The Sacramento Brief Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |. Deadly Crash, Fiery Standoff & Free Rides for Sacramento Students

Show NotesA tragic crash on Highway 50 leaves a roadway construction worker dead and a 24-year-old woman facing DUI, vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run allegations.Also on today’s Sacramento Brief: a south Sacramento standoff ends in an arrest after a property catches fire, Sacramento students can once again ride SacRT free through the RydeFreeRT program, and we’ve got a cooler Tuesday forecast after days of triple-digit heat.Plus, free yoga returns to Fremont Park tonight, and Sacramento-area small-business owners have an opportunity Wednesday to learn how certification can open the door to government contracts.LINKS & RESOURCES🚆 RydeFreeRT – Free SacRT rides for TK–12 students https://www.sacrt.com/student-passes/🌤️ Sacramento Weather – National Weather Service https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586☕ Strong Coffee Company – Sacramento Brief Sponsor Use code SACBRIEF for up to 20% off. https://strongcoffeecompany.com🏙️ City of Sacramento – RydeFreeRT Back-to-School Information https://sacramentocityexpress.com/2026/08/07/head-back-to-school-with-free-sacrt-rides/🧘🏾‍♀️ Free Yoga at Fremont Park – Fresh Air: Fremont Park https://exploremidtown.org/freshair/💼 Mix & Learn: Win Bids – The Path to Small Business Certification Wednesday, August 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-learn-win-bids-the-path-to-small-business-certification-tickets-1993043849806?aff=ebdssbdestsearchGO FUND ME https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-carol-rebuild-after-an-accident?utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&ts=1786555323&utm_source=native_options