The Sacramento Brief Friday, August 14, 2026 | A Deadly Jewelry Heist, E-Bike Rules & a Packed Sacramento Weekend

GO FUND MEhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-rebuild-after-an-accident?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1786555323&utm_source=native_optionsA Deadly Jewelry Heist, E-Bike Rules & a Packed Sacramento WeekendNearly four months after an attempted jewelry store robbery left a 72-year-old man dead, Sacramento County Sheriff’s detectives have made two arrests. Investigators say automated license plate readers provided critical leads that helped track vehicles connected to the suspects across jurisdictions.Plus, with students heading back to school, Sacramento County is reminding parents and young riders to know their e-bike — including which classes are allowed on Regional Parks trails and the 15 mph speed limit on the American River Parkway.And it’s Friday, so we’re looking ahead to the weekend with the 15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival, the SF Black MBA All White Soirée and the Sacramento Cultural Expo.🔗 NEWSSacramento County Sheriff — Attempted Robbery/Homicide Arrests https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2087905155010453542?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFew☀️ WEATHERNational Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586☕ SPONSORStrong Coffee Company Sacramento Brief listeners can save 20% with promo code SACBRIEF at checkout.https://strongcoffeecompany.com🏙️ CITY WATCHSacramento County — Back-to-School E-Bike Rules & Safety https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/back-to-school-season-brings-more-young-riders-to-local-trails-k.html#gsc.tab=0🎉 WEEKEND EVENTS15th Annual Sacramento Banana Festival — August 15–16 https://www.bananafestivalsac.orgSF Black MBA All White Soirée — Saturday, August 15 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-black-mba-all-white-soiree-tickets-1991657101003?aff=ebdssbdestsearchSacramento Cultural Expo — Sunday, August 16 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-cultural-expo-tickets-1993788713714?aff=ebdssbdestsearch