North-Central California Outlook: February 2026 Shows Rain-Snow Split
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sacramento, California – New long-range federal climate guidance suggests February 2026 may bring near-normal winter precipitation across north-central California, with equal chances of rain and snow rather...
County expands illegal camping ban; Folsom leaders support move
Expanded Sacramento County ordinance extends enforcement to private property. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a significant expansion of its unlawful camping ordinance, extending enforcement authority to most private property in unincorporated areas as part of an effort to address unmanaged...
Suspect arrested in Elk Grove Taco Bell parking lot shooting that left employee hurt
Police responded Thursday night to a shooting involving a Taco Bell employee in Elk Grove.
682 rodent droppings found in Sacramento restaurant. What closed local eateries?
Sacramento County health inspectors closed two locations of a national pizza chain, Indian restaurant and three other eateries after discovering hundreds of rodent droppings, cockroaches and a lack of hot water in the facility. Meanwhile, a total of 17 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations...
Police arrest 2 suspects after nearly 50 vehicle break-ins at Northern California lodge
(FOX40.COM) — Two suspects were arrested on Thursday for the alleged break-in of nearly 50 vehicles at a Northern California lodge last Thanksgiving. • Video Above: Property crime statistics Around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2025, the Manteca Police Department responded to the Great Wolf Lodge at 2500 Daniel Street for...
Four-vehicle collision disrupts traffic on Greenback Lane
By Sara Beth Williams– — A four-vehicle collision disrupted midday traffic Wednesday on Greenback Lane between Auburn Boulevard and Dewey Drive. Citrus Heights Police Department officials responded to the scene Wednesday around 12:20 p.m. and found four vehicles involved, with one vehicle having collided with a pole....
Why is the air unhealthy in Sacramento? What the air quality index says
The Sacramento area woke up to a sheer haze permeating the Valley air, thanks to fine pollutants settling near the ground. According to IQAir , the county’s air quality was “unhealthy for sensitive groups” on Thursday morning, due to fine particulate matter. Sacramento County also put a wood burning restriction into...
This New Costco Warehouse Opens Soon in Roseville, California
A new Costco Wholesale location opens January 23, 2026, in Roseville. The store is located at 5200 Baseline Road on the city’s west side. Costco’s official New Locations page listed W Roseville, CA for January 2026, and the opening date has now been confirmed. The on-site gas station is already open.
3 arrested after Macy’s robbery at Roseville Galleria, police say
Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday evening following a robbery at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville, officials said.
Local shoe store closes in Birdcage marketplace
By Sara Beth Williams– — A local shoe store located in a high-traffic area in the Marketplace at Birdcage, has permanently closed after 20 years in business. Online maps and business listings currently show the Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse located at 6100 Birdcage Centre Ln. as permanently closed.
