The Sacramento Brief Wednesday July 29, 2026 | Sentenced to 500 Years to Life • Second Old Sacramento Arrest • EBT Scam Warning • Hot Wednesday Ahead

SHOW NOTESNewsChild Molester Sentenced to 500 Years to LifeA Sacramento County judge sentenced 47-year-old Troy Taylor to 500 years to life in prison after his conviction on 10 counts of forcible lewd acts involving three girls between the ages of 4 and 9. Prosecutors said the abuse occurred repeatedly between 2020 and 2023. Taylor also had a prior child molestation conviction from 2002.The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office noted that under California’s Elder Parole law, Taylor could become eligible for a parole hearing after serving approximately 23½ years if he meets the statutory requirements.More information: Sacramento County District Attorney case summary⁠Second Arrest Made in Old Sacramento StabbingSacramento Police have arrested a second suspect in Saturday’s stabbing that injured five people in Old Sacramento.Nineteen-year-old Robert Richwine of Rancho Cordova was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Eighteen-year-old Ezekiel Griffis had already been arrested in the case. Richwine’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 3.Sacramento Police Daily ActivityNorth Command officers made two notable arrests:• A suspect was arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a knife during a fight on Shadow Tree Drive.• During a traffic stop near Los Robles Boulevard and Marysville Boulevard, officers arrested a convicted felon found in possession of an illegally possessed handgun.Daily Activity Log: Sacramento Police Daily Activity Log⁠WeatherWednesday ☀️ Sunny and hot with a high near 97°.Wednesday Night Mostly clear with a low around 61°.Forecast: National Weather Service Forecast⁠SponsorToday’s episode is brought to you by Strong Coffee Company⁠.Get protein-packed coffee with sustained energy and use promo code SACBRIEF to save on your order.City WatchProtect Your EBT Benefits and Avoid ATM FeesSacramento County is reminding EBT users that they can avoid unnecessary ATM fees by using surcharge-free ATMs, requesting cash back during purchases, and limiting ATM withdrawals.Officials are also warning about an increase in EBT skimming and scam attempts. If you believe your benefits have been stolen, immediately call the number on the back of your EBT card to freeze it and report the theft to Sacramento County.If you’re still using an older magnetic-stripe EBT card, you’ll need a chip-enabled replacement card to continue accessing benefits.Learn more: Sacramento County EBT Information⁠Events🛁 Bath Bomb Making NightWednesday • 7:00–9:00 PMCreate two custom bath bombs while enjoying a drink at The Trap on Riverside Boulevard.More information: Eventbrite – Bath Bomb Making Night⁠🕯️ Candlelight Yin Restorative YogaWednesday • 7:30–8:30 PMRelax with an evening of candlelit yin yoga at East Village Bookshop in Midtown. Bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks, and fresh berries are provided.More information: Eventbrite – Candlelight Yin Restorative Yoga⁠