The Sacramento Brief May 26, 2026 - Toddler Critically Injured, Deadly Hit-and-Run, and Sacramento’s New City Historian

[NEWS]15-Month-Old Critically Injured In Sacramento County Apartment Parking Lot Crash A 15-month-old girl suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle Monday morning in the La Riviera area of Sacramento County. CHP says the child was with her father in an apartment complex parking lot on Tuolumne Drive when a Ford C-Max entered the lot and hit the toddler. Deputies began CPR before the child was transported to UC Davis Medical Center with a skull fracture and other major injuries.Motorcyclist Killed In South Sacramento Hit-And-Run CHP is searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash Monday evening near Florin Road and Power Inn Road. Investigators say a bright blue Nissan Maxima made an illegal U-turn directly in front of a motorcycle before fleeing the scene. The rider later died at the hospital. Anyone with information is urged to contact South Sacramento CHP at (916) 897-5600.[CITY WATCH]Sacramento Names Ty Smith As New City Historian The City of Sacramento has appointed Ty Smith as its new City Historian beginning June 1. Smith previously served as museum director for the California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park. He will oversee the Center for Sacramento History and help guide the city’s historical preservation, education, and cultural storytelling efforts. City of Sacramento Announcement.https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/05/21/city-of-sacramento-names-ty-smith-as-new-city-historian/?utm_source=chatgpt.com[WEATHER]Tuesday Forecast — Sacramento Mostly sunny with a high near 74 degrees. Light winds through the afternoon. Tonight: partly cloudy with a low around 53. National Weather Service Sacramento Forecasthttps://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5816&lon=-121.4944&utm_source=chatgpt.com[EVENTS]Musical Theatre Dance (60+) — Midtown Sacramento CLARA Studios wraps up its beginner-friendly Broadway-style dance workshop for adults 60 and older tonight in Midtown Sacramento. The class includes warmups, choreography, and movement modifications for all abilities. Location: CLARA Studios, 2420 N Street, Sacramento Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. CLARA Studios Registration .https://claramidtown.coursestorm.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.comNervines and Adaptogens: Herbs for Calm and Well-Being — Rancho Cordova Soil Born Farms hosts an educational workshop Wednesday evening focused on herbs that support calm, resilience, and overall wellness. Location: Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova Time: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Soil Born Farms Event Info.https://soilborn.org/events/nervines-052726/?utm_source=chatgpt.com