Thunder, Wind and Street Flooding Threaten Sacramento’s Sunday Plans
Rain is running the show in Sacramento on Sunday, April 12, with light showers, cool mid‑50s temperatures and a steady soak setting up this morning. Thunderstorms are likely as the day wears on, and south winds will strengthen, so expect a sloppy commute and pockets of brief heavy downpours.
Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award
By Sara Beth Williams– — TheCity of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her years of service and leadership supporting vulnerable residents in the community.
2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 2-8
Sentinel Staff report– — Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in vehicle violations and traffic accidents. Below are the latest police incident logs from April 2-8. Fireworks: 0 (same as prior week) Animal control: 22 (down from 34) 911...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Citrus Heights — Shoes, Lumber & More
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Citrus Heights neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from sneakers to building materials and furniture.
America’s Heaviest Swing Bridge Is A Sacramento Beauty Currently Being Revitalized
For those who have visited Sacramento, California's capital city and America's farm-to-fork capital, you know that one of its symbols is the Tower Bridge. In Sacramento's Riverfront District, this iconic bridge is one of six that span the Sacramento River. About a half a mile north of Tower Bridge is the I Street Bridge. While it doesn't have the same name recognition...
Controversy swirls around rising Sacramento Michelin-starred chef. What to know
A prominent local chef has found himself at the center of attention following a series of social media posts accusing him of misbehavior spanning a decade. Pervasive themes include sexual harassment, belittlement, paranoid behavior and wage theft. The accusations come after Michelin-starred chef Chris Barnum-Dann of Localis and Betty Wine Bar + Bistro announced plans to open four new properties in Sacramento within...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Rancho Cordova Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Rancho Cordova neighbors are giving away a few great items this week — from furniture to collectibles. Check out what’s available below!
Tree falls into pool in Orangevale
A tree fell into a pool in Orangevale during Saturday's storm.
Officer-involved shooting investigation underway in Natomas
Officers with the Sacramento Police Department were involved in an officer-involved shooting in north Sacramento on Tuesday evening.
Sacramento area power outages impacts thousands, numerous trees reported down
As thunderstorms move through the Sacramento area, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District says there are scattered outages.

















