The Sacramento Brief February 24, 2026

[NEWS]Sacramento County Sheriff’s officials are warning the public following the early parole of David Allen Funston — convicted of kidnapping and molesting multiple young children.Funston, now 64, was serving more than 20 years plus three consecutive 25-to-life terms. His release under California’s Elderly Parole Program is raising public safety concerns.https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2026066143480516643/video/1[CITY WATCH]Street sweeping has resumed across Sacramento and will run monthly through October on public roads with curbs and gutters.Residents can check service dates and set move-your-car reminders using the free SacRecycle app.https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/02/20/street-sweeping-begins-again-on-sacramento-streets/[WEATHER]Rain Tuesday with a high near 60 and gusts up to 22 mph. Up to a half inch possible.Rain continues tonight before 10 p.m., with a low around 55.[EVENTS]Sacramento Science on Tap: The New Science of Love and Connection6:30–7:30 p.m. | ENLIGHTENMENT Salonhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-science-on-tap-the-new-science-of-love-and-connection-tickets-1983058000863?aff=oddtdtcreatorWords Take Wing Evening Program6–8 p.m. | Tsakopoulos Library Galleriahttps://engage.saclibrary.org/event/15595511