The Sacramento Brief December 2, 2025

Tuesday, December 2, 2025I’m Carol — let’s get you caught up.NEWSThe District Attorney’s Office says Lejon Mabon has been sentenced to 41 years to life for a 2021 home-invasion where the homeowner was shot twice but survived. Detectives tied Mabon to the scene through DNA recovered from clothing left after the attack.And in a follow-up to yesterday’s standoff, authorities say the suspect took his own life after more than five hours.CITY WATCHThe Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meets Thursday, December 4 at 2:30 p.m. at 700 H Street. The meeting is open to the public and will air live on Metro Cable 14 and the Metro 14 livestream:https://metro14live.saccounty.govSacramento County is updating its 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and is asking residents to participate. Kickoff meetings take place Wednesday, December 3 at the Coloma Community Center — a planning committee session from 1–4 p.m., followed by a public meeting from 5:30–7 p.m. Details are available at StormReady.org:https://waterresources.saccounty.gov/stormready/Pages/default.aspxWEATHERCool this morning in the high 30s, warming to about 57 this afternoon with a little sunshine later in the day.EVENTSThe California Book Club is hosting an Ask An Expert session focused on Joan Didion’s Where I Was From — an accessible dive into California’s history, identity, and one of Sacramento’s literary icons.Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sierra 2 Center & 24th Street Theatre. Free admission.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-an-expert-on-joan-didion-california-book-club-where-i-was-from-tickets-1772720868839?aff=oddtdtcreatorJust a short hop away, Taylor Swift Yoga offers a dynamic, all-levels flow set entirely to Taylor’s hits. Mats and blocks provided with ample street parking.Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7:15–8:15 p.m. at her Elevated, 1900 28th Street in Midtown. Tickets: $21.05.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taylor-swift-yoga-tickets-1927504591119?aff=ebdssbdestsearch