Containment drops as Timber Fire grows to nearly 18,000 acres in Big Sur
admin Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, grows to 17,817 acres as containment falls to 23%. Evacuation orders are expanded, Highway…
August 2026
Roseville Telephone Museum permanently closes. What happens to its historic collection?
The Roseville Telephone Museum at 106 Vernon Street permanently closed in June; artifacts will be rehomed and virtual educational materials…
Walmart and Sam’s Club introduce new check-out option for California customers
Walmart and Sam’s Club began rolling out tap to pay at select California stores Aug. 25, with a full rollout…
Sacramento police arrest armed man after hourslong standoff at Oak Park home
A Sacramento standoff in Oak Park on 44th Street ended peacefully when police negotiators and a tactical team arrested an…
Placer County looks to 2050 with new general plan for housing, transportation, growth
Placer County’s General Plan 2050 update outlines a 30-year vision for housing, transportation, natural resource protection and community resilience across…
Fruit freeze shop’s famous freshly-squeezed treat lives on in Carmichael
A family-run dessert spot, The Original Hagen’s Orange Freeze, continues Sacramento’s fruit freeze tradition with fresh-squeezed fruit batches and seasonal…
Ashley Randolph turned personal struggles into hope for Black preemie families
Ashley Randolph is one of the 2026 Change Makers. The Sacramento Bee and Nehemiah Leaders Programs are celebrating Northern California’s…
SLO’s Madonna Inn names booth in honor of Dolly Parton — a ‘cherished friend’
Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California, remembers Dolly Parton, honoring her with the gold 'Dolly’s Booth' in the Alex…
See the former Bing Crosby ranch in Nevada that just sold for $14.2M
A 3,000-acre Northfork Ranch near Elko once owned by Bing Crosby sold off-market for $14.2M. The property includes a B&B…
See the former Bing Crosby ranch in Nevada that just sold for $14.2M
A 3,000-acre Northfork Ranch near Elko once owned by Bing Crosby sold off-market for $14.2M. The property includes a B&B…