The Sacramento Brief Wednesday September 9, 2026 | Highway 50: Three Closures, Three Deaths in 24 Hours
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🚨 NEWS: Three deaths and a third Highway 50 closure within 24 hours. A woman was fatally shot near Howe Avenue, the suspected gunman was later found dead near Highway 50 and Watt Avenue, and a pedestrian was struck and killed on westbound Highway 50 Tuesday night. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office update
☀️ WEATHER: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 72. National Weather Service forecast
♻️ CITY WATCH: Tossing household batteries into curbside bins can cause fires. Find free, safe battery-disposal…
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