Stockton police investigate a domestic homicide that left a woman and her son dead, with suspect Julio Valdez at large.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento forecasts rain and breezy conditions in the evening, with increasing weather activity and moderate travel impacts expected, especially over mountainous regions.

A driver was arrested for DUI after crashing into a building in Ceres, California, with no serious injuries reported. The local police used the incident as a warning against impaired driving.

The Rocklin Police Department apprehended three individuals for DUI during a checkpoint on December 20th, which screened 869 vehicles. Two more were cited for license violations.

Elk Grove Police detained a man in a mental health crisis who carried airsoft guns and sought to provoke a lethal response from officers. The situation was resolved without injury.

Sacramento Police responded to a threat of a mass shooting, using aerial drone technology to aid in the investigation, which concluded with no evidence of a shooting or harm to individuals.

The Sacramento Police Department emphasized the dangers of drunk driving, highlighted by a rise in December traffic fatalities due to impairment, urging holiday road safety through increased patrols and safety campaigns.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office re-arrested Yubo Tian, a Chinese national involved in an international gift card fraud scheme, who was re-captured after initially being released.

Yolo County encourages residents to recycle holiday trees and manages the environmentally safe disposal of hazardous waste, including e-waste, through drop-off services and the Big Blue Barn thrift store.

Carl Nelson of Sacramento was sentenced to 385 years to life for multiple forcible sexual assaults on a child and an adult, with a history of similar offenses.

A winter storm is expected to hit Northern California, bringing rain, mountain snow, and strong winds, with travel impacts likely over the holiday weekend.

A car crashed into a propane truck in Placer County, killing the car's driver; the truck driver was unhurt. The accident occurred on SR-49 and is under investigation.

The Sacramento Kings lost 103-99 to the Lakers, despite De'Aaron Fox's 31 points, marking their third consecutive defeat. LeBron James scored 32 points for the Lakers. The Kings' record fell to 13-16.