Mixed messages in Neighborhood bulk pickup scheduling causes confusion for some Citrus Heights residents
By Sara Beth Williams– — Some residents in portions of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 2 reported confusion in early January regarding Republic Services’ scheduled Neighborhood Clean Up collection dates. According to several residents, notification flyers typically distributed about a week in advance of bulk pickup...
7 No-Frills Diners In California That Secretly Serve The State’s Best Comfort Food
Craving amazing comfort food in California without the fancy prices or pretentious atmosphere?. These 7 humble diners serve up incredible homestyle cooking that locals have been keeping secret for years!. 1. Sammy’s Restaurant (Sacramento) The cheerful pink and turquoise exterior of Sammy’s Restaurant stands out like...
Two days in review: Protesting in Chico as Sacramento churns
In this week’s podcast, Sunny looks at what the changes underway in state funding for homelessness mean, as well as the Jan. 20 Chico Free America Pop-up Protest. “Personally, I think it’s important for people to come to protests to feel like they’re not alone in these scary times,” Michael Brennock from Chico...
Loaded assault rifle seized in Sacramento County traffic stop
(FOX40.COM) — A man was arrested and a loaded assault rifle was recovered in a Sacramento County traffic stop earlier this week. Adrian Sykes, who was out on bond for a prior firearms charge, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by sheriff’s deputies. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said an unregistered...
Customers and Costco groupies brave fog for opening of 12th Sacramento-area store
The deep blanket of fog covering the Sacramento Valley did little to deter Costco customers from lining up for the opening of the region’s 12th Costco store on Friday. The new store is located at 5200 Baseline Road in Roseville, near the intersection with Fiddyment Road. The members-only chain already operates a...
Cameron Park is home to first Nor. CA neighborhood to earn wildfire-ready status
(FOX40.COM) — Northern California’s first Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood resides just outside Sacramento in Cameron Park. KB Home and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety announced on Thursday that Stone Canyon is the designated neighborhood for homes that are more likely to survive a wildfire and get...
Beloved Dumpling Shop Gobbles Up Red Robin Spot in Folsom
Journey to the Dumpling, the Sacramento area soup dumpling favorite, is lined up to take over the Red Robin space at Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone. Red Robin’s Palladio location is expected to close this month, opening up a large, high visibility storefront in the center’s main dining row. For local diners, it is a...
Mariposa County Supervisor Miles Menetrey Installed as Chair of RCRC as Rural County Representatives...
January 22, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, CA – On Wednesday, January 21st, the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) installed its 2026 Officers and presented its Rural Leadership Awards. During a meeting of the Board of Directors, Assembly Member David Tangipa administered the official Oath of Office for the 2026...
Teen arrested in Sacramento after ShotSpotter detects gunfire
(FOX40.COM) — A ShotSpotter activation helped the Sacramento Police Department locate a 19-year-old after indicating the sound of possible gunfire. Video Above: ShotSpotter program to continue in Sacramento Area On Sunday, after receiving reports of possible gunfire, officers contacted two individuals riding e-bikes...
4 deaths linked to poisonous mushrooms, public health officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Four deaths are now linked to poisonous mushrooms across California, public health officials say. Between Nov. 18 and Jan. 18, 39 cases of amatoxin poisoning were reported, leading to hospitalizations across 10 counties from Sonoma to San Luis Obispo. That includes four cases in Sacramento County, local...

















