The Sacramento Brief, Thursday, June 25, 2026 | One-Year Anniversary | North Highlands Standoff Conviction | Sheriff’s Drone Disarms Suspect

The Sacramento Brief – Thursday, June 25, 2026Today marks a special milestone as The Sacramento Brief celebrates its one-year anniversary and the close of Season One. Thank you for making us part of your morning—whether you’re listening here in the Sacramento region or from one of 15 countries around the world.In today’s episode:• A Sacramento County jury convicts Daniel Murphy for shooting at sheriff’s deputies during a six-hour North Highlands standoff. He now faces up to 44 years and 8 months in prison.• The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office highlights groundbreaking technology after deputies used a drone equipped with a magnet to safely disarm an armed suspect—believed to be a first-of-its-kind operation in the nation. The Sheriff’s new robotic K-9 platform, Buster, also played a key role.• Sacramento Fire reminds residents that illegal fireworks can result in fines of up to $10,000 as Fourth of July enforcement ramps up.• Your Sacramento weather forecast.• Things to do tonight, including Resonant Threads: Jazz & Improv in the Garden Room and the Tandem Coffee & Wine Book Club.Thank you for an incredible first year. Season Two begins tomorrow!SourcesSacramento County District Attorney – Daniel Murphy Conviction https://www.sacda.org/2026/06/defendant-convicted-of-shooting-at-officers-in-north-highlands-police-standoff/Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2069786767184801798City of Sacramento – Illegal Fireworks Enforcement https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/fire/news/2026/06/24/fire-department-urges-reporting-of-illegal-fireworks-warns-of-fines-up-to-10000National Weather Service – Sacramento Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.5816&lon=-121.4944Resonant Threads – Event Information https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resonant-threads-jazz-and-improv-in-the-garden-room-tickets-1991113357652Tandem Book Club – June 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tandem-book-club-june-2026-tickets-1990530269620