The Sacramento Brief, Monday, June 29, 2026 - Deadly Stabbing Under Investigation • Downtown Gun Arrests • SacRT July Rail Disruptions

The Sacramento Brief Friday July 17, 2026 | Historic Recognition, Neighbor Stabbing, and Weekend Jazz in Sacramento

Show Notes Historic Recognition, Neighbor Stabbing, and Weekend Jazz in Sacramento In today’s Sacramento Brief: * Two wheelchair-bound South Natomas residents injured in a neighborhood stabbing. * Sacramento Police make arrests involving a parolee at large, a stabbing suspect, and a stolen vehicle. * Sacramento’s historic Hackett House site joins the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. * Sunny, comfortable weather continues through the weekend. * Weekend picks include Daniel Harris III in concert, Yoga on the Farm, and Sunday Drives at the California Automobile Museum. Links * Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log: https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx [https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx] * Hackett House designation: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/16/sacramentos-historic-hackett-house-site-added-to-national-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/ [https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/16/sacramentos-historic-hackett-house-site-added-to-national-underground-railroad-network-to-freedom/] * California Automobile Museum: https://www.calautomuseum.org/ [https://www.calautomuseum.org/] * Soil Born Farms: https://soilborn.org/events/yoga-on-the-farm-2026/ [https://soilborn.org/events/yoga-on-the-farm-2026/] Support the Show Save 20% at Strong Coffee Company with promo code SACBRIEF. I may earn a commission if you use my code. Thank you for supporting The Sacramento Brief! [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp]

The Sacramento Brief Thursday July 16, 2026 | Deputy Stops Active Stabbing, State Fair Food Safety & Weekend Fun

Show Notes Sacramento Brief – July 16, 2026 In today’s episode: * Deputy stops active stabbing attack in Foothill Farms after two women are seriously injured * Arrest made in Oak Park homicide investigation * Jury convicts man of violent stranger kidnapping * California State Fair food safety inspections begin * Today’s weather and local events Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with code SACBRIEF using my affiliate link. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the show! [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] Links from today’s episode: • Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (Foothill Farms incident) https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2077570403359429006?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew [https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2077570403359429006?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew] • Sacramento Police homicide arrest https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx?reference=20260715-040 [https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx?reference=20260715-040] • Sacramento County District Attorney conviction announcement https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-kidnapping-stranger/ [https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-kidnapping-stranger/] • Sacramento County Environmental Management Department – State Fair food safety https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/emd-and-food-safety-take-center-stage-at-state-fair.html#gsc.tab=0 [https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/emd-and-food-safety-take-center-stage-at-state-fair.html#gsc.tab=0] • Say It Loud – Live Comedy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/say-it-loud-live-comedy-tickets-1993355624332?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/say-it-loud-live-comedy-tickets-1993355624332?aff=ebdssbdestsearch] • Twelfth Night – Sacramento Shakespeare Festival https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-night-tickets-1990255335284?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twelfth-night-tickets-1990255335284?aff=ebdssbdestsearch]

The Sacramento Brief Wednesday July 15, 2026 | Deadly Stabbing at McClatchy Park | Inmate Death Under Investigation | SacRT Pushes Back on Grand Jury Report

SHOW NOTES A deadly stabbing at McClatchy Park is under investigation after police detained a person of interest. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate housed in the Medical Housing Unit at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center. SacRT is pushing back against a Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury report, saying many of its findings do not accurately reflect the agency’s accessibility efforts and improvements. Weather: Sunny and hot with a high near 101°. Events: • Mats & Minis at Sanctuary • Fashion & Business Networking at Alaro Craft Brewery Links 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office https://www.sacsheriff.com/ [https://www.sacsheriff.com/] SacRT Newsroom https://www.sacrt.com/ [https://www.sacrt.com/] Mats & Minis https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mats-minis-tickets-1993719055364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mats-minis-tickets-1993719055364?aff=ebdssbdestsearch] Fashion and Business Networking https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-sacramento-tickets-1984304635581?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-sacramento-tickets-1984304635581?aff=ebdssbdestsearch]

The Sacramento Brief Tuesday July 14, 2026 | Three Arrests Overnight, South Sacramento Planning Workshops & Community Events

Show Notes Sacramento Police report three arrests following a vehicle pursuit, a firearm and narcotics investigation, and a burglary suspect captured with assistance from the Air Unit and K-9 teams. Also in today’s episode: * ☀️ Sunny and hot with a high near 100° * 🏘️ South Sacramento CPAC to discuss housing and neighborhood planning updates * ⚽ Sacramento Summer Soccer Watch Party continues tonight * 🎒 Free Summer Mixer & Backpack Drive in Elk Grove on Wednesday Sources & Links 🛒 Strong Coffee Company - Protein Coffee [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] 💰 Get 20% OFF | Promo Code: SACBRIEF [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp [https://promocode.to/strong-coffee-company/sacbrief-fgp] • Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-log [https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-log] • National Weather Service Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586] • South Sacramento CPAC Meeting Agenda https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/SouthSacramentoCPAC/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=10529&doctype=1 [https://agendanet.saccounty.gov/SouthSacramentoCPAC/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=10529&doctype=1] • Sacramento Summer Soccer Watch Party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-summer-soccer-watch-party-tickets-1989298837373?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-summer-soccer-watch-party-tickets-1989298837373?aff=ebdssbdestsearch] • Summer Mixer & Backpack Drive – Elk Grove https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-mixer-backpack-drive-sar-ypn-nhora-greater-sacramento-tickets-1989928925985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-mixer-backpack-drive-sar-ypn-nhora-greater-sacramento-tickets-1989928925985?aff=ebdssbdestsearch]

The Sacramento Brief Monday July 13, 2026 | Weekend Police Activity, Free Public Art Workshop & Photography

Show Notes Sacramento Police report multiple arrests over the weekend, including a pursuit involving a dirt bike, two stolen vehicle recoveries, and several wanted suspects taken into custody. Also in today’s episode: * A hot Monday forecast with a slight chance of afternoon showers. * A free “Birds and Benches” community art workshop comes to North Natomas on July 18. * Learn manual photography in a hands-on DSLR class. * An adults-only book club launches in Elk Grove. Today’s Sponsor 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Save 30% on premium bamboo bedding using my exclusive link in today’s show notes. Sources & Links Sacramento Police Department – Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/ [https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/] National Weather Service – Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.4824244&lon=-121.35149 [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.4824244&lon=-121.35149] City of Sacramento – Birds and Benches Workshop https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/10/learn-create-and-help-shape-public-art-at-free-birds-and-benches-workshop-july-18/ [https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/10/learn-create-and-help-shape-public-art-at-free-birds-and-benches-workshop-july-18/] Birds and Benches Registration (Eventbrite) https://www.eventbrite.com/ [https://www.eventbrite.com/] Photography 101 – Lisa Correa Portraits https://www.eventbrite.com/ [https://www.eventbrite.com/] A Seat at the Table Books https://aseatatthetablebooks.org/ [https://aseatatthetablebooks.org/] The Sacramento Brief is your weekday roundup of Sacramento-area news, local government updates, community events, weather, and stories that matter—delivered in just a few minutes each morning. New episodes every weekday.