A collision in Madera County between a Honda CR-V and a semi-truck resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. Investigations are ongoing, including possible impairment.

Sacramento issued 377 building permits in 2025 totaling about $444M, with residential projects accounting for the largest share of the value.

Sacramento Police reported a potentially armed suspect barricaded in a residence. SWAT and negotiators were deployed, but the suspect wasn’t found inside.

Elk Grove Police reported 36 arrests and recovered $11,000 in stolen goods after a retail theft crackdown during the holiday season, thanking other agencies for support.

A hidden surveillance camera disguised in bushes was found in North Auburn; deputies say the discovery may have prevented a burglary and investigators are reviewing footage.

Two people were arrested after a Dec. 14 shooting in Stockton's Park District that killed a 24-year-old man and injured a 28-year-old woman. Police say one suspect was arrested Dec. 18 and a second extradited and booked Dec. 30.

At Chu Mai, Billy Ngo turns family recipes into polished, midtown Sacramento dining. The dinner menu features lobster & shrimp “cheung fun” and inventive cocktails.

City records show a senior recreation aide at Oak Park exposed youth to pornography and allegedly touched a 13‑year‑old; the programs coordinator was later fired and an appeal is underway.

Sacramento offers various Christmas tree disposal options, including curbside collection by the Claw and recycling at designated facilities, with regulations on decoration removal and public safety.

East Sacramento's Brickland Restaurant and Bar closed due to significant vandalism on Christmas Day, impacting nearby businesses with smoke damage and disrupting local patrons' routine.

Sacramento faces fluctuating weather as the New Year approaches, with patchy fog, sunshine, and a high of 49 degrees today, and increasing chances of rain towards the New Year's celebrations.

Sacramento's weather forecast includes fog, partly sunny skies, and potential rain near New Year's Day, with temperatures generally around 50 degrees.

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink offers three free skating days and additional activities, with regular rates outside these hours. It welcomes all ages until January 19.