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County Activates Weather Respite for Rain and Heavy Wind Beginning November 12

11/10/2025

Due to the forecast of heavy winds and rain this week the County, in partnership with First Step Communities, is activating its weather respite Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Warren E Thorton Youth Center (WETYC). Staff will continue to monitor the weather for needed extensions.

Supporting Sacramento County Families: Expanding Our Pet Pantry to Feed More Than Pets

11/10/2025

At Bradshaw Animal Shelter, we believe helping animals means helping people too. For years, our Pet Pantry has provided temporary food assistance to Sacramento County residents who need a little extra help caring for their pets.

Court Order Restores Funding for CalFresh Benefits

11/07/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefit recipients experienced a disruption to their November benefits. On Nov. 6, after a second court ruling that the USDA must tap into an additional funding pool to fully fund SNAP benefits across the Country, Sacramento County can confirm it's already seeing fully funded November benefits for some recipients.

Emergency Ready: Inside the EOC Operations Meetings That Power County Resilience

11/06/2025

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services (OES) plays a vital role in keeping our community safe when unexpected events threaten lives or property. Whether it’s a natural disaster or another large-scale emergency, the County must be ready to respond quickly and effectively.

Sacramento County Clerk of the Board Appointed

11/05/2025

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Nov. 4 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Todd Stermer as the County’s new Clerk of the Board, effective Dec. 1.

$5k Arts & Culture Grant Opens Countywide Nov 3

11/03/2025

Small Arts and cultural organizations across Sacramento County can now apply for the Small Organization Sustainability Fund (Program), which offers up to $5,000 in general operating support for each eligible organization.

County Activates Weather Respite for Rain and Heavy Wind

11/03/2025

Due to the forecast of heavy wids and possible rain this week the County, in partnership with First Step Communities, is activating its weather respite tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. through Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. at the North A Shelter.

10 Years of Black Child Legacy Campaign

10/31/2025

This year marks a decade since the start of the Black Child Legacy Campaign (BCLC). BCLC is the community-driven movement established following the call for a Blue-Ribbon Commission from County Board of Supervisor Phil Serna to address the disturbing outcome data that found that Black children die at twice the rate of any other population in Sacramento Community.

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