The sacramento Brief Wednesday, July 8, 2026 FBI Returns Sacramento Murder Suspect After Nearly 9 Years | Elk Grove Federal Threat Case & Local Events

The sacramento Brief Wednesday, July 8, 2026 FBI Returns Sacramento Murder Suspect After Nearly 9 Years | Elk Grove Federal Threat Case & Local Events

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 — On today’s Sacramento Brief: A Sacramento County murder suspect wanted since 2017 is back in California after an international search. The FBI says Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez was extradited from Mexico to face prosecution in connection with the death of Emelina Quintero-Ramos, whose body was discovered in the Sacramento River near Isleton. Also today — an Elk Grove man faces federal charges after authorities say online threats involving fireworks and federal property led investigators to his arrest. In City Watch, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is asking the community for help identifying a man who died earlier this year after suffering a medical emergency at a local shelter. Plus your Sacramento weather and a look at tonight’s local events, including live music at Christopher Cellars in Elk Grove and the West End Blues youth musician series at the Sacramento History Museum. LINKS: FBI Sacramento — Jose Guadalupe Lopez Nunez Case: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento/news/fbi-returns-accused-murderer-to-sacramento-for-prosecution [https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/sacramento/news/fbi-returns-accused-murderer-to-sacramento-for-prosecution] U.S. Attorney’s Office — Elk Grove Federal Threat Case: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/elk-grove-man-arrested-making-threats-use-fireworks-damage-generators-supplying [https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/elk-grove-man-arrested-making-threats-use-fireworks-damage-generators-supplying] Sacramento County Coroner — John Doe Identification: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/coroner-needs-your-help-with-john-doe-identification.html [https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/coroner-needs-your-help-with-john-doe-identification.html] Christopher Cellars Events: https://www.christophercellars.com/upcoming-events [https://www.christophercellars.com/upcoming-events] Sacramento History Museum Events: https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/ [https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/] The Sacramento Brief brings you local news, city updates, weather, and events — keeping Sacramento informed, one episode at a time.

The Sacramento Brief July 7, 2026. - Wingstop Murder Sentence, TB Testing Breakthrough & New Ways to Make Friends

A Sacramento man receives a 40-years-to-life sentence following a deadly Wingstop parking lot shooting, and another defendant faces more than 30 years after a gunpoint carjacking and police pursuit. Plus — Sacramento County Public Health rolls out new DNA sequencing technology that can identify drug-resistant tuberculosis in days instead of weeks. In events: Fast Friends brings speed-friending to Midtown, and Revolution Winery and Kitchen serves up its limited-time Fair Menu. Stories & Links: Sacramento County District Attorney Press Releases https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/ [https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/] Sacramento County Public Health TB Testing Advancement https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/scph-lab-scientists-cut-tb-drug-resistance-testing-from-weeks-to.html [https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/scph-lab-scientists-cut-tb-drug-resistance-testing-from-weeks-to.html] Fast Friends Sacramento https://www.instagram.com/leloveclubsac [https://www.instagram.com/leloveclubsac] Revolution Winery and Kitchen Reservations https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/revolution-winery-and-kitchen [https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/revolution-winery-and-kitchen]

The Sacramento Brief Monday July 6, 2026 - Violent Holiday Weekend Prompts Multiple Sacramento Investigations

Show Notes Sacramento-area law enforcement responded to several major incidents over the holiday weekend, including an officer-involved shooting on eastbound I-80 near Antelope Road, a deadly stabbing in Rancho Cordova, and homicide investigations in Sacramento County. City Watch: Sacramento’s 2026 rent increase limit for covered units is now 8.6% under the Tenant Protection Program. Weather: Sunny today with a high near 89. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 55. Events: Marinelli Bros. Circus wraps up tonight at Florin Towne Centre, and a Sublimation Collage on Fabric Workshop is coming up Tuesday evening. Links: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.instagram.com/sacsheriff/ [https://www.instagram.com/sacsheriff/] Sacramento Police Department: https://x.com/SacPolice [https://x.com/SacPolice] Sacramento Tenant Protection Program: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/code-compliance/tenant-protection-program [https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/code-compliance/tenant-protection-program] City Express rent increase update: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/what-sacramento-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know-about-2026-rent-increase-limits/ [https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/what-sacramento-tenants-and-landlords-need-to-know-about-2026-rent-increase-limits/] Marinelli Bros. Circus: https://www.marinellibroscircus.com/ [https://www.marinellibroscircus.com/] Sacramento365 Events Calendar: https://www.sacramento365.com/ [https://www.sacramento365.com/] Tenacious Goods workshop: https://www.tenaciousgoods.com/ [https://www.tenaciousgoods.com/]

The Sacramento Brief Friday July 3, 2026 -Holiday Weekend Safety, A Major Conviction & Sacramento Even

On today’s Sacramento Brief: A Sacramento man faces a potential life sentence after being convicted on multiple child sexual assault charges. More: https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-two-girls-under-10-years-old/ [https://www.sacda.org/2026/07/defendant-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-two-girls-under-10-years-old/] Sacramento Police focus on traffic safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers ahead of the holiday weekend. More: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2072896498246058290 [https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2072896498246058290] Plus — the city is asking residents for feedback on Sacramento Police Department’s annual military equipment use policy and report. Residents can review the draft policy, complete the survey, or attend the July 29 community meeting at Oak Park Community Center. More: https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/spd-seeks-community-input-on-annual-military-equipment-policy/ [https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/07/01/spd-seeks-community-input-on-annual-military-equipment-policy/] Weekend events: WAL Rooftop Sun Set featuring Nat Lefkoff — Friday at Warehouse Artist Lofts https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wal-rooftop-sun-set-w-nat-lefkoff-tickets-1991810328310 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wal-rooftop-sun-set-w-nat-lefkoff-tickets-1991810328310] Movie Screening & Panel Discussion: The Librarians — Saturday at A Seat at the Table Books https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-screening-panel-discussion-the-librarians-tickets-1990827113488 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movie-screening-panel-discussion-the-librarians-tickets-1990827113488] Denim & R&B Day Party — Sunday at Our Place Sacramento Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief — local news, city updates, weather, and events in just a few minutes.

The Sacramento Breif Thursday July 2, 2026 The Sacramento Brief — July 2, 2026 | Early Morning Shooting, CTE Funding Concerns & Afro Summer

Start your Thursday with the stories Sacramento is talking about. In today’s episode: * A man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting in Sacramento as police continue their investigation. * A new Sacramento County Civil Grand Jury report says Career and Technical Education programs remain underfunded despite growing student participation, and outlines recommendations to better prepare students for high-demand careers. * Your Sacramento weather forecast. * Today’s featured event: Afro Summer at Casa Blue in downtown Sacramento. Featured Event Afro Summer at Casa Blue Thursday, July 2 10:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. 1020 K Street, Sacramento Ages 21+ Links from today’s show Career & Technical Education Civil Grand Jury Report: https://sacgrandjury.org/docs/reports/25-26/gj-career-tech-education-063026.pdf [https://sacgrandjury.org/docs/reports/25-26/gj-career-tech-education-063026.pdf] Strong Coffee Company Save 20% with code SACBRIEF using the link in today’s episode description. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, and your support helps keep The Sacramento Brief going. Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief. If you enjoy the show, please consider following, rating, and sharing it with someone who wants to stay connected to what’s happening in the Sacramento region.