Episode notes
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:
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