Taste Some Wines, Old Sugar Mill, Clarksburg
A destination for wine lovers is the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. Originally established in 1934 as a production facility for sugar beets, it’s now a backdrop for 14 wineries hosting their tasting rooms. The large brick building and the courtyard is a picturesque event venue. The tasting rooms each have their own...
Volunteers serve at local food pantry ahead of annual Valentine’s ‘Dutch Luv’ fundraiser
By Sara Beth Williams– — Twelve store managers and assistant managers from multiple Dutch Bros coffee shops in the region gathered Friday at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to volunteer their time helping organize, package food for patrons, and serve food to families in need. Every year, Dutch Bros...
Greg Brown, founding guitarist of Cake and writer of ‘The Distance,’ dies
Greg Brown, a founding guitarist of the Sacramento band Cake, has died after a brief illness.
Sacramento Zoo reveals name for baby okapi
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly four months after his birth, the Sacramento Zoo has announced the name of its first-ever baby okapi. The local zoo announced the name on Saturday morning at the okapi habitat. The choice came after a public vote that raised funds for wildlife conservation. The name for that baby okapi? Moki,...
California Weather Alert Today: Morning Mist Slows Travel, Showers Develop by Tuesday in Sacramento
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California – A thin veil of mist hangs over Sacramento streets early this morning, softening traffic lights and dulling skylines as commuters head out. Visibility remains reduced in pockets, especially near...
Large lots on Old Auburn Road hit the market
By Sara Beth Williams– — Four large lots have been listed for sale across from Holy Family Catholic Church on Old Auburn Road. Currently, one lot located at 7836 Old Auburn Road, labeled “parcel 2,” is for sale for $269,000. The listing on Trulia indicates that the parcel in total is 1.15 acres. An available diagram...
Students take stop sewage message to Sacramento
When students from across South Bay boarded buses and an airplane for Sacramento in January, they weren’t heading on a typical field trip. They were going to lobby lawmakers — armed with personal stories, policy briefs, and a message they believe can no longer be ignored: the Tijuana River sewage crisis is a regional...
Elk Grove weekly crime update February 8, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of crimes reported in Elk Grove between January 21 and 27. In some cases, these are in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department’s daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes for which an arrest was made. The...
High-speed chase of stolen car ends with arrest of juvenile in West Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — A male juvenile was taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a multi-agency pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that began near River City High School. According to the West Sacramento Police Department, at about 1:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a recently stolen white Mercedes near the...
Sacramento Wakes to Foggy Calm Before Tuesday Storm Smacks Region
Sacramento starts Sunday on the quiet side, with clear skies overhead, temperatures near 45°F at Sacramento Executive Airport, and patchy fog pooling in some of the lower-lying neighborhoods before sunrise. That fog should thin by mid-morning and open the door for highs in the upper 60s - look for around 67°F this...

















