area-police-south

🚔 Sacramento Police — Barricade & Shooting Updates https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2086243685797441700?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

🗳️ Sacramento County — General Election Randomized Alphabet Drawing https://elections.saccounty.gov/us/en/election-information/general-election-update—randomized-alphabet-drawing.html#gsc.tab=0

📚 Diversity in Kink Book Club — Knot My Type https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-kink-book-club-w-missy-knot-my-type-tickets-1993788616423?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

🧘🏽 RnB Yoga Sacramento at Estate Farms https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rnb-yoga-sacramento-at-estate-farms-tickets-1993788475000?aff=ebdssbdestsearch