We recycle the Christmas wrapping paper, the tissue and save gift boxes, bows, ribbon and those cute gift bags to reuse next year. But, what about the tree? Th...
It’s no doubt that animals make wonderful companions for people of all ages, bringing friendship and unconditional love into their owners’ lives. For senior ci...
In observance of New Year’s Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will ...
A misplaced driver’s license forgotten at the TSA security checkpoint or a wedding ring left in a bathroom are items one might expect to find in the Lost...
In observance of Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will con...
On December 18, the Sheriff of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Scott Jones, recognized his employees for exemplary service in lines of work ranging...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) is making changes to the lanes and signal timing to improve traffic flow as construction moves forw...
Three new DERO Fixit Bicycle Service Stations are now available along the American River Parkway thanks to fundraising done by a Boy Scout from Troop 53, Scott...
During the winter months keeping up with the holidays, cold weather, and everyday life can be a balancing act. So when you’re trying to find that perfect gift,...
Throughout Sacramento, residents now more than ever desire safer opportunities to walk and bicycle within their neighborhoods. For those in the Marconi Avenue (...
The County Department of Human Assistance offers a variety of training and skills-building activities through CalWORKs (the California Work Opportunity and Res...
December 11, 2013 Warming Centers for County/City, Elk Grove and Galt are Closed Based on the weather forecast, the County/City, Elk Grove and...
To help increase development of vacant or underutilized sites in the unincorporated area, Sacramento County this year, updated the Infill Development Program t...
Sacramento County and the International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 39) have reached a tentative agreement for a five-year contract. If approved by the...
Congratulations to Sacramento County’s “Aspire to Be River Friendly” contest winners! Sacramento County partnered with Green Acres Nursery to promote the benef...
With night temperatures expected to drop into the upper 20s and low 30s over the next three to four days, the Sacramento Office of Emergency Services...
The deadline for paying the first installment of your 2013-2014 Sacramento County property taxes must be made no later than December 10, 2013. Late payme...
The Sacramento County Probation Department and the City of Rancho Cordova are being honored for a unique partnership between the County Probation Department an...
Every year, Sacramento County spends more than $175 million in goods and services for items from new office chairs to the landscaping services. To encour...
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones held a Town Hall Meeting on November 20 to lay out the many challenges and successes of his department to approximately 1...
On November 22, the Sacramento County Probation Department partnered with the Board of Supervisors to purchase and deliver a total of 735 turkeys to local...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Garbage service, as well as all e...
From pears to turkeys to local farmers markets, the Sacramento County crop and livestock report illustrates that Sacramento area agriculture is strong and grow...
In recognition of National Adoption Awareness Month, Sacramento County participated in two adoption events in November. The Heart Gallery of Sacramento hosted ...
A lively presentation about the importance of Sacramento’s suburbs drew a crowd of 320 people to this year’s State of the County. The luncheon, titled “Suburbs...
In a community where the vast majority of the population commutes, roads are everything. On October 8, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the 2...
In announcements released today, readers from two national magazines have ranked Sacramento International Airport at the top of their lists for airport art and...
November eleventh marks the day of remembrance for the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and their families. Veteran Services, pa...
As part of the Veterans History Project (VHP) of Sacramento, local veterans have the chance to record their wartime stories of service and make them a part of ...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, November 11. As always, garbage service will continue as well as all ...
Beginning January 1, 2014, the County Animal Shelter will begin providing animal shelter services to the City of Elk Grove. Up to 2,300 additional animals per ...
Last month, Sacramento County was identified by the Federal government as one of 10 counties in the nation that significantly reduced the total number of child...
Collecting fines, fees, restitution payments, welfare overpayments and other bills owed to Sacramento taxpayers can be challenging, and supervisors at the Depar...
Nearly 40 people attended a grand opening today of the new County Service Center located in the former McClellan Air Force Base. Supervisors Susan Peters and R...
Sacramento County’s landfill is making something out of garbage; electricity. Through the collection of gases emitted from decomposing waste, the landfill runs...
The completion of the State Route 99 at Elverta Road Interchange project was celebrated with a County Transportation Department ribbon cutting event. The const...
Long known for its spectacular collection of public art, the USA TODAY national publication has taken notice of the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). In ...
With two new Building Assistance Centers opened this year, customers are raving about the comprehensive building, planning and related services now available i...
The Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility, known colloquially as Juvenile Hall, was awarded the 2013 PbS Barbara Allen-Hagen Award on October 10. Th...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, October 14. As always, garbage service will continue as well as all e...
Sacramento County is marshaling resources in areas of the unincorporated County that have suffered from a high number of foreclosed homes, devaluation of comme...
When you talk to the folks over at General Services who handle the County’s vehicles you will find that common sense and calculated cost/benefit is applied to ...
As part of the Fiscal Year 2013/14 budget hearings, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to add three new positions to Public Health; a Tuberculosi...
The California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented by Sacramento County, flies in to our region this weekend. The show features an amazing performer lineup and ev...
The Department of Animal Care and Regulation is in line to receive an additional $152,000 to its 2013/2014 budget. The Board of Supervisors allocated more...
Being green is not only good for the environment, it makes good fiscal sense. Sacramento County works diligently to green its operations wherever it can includ...
By now most have heard of the medical health insurance program, the Affordable Care Act. The new program, beginning in 2014, requires most citizens and l...
When you get a flu shot, not only are you protecting yourself from a potentially deadly disease, you are protecting your entire community. The more who are vac...
Showing signs of wear and tear, the water tank along US-50 near Mather Field was due for some maintenance. Originally constructed in 1957 and last painted when...
People expect things to slow down a little during the summer months. However, at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter, June, July and August, were the bus...
Sacramento County Elections announced today that September is Voter Registration Month, and September 24 is Voter Registration Day. Preparation for the 2014 ...
September is National Emergency Preparedness month. When preparing for an emergency, it is important to be sure that hard-to-reach populations, who may have sp...
Sacramento County’s mobile application SACVOTE won the California State Association of Counties Challenge award. These awards are given each year to coun...
Everyone’s heard a welfare fraud story, but few know what really goes on behind the scenes. Sacramento County’s Program Integrity (Welfare Fraud) Division has ...
Out of 435 eligible SacCountyNews email subscribers, a winner has been chosen and notified! Thank you to all who partic...
On September 17, Sacramento area business leaders and elected officials celebrated the winners of this year’s Sustainable Business Awards. KCRA Anchor Te...
In an effort to stop the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness, the “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project created a S...
The Sacramento County Department of Airports launched a brand new advertising campaign on September 2 to encourage residents of their primary and secondary mark...
On Thursday, September 26, search the bargain treasures at the County’s version of a garage sale. Likely it will be the largest and the best deals you have eve...
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is asking for bids from mobile food concession operators to provide breakfast, lunch and/or dinner to hungry custo...
For a second consecutive year, Regional Parks will be adding rangers to its force to assure public safety and maintain the parks. Two rangers were added l...
What do helium balloons, amalgam separators and sprinkler smart clocks have in common? All three tools helped a local organization win a 2013 Sustainable Busin...
Sacramento County held a Memorial Service and Flag Folding Ceremony at Sacramento International Airport this morning in honor of the victims of the 9/11 terrori...
There’s more to running a restaurant or food facility than cooking delicious meals. “Safety first” must be a daily practice for all food-related businesse...
Sacramento County Assessor Kathleen Kelleher announced that the Assessor’s redesigned website won the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Pub...
Here at the County, we know the vital importance of having an innovative, highly functional website as our County residents rely on this “digital face” for inf...
Frequent flyers at Sacramento International Airport can look forward to an additional convenience later this year when the Transportation Security Admini...
Following years of reductions, Sacramento County’s fiscal outlook is looking up for the second year in a row. After reconciling accounts and making adjus...
Apply for a Community Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC) for the Vineyard, Cosumnes, South Sac, Rancho Cordova or Southeast areas. Applications can b...
Sacramento County is committed to cost-effective and efficient operations that minimize environmental impact – and on September 4, the County’s efforts will be...
Can a person have too many shoes? If you find yourself in this situation, here is a solution to get rid of your gently worn, or well-worn, or even single ...
Animal Control Officer Roy Marcum, who was killed in the line of duty in 2012, was honored with a dedication of a bronze memorial plaque August 29. ...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) has started up $8.1 million dollars in pavement repair work for 41 unincorporated area streets....
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. As always, garbage service will continue as well a...
The Division of Public Health launched a new sexually transmitted disease (STD) campaign this month called “Don’t Think. Know.” The campaign is designed to add...
Hear about How to Aspire to Be River-Friendly to Win a $500 Green Acres Gift Card! Sustainable, inspirational, commendable—even calculable! The new Riv...
A temporary alcohol ban will be enforced to increase safety in our parks and waterways. Consumption of alcohol and possession of open containers will be prohibi...
Jill LaVine, the Sacramento County’s Registrar of Voters, will serve as the moderator for three webinars hosted by the United States Election Assistance Commi...
With the new school year upon us, the Public Health Immunization Program wants to remind parents how important it is for their children to be up to date on all...
Most of the time, Joel Moss landscapes the grounds around Sacramento International and Mather Airport. He maintains both airports with irrigation, tree work an...
Resize, eliminate redundancy and streamline where it makes sense. These were the marching orders for the County’s Chief Information Officer when the economic do...
Sending out a “Call for Nominations” for the Seventh Annual Heroes of Human Services Awards! By September 2, we are looking for individuals who have demonstrat...
With the start of school nearing, children will soon be crossing streets, walking and bicycling to get to school each day. Children can be difficult to see in ...
On August 15, the Delta Counties Coalition, comprised of Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Contra Costa and Yolo counties hosted Congressional staff for a compr...
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab staff work hard to process evidence for more than 1,000 cases every month. As a key member of Sacramento Co...
Do you enter or exit the American River Parkway at Watt Avenue and American River Drive? Access ramps to the American River Parkway on the north bank of t...
For older adults, even daily household tasks can be challenging; weakened strength, memory changes and loss of driver’s licenses often shake seniors’ confidenc...
Heads up to commuters and travelers who use Elverta Road in the north county between Metro Air Parkway and the East Levee Road: Beginning Monday, Augu...
Taking it to the streets for free spay/neuter – in the 95660 ZIP Code. Using grant money from PetSmart Charities®, the County Animal Shelter is...
Sacramento County is a recognized leader in digital technology. It’s something we knew all along and now the Center for Digital Government and the Natio...
Hundreds of people attended a community rally that was held at Freedom Park in North Highlands on August 6 to celebrate the 30th National Night Out. Famil...
Especially when we have $30 Thursdays! Until September 5, every Thursday all animal adoptions are just $30! So cash-in on happiness, along with the benefits ...
The five counties encompassing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo, have formed the Delta Counties Coalit...
Sacramento program gives parents a path to sobriety -- and keeping their kids Families hugged, shed tears and spoke with great pride Wednesday, as se...
USA Today compiled a list of the best bike trails in America. Sacramento County's ARB trail is on that list with 11 others from Philadelphia to Eugene, Oregon....
August is Child Support Awareness Month "A parent's love is expressed in many ways. Child support is one of them." That is t...
Waste Management and Recycling customers can simply go online to make an appointment for a free yearly bulky waste pick-up to help haul away unwanted items and...
The 7th annual “Kitty Palooza” feline adopt-a-thon will be hosted by the Sacramento County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday August 4 from noon ...
Celebrate in North Highlands, 30 years of National Night Out! If you are looking for a free, family friendly community rally featuring music, children’s...
Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured property taxes for fiscal year 2013-2014 will be mailed in mid-July and are payable without delinquent penalties th...
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is alerting motorists that overnight ramp closures are scheduled for the Watt Avenue @ U.S. 50 Interchange ...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and Fulton Avenue property owners renewed the Fulton Avenue Property and Business Improvement District for f...
Regional Parks and the Cosumnes River Preserve Volunteer Naturalists invite nature lovers, bat enthusiasts, and people who like unique adventures to see a sun...
Sacramento County Assessor Kathleen Kelleher announced the 2013-14 assessment roll totals as of July 1. The assessed value of the combined secured and unsec...
It’s time again for the California State Fair! Hot dogs, funnel cakes, and snow cones are some fair food favorites. It’s also time for Sacramento County Envir...
As part of construction activities for the Watt Avenue @ US- 50 Interchange Project to reduce congestion, install transit facilities and improve access and sa...
In preparation for Rafting Gone Wild, a non-permitted event, the Director of Regional Parks has issued an alcohol restriction for the American River Parkway f...
An intersection closure will happen July 12-15 at White Rock and Grant Line roads. The intersection is being realigned and the road widened to two lanes in ...
Intermittent traffic restrictions between N. Bayou and W. Elverta on Garden Highway are expected beginning Monday, July 8. The pavement repair project carri...
If your firm or organization is committed to the environment and practices energy conservation, waste reduction and/or pollution prevention type programs, a...
