The Sacramento Brief March 2, 2026

[NEWS]Sacramento County detectives have dismantled a large-scale illegal gambling network tied to eight illicit casinos operating out of residential neighborhoods across Northern California.Authorities say the organization laundered more than $1.4 million dollars between January 2024 and July 2025.Meanwhile — an officer-involved shooting is under investigation near the 8100 block of New Hope Road in South Sacramento County. The suspect was declared deceased at the scene. All deputies are safe and uninjured.And in a follow-up to a February homicide — Sacramento Police have arrested 27-year-old Ray Howard in connection with a deadly shooting along West El Camino Avenue. The victim later died at a local hospital.[CITY WATCH]Sacramento City Council has approved Vision Zero safety plans for two high-injury corridors — Norwood and Howe Avenues — aimed at reducing serious crashes and improving pedestrian and bicycle access.🔗 https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/02/27/city-advances-vision-zero-plans-for-two-high-injury-corridors/[WEATHER]Partly sunny today, becoming sunny this afternoon with a high near 66.Tonight — mostly clear with a low around 45.[EVENTS]Today at the Sacramento Children’s Museum — Sensory Friendly Play offers modified open play for children with sensory needs from 10 to 11:30 a.m.🔗 https://sackids.org/programs/sensory-friendly-play/All month long — explore Historic Folsom during Where’s Winnie? — A Hunt for the Sutter Street Pig.🔗 https://historicfolsom.org/event/wheres-winnie-a-hunt-for-the-sutter-street-pig/And Tuesday night — Music Bingo at Teneral Cellars. Free to play with prizes throughout the evening.🔗 https://www.exploretock.com/teneral-cellars-sacramento/event/595629