The Sacramento Brief November 20, 2025
NEWS Two Pedestrian Fatalities Under Investigation • SR-160 (Afternoon): CHP says a pedestrian crossing the northbound lanes near Royal Oaks was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. DUI not suspected. • Fruitridge & Power Inn (Evening): Sacramento police report a man was hit and killed around 9:15 p.m. The driver stayed and cooperated with officers. CITY WATCH Holiday Pet Safety – Bradshaw Animal Shelter Tips include: • Avoid table scraps: chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, xylitol, and cooked bones. • Safe options: plain turkey (no skin/bones), pumpkin, simple veggies, pet-safe treats. • Keep tinsel, ribbons, glass ornaments, cords, and toxic plants (mistletoe, holly, lilies) out of reach. • Ensure pets have a quiet space and up-to-date ID, especially with visitors coming and going. 🔗 Full guidance: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/holiday-pet-safety-tips-from-bradshaw-animal-shelter.html#gsc.tab=0 WEATHER A wet start to Thursday with morning showers tapering by midday. Cooler, calmer conditions settle in through the evening. GETTING AROUND (No major updates provided for today.) EVENTS Old Sacramento — Every Third Thursday Hands-on demos and artist activations at the top of every hour. 🕓 4–8 p.m. 📍 Old Sacramento Waterfront 🔗 Participating shops & details: https://www.oldsacramento.com/post/third-thursdays Crocker Art Museum — Black Feminisms: Daughters of the Dust A screening of Julie Dash’s landmark 1991 film celebrating Gullah women, ancestry, and legacy. 🕕 6:00 p.m. 📍 Crocker Art Museum 🔗 Event info: https://www.crockerart.org/events/3905/black-feminisms-daughters-of-the-dust Music Credit Steven Oxen
