6 dead, 27 sick in listeria outbreak linked to Trader Joe’s and Walmart pasta...
The CDC says 27 people across 18 states have been sickened, including six who died, after eating products made with pasta from California-based Nate’s Fine Foods.
Vallejo Police Arrest Driver Suspected of Possessing Stolen Firearm and Methamphetamine Following Traffic Stop
A routine patrol morphed into a significant bust last Monday, when Vallejo Police Department officers pulled over a gray Honda Accord. According to a social media post by the Vallejo Police Department, at around 9:10 PM, the car was spotted cruising without license plates down Sutter Street. Upon detention of...
A thief of hearts. Meet Smokey Snook, voted cutest cat in the Sacramento area
Smokey Snook is used to immediately stealing the hearts of those around her. Her large green eyes, soft cuddly demeanor and instincts for mischief has carried her through her 11 years of life. “She is really the most loving cat we have ever had, and so we’re just, we’re blessed every day to have her in the house,”...
Northern California Showers and Thunderstorms for November 5th, 2025, Flood Watch Issued
A storm system will activate the National Weather FORCE Flood Watch for November 5th, 2025 from San Francisco, Sacramento and northward to the entire Northern California (Jefferson zones).
Sacramento man dead, 1 injured in rollover crash on I-5 north of Lerdo Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A Sacramento man was killed early Friday morning following a rollover crash on I-5, north of Lerdo Highway, near Buttonwillow, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 with CHP responding to reports of a single-vehicle accident along...
Elk Grove weekly crime update, November 2, 2025
This is a look at the crimes reported in Elk Grove from October 15 – 21, 2025. 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.
Little loaf of bread. Meet Toast Hawker, voted cutest dog in the Sacramento area
Toast Hawker otherwise known as her family’s social butterfly is this year’s winner of Sacramento Bee’s cutest dog contest. Her large ears, magnetic smile and warm coloring has pulled the heart strings of Sacramento-area residents. “She’s like a little loaf of bread,” Caitlin Hawker told the Sacramento Bee. “We say...
Elk Grove’s Larson captures second NASCAR Championship
PHOENIX — Elk Grove native Kyle Larson cemented his place among NASCAR’s modern greats Sunday night, clinching his second NASCAR Cup Series championship in four years with a commanding performance at Phoenix Raceway. The 33-year-old driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet outpaced teammate William Byron,...
Northern California Weather: Strong Winds, Possible Power Outages Expected Tuesday into Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The air is calm now, but it won’t stay that way. The Sacramento skyline glows under a quiet morning sky, yet a developing system off the Pacific promises to change the mood — bringing...
Sacramento’s Native Sisters Circle helps girls build confidence and embrace their identities
In Sacramento County, one group of young Native girls is living that resilience every week -- learning to lead, speak proudly and reclaim their identity.
