A snowstorm in the Sierra Nevada caused road closures and traffic delays, impacting travel on I-80 and Highway 50, but provided excellent conditions for winter sports.

A big rig jackknifed on I-80 near Big Bend offramp, blocking eastbound lanes and disrupting the morning commute in Placer County. Traffic delays followed; no word on injuries.

The Stockton Police Department reported a robbery on North El Dorado Street, where a 66-year-old man was assaulted by two male suspects, who then fled with his belongings.

Modesto Police target hands-free law violations from Dec. 16-31, with fines and points for repeat offenses within 36 months to combat distracted driving.

An 11-year-old child led CHP on two car chases in Northern California before flipping a minivan. The minor was arrested, received no major injuries, and was released to a hospital. Charges are pending as the incident is under investigation.

A fire ravaged a Victorian home in Sacramento's Midtown, with 100 firefighters responding. The cause and details on occupancy or injuries are under investigation.

A speeding car crash in Turlock, California, resulted in four fatalities and two critical injuries, including the death of a local Teacher of the Year.

A suspect accused of shooting a neighbor in Placer County was released from jail due to the need for further investigation into the circumstances and evidence.

A bicyclist in South Sacramento sustained major injuries after being hit by a vehicle; CHP is investigating the accident.

Rocklin Police Department plans a DUI checkpoint on December 20 to combat impaired driving during the holidays, with support from grants aimed at improving road safety.

A Sacramento man died in a solo vehicle crash on Highway 70 in Yuba County after his car veered off the road and he was ejected. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Investigation is ongoing.

A child died in a car crash on I-5 in Northern California, where a Lexus spun out and hit a tree. Two juveniles and one adult were hospitalized, with one child succumbing to injuries. The exact cause is under investigation.

The Sacramento region expects a brief period of dry weather before another system brings precipitation overnight into Tuesday, with snow in the mountains and lighter rain in the Valley.