The Oakland Athletics signed Tyler Soderstrom to a record $86 million, seven-year deal, pending a physical, with a club option for an eighth year and potential bonuses, totaling $131 million.

A Christmas morning fire in Modesto displaced eight people; no injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly with help from several units.

Two people sustained life-threatening injuries in a small plane crash near Sacramento McClellan Airport; crews responded around 12:30 p.m. The men, in critical condition, were discovered near Claire Avenue and Rio Linda Boulevard.

A driver died on Christmas Eve after their van hit a tree and caught fire on I-80 near Greenback Lane, Sacramento County. Traffic was disrupted; no other vehicles were involved.

Deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood; a woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and investigators remain on scene.

The FBI announced up to $50,000 in rewards to locate a wanted Sacramento man and his two missing children as investigators continue probing Angelica Bravo’s death.

Frederick Wesley was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a violent 2022 spree that included a hotel shooting and home invasion, resulting in one death and critical injury.

First pediatric flu death reported in Sacramento County; child had no underlying conditions; vaccination status unknown. Health officials stress flu's risks and urge vaccinations.

Yolo County announces waste facility holiday schedules, tree recycling, and hazardous waste collection for elderly residents, alongside promoting sustainability practices.

Davis closes outdoor city fields and pump track due to wet conditions; synthetic soccer field remains open. Violations can be reported to Davis Police.

The Elk Grove Police Department received a $340,000 traffic safety grant for initiatives including DUI checkpoints and education programs until September 2026.

CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and El Dorado County Fire delivered over 600 gifts to New Morning Youth & Family Services, continuing a tradition supported by El Dorado County residents.

Mraz Brewing Company says its El Dorado Hills taproom will close next Wednesday, Dec. 31, ending years of rotating releases and neighborhood events.