The Sacramento Brief December 12, 2025

Roseville Police have arrested a carjacking suspect after a coordinated overnight investigation.Officers responded to Sutter Roseville Medical Center on December 9 after a woman was seriously injured during a carjacking in the parking lot. Police say the suspect asked for a ride, then took the vehicle by force — striking the victim and a parked car as he fled.The suspect, 30-year-old Christian Somerville of Orangevale, was located and arrested within sixteen hours with help from Folsom Police and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. He faces multiple felony charges, including carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon.https://www.instagram.com/p/DSI9YisjIVo/Sacramento Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Officers remind drivers that alcohol, drugs, and some medications can impair driving. A first DUI can cost more than $13,000. Funding is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety.https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx?reference=20251211-078Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services has been named Clear Impact’s first-ever Social Sector Hero of the Year, recognizing measurable results, transparency, and community impact.https://www.saccounty.gov/us/en/articles/2025-articles/department-of-child-family-and-adult-services-awarded-for-commit.html#gsc.tab=0Weather remains foggy with highs in the mid 40s.Events:Tonight at 7, the Winter Wonderland Jazz Concert takes place at the Westlake Clubhouse in Natomas. Carol Manson performs with the Blue Skies Band, featuring saxophonist Byron Colborn.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-jazz-concert-carol-manson-the-blue-skies-band-with-byron-colborn-tickets-1560084648179?aff=oddtdtcreatorAlso tonight, comedian Key Lewis performs at Laughs Unlimited with shows at 7:30 and 9:30.https://www.laughsunlimited.com/events/118111Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., Elk Grove Fine Arts Center hosts Working with Transfers 101 with Judy Lim.https://elkgrovefineartscenter.org/product/december-13-working-with-transfers-101-with-judy-lim/Sunday morning, enjoy Breakfast with Santa aboard the Delta King.https://deltaking.ticketspice.com/breakfast-with-santaFrom 11 to 1 Sunday, Amazing Dogs Rescue hosts an adoption event at PetSmart on Watt Avenue.https://amazingdogsrescue.org/event/puppy-rescue-dog-adoption-event-at-sacramento-petsmart-on-12-14-2025/