The Sacramento Brief December 19, 2025

Show NotesNEWSMan arrested for Sexual Assault against a 13-year-old.https://x.com/sacsheriff/status/2001808878091280680?s=46&t=PhCR2qG_2J0JHQypV0KFewCITY WATCHWinter solstice (Dec 21) marks the longest night of the year; Sacramento County urges community support during cold, wet weather.Donations accepted through Jan 5 at Warren E. Thornton Youth Center. High-need items: blankets, unopened hygiene items, winter clothing, socks, hats, gloves, dog food. Men’s clothing especially needed.Separate food and clothing drive runs through Jan 1, 2026 at 700 Franklin Blvd., Suite 200, coordinated with Another Choice Another Chance.Adult Protective Services successfully stabilized a Sacramento County senior after more than a year of coordinated care. He moved into assisted living in Feb 2025 and is now safe and thriving.More info: https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles.html#gsc.tab=0WEATHER85% chance of rain todaySteadiest rain this afternoonHigh: 57°EVENTSAmerican River Group WalkFri 8:00 a.m. | Rossmoor Bar River Access3–4 miles, flat, dogs welcome | Meets M/W/Fhttps://www.meetup.com/these-boots-are-made-for-walking-hiking-skiing-and-more/events/312223668/Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Tour & LunchFri 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Sacramento Natural Foods Co-opGuided shopping + salad lunch | Limited spacehttps://www.meetup.com/sacvegansociety-org/events/312316924/Ugly Sweater Dart ShootSat 12:00 p.m. | Bike Dog Brewing East Sac$15 entry | Random teams | Prizeshttps://svda.org/upcoming-event/ugly-sweater-shoot/Candlelight: Christmas Carols on StringsSat 8:45–10:00 p.m. | First United Methodist ChurchTickets from $31https://eventvesta.com/events/119871/t/ticketsGingerbread House Decorating PartySun 4:00–6:00 p.m. | The Frederic RooftopGingerbread kit, treats, rooftop viewshttps://www.instagram.com/lavishbakingacademy