In observance of New Year’s Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will conti...
It's almost time to ring in the New Year and you may be thinking about your 2024 New Year's resolutions! Whether your resolution is getting healthier, starting ...
Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost—for free!Requirements:Trees must have all tinsel, ...
California launched the Master Plan for Aging in 2021 to create a California for All Ages by 2030. “We are all aging, whether we're 10, 20, 30, 40, o...
In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue...
The holiday season is a joyful time for many, but for some people, it can bring back difficult memories or exacerbate symptoms of existing mental health conditi...
Passengers traveling through the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) can often expect to be greeted, just past security, by wagging tails and friendly smiles...
If you're traveling for the holidays, you won't be alone! Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is expecting holiday travel to be back at pre-pandemic levels ...
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified man. On November 11, 2023 an unidentified mal...
Sacramento County is celebrating 35 years of Gifts from the Heart this year. A child protective services worker founded the program in 1988. Since then...
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Sacramento County Supervisor Patrick Kennedy cut the ribbon on the County's second Safe Stay Community for people experiencing...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its December 12 meeting, approved the 2024 Department of Regional Parks Fee Schedule. The updat...
Join Bradshaw Animal Shelter for a special holiday adoption event, "Miracle on Bradshaw Road," on Sunday, December 17 at 3839 Bradshaw Rd in Sacr...
In response to the Department of Water Resources' release of a final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project through the Sacramento-...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Dec. 12 meeting, approved recommended budget priorities based on the results of a survey of County reside...
Last winter's floods took a devastating toll on the Sacramento area's agricultural industry. More than $38 million in losses were reported by area farms....
PAWS, or Pet Aid and Wellness Services, rolled into action at the Safe Stay community on Florin Rd this morning and began seeing its first four-legged patients,...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to appoint Assistant County Executive David Villanueva as County Executive. The appointment is ef...
UPDATE (12/8): Thanks to help from the public, the decedent has been positively identified, and his family has been notified.The Sacramento County Coroner's...
Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) announced today that the evenings of Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 25 have been selected for Sacramento's 2024 Poi...
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unidentified man.On September 27, 2022 at approximately 2337 hours, ...
As part of the effort to tackle the serious issue of methamphetamine use, Sacramento County Health Services is recognizing Meth Awareness Day today, November 3...
The Sacramento County Health Center is now proudly displaying three Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Community Health Quality Badges, exem...
The deadline for paying the first installment of your 2023-2024 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than De...
Members of the public are invited to a virtual Sacramento County Budget Workshop on Thursday, December 7, at 6 p.m. Staff from the Sacramento County...
On stage, Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna began his session at the first Sacramento County Racial Equity Summit at Sacramento State University by capturing the more th...
It took a little effort, but 4-year-old Elias signed his own name on his adoption papers. During the short and cheerful proceeding, the judge defined adoptio...
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and if you are planning to be in the kitchen cooking up a feast for friends or family, you need to start thinking about safe cooking,...
Due to the incoming low wind chill temperatures meeting the approved thresholds this weekend, there are weather respite locations activating this weekend:T...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24.Garbage service, as well as all eme...
As families across the nation gear up for Thanksgiving celebrations, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) anticipates a significant surge in travelers during ...
Due to the incoming weather system meeting the approved thresholds this weekend the following weather respite locations will be activated beginning Friday even...
Visitors to Sacramento County's Regional Parks now have a new way to explore County parks and access information about our parks and trails, right from their ...
After months of planning and preparation, the County Clerk/Recorder (CCR) Department is making its final moves to consolidate and relocate two of its existing o...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Nov. 7 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Matt Satow as Director of Water Resources, effective Nov. ...
Sacramento County extends its deepest gratitude and respect to the veterans of this region for their unwavering commitment, courage, and sacrifice in defending ...
Airport Experience News (AXN) has selected Cindy Nichol, director of airports for the Sacramento County Department of Airports, as its Director of the Year, Med...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will contin...
During her presentation of the 2022 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris...
As the seasons change and cooler weather sets in, so does the onset of flu season. In addition to the annual influenza virus, the ongoing concern of COVID-19 co...
The County Clerk/Recorder (CCR) Department will be closing its East Area Service Center location, 5229 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, on Thursday, November 9, 20...
As part of the County's Development Review Process Improvements Initiative to streamline development services and provide outstanding customer service, Sacrame...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is excited to announce its Dry Creek Parkway Trail project! This project is made possible thanks to a recom...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sacramento County's Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) partners with several organizations to ...
The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the 2nd annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Anima...
The 2023 California Flood Preparedness Week is October 21 through October 28. This is a good time to make sure residents know what to do in case we h...
Budgets are complicated – especially budgets as large as Sacramento County's. In order to demystify the budget process, the County is offering a virtual budget ...
WHAT: In an effort to encourage park visitors to help keep our parks clean by throwing away their trash, Sacramento County's Department of Regiona...
In an effort to better serve all the residents in our diverse region, the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has put out an equity survey, and resi...
On October 30, 2023, Sacramento County joins other California counties and transitions to a new public assistance benefits system, California Statewide Automa...
The County Clerk/Recorder’s (CCR) office is consolidating and relocating two of its three offices by early 2024. CCR will be consolidating the downtown offic...
Sacramento County employs more than 13,600 full-time individuals. Of those staff members, some have disabilities, including but not limited to: hearing...
White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated each October 15 in order to highlight the achievements of people who are blind and low vision and promote awareness o...
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Gifts from the Heart program, an initiative that has touched the lives of thousands in Sacramento County. Organized ...
During the month of October, we celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a nationwide initiative focused on raising awareness about the countless shelter pets in ne...
In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9. Garbage service, as well as all emergency servi...
October 7 marks Ageism Awareness Day, which is dedicated to shedding light on the issue of ageism in our society. Ageism encompasses stereotypes, prejudice...
The age of the global population is shifting. Across the United States, a growing number of adults are 60 years of age or older. Sacramento County Senior ...
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development has partnered with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture to offer grants to nonprofit organizat...
Sacramento County will mail about 481,774 secured property tax bills which are payable beginning November 1, 2023. These tax bills are mailed only once a ...
County Executive Ann Edwards has announced her retirement, effective Jan. 26, 2024. “It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve as County Executive f...
Amelia reaches to gently pet the fluffing feathers of her baby parrot Sunshine. Her brilliant orange, yellow and green feathers puff up in happiness as she m...
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to announce that 2023-2024 Watershed Stewardship and Education Grants are now available! DWR ...
Sacramento County's Safe Sleep Baby Education Campaign is a testament to the power of community-based initiatives. The program has made a significant impact on ...
To help pets find loving homes, Bradshaw Animal Shelter is teaming up with BISSELL Pet Foundation for its Empty the Shelters program to waive adoption fees for ...
In response to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance for vaccines. Bivalent C...
As September unfolds, it's not only a time when the seasons begin to change, but also a poignant reminder that preparedness is a vital aspect of responsible pet...
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the United States Department of Agric...
Regional Parks is recognizing and celebrating National Public Lands Day by offering free day-use entry into the American River Parkway, Gibson Ranch and the Sa...
Buckle up, thrill-seekers! The California Capital Airshow (CCA), a high-flying extravaganza brought to you by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, ...
Over the next four months, the First 5 Sacramento Commission will release over $35 million in funding for contracts that will begin July 2024. Funding for the t...
The Department of Regional Parks is in the process of updating its Fee Schedule, which establishes fees for park entry and facility use and describes fee polic...
To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National...
The Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center invites business owners and members of the community to celebrate the rec...
Every September, National Recovery Month shines a spotlight on the power of substance use and mental health services to transform lives. In 2023, we're on a m...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to revise the Approved Budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.The $8.8 billion Revised Rec...
The Sacramento County Agriculture Commissioner and Offices of Economic Development and Emergency Services are encouraging local agricultural businesses impacte...
September is National Preparedness Month and the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services (SacOES) would like to remind residents about the im...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will continue....
The final holiday weekend of the summer is upon us, and Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks is encouraging visitors to stay safe while ha...
On Friday, August 25, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance, through the steadfast work of County staff and community partners, was able t...
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! Sacramento County s...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Revised Recommended Budget hearings on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 9:30 a.m. in B...
August is National Golf Month, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has three championship golf courses for residents and visi...
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Sacramento County's first Safe Stay Community welcomed its first guests. The sleeping cabin-style shelter campus has a capa...
A painter, a dishwasher and waiter, a cook – the list goes on. Antonio has been a lot of things in his 63 years. Five weeks ago, he added something else to the...
As summer comes to an end, so do the routines that students picked up during the break. That means no more sleeping in late or hanging out with friends all da...
The Community Corrections Partnership Advisory Board (CCPAB) is holding a special meeting to share information about the Draft AB 109 Plan update for 2023 and ...
The State Department of Health Care Services announced that Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) will be awarded more than $43 million in Be...
The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, August 8, approved the County to receive the Housing and Homeless Incentive Program (HHIP) to increase the Landlord En...
Due to the extreme heat coming early next week, Regional Cooling centers will open beginning Monday, August 14th extending to Wednesday, August 16th. ...
The United States is grappling with a devastating epidemic that has left a trail of tragedy in its wake. According to the CDC, the year 2021 saw a staggering ...
The Board of Supervisors, at its August 8 meeting, approved responses to two Grand Jury reports regarding responses to homeless issues and behavioral health re...
The Board of Supervisors, at its August 8 meeting, approved a response to a June 2, 2023, Grand Jury Report, “What’s Taking So Long? County Delays Mandated Jail...
The Sacramento County, Community Development Department, Site Improvement & Permits Section is making it easier for applicants to check the real-time statu...
Due to the extreme heat coming this weekend, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance will open three cooling locations beginning Saturday, Aug...
Kimberley Hayes opens her door to show off her bedroom. It has a TV, a dresser, and a bed. There's a window providing natural light. She can also lock the door...
Sacramento County's Office of Emergency Services has partnered with local cities to provide residents with evacuation zone maps online. Knowing your evacuation ...
Right away, you can tell Amelia is the type of person who lights up a room. She has remnants of purple hair – which is fitting for her bright personality. Her...
Sacramento County's Community Review Commission (CRC) has released its Annual Review Report, which outlines the Commission's activities from July 2022 - June 2...
Sacramento County's Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) hosted its first post-pandemic Resource Family Appreciation Picnic. The last time ...
Blue Zones initiative includes assessment and plan to help residents live better and longer lives Sacramento County Public Health has joined forces with Bl...
World Ranger Day is celebrated every year on July 31 as a way to pause and reflect on the courage and sacrifice that Rangers make, honor fallen Rangers and sta...
On July 25, multiple departments of Sacramento County presented the annual report on the Black Child Legacy Campaign to the Board of Supervisors. The report hi...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter will pioneer a mobile pet clinic this fall to address the healthcare needs of pets belonging to unhoused individuals in Sacramento Cou...
Report to Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to Show Progress Toward Reducing African American Child Deaths - WHAT: Sacramento County's Departm...
Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on July 26, 1990. Dis...
Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities throug...
So far 2023 has been an excellent year for Sacramento County transportation efforts as many area projects have found needed funding to keep moving forward. ...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and American Airlines are excited to increase connectivity between a new destination and the capitol of the Golden St...
Annual bills for the Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024 will be mailed July 25, 2023, and are due no later than Au...
Due to high daytime temperatures coming into the area, Sacramento County is activating three cooling centers. The centers will be operating beginning Thursda...
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) inspectors are making sure the operators of the 120 food stands at the California Stat...
As part of the Local Homeless Action Plan (LHAP) and in conjunction with the City-County Partnership Agreement, the Coordinated Access System (CAS) has been d...
In observance of Independence Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will c...
Sacramento County is cracking down on the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and we need your help! With the 2022 implementation of a “social host" ordina...
Sacramento County wants to remind residents to add safety measures to their Independence Day activities to ensure that these celebrations remain fun. Whether yo...
Summer has arrived, and rising temperatures are sure to follow in Sacramento County. As the mercury rises, it's important for pet owners to take proactive ste...
Due to high daytime temperatures coming into the area, Sacramento County is activating its extreme weather response. The weather respite motel vouchering resp...
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, June 23, 2023 -- The City of Citrus Heights is excited to announce a proposed partnership with Sacramento County Department of Homeless and...
It's been 13 years since 71-year-old Wayne hopped on a bus in Augusta, Georgia, in search of somewhere with trees to call home. Trees that he had seen in ...
It has been less than a year since the County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) finished work on the final portion of the Hazel Avenue Improvement Project...
With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them. If you see or...
Following is a statement from Sacramento County Board Chair and Third District Supervisor Rich Desmond:“Hundreds of hate-filled leaflets, targeting members ...
Sacramento County's homeless population faces numerous challenges, from lack of housing to limited access to essential healthcare services. Recognizing the need...
It's time to set the record straight on Sacramento County's Behavioral Health Services for people experiencing homelessness, as well as two specific strategic ...
June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Sacramento County's Adult Protective Services (APS) encourages people to learn about signs of abus...
In observance of Juneteenth, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, June 19.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will continue....
On June 16, 2023, Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) will open three Welcoming Centers for foster youth to stay whil...
On June 19, Sacramento County acknowledges and celebrates Juneteenth. Last year, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance establis...
Sacramento County Animal Care Services has entered into a new contract with the City of Galt, effective June 1, 2023. This agreement ensures that citizens of th...
While Pride Month is a time to celebrate, it is also a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community look at the work that lies ahead. During Pride Month, Sacrament...
Sacramento County has released its 2021 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for public review and is proud to show reduced GHG emissions in government operations a...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 7 to approve the $8.4 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.“The approv...
The Board of Supervisors at its June 6 meeting concurred with the County Executive's Appointment of Chad Rinde as Director of Finance, effective June 26, 2023.“...
Sacramento County, along with state, city and community organization partners, are assisting in the aid of 36 migrants that arrived in Sacramento on Friday, Ju...
The Sacramento County Chargers have been helping participants reach their athletic potential, make lifelong friendships, undergo new experiences and learn new s...
On average, there are more than 5,600 wildfires each year in California. The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services reminds residents that a disaster ca...
Gather your family and friends and celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 10! Sacramento County Regional Parks is excited to partner with se...
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended ...
In observance of Memorial Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, May 29.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services, will continue...
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the beginning of the summer recreation season is here! Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks would like ...
The Sacramento County Fair returns for Memorial Day weekend! Visit Cal Expo May 25-29 for fun, food and a full line-up of entertainment for the whole family....
The goal of Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and ultimately stop the stigma associated with mental ...
On May 23, 2023, the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) led a workshop on homelessness at the Board of Supervisors meeting ...
Eighteen people were nominated for Sacramento County's 5 Over 50 Award, which recognizes volunteers in the County who are over the age of 50. During toda...
On Thursday, May 18, the Sacramento Bee posted an article about the County’s plan to ramp down Project Roomkey (PRK) in the coming months. However, the charac...
UPDATE: May 22, 2023Flows from Folsom Lake into the American River have increased to 15,000 cubic feet per second. Please continue to stay off the ...
This May offers a moment to reflect and celebrate the strength, hope and resilience that is alive and well in our Sacramento community. Whether you are undergoi...
May is Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is meant to raise awareness about stereotypes of older adults and the issues they face...
On Nov. 17, 2020, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors declared racism a public health crisis, asserting that racism and the health inequities therefrom c...
May is National Foster Care Month. The recognition month brings awareness to the issues foster kids face. The month also highlights the work done to help childr...
Sacramento County’s Community Review Commission (CRC) invites the public to participate in its Tuesday, May 16 meeting at 6 p.m. to hear from the Sacra...
We’ve goat some exciting news! The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has initiated its multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habi...
The Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers are the law enforcement division of Regional Parks, and while their days are typically spent engaging with p...
Sacramento County has hired a new non-profit shelter operator to take over operations of the Full Service Rehousing Shelter (FSRS) program. FSRS provides low-b...
The eleventh annual Big Day of Giving is underway, and Sacramento area residents are encouraged to come together for this online giving challenge. Big Day of Gi...
The 2023 100 Best Fleets were announced by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) last week and Sacramento County was named the number two...
With temperatures on the rise this weekend, swimming in the American River may sound like a great way to beat the heat, but, with the snowmelt causing the river...
Sacramento County's Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX...
Saturday, April 22 is the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment. This year's Earth Day theme is “Take...
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sacramento County Child Protective Services (CPS) staff planted 300 pinwheels on the lawn of the Child Protec...
WHAT: Sacramento County is promoting Earth Day by inviting the media to the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) New Roots Garden at Howe Park. VI...
The Board of Supervisors, at its April 18 meeting, voted unanimously to approve the second Monday in October to be recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day.With th...
A program through one of Sacramento County's Community Outreach Recovery Empowerment (CORE) centers is helping people heal through art. There is a mental health...
Local retail food establishments were especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why on Jan. 11, 2022, in response to this hardship, the County of Sac...
Today is every pet's favorite holiday, National Pet Day! While most pet owners take great care of their pets every day, National Pet Day is the perfect opportun...
Sacramento County is celebrating National Public Health Week. The theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health". Every day, Sacramento County Pub...
Currently, the County has more than 7,600 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.6 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money? ...
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season," when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters. Typical...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2022-2023 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than April ...
Sacramento County has a new Economic Development Director. Crystal Bethke, who has worked for Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development since 2007, w...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved at its March 28 meeting $1,000,000 in General Fund dollars to preserve housing supports for individ...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, March 31.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will con...
The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is seeking friendly and outgoing individuals to join their Ambassador Program, which aims to provide a warm welcome...
Social workers help protect children, teens, and elders from abuse and neglect. Their job is challenging. They help individuals fight food insecurity, housing c...
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter launched a new no-cost community cat program in partnership with Community Spay/Neuter Clinic on Feb. 1, 2023.The ...
The Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division of the Sacramento County Community Development Department is updating the County's Infill Program to enco...
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is beginning the third year of an...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the ratification of a local state of emergency for Sacramento County. The emergency procla...
Residents affected by the severe winter storms, which caused massive flooding across Sacramento County from December 27, 2022, to January 31, 2023, may be eligi...
UPDATE: March 14, 2023Due to the strong, persistent wind, Regional Parks is keeping all parks within its system closed for the rest of the ...
Sacramento County issued a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency for Winter Storms on Wednesday, March 8. This is the second such declaratio...
With the coming storm bringing heavy rain and strong wind, the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services would like to remind the public of the followi...
UPDATE: March 10, 2023Due to lower than expected release from the Nimbus Dam, we will no longer be lowering the railings at the PCA bridge at Sunrise Rive...
Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time or you are welcoming another child into your family this year, there are several resources that can help yo...
With the blessing of the Board of Supervisors at its Feb. 28 meeting, a portion of the Dry Creek Parkway will be renamed in honor of Robert (Bob) Bastian.Mr. Ba...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to approve the American River Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP).The goal of the NR...
Today the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to end the local COVID-19 State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency. The ending of the emergency dec...
The Board of Supervisors authorized the appointment of Keith Goodrich, today, as Director of the Department of Waste Management and Recycling (DWMR). Good...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its February 28 meeting, concurred with the County Executives' appointment of Hang Nguyen as Registrar of V...
Rosemont, Sacramento County - A new 15-bed facility for adults aged 60+ will be opening soon in Sacramento County. Nottoli Place, named after retired Sacramento...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks Maintenance Division will begin posting new "Welcome to the American River Parkway" and/or "Do...
Update: March 1, 2023 This release has been updated to include information about warming centers opening up in Galt and Elk Grove, as well as existing ...
In observance of President George Washington's birthday, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20. Sacramento County emergency services...
For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities and a sense of community may not be easy to come by. That's where the Therapeutic Recrea...
Sacramento County faces regional hazards throughout the year including severe weather, floods and fires. If a disaster or other emergency strikes, you may...
If you haven't already, now is a great time to think about filing income taxes. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for which anyone with a househol...
Sacramento County is soliciting proposals from lead organizations to help strengthen and build capacity of local non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs...
In observance of President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 13.Sacramento County emergency service...
The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organiza...
The McGeorge School of Law is hosting a series of events to make seniors aware of the dangers of financial abuse. The school's Elder & Health Law Clinic p...
The County's development process is one step closer to undergoing comprehensive systematic and customer service improvements, as the Board of Supervisors voted...
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced that Sacramento County has earned the state’s Prohousing Designation. Sacr...
The Sacramento County Department of Airports, which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), announced on February 1, SMForward, a $1.3 billion expans...
The Local Assistance Center located at the Chabolla Community Center in Galt will close at 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, February 1. A Mobile Registration and Infor...
Sacramento County Public Health Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye received a community service award recognizing her leadership and work in the County. The Sacramento...
When used motor oil is poured on the ground or into storm drains, it pollutes our soil and water. Also, when cooking oil is poured down the drain it clogs pipes...
If you know someone in Sacramento County who does amazing volunteer work and is over 50, you can recognize their efforts by nominating them for The Sacramento C...
UPDATE: Jan. 30, 2023The Weather Respite Motel Sheltering and 28th Street Warming Center dates have been extended. The below news release has been updated t...
The last several weeks of extreme weather that brought continuous rain and high winds and caused flooding, dangerous downed trees and power lines, and several e...
Whether you want to incorporate physical activity, choose to eat more nutritious food, or quit smoking, many people are looking for ways to create healthier hab...
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on justice-involved youth in our community? The Sacramento County Juvenile Justice Coord...
To support residents and businesses that have suffered disaster-related losses or damages, Sacramento County has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC) startin...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Warning for residents living in the Wilton, Rancho Murieta, Herald and Dillard Roa...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Order for residents living in the Wilton area, but the warning is still in place f...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is publishing an Evacuation Warning for the Wilton, Rancho Murieta, Herald, Dillard Road and immediate sur...
Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services has issued an Evacuation Order for Wilton Area due to an anticipated rise in the Cosumnes River Levels. Ar...
UPDATE: Jan. 24, 2023Watt Ave Access, Gibson Ranch and Cherry Island Sports Park have all re-opened. UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2023The Dry Cree...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16.Sacramento County emergency services, as well as...
Sacramento County has moved its evacuation shelter/weather respite for unhoused guests to Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Building 8) as of Thursday, Jan. 12....
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday, Jan. 10. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor Rich Desmo...
Severe storms have caused widespread damage, flooding, and power outages across the Sacramento region. The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services (OES) ...
Sacramento County has moved its evacuation shelter/weather respite for unhoused guests to Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center (915 27th St, Sacramento) as of Mon...
The Sacramento County Coroner has released the names of two individuals that died due to storm related incidents. Both decedents were unhoused at the time of th...
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., on Sunday, January 8, the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is warning those in the Wilton area to leave the area, no...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services has issued an evacuation order for residents living in the Wilton area, effective immediately. Flooding is ...
UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2023All Parks within the Regional Parks system will re-open on Thursday, Jan. 12, with the exception of: Discovery ParkHo...
*This story will be updated as new information becomes available UPDATE Jan. 23, 2023 10:40 a.m. Disaster Assistance Available Re...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Order for residents living in the Point Pleasant area, the evacuation warning for ...
Sacramento County opened a second location to shelter unhoused individuals coming off the American River Parkway due to flooding and park closures. The Howe Par...
Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede. Only return home if it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to drive past posted road closure barriers,...
UPDATE: Jan. 6, 2023The PCA Bridge crossing at Lower Sunrise to Sacramento Bar is now CLOSED. In addition to the six parks that remai...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors at its special meeting today, in a unanimous vote with those members present, approved the ratification of a local s...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will meet virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for a special meeting to vote on the ratification of a Proclamation of Local S...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is warning residents living in the areas of Point Pleasant, Glanville Track, and Franklin Pond to prepar...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services has issued an evacuation order for residents living in the Point Pleasant area. Flooding is eminent. R...