The Sacramento Brief February 5, 2026

[NEWS]An update this morning to a deadly house fire in Arden-Arcade.Fire officials confirm two people were killed in Tuesday night’s fire near Watt Avenue and William Way.Crews were dispatched around 10:15 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire conditions at the back of the home.Firefighters initially located one person deceased in a bedroom. As crews continued searching the residence, a second person was found dead inside.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.A jury has convicted Diamond Moore of second-degree murder and attempted voluntary manslaughter in a 2023 gas station shooting.Prosecutors say Moore shot and killed one man during an argument, then shot the victim’s brother in the head. The brother survived.Jurors also found firearm and great-bodily-injury enhancements true.Moore faces up to 73 years to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for March 27th before Judge Steve White.https://www.sacda.org/2026/02/defendant-convicted-of-shooting-murder-attempted-voluntary-manslaughter-at-gas-station/[CITY WATCH]Sacramento County has been honored with the North State Building Industry Association’s Friend of Housing Award.The recognition highlights countywide efforts to streamline approvals, modernize building codes, and improve customer service for housing development.County leaders say the work continues, but the award reflects progress toward increasing much-needed housing across the region.https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/sacramento-county-honored-with-north-state-bia-friend-of-housing.html#gsc.tab=0[WEATHER]Dense fog this morning between 7 and 8 a.m., then clearing to sunny with a high near 68.Winds remain calm.Tonight turns mostly cloudy with a low around 47.[EVENTS]The Weekly Jazz Jam is happening every Thursday this month at The Center for Musical Arts in Midtown.Local musicians from the LabRats collective lead the session, playing classic and contemporary jazz on a baby grand piano.Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., February 5th through the 26th.Admission is free.2564 21st Street, Sacramento.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-weekly-jazz-jam-tickets-1981643372672?aff=oddtdtcreatorPlay in Clay with Kev is a beginner-friendly slab-building pottery workshop at Sierra 2 Center.Participants will create a custom mug or bud vase during the first session, then return to glaze their piece during the second.Dates: February 5th and February 26th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.Finished pieces will be ready for pickup after March 5th.All materials included. No experience necessary.2791 24th Street, Sacramento.https://secure.qgiv.com/for/101for101years/event/playincalywithkevaslabbuildingworkshop/