Sacramento County is addressing significant levee erosion near Sherman Island and has declared an emergency to speed up repair efforts, while urging residents to stay alert.

A person was injured in a stabbing in Sacramento's Upper Land Park and a suspect has been detained. The victim is in stable condition, and the circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.

The Sacramento forecasts a wet and windy week with rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds, followed by drier conditions next week, as per the National Weather Service.

A human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Stanislaus County; the infected individual had mild symptoms and received antiviral treatment. Health officials stress low public risk and safety of dairy products.

A cyclist died after a nighttime collision with a vehicle in Citrus Heights. The driver cooperated with the investigation, and the authorities are examining the crash's cause. Traffic was impacted on Van Maren Lane.

MacKenzie Scott donates $2 billion to various nonprofits, focusing on organizations in Sacramento combating poverty, including Legal Services of Northern California and Juma Ventures. Her contributions now total $19.2 billion.

A Sacramento County father is charged with the murder and assault of his one-year-old son, raising concerns about his mental health amidst the legal process.

San Jose man Phu Doan was arrested after multiple alcohol thefts from a Bel Air store in Folsom; he also had an outstanding nationwide arrest warrant.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck near Highway 165 in Turlock; the driver cooperated with authorities and was not under the influence.

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.