County Podcast Features Dr. Gregory Kann

04/30/2025

We’re here today with Dr. Gregory Kann, Medical Director for the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services, or EMS. Welcome Dr. Kann!...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
County Conversations Podcast Dr. Gregory Kann, Medical Director, Sacramento County EMS

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

04/30/2025

Do you have expired or unused prescription medications sitting in your cabinet? National Prescription Drug Take Back Day...

Health and Social Services
National Prescription Drug Tack Back Day

Spread the Word - National Fentanyl Awareness Day

04/29/2025

Today, April 29, 2025, marks National Fentanyl Awareness Day—a powerful reminder that through awareness, we can bring hope and save lives...

Health and Social Services
National Fentanyl Awareness Day

Lease for Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Approved

04/23/2025

​On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC)...

Health and Social Services
Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

04/23/2025

As you drive by Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) offices this month...

Health and Social Services
Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sacramento County Celebrates Earth Day 2025

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day! Today is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Earth Day 2025

Breaking Barriers to Employment 101

04/17/2025

Job hunting is stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Imagine if you had limited access to a shower, no professional clothing...

Homelessness
Breaking Barriers to Employment

BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

04/16/2025

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m...

Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

High Volume Registered Voter Residence Review

04/15/2025

Did you know that Sacramento County Voter Registration & Elections (VRE) goes above and beyond the diligence required...

Taxes and Voting
Going above and beyond to safeguard our elections #SacCountyVotes

National Public Health Week 2025

04/09/2025

April 7-13, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week and Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH)...

Health and Social Services
National  Publlic Health week

Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

04/02/2025

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file...

Taxes and Voting
Voter File Maintenance It's a year-round  process! #SacCountyVotes

County Activates Weather Respite for Rain

04/01/2025

News Story was updated on 4/1. The information now reflects the current weather respite locations.​..

Emergency Preparedness
County Activates Weather Respite for Rain

County Holiday Office Closure March 31

03/28/2025

In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, March 31...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
County Holiday Office Closure, Monday March 31 - César Chávez Day

Fraudulent Invoices Targeting Planning Customers

03/28/2025

​​Sacramento County has been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former Planning customers..

Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
Fraud Alert

Community Celebrates Age & Disability Friendly Act

03/28/2025

More than 300 community members gathered to celebrate the launch of Sacramento County’s Local Age & Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP)...

Health and Social Services
Sacramento County news 2025

County Highlights Achievements in 2024

03/27/2025

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County by the Numbers 2024

Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event

03/26/2025

Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour...

Animals Pets Insects Agriculture
Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event

Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness

03/25/2025

​The Sacramento County Departments of Homeless Services and Housing, and Health Services presented their biannual report...

Homelessness
Comprehensive Update on Responding to Homelessness

More Than a Meal

03/24/2025

On a routine Monday meal delivery, a volunteer driver with Meals on Wheels (MoW) Sacramento County made a frightening discover...

Health and Social Services
Meals on Wheels Sacramento County and the Department of Child, Family and Adult Service partner to keep older adults safe and fed

Bradshaw Hosts Free Walk-In Vaccination Clinic

03/21/2025

​Get ready to give your pet the protection they deserve! Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is stepping up to protect...

Animals Pets Insects Agriculture
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is stepping up to protect our community’s pets with a FREE walk-in vaccination clinic on March 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., in celebration of National Pet Vaccination Month.

Second Installment of Property Taxes Due April 10

03/21/2025

​The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2024-2025 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon...

Taxes and Voting
Property Tax: Second Installment of Secured Property Tax due April 10

Road Closures For Annual Sikh Society Parade

03/20/2025

​​​The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) will be closing a portion of Bradshaw Road...

Transportation and Airports
Sacramento Sikh Society's Nagar Kirtan Parade Road Closure March 23

Working Year-Round to Keep Voter Files Accurate

03/20/2025

The 2024 Presidential Election is long over but that doesn’t mean the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections (VRE)...

Media Releases
Voter File Maintenance It's a year-round  process! #SacCountyVotes

Guaranteed Income Pilot Applications Reopened

03/19/2025

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is extending the application period for the Familyt...

Media Releases
Guaranteed Income Pilot Applications Reopened, April 14, 2025

Avoid Sickness from Flu & COVID-19

03/19/2025

​Flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory (lung) infections that can cause serious illness. Although more people tend to get sick with these illnesses,...

Health and Social Services
Two Vaccines, one visit! Covid-19 and Flu vaccines.

Stay Safe from Measles

03/18/2025

While measles was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, recent reports of cases around the country and the world remind us about...

Health and Social Services
Measles Vaccine bottle

Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair

03/17/2025

Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Passport Fair at Sacramento County March 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Celebrating National Social Work Month

03/13/2025

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month...

Health and Social Services
Sacramento County news 2025

Director of Personnel Services Appointed

03/12/2025

​The Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Joe Angelo Appointed Director of Personnel Services

March 11 is 311 Day!

03/11/2025

Today is 3/11, so what better time to tell you all about 311, your link to County Services! Not only that, Sacramento County..

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County 311

County Podcast Features DCFAS Director

03/10/2025

Sacramento County’s newest podcast episode features Shelby Boston, the Director of the County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services...

Health and Social Services
Sacramento County Podcast with Child, Family, and Adult Services Director, Shelby Boston

Update on Sailor Bar "Gravel Road A"

03/06/2025

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary ADA Improvements...

Parks
Entrance sign to American River Parkway Sailor Bar

Ready to Rent – Six Weeks to a Better Tenant

03/05/2025

​​“We’re glad you’re here! I’m so proud of you for coming.” The sentiment rings out repeatedly as residents filter into the community...

Homelessness
Ready to Rent – Six Weeks to a Better Tenant

Lifesaving Care for Sacramento’s Unhoused Pets

03/03/2025

For many pet owners, a trip to the veterinarian is a routine part of keeping their beloved companions healthy...

Animals Pets Insects Agriculture
PAWS Helping Pets of Unhoused Per Owners, 1 year Anniversary Celebration! Trivia, Tails & Cheers!

Sacramento Health Connect: Ending Gaps in Care

02/28/2025

Sacramento County took a major step forward on Thursday in improving care coordination with the launch of the Sacramento Health Connect (SHC), a groundbreaking ​Information Exchange initiative...

Health and Social Services
Sacramento Health Connect: Ending Gaps in Care

A Better Building Permit Experience Is On the Way

02/28/2025

Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency...

Utility and Residential Services
Online Building Permit System Upgrades Coming Soon!

Board Approves Recommendations on IHSF Project

02/27/2025

​In a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations made by CGL Companies, Inc. (CGL)...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County Seal

Age & Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launch

02/27/2025

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents...

Health and Social Services
Age & Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launch

Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

02/26/2025

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents..

Utility and Residential Services
Community Care Expansion Care Act, house with before and after shot of upgrades

Celebrating Rec Therapy Month & Our TRS Staff

02/25/2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Sacramento County’s Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division, making February...

Parks
Staff members of the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division

Every day we remind people: they are not alone

02/20/2025

In the heart of Sacramento County, a team of compassionate professionals is reshaping the way mental health crises are addressed...

Health and Social Services
 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or Text 988 for Help and Support in a mental Health Crisis.

Cupid Worked Overtime in SacCounty This Year

02/19/2025

Cupid was working overtime in Sacramento County this Valentine’s Day as 48 couples from across the County said “I do”...

Utility and Residential Services
Cupid Worked Overtime in SacCounty  This Year

SacCounty Celebrates Its Demisemiseptcentennial

02/18/2025

​​​​​​This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary..

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County Turns 175 years

Celebrating Love in All Forms This Valentine's Day

02/14/2025

​Valentine’s Day is often associated with love, romance and grand gestures, but for many, it can also bring feelings of loneliness...

Health and Social Services
Celebrating Love in All Forms This Valentine's Day

Our Shelf-Ready ADU Plans Are a Hit with Residents

02/13/2025

​​On a roughly one-acre property in rural northern Sacramento County, Rick Field is one of the first County residents to build...

Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
AUD House

County Holiday Office Closure - Feb. 12 & 17

02/10/2025

​​In observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Mt. Rushmore

County Activates Weather Respite for Low Temps

02/06/2025

​News Story was updated on 2/7​. The information now reflects the current weather respite locations...

Emergency Preparedness
Weather Respite Activated Jan. 10 - 15

Superior Court Expands Hours of Operation

02/06/2025

​In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court will extend its hours of operation...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County Seal

Say I Do this Valentine's Day!

02/05/2025

Rose​s are Red – Violets are blue – This is your sign to say, “I Do.”​..

Utility and Residential Services
Woman and man holding hands with marriage rings

County Ratifies Local Proclamation Of Emergency

02/04/2025

​The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has ratified a Proclamation of Emergency in response to significant uncontrolled levee erosion...

Emergency Preparedness
Sacramento County Seal

New Rules to Help Regulate Sidewalk Vending

02/04/2025

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve new ordinances to better regulate sidewalk vending in the unincorporated County...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sidewalk vendors with carts, pop up and umbrella coverings

Free Over The Counter Medication at County Jails

01/31/2025

​Sacramento County is improving healthcare services for its justice-involved population by implementing free over-the-counter medications...

Health and Social Services
Plastic bag of medications

Board Approves GA Updates for Vulnerable Residents

01/30/2025

​On Jan. 28, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to approve updates to the General Assistance (GA) policy...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Sacramento County Seal

$2.5 Million Approved for Permanent Housing

01/29/2025

Sacramento County took additional steps to address homelessness on Tuesday. The Board of Supervisors approved allocating $2.5 million...

Health and Social Services
Apartment Building

County Podcast Features Public Health Team

01/24/2025

​Sacramento County’s newest podcast episode features members of the Public Health team discussing the Division’s recent accreditation...

Health and Social Services
Public Health Team

Watt Ave Safe Stay Community Campus Breaks Ground

01/23/2025

​​​​​​Sacramento County and its partners have officially broken ground on a large-scale campus that can serve the unhoused population...

Homelessness
County workers breaking ground for new housing on Watt Ave.

Community Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking

01/22/2025

​As part of an effort to make our community a safe place for all residents, Sacramento County is raising awareness about human trafficking...

Health and Social Services
Efforts to prevent Human Trafficking

New Art Exhibition In SacCounty Board Chambers

01/21/2025

​The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display!...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Wonderfully Abstract Mixed-Media Artwork by Linda Nunes

$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects

01/17/2025

Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD...

Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
Apartment Building in process

County Holiday Office Closure Jan. 20

01/16/2025

​​​In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Statue of Martin Luther King Jr.

Public Safety Advisory Committee Now Recruiting

01/16/2025

The Sacramento County Public Safety and Justice Agency (PSJA) Advisory Committee is excited to invite community members...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Public Safety Advisory Committee Now Recruiting

Stockton Blvd Safe Stay Community Shelter Opens

01/15/2025

Sacramento County, in partnership with the State of California and the City of Sacramento, welcomed guests...

Homelessness
Stockton Blvd Safe Stay Community Shelter Opens

New Seasonal Nonstop Flight to Anchorage Announced

01/13/2025

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is excited to announce a new seasonal nonstop flight to Anchorage, Alaska...

Transportation and Airports
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Cause and Manner of Death for Angelica M. Bravo

01/13/2025

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has released the case summation for Angelica M. Bravo...

Health and Social Services
Sacramento County Seal

5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Nominations for 2025

01/10/2025

​If you know someone who makes Sacramento County a better place to live and is 50 years old or older, now is your chance to celebrate them...

Health and Social Services
5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Nominations for 2025

Supporting Dry January Goals

01/09/2025

As the new year begins, Sacramento County is highlighting the importance of a healthy start by recognizing January...

Health and Social Services
Dry January, wine glass with water

Shaping Sac County's Economic Future Together

01/08/2025

​​Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) invites residents, business owners and stakeholders​...

Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture
People in group making strategic plans

Chair and Vice Chair Elected 2025

01/07/2025

​​The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7...

County Governance, Operations, Policy
Board of Supervisors in Borad Chambers

County Activates Weather Respite for Wind

01/06/2025

​Due to the National Weather Service’s wind advisory, the Department of Homeless Services and Housing, in partnership with First Step Communities...

Emergency Preparedness
County Activates Weather Respite for Wind

Expanding TWO Behavioral Health Service Programs

01/02/2025

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs,...

Health and Social Services