The Sacramento Brief Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Gunfire, a Police Pursuit & the GPS Evidence That Gave Him Away

Thursday Brief: Shots Fired, Stop Sticks & 85 Years to LifeIn today’s Sacramento Brief: Police investigate a shooting on 23rd Avenue, a carjacking ends with stop sticks and an arrest, and a repeat offender faces 85 years to life after being convicted in a series of robberies.Plus, Sacramento County moves up its revised budget hearings, we check today’s weather, and if you’re heading out tonight — choose between live poetry or some serious bass.🔗 LINKS & SOURCESGO FUND MEhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-rebuild-after-an-accident?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1786555323&utm_source=native_optionsSacramento Police Department — Daily Activity Log https://apps.sacpd.org/Dailies/index.aspxSacramento County District Attorney — Defendant Convicted for Series of Robberies https://www.sacda.org/2026/08/defendant-convicted-for-series-of-robberies/National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586Sacramento County — Revised Budget Hearings https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/board-moves-up-start-date-for-revised-budget-hearings.html#gsc.tab=0Bass Therapy @ Social Night Club https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bass-therapy-social-night-club-tickets-1994521155467?aff=ebdssbdestsearchThe Gallery at Nite Poetry Open Mic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gallery-at-nite-poetry-open-mic-tickets-1997393306147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch☕ TODAY’S SPONSORStrong Coffee Company Protein-packed coffee with MCTs and adaptogens.Get 20% OFF with promo code SACBRIEF at checkout.https://strongcoffeecompany.com