North Highlands, CA news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In North Highlands, CA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Highway 99 reopens after big rig jackknife near Elk Grove. Also: Freeport Bridge will close weekdays November 2–30 for maintenance; plan alternate routes; Bird flu confirmed in a Sacramento County poultry flock; monitor local animal health updates. Weather: Partly cloudy Tuesday with highs near 72°F and light winds; no rain expected.
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Headlines
- Southbound Highway 99 near Elk Grove was closed due to a jackknifed big rig; check for delays.CBS News · · Around
News & local government
- Last-resort fire insurance use is rising sharply in Sacramento County amid wildfire risk.Abridged – PBS KVIE · · Around
- Sacramento County is proposing garbage rate increases; details under review.Rio Linda Online · · Around
- Two Sacramento County residents were charged in a federal voter fraud investigation.ABC10 · · Around
Traffic & transport
- Freeport Bridge will close weekdays November 2–30 for maintenance; plan alternate routes.Sacramento Bee · · Around
Business & new openings
- Two new hotel proposals are under consideration in Metro Air Park as infrastructure work begins.The Business Journals · · Around
Health & care
- Bird flu confirmed in a Sacramento County poultry flock; monitor local animal health updates.Merced Sun-Star · · Around
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