The Sacramento Brief — Show Notes
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
TOP STORIES
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
