The Sacramento Brief Friday, August 21, 2026 | Murder Arrest, Police Scam Warning & a Busy Sacramento Weekend

Sacramento Father Arrested for Murder After Infant’s DeathIn today’s Sacramento Brief: Sacramento Police arrest a 27-year-old father on a murder charge following the death of his 11-month-old child. SPD is also warning residents about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers and spoofing legitimate police phone numbers.Plus, your Sacramento weekend forecast, free dog adoptions at Front Street Animal Shelter, City housing and zoning updates, and a look at what’s happening around Sacramento this weekend.NEWSSacramento Police — Infant Death Investigation / Murder Arrest Read the Sacramento Police updateSacramento Police — Law Enforcement Impersonation Scam Alert Read the SPD scam warningWEATHERNational Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast Sacramento weather forecastCITY WATCHFrom the City Manager: What’s Happening Around Sacramento Sacramento City ExpressWEEKEND EVENTS👢 Denim & Boots Line Dancing Event — Friday, August 21 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets🎤 Lil Kayla Live in Sacramento — Saturday, August 22 at The Rink Studios Event details & tickets🎷 Sax Attack: Ric Alexander, Sonny Fairley & Tony Kenner — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets👗 Sundress & Sneakers Scholarship Fundraiser — Saturday, August 22 Event details & tickets🌙 Make Your Own Moon Lamp — Sunday, August 23 at Block Craft Beer + Kitchen Event details & ticketsTHE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Local news. Weather. City Watch. And what’s happening around Sacramento.