Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat: Essential Tips for Sacramento County Pet Owners
05/14/2025
Summer is just around the corner, and the days are already heating up in Sacramento County...
Join the 5/6 Sheriff Community Review Commission Meeting
05/05/2025
Sacramento County’s Sheriff Community Review Commission (SCRC) invites the public to participate in its May 6 meeting at 6 p.m...
County Podcast Features Dr. Gregory Kann
04/30/2025
We’re here today with Dr. Gregory Kann, Medical Director for the Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services, or EMS. Welcome Dr. Kann!...
Sacramento County Celebrates Earth Day 2025
04/22/2025
Happy Earth Day! Today is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment...
Breaking Barriers to Employment 101
04/17/2025
Job hunting is stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Imagine if you had limited access to a shower, no professional clothing...
BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week
04/16/2025
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m...
County Activates Weather Respite for Rain
04/01/2025
News Story was updated on 4/1. The information now reflects the current weather respite locations...
Fraudulent Invoices Targeting Planning Customers
03/28/2025
Sacramento County has been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former Planning customers..
County Holiday Office Closure March 31
03/28/2025
In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, March 31...
County Highlights Achievements in 2024
03/27/2025
Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments...
Nation's Largest Collaborative Pet Adoption Event
03/26/2025
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is thrilled to announce its participation in North Shore Animal League America’s 2025 Tour...
Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness
03/25/2025
The Sacramento County Departments of Homeless Services and Housing, and Health Services presented their biannual report...
Bradshaw Hosts Free Walk-In Vaccination Clinic
03/21/2025
Get ready to give your pet the protection they deserve! Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is stepping up to protect...
Sac County Hosts One-Day Passport Fair
03/17/2025
Sacramento County will be hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., located on the first floor...
Director of Personnel Services Appointed
03/12/2025
The Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo...
March 11 is 311 Day!
03/11/2025
Today is 3/11, so what better time to tell you all about 311, your link to County Services! Not only that, Sacramento County..
Ready to Rent – Six Weeks to a Better Tenant
03/05/2025
“We’re glad you’re here! I’m so proud of you for coming.” The sentiment rings out repeatedly as residents filter into the community...
Lifesaving Care for Sacramento’s Unhoused Pets
03/03/2025
For many pet owners, a trip to the veterinarian is a routine part of keeping their beloved companions healthy...
Board Approves Recommendations on IHSF Project
02/27/2025
In a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations made by CGL Companies, Inc. (CGL)...
SacCounty Celebrates Its Demisemiseptcentennial
02/18/2025
This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary..
Our Shelf-Ready ADU Plans Are a Hit with Residents
02/13/2025
On a roughly one-acre property in rural northern Sacramento County, Rick Field is one of the first County residents to build...
County Holiday Office Closure - Feb. 12 & 17
02/10/2025
In observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday...
County Activates Weather Respite for Low Temps
02/06/2025
News Story was updated on 2/7. The information now reflects the current weather respite locations...
Superior Court Expands Hours of Operation
02/06/2025
In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court will extend its hours of operation...
County Ratifies Local Proclamation Of Emergency
02/04/2025
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has ratified a Proclamation of Emergency in response to significant uncontrolled levee erosion...
New Rules to Help Regulate Sidewalk Vending
02/04/2025
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve new ordinances to better regulate sidewalk vending in the unincorporated County...
Board Approves GA Updates for Vulnerable Residents
01/30/2025
On Jan. 28, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to approve updates to the General Assistance (GA) policy...
Watt Ave Safe Stay Community Campus Breaks Ground
01/23/2025
Sacramento County and its partners have officially broken ground on a large-scale campus that can serve the unhoused population...
New Art Exhibition In SacCounty Board Chambers
01/21/2025
The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display!...
$2.7M Awarded for Community Development Projects
01/17/2025
Sacramento County will receive $2,718,235 as part of a historic $100 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD...
Public Safety Advisory Committee Now Recruiting
01/16/2025
The Sacramento County Public Safety and Justice Agency (PSJA) Advisory Committee is excited to invite community members...
County Holiday Office Closure Jan. 20
01/16/2025
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20...
Stockton Blvd Safe Stay Community Shelter Opens
01/15/2025
Sacramento County, in partnership with the State of California and the City of Sacramento, welcomed guests...
Shaping Sac County's Economic Future Together
01/08/2025
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) invites residents, business owners and stakeholders...
Chair and Vice Chair Elected 2025
01/07/2025
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7...
County Activates Weather Respite for Wind
01/06/2025
Due to the National Weather Service’s wind advisory, the Department of Homeless Services and Housing, in partnership with First Step Communities...
Stay Safe in the Cold - Tips for Pets and People
12/24/2024
News Story was updated on 12/24. The information now reflects the current weather respite locations. The Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing...
Board of Supervisors Ratify Emergency Proclamation
12/23/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has ratified a Proclamation of Emergency in response to significant uncontrolled levee erosion within the Sherman Island area in south Sacramento County...
County Holiday Office Closure Wednesday, Dec. 25
12/19/2024
County Holiday Office Closure Wednesday, Dec. 25...
TOT Grant Program for Non-Profits to Open Jan 13
12/18/2024
The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organ...
Reducing Hurdles To Affordable Housing Development
12/12/2024
Sacramento County is taking steps to address the region’s affordable housing crisis. At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, an ordinance was introduced to ...
New Concept Aims to Ease Barriers to County Jobs
12/12/2024
The Board of Supervisors, at its Dec. 10 meeting, approved in concept a groundbreaking initiative that aims to reduce barriers to County employment for individ...
Keep Your Pets Safe During The Holidays
12/05/2024
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and spending time with loved ones – including our furry, feathered and scaly family members. However...
Tune in to the County’s Budget Workshop
12/04/2024
Want to know where your tax dollars go? Curious about how Sacramento County spends its budget? You're invited to an interactive, virtual Sacramento County...
Celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30
11/27/2024
Small Business Saturday is celebrated across the nation every year to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses. Now more than ever, small business...
Delivering Mobile Aid When Disasters Strike
11/26/2024
You may not know about Sacramento County's Local Assistance Centers (LAC), but when residents are hit with disasters, they become vital locations for ...
County Holiday Office Closure – Nov. 28 and 29
11/26/2024
County Holiday Office Closure – Nov. 28 and 29...
Recruitment Under Way for 2025-26 Grand Jury
11/22/2024
Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opened on Nov. 20...
The Birth of a Brand New Life
11/20/2024
Falling into drug use at an early age was a family tradition. Amber’s father died of a heroin overdose when she was just 12 years old. Not even that scared her...
County Sandbag Locations Open
11/13/2024
The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) has opened three sandbag locations for residents in unincorporated areas. If you believe your p...
Sacramento County Partners with Citrus Heights
11/06/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Citrus Heights to provide comprehensive animal services to the local community....
County Holiday Office Closure Nov. 11, 2024
11/06/2024
County Holiday Office Closure Nov. 11, 2024...
County Activates Weather Respite for Wind
11/05/2024
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 40 mph.Two w...
County Addresses Unlawful Camping
11/05/2024
The Board of Supervisors today took a step towards addressing safety with the adoption of an ordinance amendment curbing unlawful camping on public property....
Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather
10/31/2024
Beetlejuice, Mario and Spiderman handed out candy, while Princess Peach, a pumpkin and a Dinosaur Hunter facilitated games. Bags full of candy and stickers,...
Funding Approved for Homeless Hospice Program
10/22/2024
The Board approved, at its Oct. 22nd meeting, up to $1,137,788 in funding to complete construction on Joshua House, a facility that provides end-of-life...
Sales of Intoxicating Hemp Products Prohibited
10/22/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today unanimously adopted an ordinance that will prohibit sales of certain products containing intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp...
SacCounty's Favorite Pet Festival Returns Nov. 2
10/17/2024
The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the 3rd Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire...
Annual Mass Notification Exercise Held On Oct. 17
10/16/2024
Living in a floodplain can bring with it an element of danger when heavy rains fall, and the Sacramento area was reminded of that in 2023...
Apply Now for Cultural Arts Grants in SacCounty
10/15/2024
Arts and culture nonprofits located throughout Sacramento County are invited to apply for grants to assist with general operating expenses. The $...
County Holiday Office Closure - Oct. 14
10/10/2024
In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14. Garbage service, as well as all emergency servi...
2023 Crop and Livestock Report Update
10/09/2024
During her presentation of the 2023 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Reports at the Oct. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flores..
Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness
10/08/2024
The Sacramento County Departments of Homeless Services and Housing, as well as Health Services presented their biannual report to the Board detailing outreac...
BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento
10/03/2024
On Sept. 26, 2024, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual ...
BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters Event
10/01/2024
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to join BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, the nation's largest funded adoption initiative...
Cooling Centers Activated Across County
10/01/2024
News Story was updated on 10/1. The information now reflects the current heat advisory. Due to unseasonably high temperatures for this time of year, regional ...
A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground
09/26/2024
Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Plan...
Board Approves $250K for Safety & Revitalization
09/25/2024
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the reallocation of $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) for downtown safety enhancements...
Update on County Development Review Improvements
09/25/2024
At yesterday's Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dave Defanti, Deputy County Executive for Community Services, along with representatives from the County Departments...
Forensiclean Helps the Homeless
09/18/2024
Walking back through the brush, bramble and bushes – walking over piles of discarded clothes, used needles and forgotten clothing – David reaches the...
Grants to Protect Water Quality Are Available
09/17/2024
The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect ...
County Clarifies Facts on Homeless Housing Plan
09/11/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved, at its Sept. 10 meeting, the staff recommendation to spend $19.4 million on two new, innovative projects designed ...
Empowerment For a Better Future
09/10/2024
With tears spilling over her eyelids and down her cheeks, Falisha recalled buried details of her rocky childhood – responsibilities no child ...
Sacramento County Funds Affordable Housing Project
09/05/2024
Sacramento County is investing funds into solving homelessness in a brand new way. For the first time, Sacramento County is asking the Board to invest ...
Board Revises Approved 2024-25 Budget
09/05/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to revise the Approved Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year...
September is National Recovery Month
09/04/2024
September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those who have overcome substance use disorder (SUD) and support ...
County Holiday Office Closure Sept. 2
08/29/2024
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. ...
SacCounty Wants Your Opinion On Its Website
08/27/2024
Sacramento County is committed to enhancing the online experience for all residents and visitors. ...
Final Recommended Budget Hearings Begin Sept. 4
08/23/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Revised Recommended Budget hearings on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 a.m. in Board Chambers ...
Board of Supervisors Adopt Infill Program
08/21/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identifie...
SacCounty Rezones Aim To Boost Affordable Housing
08/21/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone ...
Sac County Responds to SCAA Intention to Strike
08/16/2024
The Sacramento County Attorneys’ Association (SCAA), representing attorneys primarily employed at the Sacramento District Attorney ...
Bradshaw Shelter Waives Fees to Clear the Shelter
08/08/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Clear the Shelters – a month-long adoption event from Aug. 10 – Sept. 10, 2024, to alleviate the high impact of their animal intake...
Do You Have An Uncashed Sacramento County Check?
08/06/2024
Currently, the County has more than 8,900 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.7 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money? ...
Help Your Pets Beat the Heat
08/01/2024
Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe ...
PAWS Mobile Clinic: Lifeline for Pets of Unhoused
07/24/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter and its dedicated team are making remarkable strides in improving the lives of pets and their unhoused owners. ...
Edible Food Recovery Microgrants Available
07/23/2024
The Capital Food Access Alliance – a regional collaboration between Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova,...
County Workers Offer Help During Power Outage
07/17/2024
A power outage left over 100 people in Sacramento County without AC during recent triple-digit temperatures. In Citrus Heights, 190 mobile homes were ...
Cooling Centers Extended Through Friday, July 12
07/12/2024
Update 7/12, 10:30 a.m.: The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday, July 13 at 9 p.m. Some cooling centers...
Sponsored Pet Adoptions at Bradshaw July 8-31
07/09/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters this July 8 - 31. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bisse...
Board Appoints Director of General Services
07/09/2024
The Board of Supervisors, at its July 9 meeting, concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Joshua Green as Director of General Services, effective July 29, 2024...
Commission Invites Questions On Jail Annex Review
07/05/2024
Sacramento County’s Community Review Commission (CRC) invites the public to send questions beforehand and/or participate and give feedback in its July 16 meet...
Lost Pet Fees Waived Through July 15th
07/02/2024
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite sca...
County Holiday Office Closure Thursday, July 4th
07/02/2024
County Holiday Office Closure Thursday, July 4th...
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in SacCounty
06/28/2024
A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19, 2024, near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) faci...
Volunteers Needed to Comfort Shelter Pets July 4th
06/26/2024
Update: July 1, 2024 – All volunteer spots are filled. Thank you. For more ways to help shelter pets, visit Animal Care Services...
County Podcast Features Animal Shelter Director
06/24/2024
Sacramento County’s newest podcast features Animal Care Services Director Annette Bedsworth in “County Conversations: Sac County Podcast.”In this conversat...
Dozens of Households Celebrate Housing Success
06/20/2024
Peer run and peer driven – with a goal of permanent housing and self-sufficiency for all. Sustainable Wellness Solutions (SWS), formerly known as Consumers Self...
Give a Shelter Dog a Day Out with Barks & Rec
06/20/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter recently launched a new program called Barks and Recreation (Barks & Rec)...
Fighting Through Homelessness to Housing
06/13/2024
Keri and Sandra look fondly at each other – a bond forged by two people who have shown up for each other during some hard times...
County Holiday Office Closure - Wednesday, June 19
06/13/2024
County Holiday Office Closure - Wednesday, June 19...
County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless
06/11/2024
On June 11, 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of 2.2 acres of land and $3M in American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) funding to...
SacDOT at School
06/11/2024
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) is always looking to talk with the community about improving how travelers move around the County,...
Invasive Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted In SacCounty
06/05/2024
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of County residents and our local Agriculture Department, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), work...
Board Approves Resolution to Streamline Infill
06/05/2024
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the Sacramento County Zoning Code and Sacramento County Code to accelerate housing and infill development in Sacramento County...
2024-25 Recommended Budget Approved
06/05/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 5 to approve the $8.8 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25...
County Conversations: Episode 3 with Emily Halcon
05/29/2024
Emily Halcon sits collecting herself from an emotional recall of why she does this work. “This work” now refers to serving as the Director of Sacramento ...
County Holiday Office Closure, Monday, May 27
05/24/2024
County Holiday Office Closure, Monday, May 27..
Sacramento County Budget Hearings Set
05/24/2024
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget...
Enhancing Animal Evacuation Protocols In SacCounty
05/22/2024
When it comes to evacuations, the public needs to remember the five “Ps” before they leave: People and Pets, Prescriptions, Papers, Personal Needs,...
SacCounty Caps Initial Water Development Fees
05/21/2024
The Board of Directors of the Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) approved a new cap on Initial Water Development Fee Payments required at the Improvement Plan approval stage of the development process...
Kitten Season Begins, Fosters and Donations Needed
05/16/2024
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for "kitten season," which is the time of year when cats begin to give birth to countless kittens...
$3M Approved for Neighborhood Improvement Projects
05/09/2024
During the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Hearings, the Board approved $3,000,000 in funding, budgeted in the Neighborhood Revitalization Fund, for a Neighborhood Improvement Initiative (NII)...
Sponsored Pet Adoptions at Bradshaw May 1-15
05/07/2024
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters May 1 through May 15. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bissell ...
Sac County Phone Lines Down Saturday A.M.
04/25/2024
Sacramento County will be conducting planned maintenance on its county-wide phone system on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. During this time, all phone lines, including the 311 service, will be temporarily unavailable...
Volunteers Needed for Public Emergency Response
04/24/2024
When disasters occur that require onsite medical assistance, first responders can become overwhelmed by the number of victims who need help...
Capital Region Small Business Week April 28–May 4
04/17/2024
Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX, L...
Sacramento County Celebrates Earth Day 2024
04/17/2024
Monday, April 22 is the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment...
Early Steps Taken to Streamline Infill Development
04/16/2024
The Board of Supervisors conducted a workshop at its April 10 meeting to discuss a range of policy considerations related to process improvements, hearing body ...
County Drops New Podcast Episode
04/11/2024
Sacramento County released today its latest episode in its "County Conversations: Sac County Podcast." This County Conversation features John Lu...
SETA Director Appointed
04/10/2024
The Board of Supervisors, at its April 9 meeting, authorized the County Executive’s appointment of Anita Maldonado as Executive Director...
Board Adopts Fireworks Ordinance Amendments
04/09/2024
The Board, at its April 9 meeting, adopted an ordinance amending Sacramento County’s Fireworks Regulations and Prohibitions as they relate to fireworks sales, use and enhanced fines...
New AI Tool Makes Residential Permitting Easy
03/28/2024
The Building Permits and Inspection (BPI) Division of the Community Development Department has launched a new “AI tool” to help residential construction...
Homeless Outreach and Florin Safe Stay Report 2023
03/27/2024
The Board of Supervisors, at its March 26 meeting, received a report on outreach and engagement efforts to address homelessness in the unincorporated County...
Development Process Improvements Six-Month Update
03/26/2024
At today’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dave Defanti, Deputy County Executive for Community Services, along with representatives from the County Departments o...
Sac County’s Inspector General Selected
03/26/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to approve the selection of Kevin Gardner as the County’s new Inspector General and authorize...
County Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
03/19/2024
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has launched efforts to create an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) to guide priority...
It’s 3/11: Do You Know About 3-1-1?
03/11/2024
It’s 3/11, so what better day to tell you all about 311, your link to County Services! Sacramento County 311 is a simple, three-digit number to call for help wi...
Commemorating National Weights and Measures Week
03/06/2024
On March 2, 1799, President John Adams signed the United States’ first weights and measures law. To commemorate this event, Weights and Measures departments ac...
Weather Respite Sheltering
02/28/2024
Updates to the original release below will appear in bold/italic. Due to the forecasted rain, in coordination with the Sacramento County Dep...
Sacramento County Appoints Deputy County Executive
02/27/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, in its meeting on Feb. 27, approved the appointment of Sylvester Fadal as the Deputy County Executive for Administra...
Free Spay/Neuter Coming to North Highlands, Florin
02/26/2024
To reduce the problem of pet overpopulation in Sacramento County, Bradshaw Animal Shelter has partnered with Animal Balance to offer free spay/neuter clinics ...
Find Love at the Animal Shelter Valentines Day
02/08/2024
Love is in the air at Bradshaw Animal Shelter! With so many dogs and cats looking for true love, the animal shelter is holding a 1-day special Valentine’s Day...
Water Resources – Water Quality Protection Grants
01/30/2024
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has recently awarded eight recipients for the 2023-24 Watershed Stewardship and Educational Grant program...
Grant Program for Non-Profit Organizations to Open
01/17/2024
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonpro...
Bradshaw Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees
01/11/2024
Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs through Saturday, January 13, to encourage adoptions and combat the extreme overcrowding that the shelter is currently facing...
Chair/Vice Chair Elected
01/09/2024
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on the Tuesday, Jan. 9 meeting. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor...
From Catfished to Homeless to Sheltered
01/04/2024
Keith and Sadie amble around the grounds at the Florin and Power Inn Safe Stay Community – a collection of tiny sleeping cabins that shelter homeless people...
Start the New Year by Adopting a New Pet
01/02/2024
There's no better way to start the new year than by adopting your new best friend from Bradshaw Animal Shelter...
Ag Pass Program To Assist Farmers During Disasters
12/07/2023
Last winter's floods took a devastating toll on the Sacramento area's agricultural industry. More than $38 million in losses were reported by area farms....
Supervisors Appoint County Executive
12/05/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to appoint Assistant County Executive David Villanueva as County Executive. The appointment...
Successful First Racial Equity Summit
11/28/2023
On stage, Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna began his session at the first Sacramento County Racial Equity Summit at Sacramento State University by capturing the more...
Holiday Food Safety Tips Ahead Of Thanksgiving
11/22/2023
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and if you are planning to be in the kitchen cooking up a feast for friends or family, you need to start thinking about safe cooking,...
2022 Crop and Livestock Report Released
11/07/2023
During her presentation of the 2022 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 7 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flores...
Employing Ability
10/12/2023
Sacramento County employs more than 13,600 full-time individuals. Of those staff members, some have disabilities, including but not limited to: hearing...
White Cane Awareness Day on Oct. 15
10/12/2023
White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated each October 15...
Grants Available For SacCounty Art Organizations
10/03/2023
Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development has partnered with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture to offer grants to nonprofit...
Secured Property Tax Bills Mailed This Month
09/29/2023
Sacramento County will mail about 481,774 secured property tax bills which are payable beginning November 1, 2023. These tax bills are mailed only once a ...
County Executive Announces Retirement
09/28/2023
County Executive Ann Edwards has announced her retirement, effective Jan. 26, 2024. “It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve as County Executive...
A Journey from Homelessness to Hope and Stability
09/27/2023
Amelia reaches to gently pet the fluffing feathers of her baby parrot Sunshine. Her brilliant orange, yellow and green feathers puff up in happiness as she...
Board Revises Approved FY 2023-24 Budget
09/07/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday to revise the Approved Budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The $8.8 billion...
Getting Clean - In Mind, Body and Our Streets
08/17/2023
A painter, a dishwasher and waiter, a cook – the list goes on. Antonio has been a lot of things in his 63 years. Five weeks ago, he added something else to the...
County Activating Cooling Centers
08/11/2023
Due to the extreme heat coming early next week, Regional Cooling centers will open beginning Monday, August 14th extending to Wednesday, August 16th...
Access Your Improvement Plan Status Online!
08/09/2023
The Sacramento County, Community Development Department, Site Improvement & Permits Section is making it easier for applicants to check the real-time status...
Board Approves Responses to Reports on Homeless
08/09/2023
The Board of Supervisors, at its August 8 meeting, approved responses to two Grand Jury reports regarding responses to homeless issues and behavioral health resources including planning, coordination, funding, and measurable outcomes...
County Activating Cooling Centers
08/03/2023
Due to the extreme heat coming this weekend, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance will open three cooling locations beginning...
Don’t Wait, Know How to Evacuate!
08/02/2023
Sacramento County's Office of Emergency Services has partnered with local cities to provide residents with evacuation zone maps online...
CRC Release Annual Report & Invites Public Comment
08/01/2023
Sacramento County's Community Review Commission (CRC) has released its Annual Review Report, which outlines the Commission's activities from July 2022 - June 2...
Vet Clinic On Wheels Will Help Unhoused Pets
07/25/2023
Bradshaw Animal Shelter will pioneer a mobile pet clinic this fall to address the healthcare needs of pets belonging to unhoused individuals in Sacramento County...
Celebrate Disability Pride Month
07/20/2023
Every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month to commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on July 26, 1990...
County Re-Activating Cooling Centers
07/12/2023
Due to high daytime temperatures coming into the area, Sacramento County is activating three cooling centers. The centers will be operating beginning Thursday...
Unsecured Property Taxes Due Aug. 31
07/12/2023
Annual bills for the Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024 will be mailed July 25, 2023...
EMD State Fair Food Inspections Keep People Safe
07/11/2023
The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) inspectors are making sure the operators of the 120 food stands at the California State...
Coordinated Access Is Eliminating Barriers
07/06/2023
As part of the Local Homeless Action Plan (LHAP) and in conjunction with the City-County Partnership Agreement, the Coordinated Access System (CAS) has been...
County Holiday Office Closure Tuesday, July 4
06/29/2023
County Holiday Office Closure Tuesday, July 4
Want to Report Illegal Fireworks? Here’s How
06/29/2023
Sacramento County is cracking down on the sale and use of illegal fireworks, and we need your help! With the 2022 implementation of a “social host"...
Help Your Pets Beat the Heat
06/27/2023
Summer has arrived, and rising temperatures are sure to follow in Sacramento County. As the mercury rises, it's important for pet owners to take proactive...
Severe Weather Sheltering & Tips for Staying Cool
06/27/2023
Due to high daytime temperatures coming into the area, Sacramento County is activating its extreme weather response. The weather respite motel vouchering respite...
It’s Good to Be Home
06/22/2023
It's been 13 years since 71-year-old Wayne hopped on a bus in Augusta, Georgia, in search of somewhere with trees to call home. Trees that he had seen in ...
New Animal Care Contract Collaboration
06/14/2023
Sacramento County Animal Care Services has entered into a new contract with the City of Galt, effective June 1, 2023. This agreement ensures that citizens of the...
Sacramento County’s Recommended Budget Approved
06/08/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 7 to approve the $8.4 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24...
May is Wildfire Awareness Month
05/31/2023
On average, there are more than 5,600 wildfires each year in California. The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services reminds residents that a disaster...
Sac County’s Budget Released, Hearings Set
05/26/2023
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended ...
County Holiday Office Closure - Monday, May 29
05/25/2023
County Holiday Office Closure - Monday, May 29..
Sacramento County Workshop on Homelessness-Recap
05/24/2023
On May 23, 2023, the Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (DHSH) led a workshop on homelessness at the Board of Supervisors meeting ...
The Facts About Project Roomkey
05/19/2023
On Thursday, May 18, the Sacramento Bee posted an article about the County’s plan to ramp down Project Roomkey (PRK) in the coming months...
County DEI Cabinet Established
05/15/2023
On Nov. 17, 2020, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors declared racism a public health crisis, asserting that racism and the health inequities there...
Sacramento County Hires New Shelter Operator
05/03/2023
Sacramento County has hired a new non-profit shelter operator to take over operations of the Full Service Rehousing Shelter (FSRS) program. FSRS provides..
Big Day of Giving: Give Where Your Heart Is
05/02/2023
The eleventh annual Big Day of Giving is underway, and Sacramento area residents are encouraged to come together for this online giving challenge. Big Day of Giving...
Capital Region Small Business Week May 1-6, 2023
04/25/2023
Sacramento County's Economic Development is partnering with the City of Sacramento's Office of Innovation and Economic Development to host “BizX...
SacCounty to Recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
04/18/2023
The Board of Supervisors, at its April 18 meeting, voted unanimously to approve the second Monday in October to be recognized as Indigenous Peoples' Day....
Make National Pet Day the Best Day for Your Pet
04/11/2023
Today is every pet's favorite holiday, National Pet Day! While most pet owners take great care of their pets every day, National Pet Day is the perfect opportunity...
Do You Have an Uncashed Sacramento County Check?
04/05/2023
Currently, the County has more than 7,600 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.6 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money? ...
Kitten Season Begins, Fosters and Donations Needed
04/04/2023
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season," when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters...
Board Approves $1.7 M to Keep Homeless Housing
03/29/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved at its March 28 meeting $1,000,000 in General Fund dollars to preserve housing supports for...
County Hires New Economic Development Director
03/29/2023
Sacramento County has a new Economic Development Director. Crystal Bethke, who has worked for Sacramento County's Office of Economic Development since 2007...
Sacramento County Social Workers Break Barriers
03/23/2023
The Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division of the Sacramento County Community Development Department is updating the County's Infill Program...
New No-Cost Community Cat Clinic Saves Lives
03/21/2023
Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter launched a new no-cost community cat program in partnership with Community Spay/Neuter Clinic on Feb. 1, 2023...
SacCounty’s Infill Program Wants to Hear From You
03/16/2023
The Planning and Environmental Review (PER) Division of the Sacramento County Community Development Department is updating the County's Infill Program...
Japanese Beetle Project Continues in SacCounty
03/15/2023
The Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is beginning the third year...
County Proclaims Winter Storm State of Emergency
03/14/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved the ratification of a local state of emergency for Sacramento County...
County Parks To Close Ahead of Upcoming Storm
03/13/2023
UPDATE: March 14, 2023Due to the strong, persistent wind, Regional Parks is keeping all parks within its system closed for the rest of the ...
Apply for Disaster Loan Assistance by March 16th
03/13/2023
Residents affected by the severe winter storms, which caused massive flooding across Sacramento County from December 27, 2022, to January 31, 2023....
County Proclaims Winter Storm State of Emergency
03/09/2023
Sacramento County issued a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency for Winter Storms on Wednesday, March 8. This is the second such declaration...
Stay Safe During the Incoming Storm
03/08/2023
With the coming storm bringing heavy rain and strong wind, the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services would like to remind the public of the following...
County Activates Weather Respite Program
02/22/2023
Update: March 1, 2023, This release has been updated to include information about warming centers opening up in Galt and Elk Grove, as well as existing ...
Financial Resilience During a Disaster
02/15/2023
Sacramento County faces regional hazards throughout the year including severe weather, floods and fires. If a disaster or other emergency strikes, you may...
Free Tax Help For Low Income Households
02/14/2023
If you haven't already, now is a great time to think about filing income taxes. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for which anyone with a househodsl...
Grant Program for Non-Profit Organizations to Open
02/09/2023
The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organization...
Board Affirms Development Process Improvements
02/07/2023
The County's development process is one step closer to undergoing comprehensive systematic and customer service improvements, as the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to support the direction and goals of the process....
Sac County Earns State Prohousing Designation
02/03/2023
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced that Sacramento County has earned the state’s Prohousing Designation. Sacramento County, along with Placer County and the City of El Cerrito...
Sac County Earns State Prohousing Designation
02/03/2023
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced that Sacramento County has earned the state’s Prohousing Designation. Sacramento County, along with Placer County and the City of El Cerrito,...
Weather Respite Sheltering & Reminders
01/23/2023
UPDATE: Jan. 30, 2023The Weather Respite Motel Sheltering and 28th Street Warming Center dates have been extended. The below news release has been updated...
Evacuation Shelter Ends; Weather Respite Resumes
01/19/2023
The last several weeks of extreme weather that brought continuous rain and high winds and caused flooding, dangerous downed trees and power lines...
Local Assistance/Disaster Recovery Center Opening
01/18/2023
To support residents and businesses that have suffered disaster-related losses or damages, Sacramento County has opened a Local Assistance Center (LAC)...
Evacuation Warning Lifted
01/17/2023
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Warning for residents living in the Wilton, Rancho Murieta, Herald and Dillard Road...
Wilton Evacuation Order Lifted, Warning in Place
01/15/2023
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Order for residents living in the Wilton area, but the warning is still in place...
Wilton Evacuation Order Lifted, Warning in Place
01/15/2023
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is lifting the Evacuation Order for residents living in the Wilton area ...
SacCounty Issued a New Evacuation Warning
01/14/2023
The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is publishing an Evacuation Warning for the Wilton, Rancho Murieta, Herald, Dillard Road and immediate...
New Evacuation Order for Wilton
01/14/2023
Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services has issued an Evacuation Order for Wilton Area due to an anticipated rise in the Cosumnes River Levels...
First 5 Sacramento Releases $35 Million for Bids
01/09/2023
Over the next four months, the First 5 Sacramento Commission will release over $35 million in funding for contracts that will begin July 2024...
Media Alert Point Pleasant Warning Now Order
01/01/2023
After a Property Floods
01/01/2003
Flood dangers do not end when the water begins to recede. Only return home if it is safe to do so. Do not attempt to drive past posted road closure barriers...