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Flag Day and U.S. Flag Retirement Options

06/11/2026

Each year on June 14, Flag Day marks the adoption of the United States flag in 1777. The flag’s design reflects the nation it represents: 13 horizontal stripes for the original colonies and 50 stars representing the states of the Union.

Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

06/11/2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 11 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.

Sacramento County Activated Hot Weather Respite

06/10/2026

In partnership with First Step Communities, based on predictions from the National Weather Service, Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing will activate it’s hot weather surge capacity at the North A Shelter located at 1400 North A street beginning Wednesday, June 10 through Saturday June 13 from 1:00 – 8:00 pm daily.

Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

06/10/2026

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets. Dogs and cats are much more vulnerable to heat than people realize. Every

Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

06/09/2026

Sacramento County’s Board of Supervisors today approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

Regional Measles Outbreak Ends Following Coordinated Public Health Response

06/09/2026

Sacramento County and Placer County public health officials announced today that the regional measles outbreak has officially ended. The determination is based on the date of the last case’s symptom onset and two full incubation periods, with no new cases identified in over 42 days.

Park Rangers Conduct Targeted E-Bike Enforcement Operation on American River Parkway

06/08/2026

Sacramento County Park Rangers, working in partnership with the Sacramento County Probation UTV Team and California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers, recently conducted a targeted enforcement operation along the American River Multi-Use Trail between Watt Ave and Chase Drive.

Sacramento County Regional Parks Announces Controlled Burns to Reduce Wildfire Risk

06/05/2026

Sacramento County Regional Parks, in partnership with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the City of Sacramento Fire Department, will conduct a series of prescribed burns throughout June as part of its ongoing fire risk reduction efforts.

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