The Sacramento Brief

Monday, December 29, 2025

Hosted by Carol

📰 NEWS

• One person was killed and three others injured in a South Sacramento crash Saturday morning.
• CHP says a driver ran a red light at 47th Avenue and Franklin Boulevard. Alcohol is believed to be a factor, and the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
• Overnight, Sacramento police investigated a burglary at a tattoo parlor near 27th and X Street. Officers found the door open and a security camera torn off. The investigation is active.

🏛️ CITY WATCH

• The Sacramento County Clerk-Recorder office on American River Drive is closed after storm damage disrupted water service. Anyone with pre-scheduled appointments or weddings should check in before heading over.
• Sacramento County is offering free holiday tree recycling throughout early January.
  • Live trees must be free of lights, tinsel, nails, and stands.
  • Drop-offs available January 3–4 at Kiefer Landfill and North Area Recovery Station, with additional locations through January 10.
  • Flocked trees are not accepted for recycling and should go in the garbage cart.
  • Residents with curbside organics service can cut up live trees and place them in the green cart—lid must close.
  • Please don’t leave trees on curbs or roadsides.

🌫️ WEATHER

• Dense fog through mid-morning, with pockets of frost before 9 a.m.
• Partly sunny later, high near 48°, with light winds.
• Tonight: patchy fog after 11 p.m., partly cloudy, low around 38°.

🎨 EVENTS

• Art Class: Collage & Bookmaking
  • Monday, December 29 | 3–5 p.m.
  • Creative Chameleon Arts | 4320 Arden Way
  • Learn accordion bookmaking and collage storytelling
  • All materials included | All ages welcome | Free parking
  • Tickets & info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-class-collage-bookmaking-tickets-1976415136878?aff=oddtdtcreator

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