The Sacramento Brief April 16, 2026 Natomas Shooting Ruled Self-Defense | County 2025 Report | Third Thursdays + Taste of Elk Grove

Episode Description:A major update in the Natomas High School shooting — why no charges will be filed. Plus, Sacramento County releases its 2025 Year in Review, a windy spring forecast, and two standout events happening this week.Show Notes:🔴 NewsNatomas High School shooting ruled self-defense; DA declines to file chargesSuspect and accomplice were not students; entered campus armed targeting a studentDA raises concern over students feeling the need to carry guns on campusFull statement and coverage: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXLAeRLGAvf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link🏛️ City WatchSacramento County releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report$9.2B budget supporting housing, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructureFoster care entries down 58% since 2015; child support collections exceed $134MHomeless outreach helped hundreds transition to housing100,000+ potholes filled; $120M+ in road improvementsRead the full report: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/county-releases-2025-year-in-review-annual-report.html#gsc.tab=0🌤️ Weather (Sacramento)Today: Sunny, high near 68Wind: North-northwest 10–20 mph, gusts up to 31 mphTonight: Clear, low around 46 with continued breezy conditions🎉 EventsThird Thursdays – Old Sacramento WaterfrontMonthly arts & maker eventThursday | 4–8 PM | FreeLive demos, workshops, shoppingDetails: https://www.oldsacramento.com/seasonal-activity/third-thursdays/Taste of Elk Grove (20th Anniversary)Saturday, April 18 | 6–9 PM (VIP at 5 PM)Sacramento Asian Sports FoundationFood tastings, wine, craft beer, live musicBenefits local & international Rotary projectsEvent info: https://tasteofelkgrove.godaddysites.com/?fbclid=IwAR23j3X_K563RIhkVv1n9qbvnwaWQOu5OwIEZ5uQKjHiE4OwHhBgTc3NI9g🎧 Listen DailySpotify • YouTube Podcasts • Just ask your smart speaker for The Sacramento Brief