The Sacramento Brief

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By: Carol M

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

The Sacramento Brief November 5, 2025
#93
Today at 1:55 PM

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento Innovation grant program


The Sacramento Brief November 04, 2025
#92
Yesterday at 1:56 PM

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Pro Am Comedy Showcase


The Sacramento Brief November 3, 2025
#91
Last Monday at 1:57 PM

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento youth commission

Ballroom and Latin Dance

CSUS Psychology Conference

Science on Tap<


The Sacramento Brief October 31, 2025
#89
Last Friday at 12:53 PM

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Drakes Friday Night Movie Classics

Old Sacramento Movie Night

Co-Housing Bus Tour

Food...


The Sacramento Brief October 30, 2025
#88
Last Thursday at 12:52 PM

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Spooky Bartending Class

Healthy Soul Food Demonstration and Tasting

Boo’d Up R&B Hallow...


The Sacramento Brief October 29, 2025
#87
10/29/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links


The Sacramento Brief October 28, 2025
#86
10/28/2025

I’m Carol Mondine — let’s get you caught up.

In today’s Sacramento Brief:

• A tense standoff in Carmichael after gunfire erupts on Linda Lou Drive.

• Deputies use a K9 to stop an armed suspect after a South Sacramento chase near Power Inn and Elder Creek.

• A new warning about the “oil-in-the-engine” car scam circulating through California.

• Construction updates along Franklin Boulevard.

• Plus, your local weather and two standout events — Craftical Magic at the Crocker Art Museum and Snoopy and the Red Baron at the Aerospace Museum of California.


The Sacramento Brief October 27, 2025
#85
10/27/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

City Collaboration on Homeless Services

Palladio Trick or Treat

Elk Grove Community Conert


The Sacramento Brief October 24, 2025
#84
10/24/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Cal fresh benefits

Sacramento Kings

Hallowscream

Movies Under the Stars


The Sacramento Brief October 23, 2025
#83
10/23/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Missing Person

Sacramento city unified school District calendar survey

Oak Park Speakers Series with Jayn...


The Sacramento Brief October 22, 2025
#82
10/22/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Firestone Hiring event


The Sacramento Brief October 21, 2025
#81
10/21/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento City Council

SACRAMENTO Spooky Sites and Sips


The Sacramento Brief October 20, 2025
#80
10/20/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

SacRT Bus

Sacramento vegan challenge


The Sacramento Brief, October 17, 2025
#79
10/17/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Ironman California


The Sacramento Brief October 16, 2025
#78
10/16/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Movies under the stars


The Sacramento Brief October 15, 2025
#77
10/15/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

County’s Co-Response Crisis Intervention Team’s (CCIT)

Spin Your Price: Discounted Adoptions for Adopt a Shelter...


The Sacramento Brief October 14, 2025
#76
10/14/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento City Council Meeting

I am Able Disability Job Fair


The Sacramento Brief, October 13, 2025
#75
10/13/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Rooftop Yoga

Jay Armani Album Release


The Sacramento Brief October 10, 2025
#74
10/10/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

National Farm to School Month!

Highway Road Closures

Highway 50 Ramp Closures

Sa...


The Sacramento Brief October 9, 2025
#73
10/09/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Report Abuse in Sacramento County

Sunset Paddle Board

Treasures of the Valley — A Cele...


The Sacramento Brief October 8, 2025
#72
10/08/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

The Shed Sessions


The Sacramento Brief October 7, 2025
#71
10/07/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento science on tap


The Sacramento Brief October 6, 2025
#70
10/06/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

The Sacramento Transportation Authority

Full moon stargazing paddle

Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge


The Sacramento Brief October 3, 2025
#69
10/03/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Warehouse Artists Lofts First Friday

SacMade First Fridays

Fall Community Yard Sale

All...


The Sacramento Brief October 2, 2025
#68
10/02/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

The Gallery at Night Open Mic

Poetry Writing Workshop Series


The Sacramento Brief October 1, 2025
#67
10/01/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Automotive Tech Job Fair

Sacramento Scream Park

Urban Hive Breath Work


The Sacramento Brief September 30, 2025
#66
09/30/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

SacRT Free Ride

Subdivision Review Committee (SRC) Meeting

Sacramento County Water Agency Hono...


The Sacramento Brief September 29, 2025
#65
09/29/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

South Sacramento CPAC

Malcolm Stokes and the Gophers: Coast 2 Coast

Men's Wellness Fell...


The Sacramento Brief September 26,2925
#64
09/26/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Holo Holo Festival

Sac ❤️ R&B at Cesar Chavez Park

High Tea


The Sacramento Brief September 25, 2025
#63
09/25/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento County’s Passport Fair

Food for Thought: Nourishing Nature, Culture & Community

Sacram...


The Sacramento Brief September 24, 2025
#62
09/24/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections information

Parks and Recreation meeting

Un...


The Sacramento Briief September 23, 2025
#61
09/23/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

SACRAMENTO County Board of Directors meeting

Sushi Making


The Sacramento Brief September 22, 2025
#60
09/22/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

County Planning Review Committee


The Sacramento Brief September 19, 2025
#59
09/19/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

EBT Fake Mobile App

CalTrans 55 Hour Road closure

SacFilm Challenge

Jazz...


The Sacramento Brief September 18, 2025
#58
09/18/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

SacAdapt Transportation Adaption plan

Soul Therapy at Tiger


The Sacramento Brief September 17, 2025
#57
09/17/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

U-Can Annual College Fair


The Sacramento Brief September 16, 2025
#56
09/16/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

Sacramento City Council meeting

Sacramento County Elections

916 Day Party


The Sacramento Brief September 15, 2025
#55
09/15/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

U-Can Annual College Fair

Beach Fossils with Launder and Girlpuppy


The Sacramento Brief Editorial Suicide Prevention Month
09/14/2025

National Suicide Prevention Month

Links to resources

National Suicide Hotline website

California Coalition for Youth

International Association for Suicide Prevention


The Sacramento Brief September 12, 2025
#54
09/12/2025

The Sacramento Brief delivers your essential local headlines in under 10 minutes — clear, concise, and always current. Hosted by Carol, this weekday morning podcast recaps overnight news, city updates, weather alerts, and upcoming events across Sacramento. Whether you’re commuting, sipping your coffee, or checking the headlines before school drop-off, stay informed without the noise.

Sacramento deserves a voice that informs, not inflames. This is your daily dose of clarity.

Music- Steven Oxen

Links

California Brewers Festival

Corner House Comedy

Bubble Frenzy