Iconic Naturwood waterwheel damaged in Highway 50 crash
RANCHO CORDOVA — One of Rancho Cordova’s most recognizable roadside landmarks was damaged early Saturday morning after a vehicle veered off Highway 50 and crashed into the property of Naturwood Home Furnishings, according to the California Highway Patrol. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 3:30 a.m. when a...
Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– — Several restaurants on Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane made the list of top 10 most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights between October 2024 to September 2025, city officials shared Wednesday during an Economic Development Work Plan update. The top-visited sit-down restaurant...
Northern California Weather Alert: 60–70% Rain and Sierra Snow Risk as Temperatures Return to...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sacramento, California – A wetter late-February pattern is taking shape across Northern California in the Feb. 21–27 window, with precipitation odds climbing to 60% to 70% and temperatures easing back...
Hearts and hairspray: Class of 85 rocks Valentine’s at The Boardwalk
ORANGEVALE — Valentine’s weekend at The Boardwalk will lean fully into neon nostalgia as Class of 85 brings its tribute to 1980s New Wave to the stage Saturday night, pairing romance with rhythm in a festive retro celebration. The Sacramento-area band delivers the spirit of the ’80s New...
February art exhibits and workshops in Rancho Cordova
February art exhibits and workshops in Rancho Cordova. Celebrate art and community this February in Rancho Cordova with free exhibits and workshops. The MACC at 10191 Mills Station Rd hosts two exhibits through February 21. Ancestral Alchemy: Sacredness of Black Women by artist Yannah Evans explores the sacredness of...
Folsom High students earn 14 awards at Lenaea Theatre Festival
Bulldogs bring home multiple gold medals, at West Coast’s premier high school theatre event. Folsom High School’s theatre program delivered a standout performance on one of the West Coast’s most competitive stages last week, bringing home 14 awards from the annual Lenaea High School Theatre Festival. The...
2 Apprehended After Early-morning Burglary Spree In Auburn, Rocklin, And Grass Valley
Early Wednesday morning, around 3 a.m., Placer County deputies responded to a reported break-in at Max’s Deli and Third Eye Tattoo in North Auburn. When authorities arrived, the suspects had already left. Investigators quickly identified a white BMW SUV as the vehicle involved in the burglary. Authorities discovered...
Wild Pig Hunts Coming Up at Joice Island
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering wild pig hunting opportunities in March, April and May at the Joice Island Unit of the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano County. To apply for pig hunt drawings, visit CDFW’s Online License Sales and Services website. For more information...
Rancho Cordova Mayor Says Downtown Dova Arena Is Finally Ready to Break Ground
Rancho Cordova's long-awaited "Downtown Dova" arena may finally be trading renderings for construction crews, with Mayor Garrett Gatewood saying the privately funded project is likely to break ground this summer. The 7,500-seat venue, surrounded by a new entertainment district with plazas, hotels, and shops, is...
Dawn Fog Turns Sacramento Commute Into Slow-Mo Crawl
Patchy morning fog on Friday blanketed parts of the southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys, cutting visibility and slowing some commuters. Weather officials warned drivers to watch for sudden near-zero visibility, especially in low-lying river areas and around the Delta. Where the fog is forming....
