New technology used to fight wildfires
Gov. Newsom unveiled new technology used to battle wildfires.
New Rooster Rules Meet Rio Linda Traditions
County ordinance limits roosters by parcel size but leaves rules for hens, youth agriculture and commercial poultry largely untouched. In most Sacramento County communities, a new ordinance regulating roosters might be viewed primarily as a response to noise complaints, neighborhood nuisances and illegal cockfighting.
“A Challenge in Rio Linda” — 54 Years Later, the Challenge Has Returned
In 1972, Rio Linda fought to bring a young doctor to town. In 2026, the community has no primary-care physician and, following Rite Aid’s closure, no pharmacy. In August 1972, a newspaper article carried the headline “A Challenge in Rio Linda.”. The challenge was bringing medical care to...
Does Sacramento have license plate reading tech? What it uses instead of Flock
License plate reading technology has been the subject of scrutiny locally and nationally as concerns about civilian privacy and using sensitive location-based data for immigration enforcement escalate. The concern isn’t unfounded. Law enforcement agencies across California — a sanctuary state — have routinely violated
Tim Lewis Files Permits For 72 Townhomes On Old Sac Bee Site In Midtown
New building permits have been filed for 72 townhouses across ten four-story structures on the site of the old Sacramento Bee headquarters in Midtown, marking the next concrete step in a years-long transformation of the former newspaper campus at 2100 Q Street. The application, filed by Roseville-based Tim Lewis Commun
Woman dies of injuries sustained in Bug Fire
DAVIS, Calif. (KOLO) - On Saturday, Aug. 15, Shari Floyd died at UC Davis Medical Center from severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation sustained in the Bug Fire, her family said in a Sunday, Aug. 16, email. “We are trying to process an unimaginable tragedy while remembering her for the...
Sacramento Metro Fire quickly contains blaze near chemical plant
(FOX40.COM) — Firefighters acted fast Sunday morning to contain a fire that broke out near a chemical manufacturing facility in Sacramento County, fire officials said. VIDEO: Folsom City approves upgrades for firefighters (August 2026) Just after 11:30 a.m., the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a repo
2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 6-12
Sentinel Staff report– — Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement calls while showing a decrease in vehicle violations. Below is a summary of police incident logs from Aug. 6-12, 2026. Fireworks: 2 (up from 1) Animal control: 26 (up from 20) 911 hangups: 28 (down...
After a year of challenges, local thrift store enters a new chapter
By Sara Beth Williams– — Following a stressful year dealing with ongoing maintenance problems and major theft at his local thrift store, former owner of Whatsupstairs Anthony Iacolino chose to sell the business to a new owner this past January, and said the experience of transitioning to new ownership “couldn’t have be
Another private preschool has closed in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– — Another private preschool has closed in Citrus Heights due to lack of enrollment stemming from the state’s universal TK program rollout and lifestyle changes following COVID. Little Friends Learning Center, located at Friends Church in Citrus Heights, closed its doors permanently on...
