The Sacramento Brief , March 23, 2026

🎧 Sacramento Brief – March 24, 2026NEWS• Operation Buyer’s Remorse Targets Human TraffickingSacramento Police and the Regional Human Trafficking Task Force conducted enforcement operations along the Stockton Boulevard corridor during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.→ 16 operational days→ 9 traffickers identified→ 220 proactive stops→ 121 arrests→ 41 victims recovered and connected to servicesEfforts included multiple law enforcement agencies and advocacy partners. Ongoing enforcement, outreach, and prevention strategies remain in place.• Double Death Investigation on Edison AvenueSacramento County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call Friday night in North Sacramento.→ Adult male and female found deceased inside a residence→ Both pronounced dead at the scene→ Three juveniles located unharmedHomicide detectives and CSI are actively investigating. More details pending.• Suspect Arrested in Rosemont HomicideA suspect is now in custody following the March 17 shooting on South Watt Avenue.→ 29-year-old Ricardo Hernandez arrested→ Altercation escalated to shooting outside apartment complex→ 28-year-old victim later died at hospitalHernandez faces murder and firearm charges and is being held without bail.CITY WATCH• Cesar Chavez Plaza Renaming Under ConsiderationMayor Kevin McCarty is forming a City Council subcommittee to consider renaming the plaza following new allegations against Cesar Chavez.The move follows claims by Dolores Huerta and a recent investigative report detailing additional allegations.City officials say the process will include community input.WEATHER• Sunny, high near 84• Light winds• Clear overnight, low around 52EVENTS• Sacramento Science on Tap – Weather EditionA live discussion on California’s extreme weather patterns, featuring ABC10 meteorologist Rob Carlmark.Topics include atmospheric rivers, El Niño vs. La Niña, and climate trends.📍 ENLIGHTENMENT Salon, 2221 10th St🕡 Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30–7:30 PM🎟️ $10 (includes snacks and beverages)🔗 https://enlightenment-mar-24-sac-science-on-weather.eventbrite.com/