The Sacramento Brief December 25, 2025

🎄 The Sacramento Brief — Christmas Day 2025Host: CarolDate: December 25, 2025OverviewA special Christmas Day edition of The Sacramento Brief, taking a pause from crime coverage to honor community, quiet grace, and the many ways people experience the holiday.Opening ReflectionA softer landing for Christmas Day — no crime crawl, no chaos recapAcknowledgment that Christmas looks different for everyoneGratitude for Sacramento’s quiet acts of care and resilienceVolunteers, neighbors, and frontline workers continuing to show upA brief, personal aside honoring one special person celebrating more than one milestone today — quietly and intentionallyCITY WATCH — Christmas DayMost federal, state, city, and Sacramento County offices are closedMany grocery stores, retail locations, and restaurants operating on limited hoursSacRT running a Sunday/holiday schedule with reduced bus and light rail serviceWhat’s open today:CVS and Walgreens — open, hours varySave Mart — open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Denny’s — open 24/7IHOP, McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Wendy’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Applebee’s, Arby’s, Dunkin’ — open at select locationsChipotle — open, closing at 3 p.m.Hours vary by location; check ahead before heading outWEATHERShowers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m.Showers and possible thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.Rain continuing after 4 p.m.High near 56°Breezy south winds 21–23 mph, gusts up to 37 mph90% chance of precipitationDrivers advised to slow down and allow extra travel timeEVENTS — Light & OptionalOld Sacramento Waterfront — open for strolling and river viewsSeasonal light displays — select neighborhoods and drive-through displays remain lit tonightAt-home options count — a quiet, low-key holiday is still a meaningful oneHost: CarolMessage: Be gentle with yourself, Sacramento. Regular coverage resumes tomorrow. Happy Birthday to another special person, you know who you are.