The Sacramento Brief April 3, 2026

Episode Title: Sacramento Brief | April 3, 2026Description:Opening arguments set in Sacramento’s deadliest mass shooting case, a Rio Linda shooting investigation, and a sentencing in an Elk Grove homicide. Plus, holiday food safety tips, Highway 50 overnight closures, weekend weather, and local events.Show Notes:• K Street Mass Shooting TrialOpening arguments expected April 21 for Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin in Sacramento’s 2022 mass shooting that left 6 dead and 12 injured.• Rio Linda Shooting InvestigationVictim hospitalized after being shot in the leg near 2nd Street and Collins Lane. Investigation ongoing.• Elk Grove Homicide SentencingAaron Spencer sentenced to 26 years to life for the murder of Eric Roberts.https://www.sacda.org/2026/04/defendant-sentenced-for-stabbing-murder-of-unhoused-man/• Downtown Bicycle Theft ArrestSuspect arrested after Sacramento Police tracked stolen bike using Public Safety Camera Network.• Food Safety Alert (Easter/Passover)Safe handling reminders for eggs, meats, and leftovers to prevent foodborne illness.https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/pass-the-eggs-not-the-pathogens.html#gsc.tab=0• Highway 50 Night ClosuresEastbound US-50 to northbound Business 80 connector closed nightly 11 p.m.–5 a.m. through April 7.https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-projects/d3-us-50-hov-lane-0h08u• WeatherSunny today, high near 76. Weekend warming into the 80s.• EventsCreative Vibes Art Camp (final day): Sierra 2 Center, Sacramentohttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/creativevibesartcampcopy/Fair Oaks Eggstravaganza: April 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Fair Oaks ParkKeywords:Sacramento news, K Street shooting trial, Sacramento mass shooting 2022, Rio Linda shooting, Elk Grove homicide, Sacramento crime news, Sacramento police, Sacramento sheriff, Highway 50 closure, Sacramento traffic, Sacramento weather, Sacramento events, Fair Oaks Eggstravaganza, Sacramento County food safety, Easter food safety tips, Passover safety, Sacramento Brief podcast