Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. Now more than ever, small busines...
Arts and culture nonprofits located throughout Sacramento County are invited to apply for grants to assist with general operating expenses. The $...
During her presentation of the 2023 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Reports at the Oct. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Fl...
On Sept. 26, 2024, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual ...
Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Pla...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identifie...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone sites throughout the County, a move aimed a...
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the Sacramento County Zoning Code and Sacramento County Code to accelerat...
During the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Hearings, the Board approved $3,000,000 in funding, budgeted in the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund, for a Neighborho...
Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX, L...
The Board of Supervisors conducted a workshop at its April 10 meeting to discuss a range of policy considerations related to process improvements, hearing body ...
The Building Permits and Inspection (BPI) Division of the Community Development Department has launched a new “AI tool” to help residential construction...
At today’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dave Defanti, Deputy County Executive for Community Services, along with representatives from the County Departments o...
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has launched efforts to create an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) to guide prioriti...
On March 2, 1799, President John Adams signed the United States’ first weights and measures law. To commemorate this event, Weights and Measures departments ac...
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has recently awarded eight recipients for the 2023-24 Watershed Stewardship and Educational Grant program. This grant p...
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,...
During her presentation of the 2022 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris...
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...
The Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center invites business owners and members of the community to celebrate the rec...
The Sacramento County Agriculture Commissioner and Offices of Economic Development and Emergency Services are encouraging local agricultural businesses impacte...
The Sacramento County, Community Development Department, Site Improvement & Permits Section is making it easier for applicants to check the real-time statu...
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...
Sacramento County's Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX...
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...
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? ...
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 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...
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...
The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organiza...
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced that Sacramento County has earned the state’s Prohousing Designation. Sacr...
Sacramento County takes reports of fraud seriously and investigates all reports thoroughly. The Sacramento County Fraud Hotline is for reporting suspected fra...
Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. This year, Small Business Satu...
Sacramento County is working with the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) and a panel of land use and urban planning experts from the U.S. and Canada...
During her presentation of the 2021 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chri...
The Sacramento County Department of Finance accepted applications for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Program twice in 2022, once in March and again in Se...
Round 2 of the Sacramento County Small Business & Nonprofit Grant Program is now open. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations adversely affected by t...
Sacramento County is launching the fourth round of grant funding for microbusiness owners who may have missed an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant in a pr...
The Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) invites the business community and the public to celebrate the recipients of the Annual Sacramento Area Sustai...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Aug. 9 meeting, voted to approve amendments to the Sacramento County Zoning Code and Countywide Design ...
The County Board of Supervisors will continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizat...
Sacramento County invites small businesses and nonprofit organizations adversely affected by the pandemic to apply for relief grants through the new Small Busi...
The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is now accepting applications for its $450,000 “Seeding Creativity” individual artists grant program.The gra...
Sacramento County is launching the second round of grant funding for microbusiness owners who may have missed an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant in the ...
Sacramento County Economic Development and the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) are partnering with City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and E...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 8 to adopt a resolution amending the Sacramento County General Plan, including the Housing...
Sacramento County encourages microbusinesses in the county that have been adversely affected by the pandemic to apply to receive relief grants of $2,500. The ne...
Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. This year, Small Business Saturda...
The value of Sacramento County crops dipped slightly last year, but agriculture continues to be an important player in the local economy. In 2020, the total cas...
On Sept. 14, 2021, the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) awarded six businesses with the Sacramento Area Sustainability Business Awards at the Board...
The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2021 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on July 27 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element brought forth by the Office of Planning and Envi...
The Office of Planning and Environmental Review (PER) will resume public counter service on a limited basis beginning Tuesday, June 22. These in-person meetings...
The pandemic has created an economic impact across our nation over the last year. In our Sacramento region, the food and beverage industry is no exception...
Got a room or a home you want to list, or are listing, on Airbnb or a related service? Sacramento County would like to remind homeowners that prior to accepting...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and identifying the County’s efforts to mobilize and contribut...
Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. This year, Small Business Saturd...
During her presentation of the 2019 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 17 Board of Supervisors meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flo...
To protect against possible crop contamination from the interstate and international shipping of fruits, vegetables and plants, tight controls have been estab...
The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2020 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that...
As the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve, Sacramento County’s Economic Development Department is here to help businesses in the region with up-to-...
The gross value of all agricultural products in Sacramento has topped all previous records, Agriculture Commissioner Chris Flores told the county Board of Super...
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 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 ...
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 County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2019 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that ...
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...
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...
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to initiate the master planning process for the Upper Westside Specific Plan, located in the unincorporated S...
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...
The 2017 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock report was released and presented to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Juli Jensen...
The business community and the public are invited to honor the recipients of the Sacramento Area Sustainable Business Awards, Wednesday, September 19, 8-11 ...
The County Board of Supervisors will provide $1 million through the 2018 TOT Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County tha...
According to the U.S. Small Business Association, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every th...
We’ve all been there, trying to find the conversion for how many ounces are in a pound or how many liters are in a gallon. Little did you know, those measureme...
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 2016 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report was released and presented to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. Juli Jensen, Sac...
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...
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 ...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
China Sunergy Co., Ltd., a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, announced today that Sunergy America LLC (a subsidiary of China Sunergy Co., Ltd...
Sacramento County’s most recent Crop and Livestock report indicated that Apiary (bee keeping) production has increased. With Sacramento County’s embrace...
Do you work with the design or construction industry? Join us for the only Northern California expo designed to bring contractors, designers, construction prof...
The Center for Active Design named Sacramento County and Design 4 Active Sacramento (D4AS) as one of twelve worldwide winners in its annual Excellence awards h...
Sacramento County’s 2015 Crop & Livestock Report has been released. And, it reveals Sacramento County was, once again, the top-producer of pears in C...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a development agreement on July 12, 2016, to support construction of building and site improvements for...
Those crispy and juicy pears at the farmer’s market do more than make a delicious dessert. They also help support our local economy. According to the latest ...
Recycling has done a wealth of good for Sacramento’s environment and community, but often there are complications that come along with the recycling industry. ...
Supervisor Susan Peters and the Sacramento County Department of Transportation hosted a groundbreaking event Wednesday afternoon at Carmichael Park to celebrat...
A reliable barometer of how the economy is doing… Sacramento County’s Building Permits and Inspection Division is booming. Summer business from 2014 to 2...
On July 28, 2015, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formed the Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District (PBID). The PBID includes proper...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the first major update to the County’s Development Code in 30 years. This vote was the final step in...
In response to the Brown Administration’s latest draft of the California WaterFix Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement, county supervi...
The County’s Site Improvement and Permits Section (SIPS) accepts applications and issues permits for commercial and residential building projects. As part of t...
Seven homeowners were grateful to have their homes repaired at no charge by the Rebuilding Together Sacramento organization this past April. Sacramento County,...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors promised up to $100,000 dollars to the Rebuilding Together Sacramento organization to supplement fundraising efforts...
Oftentimes the Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspections Division receives calls from potential homebuyers indicating their home inspector has not...
Known for its rich history, lush rivers and parkways, and great downtown vibe, the Sacramento region is beautiful both on screen and off. That’s right – it’s n...
Do I really need a permit to install a water heater or build a patio cover? My Uncle Joe was a builder for 30 years and he says I don’t need one. These a...
On January 27, 2015, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to bring Macy’s, Inc. to the Capital Commerce Center in south Sacramento. T...
On Wednesday, January 21, the Sacramento Valley Section of the American Planning Association (APA) honored the Design 4 Active Sacramento (D4AS) team, which in...
Wine grapes, milk, and pears help keep Sacramento County agriculture at the top of its game, according to the newly released Crop & Livestock Report. The y...
A long-awaited project breaks ground to help support the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our community and our country. The Sacramento County Board of...
One of Sacramento’s oldest neighborhoods- known as the South Oak Park/Fruitridge Pocket Area – has become the focus of renewed revitalization efforts to improv...
Sacramento County is planning for a future with a more efficient development process, a greater number of high quality buildings, new walkable neighborhoods, a...
On Saturday, September 27, the Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento will host the highly anticipated Farm-to-Fork Festival. September 12 kicked off the beg...
Ever been bothered by signs plastered on street corners or blocking your view of the road? With the approval of a new ordinance, County departments will ...
Costumed character waving a sale sign in the street? Sandwich boards on the sidewalk? The Department of Community Development is reaching out to business owner...
He sniffs each item carefully, looking for anything he can flag as suspicious. He examines boxes, crates, and luggage… on a mission to protect the Sacram...
For the first time in 30 years, Sacramento County is undergoing a major update to its zoning code. Halted in 2008, the latest update was restarted in 2012. Thr...
Throughout the spring and summer months you can find a farmers market in Sacramento County almost every day. And it can be more than just a fun, family activit...
The Avenues Task Force in South Sacramento has been working to bring back a sense of community well-being, improve the look of the area and ensure there are qu...
The 2014 Amgen Tour of California’s official start is at 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 11 in downtown Sacramento in front of the Capitol. The overall route sho...
Several County departments are focused on revitalizing the South Sacramento area adjacent to Franklin Boulevard known as the Avenues. Long-term projects includ...
The Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Lennar Homes and the Winn Company that will enable the developers to phase in infrastructure requirements so...
The Sacramento region is becoming well-known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world. Home to 1.4 million residents, Sacramento County is the only Northern Ca...
Many residents and businesses already know that the Sacramento area is a great place to live and work, but how do we compare to other regions? Acco...
Have you ever driven by an abandoned mattress or refrigerator dumped on the side of the road? These “illegal dumping sites” are dangerous, often contain ...
Every year, Sacramento County spends more than $175 million in goods and services for items from new office chairs to the landscaping services. To encour...
From pears to turkeys to local farmers markets, the Sacramento County crop and livestock report illustrates that Sacramento area agriculture is strong and grow...
Nearly 40 people attended a grand opening today of the new County Service Center located in the former McClellan Air Force Base. Supervisors Susan Peters and R...
With two new Building Assistance Centers opened this year, customers are raving about the comprehensive building, planning and related services now available i...
Sacramento County is marshaling resources in areas of the unincorporated County that have suffered from a high number of foreclosed homes, devaluation of comme...
On September 17, Sacramento area business leaders and elected officials celebrated the winners of this year’s Sustainable Business Awards. KCRA Anchor Te...
What do helium balloons, amalgam separators and sprinkler smart clocks have in common? All three tools helped a local organization win a 2013 Sustainable Busin...
Apply for a Community Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) for the Vineyard, Cosumnes, South Sac, Rancho Cordova or Southeast areas. Applications can b...
The five counties encompassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo, have formed the Delta Counties Coalit...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and Fulton Avenue property owners renewed the Fulton Avenue Property and Business Improvement District for f...
If your firm or organization is committed to the environment and practices energy conservation, waste reduction and/or pollution prevention type programs, a...
