Give your tree the proper send-off and do our local landfills a big favor by recycling it when you are done with it for the holiday season. Bring you...
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 ...
In California, more than 63,000 youth live in foster care. To recognize the thousands of California children who are waiting for the love and support of a perm...
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.&#...
Sacramento International Airport is ready to serve holiday travelers with festive holiday decorations, live entertainment, and abundant options for last-mi...
Have you signed up for Sacramento-Alert, yet? Just go to www.Sacramento-Alert.org and sign up your home and work phone numbers and emails, as well as your cel...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, authorized an additional $1 million to fund a portion of the construction costs ...
The holidays are in full swing – full of festivities, friends, family and food! All of these things are fun and exciting for humans, but your little furry frien...
Marty Hock has known his adopted son Alex for over four years. As an elementary school principal, Hock took an interest in Alex when he entered foster care hal...
You can definitely feel the chill in the air, and with temperatures continuing to cool this week, it’s a great time to review cold weather tips: Check...
Over the past year the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services has been working on an innovative Ment...
You might see them the next time you are out biking on the American River Parkway, under a pop-up tent with an A-frame sign in front that states, “Visitor Servi...
When you are preparing your holiday meal, keep food safety in mind. Sacramento County Environmental Management Department’s (EMD) food safety specialists and S...
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 emergenc...
Lead is a naturally occurring element. Before the health effects of lead were understood, lead had been used in many products from paint and gasoline to pottery...
The community is invited to join Sacramento County and the Sacramento Tree Foundation for the NeighborWoods initiative kickoff event to plant trees that will e...
Join Sacramento County and the Sacramento Tree Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 18, to kickoff the NeighborWoods initiative, from 9 a.m. – Noon, at Cottage Park, ...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) has its sights set on a long list of road improvement projects in the 2017-18 fiscal year. With th...
Today marks the first day of the Sacramento County Department of Transportation’s (SACDOT) bi-annual Pothole Sweeps week where crews will be hitting the stree...
If you are planning to drive down Hazel Avenue during the weekends of November 10-13 or November 17-20, please expect traffic delays. During these two weekends,...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of $44 million over three years in Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funds to expand count...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services wi...
While the opioid crisis holds a high-profile spot in national news, methamphetamines (meth) are highly addictive and continue to be a serious issue across...
Monday starts the bi-annual Pothole Sweeps Week effort by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT). As part of SACDOT’s ongoing co...
Reminder: Elverta Road closure (between E. Levee Rd & Sorento Rd) at Railroad Crossing Nov. 8 -10.Elverta Road between East Levee and So...
Reminder: Hazel Avenue Lane Closures (Curragh Downs Drive to Sunset Avenue)Weekend Paving Operations: Weather permitting, starting Friday, Nov....
A new solar farm, anticipated to provide more than a third of the electrical needs of Sacramento International Airport, is expected to be operational by the en...
Sacramento County is proud to be home to more than 89,000 veterans. As this vital segment of our population continues to increase, Sacramento County Vet...
Want to become a foster parent/family? Find out how.After being in and out of foster homes for most of his childhood, one of Michael Darrough’s biggest fears w...
Sacramento County has some helpful ways to let your ghouls and goblins have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween. See and Be Seen: Pick out costu...
SACRAMENTO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun implementing new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items at airports nationwi...
The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains nearly 22,900 street and safety lights around Sacramento County. Maintenance of the older lights is an e...
With the Sacramento Kings 2017-18 season officially open and other events scheduled at the Golden 1 Center, you might be searching for the perfect parking s...
The Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program will be hosting a series of FREE Adult and Family Flu Clinics throughout the months of October and Novemb...
The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Ron E. Vicari as the Director of the Department of Transportation, effective October 15. Th...
In an effort to keep the community informed with the latest Hepatitis A information for Sacramento County, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), ...
Does the thought of owning and operating a small business appeal to you? Perhaps you love to cook and have courted the idea of opening your own restauran...
The fast-moving, wind-whipped Northern California wildfires have highlighted the vital role emergency alerts can have in disasters. Sign up for Sacramento Count...
Sacramento County will mail more than 457,000 secured property tax bills that are payable beginning November 1, 2017, and are mailed only once a year. However, ...
There will be a temporary closure of the Alabama Road Bridge near the town of Herald over Laguna Creek between Borden Road and Simmerhorn Road to all vehicles,...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, October 9.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will c...
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is proud to announce the launch of the $1.35 million redesigned system for families experiencing homeless...
The 2016 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report was released and presented to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. Juli Jensen, Sac...
It is estimated that one in every five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. In Sacramento County alone, nearly 300,000 residents live...
Have you ever experienced the disappointment of going home after shopping for hours, only to see on your receipt a charge that is greater than the “sale” pric...
You have probably seen it many times and thought to yourself, “what a waste of good clean water!” Flushing hydrants can be frustrating to residents. While it m...
Sacramento, CA – J.D. Power announced Sept. 21 that the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has ranked highest in customer satisfaction among medium-...
Outbreaks of hepatitis A disease are currently ongoing in two California counties (San Diego County and Santa Cruz County) in persons who are homeless and/or ...
Common in rural areas without public sewer service, septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures that treat wastewater from household plumbin...
Working day in and day out at Bradshaw Animal Shelter is full of highs and lows. Seeing abandoned, neglected and jaded animals is often counter-balanced by th...
The business community and the public are invited to honor the recipients of the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Awards, Wednesday, September 20, 8-10:...
It’s a labor of love to own and operate a restaurant, and along with the typical venture costs, there must also be an investment, every day, to ensure food saf...
For National Food Safety Month, 676 local food establishments in Sacramento County have earned the Sacramento County Environmental Management 2016/17 Food Safe...
Over the past several years Sacramento County Child Protective Services (CPS) has been hard at work making improvements to better serve the communit...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved the Adopted Budget document for Fiscal Year 2017-18 to fund County operations.The document outli...
Sacramento County will present the 12th annual California Capital Airshow Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10 at Mather Airport. This year’s event features the P...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will review and approve the Adopted Budget Documents for Fiscal Year 2017-18 on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. ...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, September 4. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will conti...
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 s...
With the triple digit temperatures, Sacramento County reminds you to take steps to keep cool. The Sacramento County Public Health Officer, Dr. Kasirye, sa...
On September 8th, the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks will open the Off-Paved Trail Cycling Pilot Program in the Woodlake and Cal Expo are...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors yesterday, acting as the Housing Authority of the County of Sacramento, approved the recommendation from the Sacrame...
No Place Like Home (NPLH) is a new State program that will provide counties with grants in 2018 to provide critically needed housing for chronically homeless ...
District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert announced that student applications are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Youth Academy, a program in partnersh...
As the largest provider of social services in the region, Sacramento County provides a wide array of services assisting families and individuals experiencing ...
SACRAMENTO, CA – August 17, 2017On Tuesday, August 15, residents from the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility were named as one of 10 top finalists i...
Not long after Robert Moore and Toua Thao married four years ago, the couple decided to complete their family by adopting a child. Being a gay couple, ho...
With the new school year back in session and fall right around the corner, Public Health wants to remind parents how important it is for their children to be c...
August 10, 2017 updateDue to the repairs being done in the public garage, the electric vehicle chargers located on the upper level will be unavailable from ...
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 often and can...
Planning a summer getaway? A new map on the Sacramento International Airport parking page can show you what parking spaces are available, and where....
The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) is reaching out to area schools to help them find out how much lead is in their drinking water. Lead can b...
The Board of Supervisors acknowledge the appointment of Douglas Sloan, today, as Director of Waste Management and Recycling. Sloan has been the Interim Directo...
The path to self-sufficiency was not an easy or quick road. But today, Jessica Hodges, her husband, and their three children (ages six, eight and 10) are l...
With substantial recent investments by the Board of Supervisors in mental health services, Sacramento County Behavioral Health has taken strides to create new...
The Sacramento County Department Of Child Support Services (DCSS) has added two new payment kiosks to its lobby (3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento, CA). C...
This year’s National Night Out (NNO) is Tuesday, August 1, 2017. NNO is a once-a-year opportunity for citizens, members of public safety, neighborhood w...
The ampm ARCO gas station at the Sacramento International Airport (6100 Airport Boulevard) will close Wednesday, July 26 at 10 p.m. until 6 a.m....
When her two adult daughters moved out, Karla Buechler suddenly found herself with a large home and empty bedrooms.“I love the daily parenting tasks like pack...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and Department of Transportation hosted a ribbon-cutting event Friday, July 21 at Carmichael Park to celebrate const...
Recently two Sacramento County residents were hospitalized with Hantavirus infections. Though they contracted the virus in a neighboring county, it is import...
With the approval of the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 on June 14, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors highlighted the County’s commitment...
On June 3, the El Camino/Howe neighborhood in Arden Arcade lost 24 tons - of junk that is. Sacramento County Code Enforcement collected their highest volume of ...
Sacramento County has more than 2,000 children and teenagers in its foster care system. These youth have come into the system through no fault of their own. M...
The California State Fair presents a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy July 14-30! The 17 day event features entertainment, sports, music and per...
Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured property taxes for fiscal year 2017-2018 will be mailed in mid-July and are payable without delinquent penalties t...
California Voter’s Choice Act Call for Applicants for Two Advisory CommitteesSacramento, CA – In 2016, the State of California passed Senate Bill 45...
Sacramento County Assessor Christina Wynn announced today that the 2017 assessed value of all taxable property has topped the $157 billion mark, closing at $15...
Have fun at the California State Fair from July 14 - 30 knowing Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) inspectors are making sure the oper...
One of Sacramento’s greatest economic drivers is agriculture. Protecting our crops is crucial. Sacramento County has a new pest detection team. Cairo—a bi...
Do you really need a permit to install a water heater or build a patio cover? Why should you obtain a building permit? Can you obtain a permit online?...
On July 1, 1967, Sacramento County started operations at the Kiefer Landfill. Over these past 50 years, the way we as a society think about trash and how...
July 4th is a time for family fun, but it is also a time to take precautions. Whether your fun includes barbecuing with friends and family, picnics in the p...
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 con...
Discovery Park will hold a “Grand Re-Opening” celebration from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, June 30. The 302-acre park had a limited re-opening on May 27, but port...
For safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in preparation for a non-permitted ev...
When you think of protecting elders and dependent adults, what constitutes abuse? Who classifies as an elder or dependent adult? There are numerous forms of ma...
On Thursday, June 15, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors appointed Christina Wynn as Interim Assessor, effective June 25, 2017. The appointment term wi...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. The $4 billion budget will allow the County t...
We can all do our part to help protect our creeks, streams and rivers from household pollution just by keeping our storm drains clear of household waste. ...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 13 at the Sac...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the County's participation in the Voter's Choice Act, Senate Bill No. 450 and to replace the cur...
Are you a business owner or want to become a business owner? Do regulatory and/or compliance issues keep you up at night or prevent you from starting a busines...
As a parent, caregiver or guardian, are you unsure of how or when to discuss the consequences of underage drinking with your children? There is good news: ...
Does your organization or school have a project you feel could improve our waterways and keep them clean? The Sacramento County Department of Water Resou...
Celebrate good old-fashioned Americana by coming out to the Sacramento County Fair, May 25-29, at Cal Expo for the Memorial Day weekend. Food, fun, and a full ...
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 continu...
Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about safe ways to enjoy the parks and rivers, as we mark the beginning o...
Whether it's our roads and bridges, the water flowing to our faucets or the neighborhoods we maintain – the services we provide connect us and bring a higher qu...
Sacramento County high school students are encouraged to register for the 3rd Annual “Criminal Justice Shadow Day.” This unique program gives high school...
In order to tackle the impacts of illegal camping and other crime within County Parks and the American River Parkway, Sacramento County Regional Parks introduc...
CalFresh Awareness month started in 2011 to bring awareness, dispel myths and assist families, individuals, students, veterans and the elderly to apply for Cal...
This weekend, the Amgen Tour of California, America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling race will challenge the world's top teams in Sacramento...
Nearly 355,000 Sacramento County residents live with mental illness, but research shows that only one-third of those individuals will seek help primarily due t...
In response to Sacramento County Assessor Kathleen Kelleher’s retirement, effective May 13, the Board of Supervisors provided a selection procedure to appoint ...
Today the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance changing the Sacramento County Code related to butane resale and possession. The ordi...
If you are a commuter on Hazel Avenue, it’s clear that lots of construction is underway as progress on Phase 2 of the Hazel Avenue Improvement Project moves fo...
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit group, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), is participating in this Thursday’s Big Day of Giving,...
The food truck movement continues to grow – adding to the food scene and offering a yummy selection to Sacramento County. While mobile food trucks and tr...
Sacramento County Division of Public Health is one of 15 pilots in the State of California to be awarded the Dental Transformation Initiative – Local Dental Pi...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today authorized the County Executive to appoint Michael Penrose as Deputy County Executive of the Public Works and ...
Sacramento County is proud to announce and recognize the 9,346 volunteers/student interns who contributed 381,333 hours to County programs in 2016, which calcu...
The Sacramento region will come together once again to grow local philanthropy at the annual 24-hour Big Day of Giving online event, Thursday, May 4. From...
Ditch your car and dust off your bike because May is Bike Month! Not only is cycling transit better for the environment, it is better for you too. Cycling just...
An important project to improve the nature of urban runoff in the Cordova Creek area has been overseen for the past two years by the Department of Water Resour...
Jaci looked a long time for the right dog. She needed one that could be trained to detect and notify her when her blood sugar level drastically ...
Attention dog owners and dog lovers: Do you love to walk on the American River Parkway? Join fellow dog and nature lovers and sign up for the Howlin’ on t...
Nearly 900 local job seekers met with representatives from more than 20 county departments at the Sacramento County Career Fair held in March. From the departm...
An intensified effort to identify and repair potholes starts this week by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) on unincorporated area ro...
Southwest has announced it will offer new daily nonstop service to Long Beach (LGB) and Spokane, Washington (GEG) beginning August 1. Southwest will also offer...
Sacramento County has been offering an easy, single point of contact since 2014 for residents to connect with virtually any Sacramento County service. Residen...
While Carol Tucker, a Sacramento County public health nurse, was visiting a client-family who participates in the Nurse Family Partnership, Carol and the mother...
As part of the César E. Chávez Day of Service, the Sacramento Probation Department and the Sacramento Kings Foundation will collaborate to create a volunteer ...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2016-2017 Sacramento County property taxes are coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than April...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most County offices will be closed on Friday, March 31 for the national holiday to commemorate the civil rights and labor ...
Sacramento County is joining local governments and business organizations by hosting a small business symposium on May 2 during the Capital Region’s Small Busi...
With the ten-year anniversary of the Green, Yellow, Red Placard program, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is celebrating putting...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved four initiatives to reduce homelessness with the intent to: improve the family...
Join a Sacramento County effort to clean-up and beautify our creeks, April 21-29! During Creek Week, all ages will have the opportunity to appreciate, ex...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is having a March Gladness Adoption Promotion to find permanent homes for our dogs, cats and rabbits. Beginn...
Robert Logsdon was recently selected as the new County of Sacramento Chief Building Official in the Division of Building Permits and Inspection. “Logsdon has b...
Sacramento, CA— On Monday, March 27, Sacramento County planners will request the County Planning Commission consider a Marijuana Ordinance related to commercia...
Gas. Produce. Meat. Packaged goods. Cordage. These are just a few of the everyday products consumers in Sacramento County purchase by weight, measure or count ...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a Competitive Grants Program that can provide up to $1 million to local government entities and non-profi...
If you would like to help during emergencies such as flooding, public health events, or a hospital surge, consider training in any one of the local volunteer o...
Who doesn’t love an unexpected windfall? Could you have an outstanding check with Sacramento County? The County has more than 5,700 uncashed checks on its book...
United Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop service between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Newark, N.J. (EWR) starting Thursday, June 8. The ...
Sacramento County recruits for more than 1,000 types of jobs, including public safety, building, administrative, financial, technical, engineering, medical, att...
Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede. Only return home if it is safe to do so. When returning home, do not attempt to drive through wate...
Sacramento County is in the midst of another round of storms that are predicted to cause more localized flooding with creeks, streams and rivers. Forecasts ha...
In observance of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 13 and on Monday, Feb. 20. All ...
The evacuation advisory for residents in Tyler Island and the east section of Walnut Grove has been lifted. Repair work for the levee in Tyler Island has bee...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is downgrading the evacuation notice to an evacuation advisory for Tyler Island residents. Though...
With flood waters receding and residents eager to return to their homes it is important for the public to be aware of the current situations surrounding the i...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is strongly advising the residents of Tyler Island to evacuate. Tyler Island is expected to flood due ...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Service is advising residents to the east section of Walnut Grove to take precautionary actions for possible flooding....
Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is advising residents living in the Glanville Tract area of Point Pleasant to leave the ar...
A Juvenile Record Sealing Clinic will be held on Wednesday, February 15, by the Sacramento County Probation Department for adults with minor offenses on...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is advising the residents of Point Pleasant to evacuate. Flooding is expected in some areas over the next 24...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is advising Wilton residents in the low lying areas or along the Cosumnes River to evacuate to areas outside...
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is advising Wilton residents that have evacuated the area to remain where they are. An evacuation cent...
China Sunergy Co., Ltd., a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, announced today that Sunergy America LLC (a subsidiary of China Sunergy Co., Ltd...
As the New Year begins, it is not too early to think about filing federal taxes. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for which many taxpayers qua...
With advancements in today’s forensics technology, determining the identity of a corpse can be done with just a minuscule amount of DNA, much less than ev...
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and Probation, along with the Sacramento Police Department, are seeking recruits for the...
Sacramento County’s most recent Crop and Livestock report indicated that Apiary (bee keeping) production has increased. With Sacramento County’s embrace...
Elected in November, and formally sworn-in on January 10, Sue Frost is representing District 4 as a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor and takes the reins f...
In the County’s annual employee campaign to raise funds for charitable organizations, project coordinator Terrie Porter, Director of the Child Support Service...
The Point-In-Time Homeless Count will take place tonight, Wednesday, January 25, from 7 pm – midnight. Trained volunteers will work in teams, with law enf...
In a much-anticipated move to bring urban agriculture to the unincorporated County, the Board of Supervisors today approved a new ordinance that will expand ur...
The County ($25,000) and City of Sacramento ($25,000), the Sacramento Association of Realtors ($50,000) and United Public Employees ($10,000) announced thi...
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento International Airport served more than 10 million passengers in 2016, a significant milestone not achieved since 2008. The steady growt...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors at its meeting today, in a unanimous vote, proclaimed a local state of emergency for Sacramento County. The proclam...
Sacramento, Calif. – With flood waters receding and residents eager to return to their homes it is important for the public to be aware of the current situatio...
January 13 Update 4:00 p.m. Update to Urgent Advisory: Glanville TrackLaguna Towne Hall Shelter will close at 8pm. However, the Red Cross will b...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, January 16.All emergency services and garbage service wi...
UPDATE 1/11/2017, 11:30 A.M. The storms have subsided, but creeks, streams and rivers will continue to have high flows through at least Thursday, Janua...
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, January 10. This year, the Chair is Supervisor Don Nottoli...
With strong winds and heavy rains hitting the Sacramento region Jan. 10, County staff and partners began the day offering shelter information for homeless ind...
Recent stormy weather has brought many creeks and streams back to life in Sacramento County. We certainly need the water, but the amount has ca...
