Fourth wave coffee? These new roasters are using technology to hone their craft
Historically, roasting coffee has been a very hands-on, sensory experience. Roasters used their senses of hearing, smell and sight to determine what stage a roast was at. Today, new technology is changing the way coffee is being roasted, including businesses right here in Sacramento. Donovan and Casey Albert launched...
During Brickland’s closure, its community is raising funds to help employees
East Sacramento restaurant Brickland, at 3301 Folsom Blvd., was vandalized on Christmas Day and forced to close . A reopening date has not yet been set, as owners Rahim and Sheila Amiri wrangle with insurance to pay for repairs. Community support was immediately strong, with customers and neighbors commenting on...
Raley’s to close Douglas Boulevard store in Roseville after 34 years
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Raley’s will permanently close its grocery store on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville later this month, the company confirmed. In a statement, Raley’s spokesperson Chelsea Carbajal said the decision was made by the company’s leadership team after careful consideration. “The Raley’s Companies...
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...
