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The Sacramento Brief
The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.
Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.
Episodes
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday August 6, 2026 | Murder Suspect Returned to Sacramento, Two Overnight Shootings, and Free Business Growth Opportunities
Show Notes Murder Suspect Returned to California • Perry Avenue Shooting • Free Marketing Workshop Today we’re covering an evening shooting in South…
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The Sacramento Brief, Wednesday August 5, 2026 |Two Murderers Sentenced, Burglary Suspect Found in Canal & County Eyes Commercial Corridor Revival
Show Notes Sacramento Police made two overnight arrests Tuesday, including a burglary suspect discovered hiding in a canal and a driver arrested after officers…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday August 4, 2026 | A Rooftop Arrest, DOGust Begins, and Triple-Digit Heat Returns
Show Notes – Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Welcome to The Sacramento Brief, your daily roundup of Sacramento news, weather, community updates, and local events. 📰…
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The Sacramento Brief Monday August 3, 2026 | Heat, High Stakes, and a Hot Monday Ahead | 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…
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The Sacramento Brief Friday July 31, 2026 | Old Sacramento’s New Late-Night Traffic Restrictions + Weekend Heat
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…
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday July 30, 2026 | Cold Case Arrest, Tragic Gas Death, and a Foster Family Changing Sacramento
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…
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The Sacramento Brief Wednesday July 29, 2026 | Sentenced to 500 Years to Life • Second Old Sacramento Arrest • EBT Scam Warning • Hot Wednesday Ahead
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…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | Public Safety Alert, Parks Month Celebration & R&B on the Rooftop
Show Notes: A jewelry theft warning from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Sacramento celebrates Parks and Recreation Month, today’s hot weather…
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The Sacramento Brief Monday July 27, 2026 | Five Stabbed in Old Sacramento • Housing Funding Secured • Creative Classes This Week
Show Notes NEWS • Old Sacramento stabbing suspect arrested after five people injured Saturday morning. https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx • Sacramento…
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The Sacramento Brief Friday July 24, 2026 | Marijuana Cultivation Burglary, Unsecured Tax Deadline & Weekend Events
Show Notes 🚔 News Sacramento Police investigate burglary at marijuana cultivation business after suspects reportedly used a vehicle to enter the building…
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday July 23, 2026 | Jury Convicts Driver in Deadly DUI Crash That Killed Five | CHP Seeks Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect | New Rooster Rules Take Effect
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…
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The Sacramento Brief Wednesday July 22, 2026 | Downtown Mass Shooting Trial Ends in Mistrial | Sustainable Business Expo Announced
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…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday July 21, 2026 | Repeat Offender Arrested Less Than 24 Hours After Release | SMF Wants Your Input
SHOW NOTES Repeat Offender Arrested Again Less Than 24 Hours After Release https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2079203714750087192?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew…
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The Sacramento Brief Monday July 20, 2026 | New Public Participation Hub Launches, Weekend Police Activity & Dog Splash Bash | Sacramento Brief – July 20, 2026
Show Notes Today on The Sacramento Brief: 📰 NEWS Sacramento Police investigate a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near 16th & P Streets. Detectives…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sacramento The Sacramento Brief Friday July 10, 2026 -Summer Staycation, Weekend Events & South Sacramento Stabbing Arrest
Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento Police investigate a South Sacramento stabbing that ended with an arrest. • Your weekend weather forecast brings…
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday July 9, 2026 - Sacramento Brief: Clean Energy Jobs Coming to Metro Air Park + Young Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage
Today on The Sacramento Brief: • Sacramento Police report arrests following stolen vehicle and burglary investigations • Sacramento County welcomes Peak…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Sacramento Brief Wednesday July 1, 2026 Motel 6 Murder Suspect Extradited, Fatal Hit-and-Run Update & Last Chance for Shop 916 Bonuses
Show Notes A murder suspect has been extradited back to Sacramento following a deadly shooting at a Motel 6, Sacramento Police are investigating a June…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Violent Shoplifting Arrest, New Airport Dining, and Things to Do Tonight
Show Notes A suspected shoplifting incident turns violent in Arden Park, Sacramento International Airport welcomes a new pre-security restaurant, today’s…
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The Sacramento Brief, Monday, June 29, 2026 - Deadly Stabbing Under Investigation • Downtown Gun Arrests • SacRT July Rail Disruptions
Show Notes A deadly stabbing near South Oak Park, multiple firearm arrests across Sacramento, a SWAT barricade ends peacefully, and SacRT announces major light…
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The Sacramento Brief, Friday, June 26, 2026 | Armed Robbery Investigation | Fourth of July Pet Safety | Weekend Events
Start your Friday with The Sacramento Brief. In today’s episode: • Sacramento Police investigate an armed robbery near a South Sacramento 7-Eleven after a…
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The Sacramento Brief, Thursday, June 25, 2026 | One-Year Anniversary | North Highlands Standoff Conviction | Sheriff’s Drone Disarms Suspect
The Sacramento Brief – Thursday, June 25, 2026 Today marks a special milestone as The Sacramento Brief celebrates its one-year anniversary and the close of…
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The Sacramento Brief, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Suspect Hits 150 MPH Before Arrest | Woman Swims Across Lake During Police Pursuit | Summer Water Safety Alert
SHOW NOTES June 24, 2026 A stolen vehicle pursuit reached speeds of up to 150 miles per hour before ending in Yolo County, while another suspect was taken into…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday June 23, 2026 - Citrus Heights Townhome Fire Displaces 20 | Summer Food Safety Alert | Sacramento Events
Show Notes NEWS Citrus Heights townhome fire displaces 20 residents. CITY WATCH Sacramento County food safety reminder following increase in Campylobacter…
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The Sacramento Brief, Monday June 22, 2023 - Weekend Crime, Housing Development, and Summer Fun Around Sacramento
Show Notes NEWS 18-year-old wounded in Old Sacramento shooting; later arrested on outstanding warrant and ammunition charge. Sacramento man accused of stealing…
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The Sacramento Brief Friday, June 19, 2026 - Juneteenth Weekend, Standoff Ends Peacefully & Community Celebrations Across Sacramento
Show Notes A peaceful end to a Sacramento SWAT standoff, overnight arrests by Sacramento Police, a beautiful weekend forecast, and two great ways to celebrate…
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Teen Homicide Investigation Update, Juneteenth Closures & Weekend Celebrations
Show Notes Police make firearm-related arrest in connection with investigation into fatal shooting of 16-year-old in North Sacramento. Federal, state, city and…
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The Sacramento Brief Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Rene Avenue Homicide Arrest • County Declares Golden Mussel Emergency • Free Juneteenth Concert Tonight
Show Notes In today’s Sacramento Brief: Arrest made in the Rene Avenue homicide investigation Sacramento County declares a local emergency over the invasive…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Child Sex Assault Conviction, Firearm Arrest & Vision Zero Safety Plan
SHOW NOTES NEWS * Sacramento County jury convicts Phillip Pherigo on 21 counts of child sexual assault. Sentencing is scheduled for October 2. * Sacramento…
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The Sacramento Brief Monday, June 15, 2026 - Teen Killed in Sacramento Shooting, Hit-and-Run Arrest Made, and City Seeks Input on Cesar Chavez Park Renaming
SHOW NOTES 16-year-old boy killed in a shooting on Wisconsin Avenue; homicide investigation underway Arrest made less than 24 hours after fatal South Oak Park…
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The Sacramento Brief Friday, June 12, 2026 - Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims 9-Year-Old Girl in Oak Park; Salvage Yard Fire Destroys 30 Vehicles
RSS Show Notes Fatal hit-and-run in South Oak Park leaves 9-year-old girl dead; investigation ongoing Rancho Cordova salvage yard fire destroys approximately…
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The Sacramento Brief Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Rock-Throwing Arrest Downtown, South Sacramento Shooting Investigation, and Discovery Park Festivals Secured Through 2035
Show Notes NEWS Downtown assault suspect arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at passing vehicles, injuring one person and fighting with officers during…
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The Sacramento Brief Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Howe Avenue Murder Suspect Arrested | Carjacking, Firearm Bust & Sacramento’s New Evacuation Siren
Show Notes Howe Avenue Murder Suspect Arrested | Carjacking, Firearm Bust & New Emergency Evacuation Siren In this episode: Arrest made in the June 6 Howe…
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The Sacramento Brief Tuesday, June 09, 2026 - Elsie Avenue Shooting Investigation, Stolen Vehicle Arrest, and Parkway E-Bike Crackdown
A reported overnight shooting near Stockton Boulevard remains under investigation, Sacramento Police arrest a suspect after locating a stolen vehicle, and Park…
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The Sacramento Brief Monday, June 08, 2026 - Howe Avenue Homicide, Illegal Gambling Bust, and Burglary Concerns Rise in South Sacramento
Show Notes Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal shooting at a business on Howe Avenue after a 31-year-old man was found suffering…
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The Sacramento Brief June 5, 2026 - Deadly Del Paso Stabbing, Hit-and-Run Injures Child & Sacramento’s Pet Adoption Weekend
The Sacramento Brief | June 5, 2026 A Sacramento homicide investigation is underway after a deadly stabbing on Del Paso Boulevard. Plus, a 12-year-old cyclist…
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The Sacramento Brief June 4, 2026 - Bias Vandalism Arrest, Wingstop Murder Conviction & New Public Health Dashboards
SHOW NOTES Sacramento Police have arrested a 19-year-old Sacramento man in connection with two bias-motivated vandalism incidents that occurred in July 2025 in…
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The Sacramento Brief June 3, 2026 - Major Drug Bust Nets 229 Pounds of Meth, Foster Care Month Recognized & A.I. Ethics Discussion Tonight
Show Notes A major Sacramento County narcotics investigation results in the seizure of nearly 229 pounds of methamphetamine, dozens of firearms, and multiple…
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The Sacramento Brief June 2, 2026 - Teen Driving Stolen Car Causes Deadly Elk Grove Crash | Kings Mourn Rick Adelman
Show Notes A tragic crash in Elk Grove leaves two people dead after police say a 14-year-old driving a stolen vehicle fled from officers and slammed into a…
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The Sacramento Brief June 1, 2026 - Officer Injured in Downtown Pursuit | County Unveils $8.9 Billion Budget Plan | Two Firearm Arrests Overnight
Officer injured after downtown Sacramento pursuit ends in crash: https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/ Sacramento Police overnight firearm arrests…
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The Sacramento Brief May 29, 2026 - West Sacramento Fatal Crash, Major Child Abuse Convictions, and Weekend Events Across Sacramento
[NEWS] Fatal bicycle crash under investigation in West Sacramento near Industrial Blvd. and Harbor Blvd. Two Sacramento County defendants convicted on 60…
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The Sacramento Brief May 28, 2026 - Mail Theft Arrests, Sacramento Street Crime, and Safe Street Food Rules
[NEWS] Rancho Cordova police arrested two suspects after officers recovered stolen mail, including a passport and financial documents, during a traffic stop…
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The Sacramento Brief May 27, 2026 - South Sacramento Fatal Crash Closes Stockton Blvd | CHP Rollover Cleared Overnight
[NEWS] A fatal pedestrian-versus-vehicle collision shut down Stockton Boulevard between Lawrence Drive and Fruitridge Road early Wednesday morning as…
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The Sacramento Brief May 26, 2026 - Toddler Critically Injured, Deadly Hit-and-Run, and Sacramento’s New City Historian
[NEWS] 15-Month-Old Critically Injured In Sacramento County Apartment Parking Lot Crash A 15-month-old girl suffered major injuries after being struck by a…
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The Sacramento Brief May 25, 2026 - Goeman’s Bar Murder Conviction & Memorial Day Across Sacramento
[NEWS] Defendant Convicted of Shooting Murder at Goeman’s Bar https://www.sacda.org/2026/05/defendant-convicted-of-shooting-murder-at-goemans-bar/ Police…
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The Sacramento Brief May 22, 2026 - Armed Robber Sentenced to 251 Years to Life as Sacramento County Advances New Homelessness Governance Plan
Show Notes [NEWS] Head-on crash involving a school bus reported near Rancho Murieta William Ellis sentenced to 251 years to life for violent armed robberies…
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The Sacramento Brief May 21, 2026 - Security Guard Arrested in Deadly Burglary Shooting | 5 Over 50 Awards | Hot Weather Ahead
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Sacramento Brief — May 20, 2026 - Sacramento Brief: Fugitive Captured in Mexico, Mushroom Poisoning Warning & County Fair Begins
[NEWS] Sacramento fugitive Camron Lee has been apprehended in Mexico and two missing children connected to the case have been safely recovered and returned to…
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The Sacramento Brief May 19, 2026- Deadly E-Bike Crash Near Mather Under Investigation | Olympic Swimmers Head to Natomas
Show Notes [NEWS] Two people are dead following a crash involving e-bike riders in Sacramento County near Eagles Nest Road and Woodring Drive, just south of…
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Sacramento Expands AI Bike Lane Enforcement + Weekend Firearm Arrests | The Sacramento Brief
Show Notes: [NEWS] Sacramento Police made two arrests over the weekend involving firearms and felony warrants. One suspect was arrested near El Camino Avenue…
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The Sacramento Brief May 15, 2026 - Sacramento Weekend Brief: Police Pursuit, Shelter Pet Faire & Community Events Across the City
THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF — SHOW NOTES Friday, May 15, 2026 [NEWS] • Sacramento police activity kept scanner traffic busy Thursday with multiple major incidents…