Give your holiday tree a proper send-off; rather than tossing it in the trash, recycle it! You’ll be doing our local landfills a favor. Sacramento Coun...
In observance of New Year’s Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will c...
On Friday, December 26, Glen Craig, who served as the 33rd Sheriff of Sacramento County from 1986-1999, passed away, at age 81. Glen Craig was known as a tir...
Check on elderly family members, friends, or neighbors. Elderly and those with serious medical conditions are at risk. Please be sure to check in on comm...
Sacramento County was recognized for best practices by the Public Technology Institute (PTI). The recognition was given for the use of 311 websites and Call Ce...
In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Thursday, December 25. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will cont...
Holidays can be filled with joy, laughter, family and good friends. But for some, the holidays bring on additional stress and seasonal “blues.” The added deman...
Providing recreation services to community members with disabilities since 1975, the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Program offered by the Sacramento Co...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and Sacramento International Airport is trying to make it a little merrier for travelers. Partnering with the S...
There is more going on than transferring trash at the County North Area Recovery Station (NARS) on Roseville Road. For Sacramento County Sheriff’s Toy Project,...
The holidays are the time we Americans create more paper and throw-away-material than at any other time of the year. This year, take steps to reduce the amount...
Storms are bringing heavy winds and rains for the valleys and significant snowfall in the mountains. The Sacramento Office of Emergency Services is c...
For Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative, Sacramento County was honored with three Beacon Awards by the Institute. The Beacon Awa...
After 20 years of serving as Sacramento County District Attorney, Jan Scully is retiring and holding a fundraiser for the Family Justice Center to mark the occ...
Several days of rain are forecasted beginning this Saturday. With autumn leaves blanketing our streets, raking leaves is the single best way to keep your neigh...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on November 27 and 28. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
The lives of thousands of children, teens and seniors are touched each holiday season by the County’s Gifts from the Heart Program (GFTH). For the last 25 year...
In the first collaboration of its kind, a Domestic Violence Response Team-Children Exposed to Domestic Violence (DVRT-CEDV) program has been developed by Sacra...
On Monday, November 17, Toby Johnson, who served as a member of the County Board of Supervisors from 1979 to 1994, passed away, at age 97. Toby Johnson was e...
A ribbon-cutting event with Supervisor Jimmie Yee, Supervisor Don Nottoli, and officials from the Sacramento County Department of Transportation, Sacramen...
Connect with more than 60 government and public agency buyers and small business resource organizations at The 2014 Connecting Point event Wednesday, November ...
When veterans return home, some have a tough time re-assimilating into civilian life. For some, mental illness and addiction have led to a cycle of crime, arre...
On November 14, Sacramento County, partnering with the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, presented the annual State of Sacramento County luncheon at the Sh...
The Board of Supervisors made a special presentation in honor of fallen Sheriff Deputy Danny Oliver on November 12. Board Chair Jimmie Yee presented a Resoluti...
Anthony and Christina Charles long talked about adoption, but until two years ago, the Sacramento couple hadn’t taken the first step. “We got busy with life, ...
In a commendable effort to recruit new foster and adoptive families, an eight-page publication was produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, Div...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will ...
Customers of Sacramento International Airport may experience traffic delays on Wednesday and Thursday, November 5-6, when airport crews repave Airport Boulevar...
There are more than 500 polling stations open in Sacramento County, and all polling places and drop off sites are open from 7:00 am-8:00 pm – find your...
McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University named as "fellows," Chris Eldridge from the Sacramento County Department of Health and ...
A long-awaited project breaks ground to help support the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our community and our country. The Sacramento County Board of...
It’s called “foreign object debris,” or FOD, and it’s a big deal at airports. Small, seemingly insignificant items like pebbles, bottle caps or bolts can creat...
The top dogs of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department (SSD) won big recently at the year-end K9 Trial Competition. Every year, Northern California is home...
With 14 mail-in ballot drop sites and Election Day Cal Expo drive-thru, the Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections works hard to conn...
The Bradshaw Animal Shelter again teams up for the Empty Our Shelters Project, October 17-19. For this one weekend, pet adoptions are just $20. A goal of adopt...
One of Sacramento’s oldest neighborhoods- known as the South Oak Park/Fruitridge Pocket Area – has become the focus of renewed revitalization efforts to improv...
Sacramento County is the first in the nation to launch a wild horse program within a local correctional facility. There are similar programs at the federal lev...
For the past eight years the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the Human Services Coordinating Council have hosted the Heroes of Human Services Awards...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, October 13. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services wi...
Sacramento County opted for a responsively designed website knowing mobile device Internet usage will overtake desktop before 2014 ends. This is just one of ma...
Frugal spenders - get ready to hunt for treasure! On October 9, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the County will be hosting a garage sale of surplus i...
Sacramento County is planning for a future with a more efficient development process, a greater number of high quality buildings, new walkable neighborhoods, a...
The Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program is hosting Adult and Family Flu Clinics in October and November. Thursday, October 2, is t...
The Department of Child Support Services donated more than 400 items to the Sacramento Children’s Home as part of their annual Back-to-School drive. In just 30...
On Saturday, September 27, the Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento will host the highly anticipated Farm-to-Fork Festival. September 12 kicked off the beg...
The Sacramento County 2014-2015 Strategic Information Technology Plan is the document that captures our endeavor to give greater public access to County inform...
To supply County refuse trucks and other heavy equipment with an improved fueling supply and facility, construction on a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stati...
Ever been bothered by signs plastered on street corners or blocking your view of the road? With the approval of a new ordinance, County departments will ...
Sacramento International Airport continues to show consistent growth in passengers compared to last year, airport officials have announced. Compared to 2013, t...
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration building, located at 7001 East Parkway, will be renamed in honor of Grantland Johnson, a former Coun...
Pet lovers couldn’t imagine life without their family pets. But, just like humans, pets have routine medical needs and sometimes they get sick or hurt – all of...
Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova commemorated the completion of the Femoyer Street Improvement Project, September 19. The project greatly enhan...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services, in partnership with Yolo and Placer emergency agencies, announces the launching of a st...
There’s a stray cow walking down my street, bugs are coming in from my neighbor’s place, and no one is using gloves at the tattoo shop. These are ju...
Bringing awareness to the Latino community about available culturally and linguistically services, and in recognition of September’s National Latino Heritage M...
The best deal in airport parking just got better: Sacramento International Airport has created a designated walking path to help customers find their...
On September 9, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors honored twelve local organizations for their exceptional sustainable business practices. Each winner...
Sacramento County is celebrating 20 years of National Food Safety Education month by honoring food safety stars in our community. On September 9, in recognitio...
An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a critical component of local government response to large scale emergencies and disasters. With the remodel completed,...
Sacramento County ended the 2013-14 Fiscal Year $44 million in the black; recording the third consecutive year of financial improvement. The $3.7 billion...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, September 1. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services wil...
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, many families are getting ready to have their last big barbeque of the summer. When hosting a barbeque, or even ...
With the start of a new school year, now is a good time to vaccinate children. California Department of Public Health requires children to be up...
The ninth annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County, lands at Mather Airport on September 6 and 7. The headline act is the United State...
Sacramento County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has a new ombudsman whose role is to provide an independent and neutral forum for clients to...
Schools, youth groups and non-profit organizations will now have a venue to open the eyes of our future leaders to the importance of stewardship and learning a...
Grantland Johnson, who served as a member of the County Board of Supervisors from 1987 to 1993, passed away today, August 19, at age 65. In addition to his two...
The new school year is hectic as kids and parents get used to their new surroundings and schedules. With their focus diverted, drivers need to be especially al...
Members of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today expressed support for a statewide water bond headed for the November ballot which they believe will...
If you've ever lost track of garbage day or raced outside after hearing the garbage truck, you're in luck: Residents of the unincorporated area who r...
Drum roll, please… and, the 8th annual Kitty Palooza Feline Adoption Event grand total is… 147 cats and kittens adopted – in just eight hours! The epic Augus...
Have you ever driven by an abandoned mattress or broken refrigerator? A hazard to people and wildlife, these roadside dump sites are illegal and dangerou...
The 8th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at ...
To build healthy environments throughout the County, multiple Sacramento County departments have joined forces with outside agencies. One such example is...
This week the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formally submitted comments challenging the findings of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) state envir...
Travelers to Terminal A at Sacramento International Airport will notice changes in food and beverage options beginning Friday, August 1. SSP America is replaci...
Sacramento County’s Energy Program Manager, Dan Mendonsa, is the first to be named Energy Manager of the Year by the Northern California chapter of the Associa...
We’re expecting some triple digit days this week, though the nights should be cooling off nicely. Here are a couple tips to beat the heat with the rising temp...
Every year there are thousands of people all over the globe who are forced to leave their homes due to conflict and wars. Fleeing to a foreign land for safety,...
A young woman and her 89 year-old great-grandmother, barely weighing 90 lbs., entered a bank to withdraw cash from the older woman’s account. As they left, the...
Newly wrapped in spectacular graphics, the Bradshaw Animal Assistance Team (BAAT) mobile community outreach trailer will bring no-cost vaccination, microchippi...
To reduce the stress and trauma experienced by children who are victims of sexual abuse and violent crimes, Child Protective Services (CPS), law enforcement, a...
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District will conduct aerial spraying to control mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus over parts of Citrus H...
Saving enough energy to power 196 households, Sacramento International Airport has completed its initiative to improve lights in the parking garage by replacin...
Sacramento County continues its upward momentum as a top digital leader, securing fourth place in the Center for Digital Government’s 2014 Digital Counties Sur...
On June 13, a new ordinance went into effect in the unincorporated County that aims to protect the safety and welfare of the public by imposing reasonable rest...
Sacramento County has a wealth of public data just waiting to be tapped into for innovative uses by developers, media and the general public. With the launch o...
Summer is in full swing and so are the long, hot summer days. With more hours of sunlight, river play and backyard BBQs can last for hours, but can you?&...
In observance of Independence Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will c...
With temperatures expected to stay in the high 90s during the Fourth of July week, children and adults will flock to public swimming pools. County health offic...
Thirty-one students celebrated the completion of caregiving classes offered by the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority on June 25. The six core...
Get your sneakers, bikes and paddles, and gather your friends to compete in the famous Eppie’s Great Race event. Known as the “World’s Oldest Triathlonâ,” the ...
In what would become a three year journey, the Sacramento County Clerk Recorder preserves our history from as far back as 1849 – prior to California’s statehoo...
You’re invited to an open house being hosted on Saturday June 28, 1p.m. - 4p.m. at the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter at 3839 Bradshaw Road, with Sa...
Costumed character waving a sale sign in the street? Sandwich boards on the sidewalk? The Department of Community Development is reaching out to business owner...
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 14/15 on June 18. With increases in sales and property tax adding about 4.3...
Rather than letting leftover paint stack up in your garage, Sacramento County Waste Management and Recycling (WMR) will take your unused paint and recycle it –...
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 has been released. The $3.6 billion spending plan covers the wide range of services prov...
Join your friends and neighbors by committing to three easy initiatives to reduce your indoor and outdoor water use by 20 percent. As an extra incentive, the f...
Deuces, hearts and aces can all be found in Sacramento, a hub for tennis enthusiasts and professional athletes who enjoy the sport. With more than 400 te...
We’ve all seen them; the small, dark store-fronts with blackened windows advertising “massage” popping up in many strip centers. Notably different than h...
Streets near Anna Kirchgater Elementary School will be improved by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT). Funding for the proj...
When does it make sense to forgo the modern convenience of the gas-powered lawn mower? It makes sense to “graze” a different path, when, according to Consumer ...
It’s not quite summer yet, but things are heating up in Sacramento County. Here are a couple tips to beat the heat as we get acclimated to the rising tempera...
The Recommended Budget for the fiscal year 2014-15 has been released. The spending plan covers the wide range of services provided by Sacramento County includi...
The results are being tallied from the June 3 Primary Election by Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections. Go to the Sacramento County Voter Regis...
Known for great weather and a wide array of recreational amenities, Sacramento County also offers two outdoor motorsport parks for off-road vehicle enthusiasts...
On Tuesday, June 3, polls open at 7 a.m. and ballots must be received by 8 p.m. If you haven’t mailed your Vote-by-Mail ballot, drop off your signed ball...
Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a new Chief Park Ranger - John Havicon. Havicon has dedicated nearly 30 years of service to County parks, ...
Are you ready to vote? Registered voters in Sacramento County by now have received Sample Ballots or requested Vote-by-Mail ballots – and with the June 3 Prima...
He sniffs each item carefully, looking for anything he can flag as suspicious. He examines boxes, crates, and luggage… on a mission to protect the Sacram...
For the first time in 30 years, Sacramento County is undergoing a major update to its zoning code. Halted in 2008, the latest update was restarted in 2012. Thr...
A Campaign to Establish a Family Justice Center: Domestic violence occurs in the Sacramento area every day. Last year in Sacramento County, the...
For the Veterans Services staff in the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance, “veterans helping veterans” is more than just a slogan — it’s a missio...
Celebrate the red, white and blue over the Memorial Day weekend at Cal Expo. Whether it’s the carnival rides, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding Invitational, fair ...
In observance of Memorial Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, May 26. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will conti...
Want to earn money and help the election process? The Department of Voter Registration and Elections is looking for election officers to work in the polling st...
Summer is almost here and that means more people will be heading for local waterways to swim, wade, and recreate in the water. Besides sunscreen, beach u...
Beginning Saturday, May 24, the Soil Born Farms American River Ranch organic fruit and vegetable stand will reopen after closing for the winter season, resumin...
To help injured animals get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible and adopted into to good homes, the County Department of Animal Care and Regulation has e...
Throughout the spring and summer months you can find a farmers market in Sacramento County almost every day. And it can be more than just a fun, family activit...
The Avenues Task Force in South Sacramento has been working to bring back a sense of community well-being, improve the look of the area and ensure there are qu...
The 2014 Amgen Tour of California’s official start is at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 in downtown Sacramento in front of the Capitol. The overall route sho...
Voters will head to the polls on June 3 to cast their ballots for California State Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and their local County Superv...
The Sacramento County portal website has launched with Responsive Design. Because more people will access their internet from smartphones than from deskt...
Today, we celebrate the completion of two transportation projects in the north County area: the Greenback Lane at Walnut Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project; an...
It’s one thing to donate money to a great cause, but it is another to donate to causes where you can see the change take place in your own community. On ...
Several County departments are focused on revitalizing the South Sacramento area adjacent to Franklin Boulevard known as the Avenues. Long-term projects includ...
Popular Sacramento County entertainment venues include great restaurants, sports events, award winning golf courses and fun river days, but you should also kno...
This is the tenth year that volunteers, public agencies, businesses and bicycling enthusiasts will partner together to promote bicycling for exercise and to sp...
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Lennar Homes and the Winn Company that will enable the developers to phase in infrastructure requirements so...
Sacramento International Airport Rescue Fire Fighters (ARFF) Chief Jeff Metzinger and firefighter Eric Lieuwen returned last week from a 14-day mission assisti...
Every year on April 22, people from all over the globe celebrate Earth Day to demonstrate support for the earth and its environment - and, with every passing y...
Many people do not know the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is responsible for caring for people that die in the county who are indigent or whose family mem...
To celebrate the construction startup of the Old Florin Town Streetscape Improvement Project, Supervisors Jimmie Yee, Phil Serna and Don Nottoli, the Department...
The County’s Transportation Department (SacDOT) held a groundbreaking event to celebrate the startup of Phase 2 of the Franklin Boulevard Streetscape Improveme...
Public Health is credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people living in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control. Yet, ...
These are just a few of the responses customers offered in response to radio commercials that ask what the Sacramento International Airport’s identifier code “...
Millions of Americans are in the recycling groove. Cardboard, aluminum, and plastics are all commonplace materials that we recycle on a daily basis. But they a...
An award winning agency, the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), is once again exceeding federal standards. Charged with enforcing, collecting and d...
Expect significant traffic delays later in April through June when Caltrans commences construction on US Highway 50 south of downtown, between 18th and 24th St...
Thousands of animals enter our Animal Care and Regulation (ACR) Shelter every year and are typically adopted quickly into their new forever homes. Howeve...
Join a Sacramento County effort to clean-up and beautify our creeks, April 4-12! During Creek Week, all ages will have the opportunity to appreciate, exp...
Registration is now open for the 2014 Summer Camp, Kops-N-Kids. Partnering with Sacramento County Probation Department and other local, state and federal agenc...
A grand opening was held for the new South County Service Center on East Stockton Boulevard off of Power Inn Road. Board Supervisors Jimmie Yee and&...
April 5 is the date for the American River Parkway Foundation’s Spring Cleanup, where volunteers will gather at nine locations along the river to pick up trash...
Paying property taxes, applying for business licenses, or filling simple building permits – Sacramento County's website and its online services enable you to d...
Cemeteries are not just a place to show respect to loved ones passed, but a place of history. So how do we show our appreciation? By cleaning them up....
You pull your car into the garage and cautiously squeeze between your car door and the growing piles of old furniture, clothes, and things you envision repairi...
Sacramento County provides financial and medical support to more than 33,000 homeless people. Benefits include General Assistance, Cal Fresh and medical in...
Sacramento County is home to a growing population of military veterans. Whether they are a veteran of World War II, Vietnam, Afghanistan, the Iraq War or times...
After two months of planning, Supervisor Don Nottoli and County officials hosted a delegation of elected government officials from Russia to discuss how our go...
The Sacramento County Department of General Services (DGS) partnered with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to complete a pilot project that reduced...
Ever wonder who issues the red, yellow or green placard posted near the main entrance at every restaurant or food facility in Sacramento County? The placards a...
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Sacramento County has recently added an online form to quickly talk to somebody about your foster c...
Looking forward to an early April opening, low-cost animal spay-neuter and vaccination services will be available at the County Animal Shelter Clinic adjacent ...
Most of us know there are police and sheriff academies throughout the country that are aimed at recruitment and tactical training. Did you know there is ...
When walking down the new sidewalks of Freedom Park Drive, (off North Watt in North Highlands) you may notice the streets are lined with young trees or freshly...
You might not think that a simple walk through the park could make a big difference in your health, but it can. A simple walk, combined with a little bit...
For the second year in a row, Sacramento International Airport has been ranked 4th in North America for customer service by Airports Council International (ACI...
In observance of President George Washington’s birthday, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, February 17. Garbage service, as well as al...
It’s the second week in February, which means love is in the air, the price of roses has skyrocketed, and just about everywhere you look, you’re reminded that ...
In observance of Lincoln's birthday, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on February 12, 2014. Garbage service, as well as all emergency servic...
Where do I report an abandoned vehicle? Who fixes broken street lights? These are an example of the hundreds of questions coming i...
First 5 Sacramento is asking for community input to help develop its Strategic Plan for the next three years. Their approach is to conduct a collaborativ...
“Have you seen the elephant?” This question is repeatedly seen in original letters written to family members from the 1850s. The writers, however, were ...
The completion of the White Rock Road Improvement Project from Grant Line Road to Prairie City Road was marked today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This ...
It’s here: tax season. For many people April 15 is a day to be dreaded. However, beginning in early February, Sacramento County Department of Human Assista...
Local law enforcement is an integral part in Sacramento County’s ongoing focus to improve neighborhoods in the unincorporated County. On January 29, a joint, m...
A weekend closure of the southbound Watt Avenue on-ramp to westbound US-50 is scheduled for 10 p.m. on Friday, January 31 to 5 a.m. on Monday, February 3 to pa...
The Sacramento region is becoming well-known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world. Home to 1.4 million residents, Sacramento County is the only Northern Ca...
The past three winters have been some of the driest on record for the Sacramento area, with 2013 being the driest of them all. Although the Sacramento County W...
One of the key priorities is the rehabilitation of drug offenders for the Sacramento County Probation Department. Roughly 78 percent of people arrested and boo...
The month of December 2013 Live Release Rate at the County Animal Shelter soared to 90 percent, capping off a year of improving statistics. This is quite...
With the start of the new semester at California State University, Sacramento, the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is alerting motorist...
Sacramento County’s Sheriff Department has tentatively been awarded $56.4 million for building construction at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC). The...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, January 20. Garbage service, as well as all emergency s...
Reaching out to the public, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is making efforts to maximize broadband availability in our area and throughout t...
Many residents and businesses already know that the Sacramento area is a great place to live and work, but how do we compare to other regions? Acco...
Last year, there were more than 400 victims of drug and alcohol related crashes in Sacramento County and many of these involved people who had felony and repea...
Have you ever driven by an abandoned mattress or refrigerator dumped on the side of the road? These “illegal dumping sites” are dangerous, often contain ...
The Sacramento County Division of Public Health is reporting an increase in cases of laboratory-confirmed influenza. The three strains circulating in Sacrament...
Sacramento County announces that Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has approved funding for fifteen transportation improvement projects – in the a...
