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Prairie City Road Closure Starting August 24

08/21/2026

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) will be closing Prairie City Road between US 50 and White Rock Road starting Monday, Aug. 24 to perform pavement repairs. The project will be completed by Tuesday, Sept. 1.

County to Host Community Webinar on Jail System Master Planning

08/20/2026

Sacramento County will host a virtual community webinar on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. to provide an update on the County's ongoing Jail System Master Planning effort and share information about the next steps in the planning process.

Sacramento County Celebrates National Emergency Management Awareness Month

08/19/2026

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August.

EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

08/18/2026

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

Sacramento County Expands Program to Support Affordable Housing Development

08/14/2026

Sacramento County is expanding a program designed to help offset development costs that can make affordable housing projects difficult to finance and build.

More Than You Think: What Sacramento County’s Recent Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents

08/13/2026

When most people hear the words "Zoning Code," they probably think about developers, construction projects and a whole lot of rules that have very little to do with their everyday lives—and some people probably don’t ever hear the words “Zoning Code” at all.

Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

08/13/2026

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies.

Back-to-School Season Brings More Young Riders to Local Trails: Know Your E-Bike Before You Ride

08/12/2026

As students gear up for back-to-school season, Sacramento County expects to see an increase in kids and teens riding bicycles and e-bikes. Whether they’re commuting to school, meeting up with friends or enjoying the American River Parkway, now is a great time for young riders and their parents to review the rules of the road and the trails.

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