In observance of New Year’s Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will ...
It’s almost time to ring in the New Year!See how Sacramento County can help you keep your 2019 New Year’s resolutions.Whether it’s eating healthy, traveling or ...
Teaming up with SMUD, select waste management collection sites in the region will accept “bare” Christmas trees (free of all tinsel, lights, tree stands...
Each year, Sacramento County recognizes a family that has gone above and beyond with their dedication to family and community. During the 30th Annual Calling Ou...
This week, Sacramento County Airport Firefighters shaved their heads as part of the second annual “Brave the Shave” in honor of Captain Tim Anderson, a Sacramen...
In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue.&...
This past November, Sacramento County, in conjunction with Align Capital Region’s Innovative Pathways to Public Service, hosted more than 50 sophomores from Geo...
We are officially in the midst of the holiday season and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, visits from family and friends, and food, food and...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is ready to serve holiday travelers with festive holiday decorations, live entertainment and abundant options for last-mi...
In 2017, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved funding and implementation of four major initiatives to address critical needs of those experiencin...
Tuesday, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the Public Defender to accept Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding in the amount of $220...
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Human Assistance to execute an agreement with First 5 Sacramen...
Sacramento County is excited to announce the implementation of a new Mobile Crisis Support Team (MCST) with the Elk Grove Police Department. The Mobile Crisis S...
Over the past 20 years, African American children in Sacramento County have died at twice the rate of other children in the County. In an effort to improve birt...
Around the holidays, there is often an expectation that we will all be our happiest selves. With the focus on holiday cheer and time with family, there can b...
Currently, the County has more than 5,000 uncashed checks, totaling more than $2.2 million. How does this happen and could this be your unclaimed money?&...
The first installment payment of your 2018-2019 Sacramento County property taxes is just around the corner and is due no later than Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. La...
Due to the increase in passenger volume and app-based ride service operations (Uber, Lyft, Wingz, etc.) at Sacramento International Airport, a new location fo...
Sacramento County has been awarded a $100,000 strategic giving grant from Health Net of California to design a training and service delivery model used througho...
To honor individuals and groups in the Sacramento community who go above and beyond in the area of human services, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors an...
When preparing your Thanksgiving meal, keep food safety in mind. The best way to prevent foodborne illness during the holidays is with good hygiene and safe fo...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23.Garbage service, as well as all emerge...
Thanksgiving travel is in full swing at Sacramento International Airport. We are staffed up and look forward to assisting Thanksgiving travelers this we...
In California, there are more than 62,000 youth living in foster care and more than 34,000 waiting for a permanent family. In Sacramento County alone, th...
The lives of thousands of children, teens, disabled adults and seniors are touched each holiday season by the County’s Gifts From the Heart Program. For 30 ye...
11/16/18 Update: Through Monday, November 19, the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, in conjunction with Sacramento County Publi...
WHAT: Sacramento County to hold “Youth in Government Day” in conjunction with Innovative Pathways to Public Service, a collaborative effort of local and re...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
The 2017 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock report was released and presented to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Juli Jensen...
Sacramento County Regional Parks is nearing completion on a restoration and enhancement project located at the Horseshoe Lake parcel at the Cosumnes River Pres...
What happens when a family can’t afford a funeral service or cremation for a loved one who has passed away? For many years, the only option was indigent cremat...
Many County residents still have private wells and septic systems on their properties; especially those in the older, more rural and remote areas. Areas include...
Delta Airlines has announced it will offer daily, year-round, nonstop service between Sacramento (SMF) and Detroit, Michigan (DTW) beginning June 17, 2019. This...
Halloween is all things spooky, frightful and scary, but Sacramento County has important tips for parents to help make sure children have a safe trick-or-treat...
The week of Oct. 20-26 is Flood Preparedness Week in California. This is the time when you should look at reducing the risk from flooding in your area. &#...
Progress is being made as opioid prescriptions in Sacramento County are decreasing, but more work needs to be done to prevent opioid overdose emergency departm...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Oct. 16 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Courtney Bailey-Kanelos as Registrar of Voters effective ...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today endorsed a collaborative investment plan for more than $19 million locally in new, one-time State funding aime...
The November Election is upon us! Ballots are in the mail and Vote Centers will be open soon!Sacramento County is one of five counties in California to impl...
Last flu season an estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu complications – the highest death toll in four decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control a...
Sacramento County will mail about 459,542 secured property tax bills which are payable beginning November 1, 2018. These tax bills are mailed only once a ...
Living with a mental illness can leave someone feeling alone, sad, and disconnected. Roughly, one in five adults have a diagnosable mental disorder during ...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8. Garbage service, as well as all emergency service...
Did you know building codes can help save lives? Common items found in residential and commercial buildings like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector...
Those who frequent the Economy Lot at Sacramento International Airport might notice some changes in the coming months. Approximately 1500 parking spaces in the...
At its Sept. 25 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance amending the County Code relating to general business license fees fo...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Sept. 11 meeting, voted to adopt the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan and related Aquatic Resource...
The 13th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County, flies into town this weekend, Sept. 21 - 23. This year’s show will soar to new heigh...
A federal court decision has ruled that illegal camping ordinances are unconstitutional and that local governments cannot cite or arrest anyone sleeping on pub...
The business community and the public are invited to honor the recipients of the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Awards, Wednesday, September 19, 8-11 ...
Sacramento County was named the number one Government Green Fleet in North America for 2018 by 100 Best FleetsTM. The Government Green Fleet Award, which is ope...
For National Food Safety Month, Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) celebrates our Sacramento County food facility operators who have...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Sept. 11 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Cynthia A. Nichol as Director of the Sacramento C...
In recognition that recovery happens and people can change their lives for the better, the Behavioral Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services presented a re...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve the Adopted Budget for the Fiscal Year 2018-19. The $4.2 billion spending plan maintains ...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will contin...
As Sacramentans get ready for the final holiday weekend of summer, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be sa...
Each year Sacramento County Coroner Kimberly Gin releases statistics from the previous year in relation to deaths reported in the general population, as well a...
WHAT: The Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility (YDF), often referred to as “Juvenile Hall,” is hosting a public open house to proudly showcase recei...
Sacramento International Airport recorded 1.1 million passengers in July 2018, making it the busiest month in airport history. The airport expects to serve one ...
Sacramento County Probation Department Youth Detention Facility (YDF) received the 2018 Performance-Based Standards Barbara Allen-Hagen Award. The Youth Deten...
To celebrate the importance of immunizations for people of all ages and to make sure children are protected as they go back to school, Public Health is pr...
Recognizing a need in Sacramento County, Heroes of Human Services 2017 Award recipient, pediatrician Dr. Goore stepped up and implemented an innovative solut...
With the new school year starting, children will be crossing streets, walking and bicycling to get to and from school each day. School buses stop frequently, wh...
The Sacramento area has been surrounded this summer by wildfires and the effects have been smoky skies and falling ash. Breathing the bad air has been to...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Electrify America, LLC (EA) to install and operate up to eight electric plug-in vehicle c...
August is Child Support Awareness Month. The California Department of Child Support Services theme for 2018 is: “They Don’t Need Perfect, They Just Need Yo...
The Board of Supervisors, at its July 17 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Peter Beilenson as Director of the Department of Health ...
The Board of Supervisors, at its July 24 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Steven M. Garrett as Public Defender effective July 22, ...
The 12th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 4, and Sunday, August 5, from noon to 4:30 p.m., at 383...
Citing excessive costs and an unrealistic implementation schedule, Sacramento County has declined to settle a threatened lawsuit by the Prison Law Office (PLO)...
SACRAMENTO – Volaris (Y4) has announced it will offer twice-weekly nonstop service between Sacramento and Léon, Mexico (BJX) beginning November 21, 2018. ...
Unemployment often feels like a maze. It can be hard to know where to turn – for CalWORKs recipients; the Career Connections Job Club is there to help.Offered ...
The Board of Supervisors, at its July 17 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Michelle Callejas as the Director of Child, Family, and ...
At their July 17 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Bruce Wagstaff as Deputy County Executive, Socia...
The County of Sacramento and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39, which represents the Water Quality/Stationary Engineers Unit, have reache...
Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured property taxes for fiscal year 2018-2019 will be mailed on July 13, 2018 and are payable without delinquent penalt...
Sacramento County endeavors to deliver streamlined government services by implementing initiatives that encourage open data and collaboration, while enhancing c...
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) inspectors are making sure the operators of the 175 food stands at the California State Fair fr...
One of the many great things about summer in Sacramento County is the California State Fair. This year’s festivities kick off July 13 through July 29 at Cal Exp...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors continue to make innovative and impactful moves in the effort to find those experiencing homelessness access to the s...
With the summer construction season underway for the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT), you can expect to see crews out on the roads...
Sacramento County’s popular Regional Parks will be busy with extra visitors on Independence Day. To keep the holiday safe and enjoyable, Regional Parks would l...
Every natural water body can be a conduit for pollution, trash, bacteria, algae and microorganisms. Sacramento County and the Sacramento Area Sewer District a...
Independence Day is a time to celebrate and have family fun, but add safety measures to your celebratory activities to ensure it stays fun. Whether your holi...
In observance of Independence Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
Final results from the June 5 Statewide Primary Election have been reported and Sacramento County’s first election under the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) is one for...
Sacramento County reminds you to take steps to keep cool during the triple digit temperatures.With these high temperatures expected for the next couple of days...
Sacramento County is dedicated to protecting the rights of renters and landlords and promoting fair housing choice. To further support that commitment, Sacramen...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is in high gear. Traveling around the unincorporated areas of the County this time of year, you may&...
Alaska Airlines today announced plans to begin thrice-weekly nonstop flights from Sacramento to Hawaii’s Kona International Airport (KOA) on the island of Hawa...
Lush lawns can be the envy of the neighborhood, but did you know that lawn chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides can easily travel by sprinkl...
The Sacramento International Airport achieved a significant milestone in May 2018, serving over one million passengers in a single month. The last time this ben...
In late 2017, the County Board of Supervisors deepened its ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness - investing more than $12 million in its new County Hom...
The summertime is an important time to prevent flooding for the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR). During the hot months, crews are ou...
As the weather heats up in Sacramento County, residents will be heading to the water to cool off. Whether it’s a public swimming pool, water park, or our lakes ...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19 on Tuesday, June 5.The Budget maintains the capac...
As Sacramento County is one of five counties to implement the Voter’s Choice Act in California, voters across the region have seen significant changes to the ...
The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2018 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County tha...
In Sacramento County alone, there are more than 72 active “John Doe” and “Jane Doe” Coroner cases, some of which date back to 1975. In an effort to connect peop...
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9&...
The Jibboom Street Bridge in Discovery Park will re-open on Saturday, May 26. The bridge had been closed since Jan. 2, while the Sacramento County Departments o...
Memorial Day is almost here, and with that marks the beginning of the summer recreation season. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to r...
In observance of Memorial Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, May 28.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue....
The Sacramento County Fair returns for Memorial Day weekend! Visit Cal Expo May 24-28 for fun, food and a full line-up of entertainment for the whole family....
Voting is officially underway in Sacramento County! Early last week, Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections (DVRE) distributed more t...
The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission has awarded Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services more than $2 million dollars in gr...
Animal abuse, neglect and cruelty is more prevalent in our region than most people know. Local animal regulation agencies work cases every day, pulling animals...
Wedding season is officially upon us and with that, comes a lot of planning. Lucky for you, the Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder’s office is here to help....
Get ready for the Amgen Tour of California! Starting May 13 through May 19, the exciting cycling stage race will cover 645 miles of roadways, highways and coas...
As we head into fire season, Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habitat and prote...
Currently, the County has more than 10,000 uncashed checks, totaling more than $2.4 million. How does this happen and could this be your unclaimed money?...
It is estimated that one in every five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. In Sacramento County alone, more than 300,000 residents l...
May is Bike month! If you'd like to see nature in a way that’s better than sitting in your car, bring your family and friends to the 8th annual Grea...
According to the U.S. Small Business Association, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every th...
The sixth annual Big Day of Giving is right around to corner where Sacramento area residents will come together for the 24-hour online giving challenge to help...
Sacramento County is one of five counties in California to implement the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), expanding voting opportunities for all Sacramento County resi...
The Sacramento County Stormwater Quality Program is accepting applications for the 2018-19 Watershed Stewardship and Education Grant. Each year, t...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors held a ceremony on April 10 to honor the 5,104 volunteers for contributing more than 350,250 hours to County progr...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2017-2018 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later th...
It’s spring and for Sacramento County Department Of Transportation (SACDOT) crews that means hitting the streets to tackle every driver’s arch enemy…the pothole...
Due to projected rains, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will increase water releases from Folsom Lake, which will cause the American River to run higher and also...
This week is National Public Health Week. According to the Center for Disease Control, Public Health is credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of...
Off-peak month? Not here. In February, passenger traffic at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) increased a whopping 13.4 percent over February 2017, m...
The Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission has awarded Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services with more than $4 millio...
“Day to day, I help the most vulnerable homeless families and individuals who are in immediate crisis stabilize through various safety net supports.”LaShawnda B...
As a result of Sacramento County's commitment to fiscal responsibility, major credit-rating company Standard and Poor's Rating Services (S&P) raised the Co...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, March 30.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
Do you own rental property? Sacramento County’s Code Enforcement Rental Housing Inspection program routinely audits all residential rental properties within th...
With all that goes in your recycling cart, do you know what it means to recycle it right? For starters, it means not placing garden hoses in your green waste c...
Creek Week 2018 is around the corner. Join Sacramento County in a countywide effort to clean-up and beautify our creeks, April 6-14. Throughout the week ...
We’ve all been there, trying to find the conversion for how many ounces are in a pound or how many liters are in a gallon. Little did you know, those measureme...
On Monday, March 5, Sacramento County’s Department of Voter Registration and Elections will be hosting an open house where Sacramento County residents are invit...
On March 10, all job seekers are invited to the 2018 Sacramento County Career Fair to talk with County department representatives and get details on available j...
In observance of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 19.Garba...
The Board of Supervisors, at its February 6 meeting approved changes to the County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Instead of functioning as ...
Beginning with the June 2018 Primary Election, Sacramento County will be one of five counties in California to implement the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA). V...
The Board of Supervisors yesterday authorized the County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) to enter into an agreement with Wind Youth Services (WYS...
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the first-year funding for the 2018-20 Cultural Arts Awards Program (CAA) in the amoun...
Annually, Sacramento County employees make sure nonprofit charities globally and locally are supported. The 2017 Sacramento County Employee Giving Campaign was ...
Yesterday, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the adoption of an ordinance to create a Veterans Advisory Commission for Sacramento County....
Today the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the County to pool $5,092,500 to support contracts with qualified nonprofit agencies for the provisi...
Today the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors authorized the County Department of Human Assistance to enter into an agreement with Sacramento Self Help Housi...
Bolstered by new flights and additional destinations, Sacramento International Airport broke its record for passenger traffic in 2017, making last year the busi...
Want to play golf, but don’t have a lot of time? Sacramento County’s Cherry Island and Ancil Hoffman championship golf courses are the newest members of Quick....
If you plan to travel down Hazel Avenue this weekend, prepare for lane reductions between Curragh Downs Drive and Sunset Avenue. Construction crews will ...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, January 15.Sacramento County emergency services, as well...
Due to necessary upgrades, the Child Support Enforcement (CSE) System, including the Virtual Interactive Online Application (VIOLA), the Enterprise Customer Se...
Flu season is in full swing, and Sacramento County is seeing an increase in flu cases. Sacramento County’s Public Health office has received reports of 13 Inte...
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, January 9. This year, the Chair is Supervisor Susan Peters...
The Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to announce the launch of a new program designed to increase the care of its animals, support of adopters and maintain...
