The Sacramento Brief Monday October 12, 2026 | Three Arrested in North Highlands Homicide + Sacramento Police Seize Four Guns

SUPPORT THE SHOW!! Three men are behind bars in connection with a North Highlands homicide, and Sacramento Police say a targeted gang-enforcement operation led to seven arrests and four firearms being seized. Also in today’s Sacramento Brief: sunny Columbus Day weather, a new Sacramento County public benefits dashboard, and two local events to check out. **NEWS** **North Highlands Homicide Investigation** Sacramento County sheriff’s detectives arrested Alfredo Garcia, Federico Farfan, and Hector Medina in connection with the September 6 homicide of an adult man found inside a home on Lenore Way. All three were booked on murder and conspiracy charges. Sacramento County Sheriff: https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2108700592432730226 **Sacramento Police Gang Enforcement Operation** Sacramento Police say a September 9 directed-enforcement operation resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of four firearms during stops in the El Camino Avenue, Truxel Road, Fairweather Drive, and Northview Drive areas. Sacramento Police: https://x.com/sacpolice/status/2108973248952049930 **WEATHER** Sunny for Columbus Day with a high near 72. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 49. National Weather Service: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.534264&lon=-121.443586 **CITY WATCH** Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance has launched a public data dashboard showing how programs including CalWORKs, CAPI, Kin-GAP, and Refugee Cash Assistance are being used across the county. Sacramento County: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2026-articles/dha-launches-public-data-dashboard-to-increase-transparency-and-.html **EVENTS** **Murder and Mayhem in Old Town Sacramento** Explore the darker side of Gold Rush-era Sacramento, including robberies, executions, gambling disputes, and notorious crimes. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-and-mayhem-in-old-town-sacramento-tickets-1998506544874?aff=ebdssbdestsearch **Calisthenics Fitness with Ben Bohnert** Beginner-friendly bodyweight training focused on functional strength, movement mechanics, and body awareness at Ritual Wellness House. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calisthenics-fitness-with-ben-bohnert-tickets-2001708655473?aff=ebdssbdestsearch