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The Sacramento Brief November 26, 2025


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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Two Arrests in Separate Incidents Monday

I Street & Alhambra Blvd — Disturbance Arrest

Around 10 a.m., officers responded to reports of a man swinging a machete. The suspect, who was on parole, was quickly detained. Officers found drug paraphernalia and later connected him to a recent robbery. He was arrested on multiple related charges.

And while officers wrapped up that call, another incident unfolded across the city—

Freeport Blvd — Subject Stop Arrest

Just after 2 p.m., South Command officers investigating a burglary contacted two individuals on Freeport Boulevard. One suspect attempted to flee but was caught almost immediately. He was found with narcotics and arrested for related charges.

CITY WATCH — FUN THANKSGIVING PSA

As Thanksgiving approaches — with turkey, pie, and maybe that one relative you only see once a year — Sac Metro Fire wants the only thing heating up to be dinner, not your kitchen.Thanksgiving is the number one day for cooking fires, usually because someone wanders off from the stove like their stuffing is self-aware.

Quick safety reminders:

  • Stay in the kitchen and keep a lid nearby.
  • Set a timer so nothing turns into a culinary crime scene.
  • Skip the stove if you’re tired or have been sampling the cocktail lineup.
  • Keep kids back from hot pans and dangling cords.
  • And please… never deep-fry a frozen turkey. Instant fireworks.

If a fire breaks out:

  • Oven fire: Turn off the heat; keep the door closed.
  • Small grease fire: Slide a lid over the pan — never water.
  • Anything larger: Get out and call 9-1-1 from outside.

WEATHER

High: 58°

Cool and crisp heading into the holiday.

EVENTS

10th Annual Friendsgiving at Crawdads

Wednesday, Nov. 26 • 5 p.m.–Midnight

DJ Nadz, great food, dancing, and six hours of Friendsgiving energy on the Garden Highway. Ages 21+.

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-10th-annual-friendsgiving-tickets-1942504556419

If your holiday week could use a little support instead of a dance floor—

Free Thanksgiving Meal & Grocery Box Giveaway

Wednesday, Nov. 26 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Hosted by Generations Church in South Sacramento. Hot meals and Thanksgiving meal boxes available — no questions asked.

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRfu-wFEspw/

And once the sun goes down, Old Sacramento lights up—

Theatre of Lights — Old Sacramento Waterfront

Tree Lighting Ceremony: Wednesday Night

A rooftop retelling of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas with lighting, sound, and a cameo from Jack Frost. Shows run Fridays–Sundays all season. Parking garages and SacRT stops are nearby.

🔗 https://www.oldsacramento.com/event/theatre-lights

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The Sacramento BriefBy Carol M