The Sacramento Brief March 4, 2026

NEWSSacramento County Coroner seeking help identifying a woman who died Jan. 25 at Sutter Medical Center. She told staff she couldn’t provide her name and may have a medical condition known to family. Distinctive tattoos include a sailor’s wheel, theater masks, and a sun-and-moon design near her eye. https://coroner.saccounty.gov/us/en/unidentified-deceased-persons/case-26-00419-unidentified-deceased-person.html#gsc.tab=0A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a Northern California meth operation tied to Valley Springs, Turlock, and Modesto. Authorities seized more than 2,700 pounds of suspected meth, along with firearms and marijuana plants. Eight suspects were arrested.Sacramento County deputies arrested 23-year-old Mohammad Sadam Nahimi after an armed theft at a convenience store on Marconi Avenue. Deputies say he pointed a handgun at an employee and fired a shot at a passing vehicle before being detained. He later posted $125,000 bail.CITY WATCHMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Free, confidential help is available by calling 1-800-GAMBLER, texting SUPPORT to 53342, or visiting 800gambler.chat. More info: https://problemgambling.ca.gov https://www.calottery.com/about-us/responsible-gamingWEATHERWednesday: Slight chance of rain late morning, then clearing. High near 68.Wednesday night: Mostly clear, low around 43.EVENTSScience Trivia Night — A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, 6:30–8PM. https://aseatatthetablebooks.orgWorld Series of Comedy — Laughs Unlimited, Old Sacramento, March 4–7. Shows nightly starting at 7PM. https://www.laughsunlimited.com/events/127993