The Sacramento Brief February 2, 2026

[NEWS]DEVELOPING NEWS: A fully involved commercial fire is burning at the former Bank of America building in the 1800 block of Del Paso Boulevard.The building is fully engulfed, with multiple fire crews on scene.Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area of Del Paso Boulevard while crews work to contain the fire.No injuries have been reported at this time. This remains an active and developing incident.More information: Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District 🔗 https://metrofire.ca.govPolice are investigating a shooting in the 20 block of Silver Eagle Road around 4:04 a.m.Officers found evidence of gunfire but no victim at the scene.A short time later, a person possibly connected to the incident arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.An investigation is underway and a report has been filed.A police pursuit ended with an arrest near 3rd Street and P Street around 3:35 p.m.Officers attempted a traffic stop when the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit.The vehicle was later located and the suspect was taken into custody on related charges.[WEATHER]Widespread dense fog this morning, especially before 10 a.m. — allow extra travel time.After the fog lifts: mostly sunny with a high near 62 degrees and light, variable winds.Tonight: partly cloudy with a low around 42 degrees and calm conditions overnight.[EVENTS]Elk Grove Community Concert Band Valentine’s ConcertTonight at 7 p.m. at Joseph Kerr Middle School, 8865 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk GroveAdmission is free; donations encouragedFeatures professional musicians, community members, and studentsPresented by the Elk Grove Community Concert Band 🔗 https://www.elkgrovecommunityband.orgGathering Ground: A Celebration of Compost Art and CultureA three-day art exhibit exploring compost, soil health, and regenerative agricultureRuns through February 3rd, daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.At Flower Fist Art Market, 1819 E Street, SacramentoAdmission is freePresented in partnership with Sacramento365 and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture 🔗 https://www.flowerfistartmarket.com