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Board Approves Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance

County Governance, Operations, Policy
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County Renames March 31 Holiday

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Capital Region Small Business Awards: Nominate a Changemaker in Business & Register

03/25/2026

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is proud to take part in the 2026 Capital Region Small Business Awards. The luncheon event and expo will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders and community partners for networking, recognition and resource-sharing.

Board Approves Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance

03/25/2026

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the County’s fireworks ordinance during its March 24 meeting, significantly strengthening penalties for the use of illegal fireworks and the unauthorized use of “safe and sane” fireworks.

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County Renames March 31 Holiday

03/24/2026

The County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors, at its March 24 meeting, unanimously approved renaming the County holiday observed on March 31. Formerly recognized as Cesar E. Chavez Day, the holiday will now be known as “Sacramento County Farm Workers Appreciation Day.”

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Sacramento County Launches $80K Grants for Nonprofits

03/23/2026

Sacramento County and Sacramento Region Community Foundation Launch Capacity-Building Initiative for Nonprofits Addressing Homelessness and Food Insecurity[

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Overnight Closures Coming For Fruitridge Rd At South Watt Ave

03/19/2026

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) is alerting drivers to an upcoming road closure at the intersection of Fruitridge Road and South Watt Avenue. The closures will begin on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. The roads will reopen each morning at 6 a.m. The closures could run for 5 consecutive nights.

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Sacramento County’s Gifts from the Heart Brings Holiday Cheer to Thousands in 2025

03/18/2026

The holiday season is a time for generosity, compassion and community — and in 2025, Sacramento County residents showed up in a big way through the Gifts from the Heart program.

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Celebrating the FIRST CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

03/17/2026

“I conclude you have completed the CARE plan and have officially graduated from the program,” said Honorable Jennifer K. Rockwell, the Collaborative Courts Supervising Judge.

Sacramento County Invites Residents to Celebrate National Day of Play

03/13/2026

Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to step outside, unplug and enjoy the outdoors in celebration of National Day of Play, observed this year on Saturday, March 21.

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