Wondering what to do with your tree once the holidays are over? Don’t throw away your tree – recycle it for free! Christmas trees can be re-purposed eit...
In observance of New Year’s Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services wil...
It’s almost time to ring in the New Year and you may be thinking about your 2020 New Year’s resolutions! Whether your resolution is getting healthier, starting...
In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! As always, Sacramento International Airport is celebrating with beautiful holiday decorations, live entertainmen...
The Placer County Health and Human Services (HHS), Veterans Services Office (VSO) recently lost its Veterans Services Officer, a critical staff person, to anoth...
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...
California’s new 2019 Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020. All plans or permit applications submitted on this ...
There is a lot going on around the holidays! Whether it’s the parties, shopping, buying gifts or participating in family get-togethers, there is immense pressur...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to approve the selection of a new Inspector General for Sacramento County and for the Cou...
Living with a mental illness can leave individuals and families feeling alone, sad and disconnected. In Sacramento County, it is estimated that over 300,000 re...
While winter is still technically more than a week away, these weather conditions definitely feel more like winter than fall, and with temperatures staying cool...
The flu season is already in full swing in Sacramento County. With these flu cases increasing so early in the season, Sacramento County Public Health urges e...
The deadline for paying the first installment of your 2019-2020 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than Dec. 10,...
WHAT: Sacramento County Regional Parks is hosting a community volunteer event at Gibson Ranch Regional Park. The public is invited to join Parks staff as t...
Sacramento Superior Court and Sacramento County collaborated to host a National Adoption Day event at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. By ...
WHAT: Sacramento County is working to build a coalition to identify and implement community-wide initiatives that help reduce the devastating consequences ...
Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS), a division of Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks, was established in June of 1975 to provide recreation ...
Sandhill Cranes have traveled south to California for the winter, and Sacramento County Regional Parks invites you to head out to the Cosumnes River P...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is hosting its second Annual Howliday Stocking Toy & Treat Drive. Bradshaw’s volunteers have partnered with...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.Garbage service, as well as all emerge...
11/22/19 Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Salinas-grown Romaine LettuceThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health and regulator...
Thanksgiving travel is in full swing at Sacramento International Airport. We are fully staffed and excited to accommodate and assist travelers during the holid...
The lives of thousands of children, teens, adults with disabilities and seniors are touched each holiday season by the County’s Gifts from the Heart Program. F...
Gibson Ranch Regional Park is getting a new management team. This park has been managed by GRP 2011, LLC since April 2011, and, effective Sunday, Dec. 1, 201...
In honor of America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, Sacramento County’s Department of Waste Management and Recycling would like to share some reminders about how to cor...
This season is all about being thankful, so it is only fitting that November is National Family Caregivers Month. Sacramento County Senior and Adult Services an...
It’s now easier than ever to get to the Hawaiian Islands from Sacramento. Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop flight from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to ...
The Heroes of Human Service Awards recognition was created to honor those who have touched the lives of others through their advocacy, dedication, service and ...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will c...
The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) Fire Department held a dedication ceremony for its new engine last week. A long-time tradition at firehouses, th...
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, there a...
Sacramento County is proud to be home to more than 84,000 veterans. As this vital segment of our population continues to increase, the Sacramento County Veteran...
Last week, the west runway reopened at Sacramento International Airport after undergoing rehabilitation that began in April. The six-month rehabilitation p...
Halloween is all things spooky, frightful and scary, but Sacramento County has important tips for parents to help make sure children have safe trick-or-treating...
Sacramento County’s Health Center, located at 4600 Broadway, offers quality, full-service health care and social services if you have or are eligible for Medi-C...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), is partnering up with the Historic Folsom District ...
The County of Sacramento and Sally Swanson Architects, Inc., are seeking public comment on an updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and ...
In Sacramento County, there are over 1,700 youth who are currently in the Sacramento County foster care system with many of those children in need of a permanen...
The gross value of all agricultural products in Sacramento has topped all previous records, Agriculture Commissioner Chris Flores told the county Board of Super...
During the General Election in 2018, the Vote Center at Modoc Hall on the Sacramento State campus was heavily used by students on Election Day, particularly in...
The 2019 Aftershock Music Festival kicks off today at Discovery Park, and with it comes some exciting news about next year’s event: Metallica is headlining!...
Sacramento County Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is helping pregnant women, new moms and children 0-5 years old to eat well, stay healthy and be activ...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will c...
As Sacramento County continues to be a leader in voting systems, security, technology and convenience, the Department of Voter Registration and Elections also ...
Sacramento County will mail about 464,499 secured property tax bills, which are payable beginning Nov. 1, 2019. These tax bills are mailed only once a year, h...
On Friday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Sacramento County, in coordination with the Fulton Avenue Association and regional business professionals, will...
The 14th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County, flies into town this weekend, Oct. 5 and 6. This year’s show is sure to be full of h...
Sacramento County Public Health urges everyone to prioritize getting the flu shot this flu season to protect you and your family from the deadly virus. C...
With the March 2020 Presidential Primary right around the corner, the Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) aims to register ev...
The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), will present the Small Town, Big Hearts benefit ...
The summer recreation season isn't over just yet, and Sacramento County Regional Parks wants to make sure people are being safe and staying healthy while soaki...
The aim of Mental Health Court is to reduce re-offense and increase the quality of life among those diagnosed with mental illnesses and those who have co-occu...
Pet owners whose animals venture outdoors can be keenly aware of the possible dangers to their animals, such as rabies and other illnesses as well as pets becom...
Yesterday, Contour Airlines launched seasonal daily service from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport that will run thr...
The business community and the public are invited to honor the recipients of the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Awards, Wednesday, Sep. 18, 8-11 a.m., at ...
To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, the Sacramento County E...
As pet parents, we all understand the importance of providing our pets with the proper nutrition, exercise and care in order to ensure their health and happines...
A Sacramento woman is currently in the hospital in a semi-comatose state after using a Pond’s-labeled skin cream tainted with methylmercury. This is the first...
With the 2020 March Presidential Primary closer than you think, registering to vote and updating your registration and party information is more important than...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to revise the Approved Budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year.The Approved Budget in June total...
In recognition that recovery happens and people can change their lives for the better, Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services p...
The County Board of Supervisors will begin budget hearings on Wednesday, September 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the Sacramento County Administration Building located...
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 saf...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 2.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue....
Citrus, apples, stone fruit, mango and guava are not your average doggie treats, but when Taz sniffs a package with these aromas, he wags his tail and claws exc...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Aug. 20 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Steven L. Hartwig as Deputy County Executive – Public Wor...
Sacramento County Health Services received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on their submission for the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Del...
The Heroes of Human Service Awards recognition was created to honor those who have touched the lives of others through their advocacy, dedication, service and ...
On July 10, the Elk Grove City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance appointing the Sacramento County Health Officer as the city’s Health Officer. This ordi...
Peter Beilenson, M.D., director of the Department of Health Services, presented the Board of Supervisors on Aug. 6, with a plan to utilize Mental Health Se...
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...
August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services. Sacramento County Department of Child Supp...
The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Jeffrey Gasaway as the Sacramento County Director of General Services, effective Aug. 18. Th...
The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Chrisandra Flores as the Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, effectiv...
August is National Golf Month, and the County of Sacramento Department of Regional Parks owns and manages three championship golf courses and one nine-hole exe...
With the first day of school right around the corner many parents are going through their back-to-school checklist and crossing off supplies or a first day outf...
This year’s National Night Out (NNO) is Tuesday, August 6. NNO is a once-a-year opportunity for citizens, members of public safety, neighborhood watch groups,...
Every year, Sacramento County residents do their level best to keep cool during the seasonably hot valley temperatures mid-year. Failing to keep cool in extre...
Sacramento County Public Health reminds you to take steps to keep cool as the temperatures climb this summer. With these seasonably high temperatures expected,...
On August 3 and 4, everyone wins at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s annual Kitty Palooza, including the many cats and kittens, who are ready for their loving “for...
“The Source,” is a new, free, 24/7 support service for foster youth and resource families living in Sacramento County. The service, implemented by Department of...
Attention, DIY mechanics! If you change the oil and filter in your car or truck, Sacramento County’s Department of Waste Management & Recycling now picks ...
Sacramento County restaurant, The Kitchen recently became the first and only Michelin-starred Sacramento area restaurant. The Sacramento County Board of Supervi...
Last November, our region was overcome with wildfire smoke for more than a week from the Camp Fire. Although this smoke event was unusual, Sacramento County Pub...
WHAT: Sacramento County restaurant, The Kitchen recently became the first and only Michelin-starred Sacramento area restaurant. The Sacramento County Boar...
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner, the California Department of Food and Agricultu...
Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2019-2020 will be mailed on July 12, 2019, and are payable without delinque...
One of the many great things about summer in Sacramento County is the California State Fair. This year’s festivities kick off July 12 through July 28 at Cal Exp...
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) inspectors are making sure the operators of the 160 food stands at the California State Fair fro...
Untreated mental health conditions and substance use can be contributing factors to homelessness; connecting individuals to mental health services and alcohol/...
The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2019 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that ...
In observance of Independence Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will con...
In the United States, about 1.1 million people have HIV, and 1 in 7 of them don’t know it – subsequently, many people have HIV for years before they get diagnos...
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 holida...
As the weather heats up in Sacramento County, residents will be heading to the water to cool off. Whether it’s our lakes and rivers, or a public swimming pool o...
Sacramento County is pleased to announce that funding for two proposed permanent supportive housing developments for persons experiencing homelessness has been ...
The members of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and plaintiffs in the class action litigation suit Mays vs. County of Sacramento, represented by Priso...
The Board of Supervisors, at its June 18 meeting, appointed Lisa A. Travis as County Counsel effective June 23, 2019.“Ms. Travis’ extensive experience with the ...
In California, elder abuse is significantly underreported. For every case of elder or dependent adult abuse known to agencies, 24 are unknown. June is observed...
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 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to approve the $4.4 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20.“Sacramento County...
With temperatures on the rise this weekend, a trip down the American River may sound like a great way to beat the heat, but, with water releases from the Nimb...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter staff, volunteers and members of the community donated 25 life-transforming pints of blood last month at a blood drive organized by a s...
It’s that time of the year on Sacramento County roads. Construction season. The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) crews are busy with proj...
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9...
At its May 21 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution supporting the designation of the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail as part ...
This past April, Kamryn Hall, a senior at C.K. McClatchy High School, organized and hosted a town hall event centered on homelessness as her senior project for...
A courtroom is not a place where you expect to find scenes of celebration and tears of joy - unless it’s drug court. During the month of May, more than 3,000 dr...
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 27.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue....
The Sacramento County Fair returns May 23-27, a yearly event that is fun, family-friendly, and kids under 12 enter free! Come out to enjoy the welcoming atmosp...
With $8.1 million in new State funding, Sacramento County is launching new services that will help 600 households resolve their homelessness and stabilize in p...
Old couches. Left-over lumber. One-legged chairs. Used laptops and TVs. Broken refrigerators. Beat-up mattresses. Does this sound like your backyard or g...
Did you know that tooth decay is preventable and when kids have healthy teeth, they feel and do better in school? Sacramento County Public Health is working wi...
Sacramento County Regional Parks offers miles and miles of multi-use trails and over 15,000 acres of open spaces for residents and visitors to explore. Whether...
Homelessness and housing instability forces families to make hard choices about the necessities of life and can make a significant impact on a family’s overall...
Have you ever considered fostering a child but then thought “there is no way I could afford it” or “who would be there to help me” or “daycare would be too exp...
Does your organization or school have a project you feel could improve our waterways and keep them clean? The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (...
Sacramento, CA - May 7, 2019 WHAT: Sacramento County is working to build a coalition to identify and implement community-wide initiatives t...
In recognition of Mental Health Month this May, the “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project will be active at Sacramento County community ...
The seventh annual Big Day of Giving is right around the corner, and Sacramento area residents are encouraged to come together for the 24-hour online giv...
For those walking around the neighborhood bounded by 53rd Avenue to the north, Florin Road to the south, Stockton Boulevard to the west, and Briggs Drive to th...
It’s time to tune up your bike because May is Bike Month! Riding a bike to get around isn’t just better for the environment, it’s better for you too! Cycling at...
April is Financial Literacy Month and Sacramento County Child Support Services now has a unique financial literacy initiative that sets itself apart from any ot...
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of ever...
Sacramento County’s popular Regional Parks will be busy with extra visitors this Easter Weekend. To keep the holiday safe and enjoyable, Regional Parks would li...
To hold animal abusers accountable, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office launched an Animal Cruelty Task Force in our region in January 2018. Sinc...
Three common STDs — chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis — are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an...
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 a great opportunity...
Celebrate the kick-off to the 2020 census in Sacramento County Wednesday, Apr. 10 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria (828 I St). Sacrament...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) celebrated the inaugural launch of Hawaiian Airlines daily nonstop service to Maui. Maui service complements Hawaiian’...
To honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sacramento County Child Protective Services staff “planted” 350 silver and blue pinwheels at the CPS o...
On Apr. 2, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will initiate a project to rehabilitate the West Runway (16R/34L) that will continue until late October. ...
National Public Health Week is the perfect time to highlight the vital role Sacramento County Public Health has in helping to ensure that everyone has an ...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, April 1.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will...
Article Update: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 More travel-related measles cases have recently been reported throughout California – including Southern Cal...
Got rodents? The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter can help! As warmer weather approaches, residential areas may see an increase in critters a...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2018-2019 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than Wednesd...
Creek Week 2019 is around the corner. Join other Sacramento County residents to clean-up and beautify our creeks, Apr. 4-14. Creek Week offers all ages t...
It may be spring, but it is never too early to start thinking of how you can support those in need during the holiday season or throughout the year. While many ...
Spirit Airlines has announced it will officially begin its inaugural service at Sacramento International Airport with daily year-round, nonstop service between ...
To reduce the stress and trauma experienced by children who are victims of sexual abuse and violent crimes, Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and A...
On Mar. 2, The National Association of Counties Health Steering Committee unanimously approved a resolution in support of the Sacramento County Black Child...
Teeny-tiny insects can cause big, big problems when they end up where they don’t belong. Invasive species like to hitchhike to California in packages of live pl...
Each year in Sacramento County, approximately 170 youths turn 18 years old while in foster care —which for many can mean they will be without a family and...
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to initiate the master planning process for the Upper Westside Specific Plan, located in the unincorporated S...
On Jan. 31, 59 sixth grade students from River Oaks Elementary School traveled to Horseshoe Lake on the Cosumnes River Preserve to plant valley oak acorns...
Recent stormy weather has brought many creeks and streams back to life in Sacramento County. We certainly need the water, but the amount has caused some...
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, to reduce risk to park goers as well as damage to the American River Parkway trail and surrounding area, Sacramento County Regional Pa...
Did you know a single unaltered cat and her offspring can produce more than 400,000 cats in their lifetime? Over time, this creates a massive burden and impact ...
If you like food, you gotta love honey bees. These busy little insects pollinate most of the world’s fruit, nut and vegetable crops. Without bees, almonds – Cal...
At its Feb. 5 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recognized the First 5 Sacramento Children and Families Commission on its 20th anniversary.&...
February is American Heart Month and we have reason to celebrate. Did you know that heart disease can often be prevented? Sacramento County Public Health&...
In observance of President's Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18.Sacramento County emergency services, as well as garbage/recy...
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...
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, most Sacramento County offices will be closed in observance of President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.All emergency services, as well as garb...
On Mar. 9, all job seekers are invited to the 2019 Sacramento County Career Fair to meet County department representatives and get details on available jo...
Contour Airlines has announced it is coming to Sacramento International Airport with nonstop service to Santa Barbara.The new schedule offers daily nonstop f...
In 2013, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors established the Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths, which in 2015 established ...
Sacramento County continues to commit funding and services aimed at helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our neighborhoods with compass...
Every year, Sacramento County employees participate in an employee-organized fundraising campaign to support local and global nonprofit organizations. To report...
On Jan. 15, the Board of Supervisors approved a collaborative partnership between Sacramento County and UC Davis Health to deliver primary care, behavioral heal...
During the month of January, advocates, organizations and individuals unite to raise awareness about human trafficking. Human trafficking is an issue that touch...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21.Sacramento County emergency services, as well as...
In July 2018, Regional Parks was awarded $28,878 by the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Program. The primary use of this grant i...
The Board of Supervisors, at its Jan. 15 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Liz Bellas as the Director of Regional Parks, effective J...
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday, Jan. 15. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor Patrick...
Counties throughout California are working to recruit loving families to care for foster children, but some families may feel they cannot afford to bring a fos...
Volunteer registration for the 2019 Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is open. The count will be conducted on the evenings of Jan. 30 – 31, 2019. Every two yea...
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Citizens Academy. Each spring, the 11-week Citizens Academy is held in an effort to provide improved understan...
Low-cost carrier Sun Country has announced it is coming to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) with nonstop service to Minneapolis.The new schedule offers f...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is prepared to provide quick response to roadway maintenance incidents that result from weather c...
Want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $25, and we've already had our fir...