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Board Approves SHRA Assessment and Interim Executive Officer

01/28/2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved yesterday, in a unanimous vote, an agreement with CVR & Associates to provide an organizational assessment to evaluate SHRA’s (Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency) public housing and voucher programs, housing finance processes and governance structure.

Batteries are a Curbside Collection Fire Risk

01/27/2026

Batteries are not accepted in the residential curbside collection program – here’s why! Fires sparked by improperly discarded batteries and battery-embedded products are becoming an increasingly common and costly problem.

SCPH Reports Cases Of Mushroom Poisoning Amid Unprecedented Statewide Outbreak

01/22/2026

Recent rain has contributed to widespread growth of Death Cap mushrooms in California. Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH), in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as the risk of potentially deadly amatoxin poisoning is high.

County Warns Residents of Out-of-Service Suicide and Crisis Support Line

01/22/2026

Sacramento County Department of Health Services is urging residents not to use the former National Warm Line at (855) 642-6222, which is out-of-service and no longer a resource for individuals seeking emotional or behavioral health support.

Single Family Homes Making an Impact on Homelessness

01/21/2026

You're a landlord, you need reliable renters. You fear expensive unit damage, late rent payments and turnover, leaving your unit empty and your pocket penniless.

Community Efforts to Prevent Human Trafficking

01/20/2026

As part of an effort to make our community a safe place for all residents, Sacramento County is raising awareness about human trafficking. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and each year, the U.S. Department of State recognizes it as a way to raise awareness about this crime that impacts communities across the country.

County Seeks Public Input on Jail System Planning

01/15/2026

Sacramento County will host a public Jail System Planning Listening Session on Monday, Jan. 26, as part of an ongoing effort to improve its jail system and meet obligations under a federal consent decree.

County Holiday Office Closure – Jan. 19, 2026

01/15/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19.

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