The Sacramento Brief, January 15, 2026

[NEWS]Two people are dead after a shooting near Evergreen Street and Calvados Avenue.Police say the female victim died at the scene; the male later died at the hospital.Investigators believe the male’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted.No outstanding suspects. Investigation continues.A serial copper theft suspect is in custody following an overnight operation near light rail tracks.Deputies with Sacramento Regional Transit arrested 51-year-old Jesse Jeremiah.Deputies recovered 18 strands of stolen copper wire and burglary tools.Theft damage is estimated at $73,000.Jeremiah was already on probation, had an active felony warrant, and is being held without bail.Midtown Stabbing Victim expected to recover, suspect detained.One woman dead in shooting Ahern and A streets.[CITY WATCH]First 5 Sacramento approved $4.17 million in funding.Funding supports 35 first-time, community-based organizations.Programs will serve families in 27 high-priority ZIP codes across Sacramento County.Grants were awarded using a participatory, community-led model centered on equity and lived experience. 🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/first-5-awarded-4-17m-for-county-child-programs.html#gsc.tab=0[WEATHER]Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing this afternoon.High near 60 degrees.Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 41, calm winds. 🔗 https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586[EVENTS]Final week to enjoy the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink.The rink wraps up its season at Ali Youssefi Square, outside Golden 1 Center.Lace up and catch the last skate of the season. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/downtown-sac-experiences/downtown-sacramento-ice-rink/Vendor alert: Downtown Sacramento Partnership is accepting 2026 summer vendor applications.Application window: January 12 – February 13.Approvals announced in early March.Space is limited across all downtown summer events. 🔗 https://www.downtownsac.org/142693-2/