The Sacramento Brief, January 13, 2026

[NEWS]Elk Grove homicide update: Elk Grove Police Department says a suspect is now in custody in the November 2, 2025 shooting at Z Town Gastro Pub on Elk Grove Florin Road that left two people dead.Detectives identified the suspect as 43-year-old Roderick Randall, currently held in Texas on federal charges.Randall is expected to be extradited to Sacramento County after the federal case concludes, where he faces two counts of homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.Anyone with information is urged to contact Elk Grove police.Rancho Cordova arrest: A woman was arrested after police say she used a fake ID during a traffic stop.Officers reportedly found stolen mail, checks, mailbox keys, and meth.She was booked into the Sacramento County Jail as the investigation continues.[CITY WATCH]SacRT alert: Bus routes 19 and 88 will skip the Grove & Del Paso stop during daytime construction through January 15.Riders should use the alternate stop at Grove & El Monte.Looking ahead, Sacramento Regional Transit Gold Line service disruptions run January 26 through February 5 for track maintenance and safety upgrades.More info: https://www.sacrt.com/alerts/[WEATHER]Widespread dense fog early, mainly before 9 a.m., with patchy frost possible before 7.Mostly cloudy skies clearing gradually, with highs near 56 degrees.Light north-northwest winds.Tonight: Patchy fog after 9 p.m., lows in the mid-40s, calm conditions.[EVENTS]STC January Business MeetingFor men 6’2” and taller, women 5’10” and taller.Tuesday at 1 p.m.Working meeting focused on the social calendar, finances, and club priorities.Location provided by hosts after joining the group.https://www.sacramentotallclub.orgDine Downtown Sacramento returns January 9–18, 2026.Three-course prix fixe meals for $45 at participating central-city restaurants.One dollar from each meal supports a local nonprofit.https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/dine-downtown/Elk Grove Restaurant Week runs January 9–18.Presented by Explore Elk Grove and Sky River Casino.Mobile pass check-ins unlock deals and generate donations for the Elk Grove Food Bank.https://www.exploreelkgrove.com/food-drink/restaurant-week/