The Sacramento Brief February 9, 2026

[NEWS]A convicted felon is in custody following a firearms arrest by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Gang Suppression Unit.Deputies say 32-year-old Albert Green fled a vehicle stop Thursday evening before being tactically blocked and detained.A search uncovered a loaded, unserialized AR-style pistol with a round chambered, extended magazines, and a conversion device for automatic fire, along with a Glock 20 equipped with a switch.Green, a prohibited possessor, was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. His booking photo is not being released under California law.🔗 https://x.com/sacsheriff[CITY WATCH]During National Children’s Dental Health Month, Sacramento County Public Health is raising awareness about preventable childhood tooth decay.Nearly one in four California children ages 5–11 have untreated cavities—above the national average.Families are encouraged to brush twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste, schedule a first dental visit by age one, and limit sugary foods and drinks.Dental care assistance is available through the SCPH Oral Health Program and Sacramento Covered.🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/childrens-oral-health-is-part-of-public-health.html#gsc.tab=0[WEATHER]Patchy fog before 7 a.m., then mostly cloudy with a high near 63.North-northwest winds 7–10 mph.Monday night: 30% chance of rain after 4 a.m., low around 47.[EVENTS]Project Atlas, a free 12-week entrepreneurship and leadership program for Oak Park Community High School students, runs Mondays 4:30–6:30 p.m., February 9 through April 27 at UC Davis Aggie Square, 4480 2nd Ave., Sacramento.Free program, registration required.🔗 https://airtable.com/app55Ya4gISHPY3ka/pagZ5NDsfG4VcAVoL/formThe Midtown Walking Food Tour with SacTown Bites happens daily at noon, featuring local food tastings, public art, and Midtown history.Advance tickets required.🔗 https://sactownbites.com/product/farm-to-table-midtown-walking-food-tour/