THE SACRAMENTO BRIEF — December 11, 2025

I’m Carol. Let’s get you caught up.

NEWS

Downtown Homicide Arrest

Sacramento Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in a September homicide near 11th & K.

Officers responded just before 11 p.m. on September 2 and found a man with severe blunt-force injuries. He later died at the hospital.

After months of follow-up work, detectives identified Dominick Curtisgreen of Carmichael, who was arrested on December 9 and booked on homicide charges.

The victim’s name will be released after next-of-kin notification.

Carjacking Pursuit — Kokomo Drive

Late Tuesday night, officers spotted a recently carjacked vehicle in the 4800 block of Kokomo Drive. When they attempted a stop, the driver fled. Several suspects bailed out on foot after the vehicle slowed.

A perimeter was set, and three individuals were detained and arrested on related charges.

CITY WATCH

Sacramento County Supervisors have approved a multi-year plan to launch a Flexible Housing Pool, creating a coordinated system that links rental assistance, housing navigation, and supportive services for Medi-Cal members at risk of homelessness.

The County will partner with local health plans, and Brilliant Corners will manage subsidies and landlord support.

This positions Sacramento County as a statewide leader ahead of new CalAIM requirements in 2026.

🔗 https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/board-approves-flexible-housing-pool-to-address-homelessness.html#gsc.tab=0

WEATHER

Fogged in again — expect tule fog throughout the day and a high of 46°.

GETTING AROUND TOWN

If you’re heading to SMF, allow extra time. Northbound I-5 has a daytime lane closure from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Caltrans crack-seal work. Delays are expected.

🔗 https://x.com/CaltransDist3/status/1998911168757514400

EVENTS

Jingle Jazz Christmas Concert — 7:30 PM

Their East Coast and L.A. run sold out — and tonight the holiday jazz magic hits Northern California for the first time.

Featuring Gino Rosaria, BK Jackson, and Erin Stevenson, whose resume includes performing with Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Duran Duran.

Doors open at 6:30. Venue: 2700 Capitol Avenue.

🔗 https://bstreettheatre.org/box-office/buy-tickets

West End Blues — Final Concert

For a deeper dive into Sacramento’s jazz legacy, the West End Blues series closes tonight with a journey from the early 1900s to 1970.

Roger Smith (formerly of Tower of Power) joins the Harley White Jr. Orchestra for this special performance.

Doors at 6; music 6:30–8:30 at the Sacramento History Museum, 101 I Street. Tickets $35–$60 and include light appetizers and drinks.

🔗 https://sachistorymuseum.org/events/a-sacramento-jazz-story-west-end-blues/

MUSIC CREDIT

News theme composed by Steven OXEN.