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.

Modesto Police conducted a CITE operation to address unsafe driving and enhance traffic safety, emphasizing enforcement and education in reducing road accidents.

A wildfire was reported late Saturday near Fine Gold Drive and Ralston Ridge in Madera County; officials reported the blaze on private land and gave no containment figures.

A U‑Haul trailer leaked coconut oil onto County Road 32A and County Road 105 east of Davis, forcing road and rail closures and a multi‑hour cleanup.

A Tesla went off Highway 49 near the South Yuba River Bridge on Friday evening; one person died and two others were hospitalized. CHP says speed and wet roads likely played a role.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet holiday week for Sacramento, with consistent rain starting in the afternoon and lasting through Christmas, with high probabilities of precipitation each day.

A Sacramento woman admitted she filed nearly $6M in false tax returns using fake W‑2s and made‑up employers, according to a plea agreement and court filings. Sentencing is set for June 4, 2026.

A Sacramento man was arrested and charged after a 13‑year‑old reported being sexually assaulted during a sleepover; detectives say he faces three felony counts.