The Sacramento Brief, Wednesday August 5, 2026 |Two Murderers Sentenced, Burglary Suspect Found in Canal & County Eyes Commercial Corridor Revival

Show NotesSacramento Police made two overnight arrests Tuesday, including a burglary suspect discovered hiding in a canal and a driver arrested after officers recovered an illegally possessed firearm during a traffic stop on Mack Road.The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced lengthy prison sentences in two separate 2022 murder cases. Quentin Respers was sentenced to 40 years to life for the fatal shooting of Abrina Wheeler at the 49er Truck Stop, while D’Anthony Chaney received 52 years to life for the South Land Park murder of Terrence Lindsey.Sacramento County is also looking toward the future, issuing a Request for Proposals to develop an investment and revitalization strategy for 15 commercial corridors across the unincorporated county. The goal is to attract investment, strengthen neighborhood business districts, and identify redevelopment opportunities.We’ll also have your complete Sacramento weather forecast and highlight two local events: a Tarot Foundations class at Touchstone Brewing Company tonight and tomorrow’s SacJobs Summer Career Fair.LinksSacramento Police Daily Activity Log https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/police/police-news/public-information-office/-daily-activity-logSacramento County District Attorney Press Releases https://www.sacda.org/category/media/press-release/National Weather Service Forecast https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586Strong Coffee Company – Save 20% with code SACBRIEF https://strongcoffeecompany.comSacramento County: Shaping the Future of Commercial Corridors https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/shaping-the-future-of-commercial-corridors.html#gsc.tab=0Tarot Foundations: The Major Arcana as a Life Journey https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-foundations-the-major-arcana-as-a-life-journey-tickets-1993020952319SacJobs Summer Career Fair https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacjobs-summer-career-fair-in-person-tickets-1458850243349