The Sacramento Brief , May 4, 2026 - Arden Knife Suspect Released, Woodland Teacher Investigation, Bike Month Begins

Arden Incident Raises Concerns A man seen on doorbell cameras carrying a knife and approaching homes in the Arden area has been identified and arrested. Deputies say 56-year-old Brian Mattson was booked for misdemeanor trespassing and released within two hours. Authorities are asking potential victims to come forward. 🔗 https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2050731907231744012?s=20Woodland Teacher Under Investigation The Sacramento Valley ICAC Task Force is asking for help identifying potential victims connected to 41-year-old Kurt Willer of Woodland. He is suspected of possessing child sexual abuse material and possibly grooming minors. Willer is a substitute teacher and youth coach and is currently on administrative leave. 📞 Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office: (916) 874-5115 📞 Crime Stoppers: (916) 443-HELP 🔗 https://www.sacsheriff.comCity Watch — May is Bike Month Sacramento’s annual campaign encourages residents to bike for short trips, with over 30 events planned this month. A guided community ride is set for May 16 at O’Neil Park. 🔗 https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/05/01/may-is-bike-month-encourages-sacramento-residents-to-ride-and-explore/Weather — Sunday Outlook • Slight chance of rain before 11 AM • Mostly cloudy, high near 66 • Evening: 30% chance of rain, low near 53EventsCook Eat Dance Date Night — Tonight A hands-on cooking class, dinner, wine, and beginner dance lesson all in one experience. 🕒 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 1501 El Camino Ave 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cook-eat-dance-date-night-tickets-1986446844987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 🔗 https://www.chefdancestudio18.comFlow + Yin Yoga — Tuesday Slow flow and yin yoga with sound bowl relaxation. All levels welcome. 🕒 6:15 PM 📍 CLARA Midtown, 2420 N St, Studio 135 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com (search “Flow + Yin CLARA Midtown”)🎙️ Listen daily on Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, and your smart speaker — just ask for The Sacramento Brief.