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SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE The Sacramento Brief | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 On Veterans Day, thank you to everyone who has served in our armed forces and to the families who have supported them. NEWS West Del Paso Heights death investigation. Sacramento police responded to a home in the 400 block of Lindsay Avenue around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. A woman was pronounced dead at the s...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Sac State Seeks Six After Dorm Shooting The Sacramento Brief | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 NEWS Sac State shooting. Campus police are looking for six people after shots were fired inside Klamath Hall Sunday night. The university says three were armed and none are believed to be students. No injuries were reported. Sac State increased patrols, restricted...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Monday, November 9, 2026 NEWS Bakersfield shooting arrests at Sac State. Mario Izrael Leon, 21, and Giordan Crompton, 19, were arrested Friday on campus in connection with a Halloween weekend shooting in Bakersfield, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office says. Sac State says neither man is affiliated with the university. Both face robbery and gang participa...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE An overnight crash closes West Elkhorn Boulevard, three men are hospitalized after a Lemon Hill stabbing, and Sacramento heads into a sunny weekend. Plus, free sandbag stations and local events. NEWS • West Elkhorn crash: A collision involving a Lexus and a parked big rig was reported around 2:21 a.m. near Marnice Road. Both directions were closed duri...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Arrest After Standoff, Sacramento Prepares for Storms Thursday, November 5, 2026 | The Sacramento Brief NEWS Sacramento County deputies arrested 41-year-old Wang Yu Yang following a reported domestic violence incident and a roughly 40-minute standoff. Deputies say Yang assaulted his wife and threatened her with a handgun before she escaped with their c...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE In-Custody Death Raises Questions | November 4, 2026 An in-custody death investigation, a child sexual abuse conviction, business resources, and local events. NEWS In-custody death: Sacramento County deputies responded to a reported assault on Hillsdale Boulevard Tuesday evening. The Sheriff’s Office says a man became unresponsive shortly after being h...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Mail, Mayhem & Election Day Election Day is here — plus a federal mail case, a deadly south Sacramento crash, rain, and local events. NEWS A bicyclist has died after a crash near Mack Road and Stockton Boulevard. CHP says the rider later died at the hospital. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been a factor. CHP: https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic/...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE South Sacramento Tragedy & Watering Changes A tragic crash in South Sacramento left a 1-year-old girl dead and her father hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle near St. Mary Cemetery. Sacramento Police say the driver remained at the scene and was detained as a person of interest while the Major Collision Unit investigates. Police also ma...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE In today’s Sacramento Brief: Sacramento Police says the public counter at the William J. Kinney Police Facility on Marysville Boulevard will close indefinitely beginning November 2. Residents can use online reporting options, visit Police Headquarters on Freeport Boulevard, or call the non-emergency line at 916-808-5471 . https://x.com/sacpolice/status...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Two people were stabbed at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, prompting a major police response and school lockdowns. Two suspects were detained, and investigators believe one of them stabbed both victims. One victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Lockdowns were lifted around 5 p.m. Elk Grove Police: https://x.com/elkgrovepd/status/211559622...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE Elk Grove police say a standoff ended peacefully Tuesday night after a suspect wanted in connection with earlier threats surrendered to officers in the 9400 block of Harbour Pointe. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Elk Grove Police: https://x.com/elkgrovepd/status/2115297558184743420?a=XweFQIvJhfXwDGV6b3Q&s=46 Also in today’s ne...

Go Fund Me SUPPORT THE SHOW!! A deadly North Sacramento crash, free dog adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter, and two Sacramento-area events are in today’s Sacramento Brief. A 48-year-old woman has been identified after she and a 4-year-old child were struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon on Las Palmas Avenue. The woman later died at the hospital, while the child suffered minor injuries. Sacram...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Go Fund Me Link CLICK HERE The Sacramento Brief | Monday, October 26, 2026 Sacramento homicide investigations, a deadly pedestrian collision, property tax deadlines, and local events—plus your Monday forecast. NEWS • Ninth Street homicide: Sacramento police arrested 41-year-old Manuel Rivas on related murder charges after a man found injured at a residence near the State Capitol...

Friday, October 23, 2026 A Sacramento County Sheriff’s investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting involving Citrus Heights police. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident began Thursday when a CHP officer had a suspect at gunpoint and the situation developed into a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit ended on Fulton Avenue near Michelle Drive, where authorities say the suspect e...

North Sacramento Pursuit Ends in Foot Chase & Rain Returns A police pursuit in north Sacramento ended with a foot chase Wednesday night after a driver reportedly traveled erratically near Marysville Boulevard and Interstate 80. Scanner traffic indicated the vehicle lost control at one point and continued on damaged tires before becoming disabled near Astoria Street. The driver reportedly baile...

Elk Grove Man Convicted of Killing Parents for Inheritance A Sacramento County jury has convicted Mark Andre Tomas Navarrete of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents. Prosecutors say the killings were carried out for financial gain, and Navarrete now faces life in prison without the possibility of parole. Also in today’s episode, repeat DUI offender Richard Newman has been...

Highway 99 Crash, Downtown Motorcycle Collision & Sacramento Film Grants Four people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash involving a big rig on Highway 99 in Elk Grove Monday night. One person suffered major injuries, while three others had minor injuries. Also today, a motorcyclist is recovering after suffering major injuries in a crash near 7th and R streets in downtown Sacramento. Police say...

A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in a child exploitation case, Sacramento secures millions for the next phase of Franklin Boulevard improvements, and we’ve got your Monday weather plus local events happening tonight and Tuesday. In this episode of The Sacramento Brief , Carol brings you a quick roundup of Sacramento-area news, weather, city updates, and things to d...

The Sacramento Brief — Friday, October 16, 2026 A deadly Elk Grove train collision, a stolen-car pursuit ending with a dog recovered safe, warm weekend weather, winter preparedness, and Sacramento events. NEWS Pedestrian Killed by Train in Elk Grove A 46-year-old man was killed Thursday after being struck by a train. Police said the crossing arms were down and warning lights were active when he en...

Sacramento Alert Test Today + 3 Things to Do Tonight Sacramento Police report arrests involving a stolen vehicle, an illegally possessed firearm, and a bicyclist who fled from officers before eventually surrendering. Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log Sacramento Police Department Daily Activities WEATHER Sunny today with a high near 87. Tonight will be clear with a low around 55. National Weathe...

Sacramento Wins Big — Plus a Broadway Behind-the-Scenes Tour Here’s what’s happening around Sacramento for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. NEWS Sacramento Police responded to an assault and vandalism call near Roanoke Avenue and Cameron Road early Tuesday morning. Police say the suspect broke the victim’s vehicle windows and struck the victim with a blunt object. The victim suffered minor injuries, a...

Steelhead Creek Rescue, Sacramento Agriculture Hits $1.2 Billion & Halloween Town Takes Over Old Sac A driver is safe after a vehicle left the roadway near Garden Highway and Truxel Road and ended up in Steelhead Creek. Sacramento Police say the driver was able to get out of the vehicle and was not injured. Also in today’s news, officers made an arrest after a reported robbery on the 1700 bloc...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Three men are behind bars in connection with a North Highlands homicide, and Sacramento Police say a targeted gang-enforcement operation led to seven arrests and four firearms being seized. Also in today’s Sacramento Brief: sunny Columbus Day weather, a new Sacramento County public benefits dashboard, and two local events to check out. NEWS North Highlands Homicide Investigation...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! The Sacramento Brief — Friday, October 9, 2026 Today: two Sacramento Police assault arrests, a sharp weekend cooldown, $1 million for homelessness services, a county holiday closure, and three local weekend events. NEWS On Arden Way, police say a victim was stabbed during an altercation. The injuries were non-life-threatening and a suspect was arrested. Later, officers responded...

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Sacramento Mother Convicted in Baby’s Death + Oak Park Black Film Festival Continues A Sacramento County jury has convicted Kristina Huemann Siedlecki of second-degree murder in the death of her 8-month-old daughter, Jannah. Siedlecki faces 15 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 23. 🔗 Sacramento County District Attorney — Full Story ☀️ Weather Sunny a...