The Sacramento Brief February 16, 2026

[NEWS]Sacramento Police have arrested 31-year-old Brianna Butcher in connection with the death of 3-year-old Jeremiah Cash Carter, who was found with blunt-force trauma Thursday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing.Officers also made a felony assault arrest around 3:29 a.m. at K Street and 9th Street after a woman allegedly swung a knife at a security guard.And in South Sacramento, a driver was arrested in the 3300 block of Fruitridge Road after officers located an occupied stolen vehicle and confirmed an active felony warrant.[CITY WATCH]The City will activate weather-respite operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center February 15th through the 19th due to forecasted rain.Last week, the City’s Incident Management Team responded to more than 650 calls for service—offering shelter and services while coordinating cleanups across North Sacramento and East Del Paso Heights.https://sacramentocityexpress.com/category/homelessness/[WEATHER]Rain today with patchy fog before 3 p.m. High near 51 with up to an inch possible.Rain returns after 4 a.m. Monday. Low around 42 with an additional tenth to quarter inch expected.[EVENTS]Free tax prep is available through April 15th at United Way California Capital Region, 10389 Old Placerville Road in Sacramento, for households earning under $68,000.https://www.yourlocalunitedway.org/our-work/financial-security/free-tax-preparation/And now through March 8th, Waters of China: North and South is on display at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento, 2425 Sierra Boulevard, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.https://uuss.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/200715560