1,000 Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

12/23/2025

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

County Holiday Office Closure Thursday, Dec. 25

12/23/2025

In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25.

First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed in Sacramento County

12/23/2025

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) are reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

12/22/2025

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

The Longest Night of the Year is Your Call to Help

12/18/2025

On Dec. 21, the winter solstice will mark the longest night of the year, a night with the most hours of darkness.

Rise In Local Salmonella Case Data Linked To Statewide Outbreak

12/17/2025

Sacramento, CA – Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company. Case counts are anticipated to decrease following the voluntary recall by Vega Farms, Inc.

Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Commitment to Community

12/11/2025

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact.

Honoring World AIDS Day

12/10/2025