The Sacramento Brief

The Sacramento Brief — Monday, August 3, 2026

In today’s episode:

• A downtown Sacramento stabbing leads to an hours-long barricade and arrest.
• A deputy-involved shooting follows a vehicle burglary, armed home invasion and foot pursuit in La Riviera.
• Sacramento police announce that missing 88-year-old Nancy Vickers has been found deceased.
• Sacramento faces another dangerously hot day, with temperatures near 105 degrees.
• Front Street Animal Shelter shares important tips for protecting pets during extreme heat.
• Tonight’s events include an encore flamenco dinner show and Slow Flow Yin Yoga.

NEWS

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office — Officer-involved shooting in La Riviera: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2083384247449231559?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

Sacramento Police Department — Nancy Vickers update: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2083432366824124579?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

WEATHER

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

SPONSOR

Strong Coffee Company: https://strongcoffeecompany.com

CITY WATCH

Front Street Animal Shelter — Tips to protect pets during hot weather: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/31/tips-to-protect-pets-during-hot-weather/

EVENTS

Encore Summer Flamenco Show at Tapa the World: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/encore-summer-flamenco-show-tickets-1992026649332?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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

Friday, July 31, 2026

Old Sacramento is making big changes after last weekend’s mass stabbing. Beginning this weekend, vehicle access will be restricted after 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights as city leaders work to improve safety along the waterfront.

In today’s Sacramento Brief:

• 🚓 Old Sacramento introduces late-night traffic restrictions following last weekend’s stabbing that injured five people.https://x.com/SacPolice/status/2082926706705445175?s=20
• ☀️ Triple-digit heat returns, with highs climbing from 100° Friday to 104° by Sunday.
• 🏛️ The Sacramento County Youth Commission meets Monday, August 3, with updates on youth initiatives, elections, and a presentation from the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters.
• 🎉 Weekend events including Party Nexx Door at Pocha House, PLUS ONE: A New York Experience, The High Tea Society Ball, and the Summer Dress Colors R&B Day Party.

Sponsor Strong Coffee Company https://strongcoffeecompany.com

Helpful Links

Sacramento County Youth Commission Agenda https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/YouthCommission

Party Nexx Door V4: A Lovers!AndOpps! x Luv Language Special Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-nexx-door-v4-a-loversandopps-x-luv-language-special-event-tickets-1994100519333?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Welcome to the Party: A New York Experience https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-to-the-party-a-new-york-experience-tickets-1993771279568?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The High Tea Society Ball https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-high-tea-society-ball-tickets-1990758175292?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Summer Dress Colors R&B Day Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-dress-colors-r-b-day-party-tickets-1985939860583?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Show Notes

In today’s Sacramento Brief:

• Citrus Heights police say a man found with multiple gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon appears to have died by suicide.
• A woman has died in Rancho Cordova after an apparent gas exposure from a live stovetop, while a five-year-old child was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover.
• Sacramento County Sheriff’s detectives make an arrest in a 2015 South Sacramento homicide after reopening the cold case.
• Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies and another hot day with a high near 97 degrees.
• In City Watch, meet Britney and Erin Eason, whose family has fostered more than 40 children and adopted five, highlighting the ongoing need for foster families in Sacramento County.
• Plus, two events happening tonight for local creatives and entrepreneurs.

Today’s Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Save with promo code: SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com

Links

Citrus Heights Police Investigation https://www.kcra.com/

Rancho Cordova Gas Exposure Investigation https://metrofire.ca.gov/

2015 Cold Case Arrest – Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2082462396459966643?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

National Weather Service – Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523

Home Is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/home-is-more-than-a-house-how-one-family-changed-lives-through-f.html#gsc.tab=0

Bloom at the Atelier https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-at-the-atelier-tickets-1993109545303?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Modest Film Society – July Showcase https://www.eventbrite.com/e/modest-film-society-july-showcase-tickets-1993155300157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

SHOW NOTES

News

Child Molester Sentenced to 500 Years to Life

A Sacramento County judge sentenced 47-year-old Troy Taylor to 500 years to life in prison after his conviction on 10 counts of forcible lewd acts involving three girls between the ages of 4 and 9. Prosecutors said the abuse occurred repeatedly between 2020 and 2023. Taylor also had a prior child molestation conviction from 2002.

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office noted that under California’s Elder Parole law, Taylor could become eligible for a parole hearing after serving approximately 23½ years if he meets the statutory requirements.

More information: Sacramento County District Attorney case summary⁠

Second Arrest Made in Old Sacramento Stabbing

Sacramento Police have arrested a second suspect in Saturday’s stabbing that injured five people in Old Sacramento.

Nineteen-year-old Robert Richwine of Rancho Cordova was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Eighteen-year-old Ezekiel Griffis had already been arrested in the case. Richwine’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 3.

Sacramento Police Daily Activity

North Command officers made two notable arrests:

• A suspect was arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a knife during a fight on Shadow Tree Drive.

• During a traffic stop near Los Robles Boulevard and Marysville Boulevard, officers arrested a convicted felon found in possession of an illegally possessed handgun.

Daily Activity Log: Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log⁠

Weather

Wednesday ☀️ Sunny and hot with a high near 97°.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear with a low around 61°.

Forecast: National Weather Service Forecast⁠

Sponsor

Today’s episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company⁠.

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City Watch

Protect Your EBT Benefits and Avoid ATM Fees

Sacramento County is reminding EBT users that they can avoid unnecessary ATM fees by using surcharge-free ATMs, requesting cash back during purchases, and limiting ATM withdrawals.

Officials are also warning about an increase in EBT skimming and scam attempts. If you believe your benefits have been stolen, immediately call the number on the back of your EBT card to freeze it and report the theft to Sacramento County.

If you’re still using an older magnetic-stripe EBT card, you’ll need a chip-enabled replacement card to continue accessing benefits.

Learn more: Sacramento County EBT Information⁠

Events

🛁 Bath Bomb Making Night

Wednesday • 7:00–9:00 PM

Create two custom bath bombs while enjoying a drink at The Trap on Riverside Boulevard.

More information: Eventbrite – Bath Bomb Making Night⁠

🕯️ Candlelight Yin Restorative Yoga

Wednesday • 7:30–8:30 PM

Relax with an evening of candlelit yin yoga at East Village Bookshop in Midtown. Bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks, and fresh berries are provided.

More information: Eventbrite – Candlelight Yin Restorative Yoga⁠

Show Notes:

A jewelry theft warning from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Sacramento celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, today’s hot weather forecast, and tonight’s featured events around the region.

Today’s stories:

• Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about an increase in jewelry distraction thefts targeting shoppers throughout the county.
• Tips to protect yourself while shopping and what to do if you become a victim.
• Hot Tuesday weather with highs near 96 degrees.
• Sacramento City Council recognizes July as Parks and Recreation Month and honors the employees who keep the city’s parks, pools, and community centers running.
• Tonight’s featured events include R&B and Tacos at Darling Aviary and a free ADA Skill Share in Elk Grove.

Weather National Weather Service Forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523

Featured Event R&B and Tacos with DJ Heartbreak: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rb-and-tacos-with-dj-heartbreak-darling-aviary-sacramento-tickets-1993628633911?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Open Table Skill Share – Demystifying the ADA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-table-skill-share-reasonable-accommodations-demystifying-the-ada-registration-1990829285986?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with promo code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com

Sources Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2081770819198619862?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

City of Sacramento – Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/ypce

National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5769347&lon=-121.4949523

Show Notes

NEWS

• Old Sacramento stabbing suspect arrested after five people injured Saturday morning. https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx

• Sacramento County deputies arrest man accused of repeatedly violating a domestic violence restraining order. https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2080796773850009735?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

WEATHER

National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast

SPONSOR

Strong Coffee Company — Save with code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com

CITY WATCH

City secures nearly $31.9 million for Rio Linda Senior Housing Project. https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/24/city-secures-more-than-31-million-for-senior-and-veteran-housing-project/

EVENTS

Fruit and Floral Tea Tasting & 3D Jelly Experience https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruit-tea-class-cafe-style-drinks-3d-jelly-

Beginner Cupcake Decorating Class https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-cupcake-decorating-class-buttercream-piping-floral-cupcakes-tickets-1218611061489?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Show Notes

🚔 News

• Sacramento Police investigate burglary at marijuana cultivation business after suspects reportedly used a vehicle to enter the building. https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx

🌤 Weather National Weather Service forecast for Sacramento.

☕ Sponsor Strong Coffee Company Use promo code SACBRIEF at checkout. https://strongcoffeecompany.com

🏛 City Watch Unsecured Property Tax bills are due August 31, 2026. Learn how to pay and avoid penalties. https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/unsecured-property-tax-due-aug-31.html#gsc.tab=0

📅 Weekend Events

• AFTERGLOW: Sunset Pilates Social (Friday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afterglow-sunset-pilates-social-tickets-1993016316453?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

• Cozy Girls Day Party at Drake’s: The Barn (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cozy-girls-day-party-sacramento-drakes-barn-21-tickets-1991031164811?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

• Boots, Buckles & Baddies: Soul Line Dancing x Bailes (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-buckles-baddies-soul-line-dancing-x-bailes-tickets-1992389266931?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

• 5th Annual Black Cowboys Parade & Community Festival (Sunday) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-black-cowboys-parade-and-community-festival-tickets-1980530852093?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Official event information: https://www.simpletix.com/e/black-cowboys-parade-tickets-263091

SHOW NOTES

Thursday, July 23, 2026

A Sacramento jury convicts the driver responsible for a crash that killed five passengers, CHP searches for a deadly hit-and-run suspect in South Sacramento, Sacramento County rolls out new rooster regulations, plus today’s weather and local events.

Today’s stories:

• Driver convicted in 2023 DUI crash that killed five people https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-killing-five-in-dui-crash/

• CHP seeks public’s help after deadly South Sacramento hit-and-run https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic/

• Sacramento County updates Crowing Fowl Ordinance https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/new-rooster-ordinance-supports-animal-welfare-and-public-safety.html#gsc.tab=0

Events

• Southern Blues on the Patio https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-night-southern-blues-on-the-patio-tickets-1994492215908?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

• The Lyte – Gallery at Nite Poetry Open Mic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lyte-gallery-at-nite-poetry-open-mic-tickets-1994091807275?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Sponsor

Strong Coffee Company Use promo code SACBRIEF at checkout.gg

Show Notes

A Sacramento jury deadlocks in the downtown mass shooting trial, Sacramento Police make a quick bicycle theft arrest using real-time technology, the County announces a free Sustainable Business Expo, plus tonight’s local events.

Sources

• Sacramento County District Attorney https://www.sacda.org
• Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity
• National Weather Service Sacramento https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586
• Sacramento County Sustainable Business Awards & Resource Expo https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sustainable-business-awards-and-resource-expo.html#gsc.tab=0
• Naughty Jeopardy Game Night https://www.eventbrite.com/e/naughty-jeopardy-game-night-tickets-1992946149582?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
• Grandma Joy and Me Book Release https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grandma-joy-and-me-a-journey-of-healing-one-national-park-at-a-time-tickets-1992025734596?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
• Strong Coffee Company use code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.com

SHOW NOTES

Repeat Offender Arrested Again Less Than 24 Hours After Release https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2079203714750087192?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew

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

Sacramento International Airport Master Plan Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K78P5PJ

Strong Coffee Company (20% Off with code SACBRIEF) https://strongcoffeecompany.com

Elk Grove’s First Sensory Inclusive® Space https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elk-groves-first-sensory-inclusive-space-tickets-1992455461922

Disco Yoga https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disco-yoga-tickets-1993469117794