The SACRAMENTO Brief Wednesday August 19,2026| Sunrise Mall Jewelry Heist Leads to Arrest, Highway 50 Hit-and-Run Case Developments, and $79K Stolen Goods Recovery

THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF Wednesday, August 19, 2026On today’s Sacramento Brief:A 19-year-old is arrested after Citrus Heights Police say he returned to the same jewelry store he’s suspected of burglarizing last month — this time with officers tracking him through real-time cameras.The woman accused in the deadly Highway 50 hit-and-run that killed a construction worker is back in jail without bail following her first court appearance.Plus, Sacramento County expands a program designed to help lower development costs for affordable housing projects.WEATHERSunny with a high near 95. Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 62.National Weather Service — Sacramento Forecast: Sacramento ForecastNEWS SOURCESCitrus Heights Police Department: Citrus Heights Police on XSacramento County District Attorney’s Office: District Attorney Press ReleasesCITY WATCHSacramento County is expanding its Three-Year Development Impact Fee Offset Pilot Program. Eligible affordable housing projects can receive up to $10,000 per unit in fee offsets. Four projects totaling 435 units have already received approximately $2.16 million through the program. (Sacramento County)Sacramento County — Affordable Housing Fee Offset ProgramEVENTS🎙️ WILDCARD! True Stories Told Live By You Wednesday, August 19 at 7 p.m. Teneral Cellars 1050 20th Street #110, Sacramento Tickets: $15WILDCARD! Tickets & Event Information🌳 Rotating Wellness Class at Winn Park Wednesday, August 19 from 6–7 p.m. Winn Park 1616 28th Street, Sacramento Free admissionThe Wednesday class rotates between Strength & Conditioning and Tai Chi. (Midtown Association)Fresh Air: Midtown Parks Schedule Yoga Moves Us Class ScheduleEvents featured through Sacramento365, the region’s online calendar for arts and entertainment.SPONSORToday’s Sacramento Brief is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company.Sacramento Brief listeners can save up to 20% with code SACBRIEF at checkout.Thanks for listening to The Sacramento Brief.