The Sacramento Brief

Carol M
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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.

  1. 11h ago

    The Sacramento Brief Wednesday August 26, 2026 | SWAT Standoff Shuts Down Oak Park Street

    A SWAT response and police standoff shut down part of 44th Street in Oak Park before ending safely with the suspect detained. Plus, Sacramento offers free overdose-response training for nightlife workers, a school supply drive gets underway, and Bravo fans have a Wednesday night gathering in Midtown. NEWS 🚔 Oak Park SWAT Response — 44th Street Sacramento Police responded to a disturbance involving a suspect believed to possibly have a firearm. Crisis negotiators and SWAT were deployed. The suspect was later detained and the streets reopened. https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2092457230494994609 WEATHER ☀️ Sacramento Forecast — National Weather Service Sunny and hot today with a high near 98°. Mostly clear tonight with a low around 66°. https://www.weather.gov/sto/ SPONSOR ☕ Strong Coffee Company Sacramento Brief listeners can save up to 20% with code SACBRIEF. https://strongcoffeecompany.com/ CITY WATCH 💜 Free Naloxone Training for Hospitality & Nightlife Staff Thursday, August 27 | 3–4 p.m. 300 Richards Blvd., Room 221 Free training includes overdose recognition, Narcan administration and information about the BarCan program. Participants receive a Narcan kit and additional response resources. RSVP: nighttime@cityofsacramento.org https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/24/free-naloxone-training-offered-for-sacramento-hospitality-and-nightlife-staff/ EVENTS 🍷 Bravo Wednesdays at Joneck’s Wine Lounge Wednesday | 5–8 p.m. 2231 J Street, Sacramento Free admission. Bravo shows, wine and a community watch-party atmosphere. https://www.jonecks.com/events 🎒 Center for Fathers & Families School Supply Drive August 26–28 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 920 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento Donations include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, folders, binders and gift cards. https://www.cffsacramento.org/ The Sacramento Brief Local news. Weather. City Watch. Things to do. Keeping Sacramento caught up — one brief at a time.

    The Sacramento Brief Wednesday August 26, 2026 | SWAT Standoff Shuts Down Oak Park Street

  2. 1d ago

    The Sacramento Brief Tuesday August 25, 2026 | A Stolen Car Chase, Shots Fired & Sacramento’s $175 Toilet Rebate

    A Stolen Car Chase, Shots Fired & Sacramento’s $175 Toilet Rebate Today on The Sacramento Brief: a suspected vehicle break-in turns into a pursuit in North Sacramento, police investigate gunfire along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Sacramento expands its toilet rebate program to cover more homeowners. Plus, your Tuesday weather, tonight’s Midtown book club, and a personal note from me. NEWS Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 CITY WATCH More Sacramento residents can now get a rebate for replacing older toilets https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/21/more-sacramento-residents-can-now-get-a-rebate-for-replacing-older-toilets/ PERSONAL SUPPORT If you’d like to support me while I work to get back on solid financial ground following my accident, you can find my GoFundMe here: https://gofund.me/7caae4ded Even sharing the link helps. Thank you. ❤️ EVENTS East Village Bookshop — August 2026 Book Club Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00–8:30 p.m. 2500 J Street, Sacramento https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-village-bookshop-midtownj-street-august-2026-book-club-tickets-1996532563643 SPONSOR Today’s episode is sponsored by Strong Coffee Company. Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off at checkout. #Sacramento #SacramentoNews #SacramentoBrief #LocalNews #SacramentoEvents #SacramentoCA

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    The SACRAMENTO brief Monday, August 24, 2026 | Sword-Wielding Suspect Sparks SWAT Standoff

    Sword, Standoff & a Midtown Stabbing A stabbing in Midtown and an hours-long SWAT standoff involving a sword and a firearm lead today’s Sacramento Brief. Plus, Sacramento County is asking the public to weigh in on the future of its jail system, and we have two ways to get out and enjoy Midtown today — from free Pilates in the park to a self-guided mural tour. 📰 NEWS Sacramento Police Department — Daily Activity Log Sacramento Police Daily Activities ☀️ WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento Weather Forecast ☕ SPONSOR Today’s Sacramento Brief is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company. Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off at checkout. Strong Coffee Company 🏙️ CITY WATCH Sacramento County will hold a virtual Jail System Master Planning Community Webinar Thursday, August 27 at 5 p.m. Registration is required, and written public comments will be accepted through September 10. Jail System Master Planning & Webinar Registration 📍 EVENTS Free Pilates at Marshall Park Monday, August 24 | 6–7 p.m. James Marshall Park, 915 27th Street Admission: FREE Pilates at Marshall Park Details Midtown Mural Trail Explore Midtown’s public art using a free digital pass, check in at featured murals and hear audio stories directly from participating artists. Explore the Midtown Mural Trail

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    The Sacramento Brief Friday, August 21, 2026 | Murder Arrest, Police Scam Warning & a Busy Sacramento Weekend

    Sacramento Father Arrested for Murder After Infant’s Death In today’s Sacramento Brief: Sacramento Police arrest a 27-year-old father on a murder charge following the death of his 11-month-old child. SPD is also warning residents about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers and spoofing legitimate police phone numbers. Plus, your Sacramento weekend forecast, free dog adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter, City housing and zoning updates, and a look at what’s happening around Sacramento this weekend. NEWS Sacramento Police — Infant Death Investigation / Murder Arrest Read the Sacramento Police update Sacramento Police — Law Enforcement Impersonation Scam Alert Read the SPD scam warning WEATHER National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento weather forecast CITY WATCH From the City Manager: What’s Happening Around Sacramento Sacramento City Express WEEKEND EVENTS 👢 Denim & Boots Line Dancing Event — Friday, August 21 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets 🎤 Lil Kayla Live in Sacramento — Saturday, August 22 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets 🎷 Sax Attack: Ric Alexander, Sonny Fairley & Tony Kenner — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets 👗 Sundress & Sneakers Scholarship Fundraiser — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets 🌙 Make Your Own Moon Lamp — Sunday, August 23 at Block Craft Beer + Kitchen Event details & tickets THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Local news. Weather. City Watch. And what’s happening around Sacramento.

  5. 6d ago

    The Sacramento Brief Thursday, August 20, 2026 | Armed Carjacking Arrest, Free Business Training & Friday Night in Sacramento

    Thursday, August 20, 2026 NEWS Sacramento Police report arrests in two separate stolen-vehicle cases Tuesday, including an armed carjacking on Timberlake Way and a stolen vehicle recovered near West El Camino Avenue and Northgate Boulevard. Sacramento Police — Daily Activity Log⁠ WEATHER Sacramento-area forecast from the National Weather Service. National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast⁠ CITY WATCH Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department is offering free in-person compliance training for businesses that handle hazardous materials. Registration is required and space is limited. Sacramento County — Free EMD Business Training⁠ EVENTS — Friday, August 21 🎬 Bigger Than Me: The Hakeem Jubal Croom Story 5–9 p.m. at The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets⁠ 🎤 Corner House Comedy featuring Irene Tu Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m., 3600 63rd Street, Sacramento. Event Information & Tickets⁠

  6. Aug 19

    The SACRAMENTO Brief Wednesday August 19,2026| Sunrise Mall Jewelry Heist Leads to Arrest, Highway 50 Hit-and-Run Case Developments, and $79K Stolen Goods Recovery

    THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Wednesday, August 19, 2026 On today’s Sacramento Brief: A 19-year-old is arrested after Citrus Heights Police say he returned to the same jewelry store he’s suspected of burglarizing last month — this time with officers tracking him through real-time cameras. The woman accused in the deadly Highway 50 hit-and-run that killed a construction worker is back in jail without bail following her first court appearance. Plus, Sacramento County expands a program designed to help lower development costs for affordable housing projects. WEATHER Sunny with a high near 95. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 62. National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast: Sacramento Forecast NEWS SOURCES Citrus Heights Police Department: Citrus Heights Police on X Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office: District Attorney Press Releases CITY WATCH Sacramento County is expanding its Three-Year Development Impact Fee Offset Pilot Program. Eligible affordable housing projects can receive up to $10,000 per unit in fee offsets. Four projects totaling 435 units have already received approximately $2.16 million through the program. (Sacramento County) Sacramento County — Affordable Housing Fee Offset Program EVENTS 🎙️ WILDCARD! True Stories Told Live By You Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Teneral Cellars 1050 20th Street #110, Sacramento Tickets: $15 WILDCARD! Tickets & Event Information 🌳 Rotating Wellness Class at Winn Park Wednesday, August 19 from 6–7 p.m. Winn Park 1616 28th Street, Sacramento Free admission The Wednesday class rotates between Strength & Conditioning and Tai Chi. (Midtown Association) Fresh Air: Midtown Parks Schedule Yoga Moves Us Class Schedule Events featured through Sacramento365, the region’s online calendar for arts and entertainment. SPONSOR Today’s Sacramento Brief is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company. Sacramento Brief listeners can save up to 20% with code SACBRIEF at checkout. Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief.

  7. Aug 18

    The Sacramento Brief Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Masked Shooting Victim, Highway 50 Tragedy & $2 Tuesday Fun

    Mystery on Fulton Avenue: Masked Shooting Victim Won’t Talk A mysterious shooting on Fulton Avenue leads today’s Sacramento Brief after deputies say the victim — found completely covered and wearing a ski mask — refused to provide information about a possible suspect. Also today: a deadly Highway 50 crash involving a group changing a flat tire, an early-morning Sacramento Police arrest, disaster-response training for local nurses, and a free class for Sacramento cyclists and scooter riders. Plus, two family-friendly ways to beat the heat: $2 Tuesday at Fairytale Town and indoor Sock Skating at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Links & Sources Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office Media Releases Sacramento Police Department Daily Activity Log — August 17 California Highway Patrol CHP Traffic Information National Weather Service Sacramento Forecast City of Sacramento Urban Biking & Scooting 101 Sacramento County Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills Fairytale Town $2 Tuesday Child Admission Sacramento Children’s Museum Sock Skating & Museum Information

  8. Aug 17

    The Sacramento Brief Monday August 17, 2027 | Sacramento’s New Rules for Pets, Home Businesses & Backyard Builds.

    Sacramento County Has Opinions About Your Cats — And Apparently Pac-Man Too It’s Monday, August 17. Sacramento Police investigate a weekend shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and officers recover an occupied stolen vehicle in North Sacramento. Plus, Sacramento County’s massive Zoning Code update could change the rules for everything from pets and home businesses to backyard workshops, restaurants, tattoo shops — and yes, even arcades. And in Events, Slow Flow Yin Yoga offers a relaxing way to ease into the new week. Sources & Links Sacramento Police — Daily Activities of Note https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspx National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 Sacramento County — What the New Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/more-than-you-think-what-sacramento-countys-recent-zoning-code-c.html#gsc.tab=0 Slow Flow Yin Yoga — Ritual Wellness House https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-flow-yin-yoga-tickets-1992088726005?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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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.

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  • Creator
    Carol M
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    301
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carol Mondine
  • Show Website
    The Sacramento Brief

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