The Sacramento Brief May 8, 2026 - Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Weekend Warm-Up & A Major Call for Volunteers

NEWSSacramento County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen vehicle during an early morning patrol in North SacramentoTwo suspects were arrested after deputies located them walking away from the vehicle around 3 AMInvestigators say deputies recovered a loaded .38 Special handgun and narcotics paraphernaliaOne suspect was reportedly prohibited from possessing firearms due to felony probation statusThe stolen vehicle was returned to the victim at the sceneSacramento County Sheriff: Sheriff’s Office PostCITY WATCHDistrict One Youth Commissioner J. Hill is seeking at least 20 volunteers for the Big Day of Service tree planting projectVolunteers will help plant 13 trees at Woodside School in Citrus HeightsThe regional day of service begins with a kickoff rally at Bella Vista High SchoolOrganizers say more than 1,000 volunteers are expected countywideCommunity members are encouraged to sign up and participate in this youth-led volunteer effortVolunteer Information: Big Day of Service SignupWEATHERFriday: Partly sunny early, then clearing with a high near 84Saturday: Sunny and warmer with highs near 89Sunday: Mother’s Day sunshine with highs near 90Mild overnight temperatures continue through the weekendNational Weather Service: Sacramento ForecastEVENTSLotus Rootz: AAPI Youth Night MarketFriday from 5 PM to 8 PMMack Road Valley Hi Community CenterFree youth-focused celebration of AAPI heritage with vendors, food, and community resourcesEvent Info: Sacramento LGBT Community Center EventsYoga on the FarmSaturday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMSoil Born Farms American River Ranch in Rancho CordovaOutdoor all-level yoga session; bring your own mat and water bottleEvent Info: Yoga on the Farm Details