The Sacramento Brief November 20, 2025

NEWSTwo 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 WATCHHoliday Pet Safety – Bradshaw Animal ShelterTips 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=0WEATHERA 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.)EVENTSOld Sacramento — Every Third ThursdayHands-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-thursdaysCrocker Art Museum — Black Feminisms: Daughters of the DustA 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-dustMusic Credit Steven Oxen