A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valley, with poor visibility. A series of storms will bring rain and high-elevation snow starting Saturday.

Illegal cockfighting might worsen California's bird flu emergency as the state battles to control the outbreak. Other states, including Hawaii, are also considered at-risk, necessitating immediate interventions.

A person sustained a neck wound from a bullet shot through their car window on Sacramento's I-5, with no suspect identified and the assailant still at large.

A 16-year-old girl was stabbed in downtown Sacramento; a 15-year-old boy was arrested and faces attempted homicide charges. The victim is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

The Stockton Police Department reported a non-fatal shooting in Valley Oak District where a 33-year-old man was shot multiple times by two unknown suspects who fled the scene.

A mobility scooter rider was killed in Modesto after a collision with a vehicle. The incident occurred on E. Briggsmore Avenue before 5 PM, and the police are investigating. Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Kyle Johnson with information.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved "The Ranch," a large housing development in the Dry Creek area, despite some opposition and community concerns.

A Sacramento man receives a 39-month sentence for fraudulently purchasing gift cards with stolen credit card numbers, with a loss of $927,000 to retailers.

The National Weather Service warns of weather disruptions in the Sacramento area with fog, storms, and potential travel impacts over the holiday week.

A UC Davis study reports squirrels in Northern California preying on voles, indicating a shift to carnivorous behavior, which challenges their image as mere nut gatherers.

Fire crews responded to a sinking boat on the American River in Sacramento, with rescue swimmers checking for occupants. No injuries reported, cause unknown.

Sacramento City Council decided not to extend City Manager Howard Chan's contract beyond December, marking the end of his tenure. Despite his years of service, the council, led by Mayor McCarty, voted 6-3 against the extension.

Prop 36 is in effect in Placer County, enhancing penalties for retail theft, targeting fentanyl dealers, and mandating drug and mental health treatment programs.