The Sacramento Brief, January 12, 2026

[NEWS]Sacramento police made multiple arrests Saturday following a series of incidents across the city. Deadly house fire in Oak Park? Homicide investigation in Arden-Arcade area • Two suspects were arrested in a vacant lot on the 200 block of Wilson Avenue after officers recovered a loaded firearm, burglary tools, and evidence a U-Haul had been tampered with.• An assault involving a knife was reported near Natoma Way and Roanoke Avenue. The victim suffered minor injuries; the suspect was arrested.• A man was arrested in the 700 block of Lampasas Avenue after firing a gun into the air. Officers recovered a firearm with an extended magazine. No injuries reported.• A pursuit near Del Paso Boulevard and Glenrose Avenue ended with a stolen vehicle crash, two arrests, and a loaded extended magazine recovered. One suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.• In South Sacramento, a driver fleeing a traffic stop near 24th Street and 33rd Avenue was arrested with help from an air unit. The suspect had an outstanding felony warrant.• Overnight, a trailer carrying a boat detached and struck a power pole near Florin Road and Serenity Drive. No injuries were reported. Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle near Arden Way [CITY WATCH]The Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission is accepting nominations for its annual 5 Over 50 Volunteer Awards, honoring Sacramento County residents age 50 and older who actively give back.• Nominees must be county residents and submit two letters of reference• Applications are due Monday, February 9, 2026• Five winners — one from each district — will be honored during a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting in May for Older Americans Month• Winners will also be featured on the county website and YouTube channelMore info:https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/nominations-now-open-for-sacramento-countys-5-over-50-award.html#gsc.tab=0[WEATHER]Mostly sunny today with a high near 53°.Patchy fog overnight, partly cloudy, low around 39°.Forecast:https://www.weather.gov[EVENTS]Game Night at Lucid Winery Tasting Room• Tonight, 6:00–9:30 PM• Board games, card games, and tabletop favorites• Raffle for a free bottle of wine• 1015 R StreetHosted by the 20/30 Somethings New to Sacramento grouphttps://www.meetup.com/20_30-somethings-new-to-sacramento/events/310075520/Beginner Jewelry Soldering Workshop at MADE Makerspace & Studio• Tomorrow at 4:30 PM• Hands-on class, all tools and materials included• Create a custom jewelry piece to take home• 3519 Broadwayhttps://www.meetup.com/hackerlab/events/312745609/