Two thousand mattresses on average have been recycled monthly since the free mattress drop-off program was launched in Sacramento County last December by the ...
In observance of the New Year's Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, January 2.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will...
Meet the Queen of Bocce, Ms. Kristine P. At age 71, she’s got a mean game, outstanding aim, and intense concentration. All at the Bocce Club know a...
In observance of the Christmas, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, December 26.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
It’s the season of giving! In fact, all that giving over the holidays creates an average of 22 percent more trash and recycling in Sacramento County – more tha...
SACRAMENTO, CA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) announced today the expansion of Mobile Passport Control (M...
With heavy rains and cold temperatures predicted, you need to prepare for a real emergency that you or your family might face in extreme weather situations. In...
We are officially in the midst of the holiday season and that means presents, decorations, giving to charity, visits from family and friends and food, food and...
With temperatures cooling, it’s a great time to review cold weather tips: Check on elderly family members, friends, or neighbors. Elderly people and those ...
Payments for the first installment of 2016-2017 Sacramento County property taxes are due no later than December 12, 2016. Late payments will incur a 10 p...
The Public Technology Institute (PTI) awards a handful of city and county governments each year with the Tech Savvy designation. PTI announced that Sacramento ...
Put food safety first this holiday season as you prepare your meals. The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) reminds that improper...
In observance of Thanksgiving, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25.Garbage service, as well as all emergen...
Sacramento International Airport is staffed and ready to assist an anticipated rush of Thanksgiving travelers. Whether flying out of town or visiting the airpo...
Sacramento CA – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Fall 2016 - Pothole Sweeps Week,” on Monday, November 14, 2016. Th...
When/Where: Starting Monday, November 14 at 8 a.m. until Friday, November 18 at 5 p.m., Twin Cities Road -- between I-5 and Bruceville Road -- will be close...
Sacramento County is proud to be home to more than 89,000 veterans. Because accessing well-earned services can be challenging, staff in the Sacramento Co...
In observance of Veterans Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, November 11.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will con...
On November 1, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement for $360,000 with Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) for the administration of the ...
The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Nancy Newton as the Assistant County Executive effective Dec. 4, 2016. "Ms. New...
Sacramento County has some helpful tips to let your ghouls and goblins have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween. See and Be Seen: Pick out costume...
As part of Flood Preparedness Week, residents are urged to prepare for a natural or human-caused disaster - events that often occur with little to no warning....
The Sacramento County departments of Probation, Health and Human Services, Juvenile Court, County Counsel and the County Office of Education have joined togeth...
As reported in the local news, there has been a wave of attacks on members of the Asian American community, particularly in South Sacramento. Members of ...
The U.S. Presidential Election is Tuesday, November 8. Here’s what Sacramento County voters need to know before and on Election Day: Polling Places On Ele...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) today announced new daily nonstop service to Salt Lake City (SLC) on Southwest. The new service adds competition and addi...
Sacramento County’s popular customer service number, 311 Connect, has reached the one million call mark! The one-stop center for information and reportin...
The new tax year has started and Sacramento County has mailed about 468,080 secured property tax bills which are payable beginning November 1, 2016. The...
In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, October 10.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will cont...
The Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program will be hosting a series of FREE Adult and Family Flu Clinics throughout the months of October and Novemb...
Remember those bygone days of 2011? The Maroon 5 song “Moves Like Jagger” topped the charts, “The King’s Speech” won the Academy Award for Best Picture, “...
Roughly one in every four adults and one in five children will experience a diagnosable mental disorder during their lifetime. Here in Sacramento County, it is...
Sacramento County will present the 11th annual California Capital Airshow Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2 at Mather Airport. The popular event features the U.S...
Do you work with the design or construction industry? Join us for the only Northern California expo designed to bring contractors, designers, construction prof...
With the opening of the Golden 1 Center, the County parking garage, located between 7th and 8th on G and H Streets, is open to the public for...
Sacramento County residents wishing to vote in the Nov. 8 presidential elections must be registered by October 24. “Residents must be registered to vote 1...
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, from 9 a.m.-Noon, the County’s Department of Human Assistance is hosting a Career Expo and job fair in their parking lot at 49...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its upward trend in passenger traffic. For the eight months through August, traffic was up 5.1% over the same ...
A new TSA Pre✓ enrollment center is now open at Sacramento International Airport. TSA Pre✓ allows flyers to leave on their shoes, light jackets and belt, keep t...
The Farm-to-Fork festival is celebrating its fourth year and 2016’s event is expected to be the best yet. Sacramento holds the title of the Farm-To-Fork Capit...
The Center for Active Design named Sacramento County and Design 4 Active Sacramento (D4AS) as one of twelve worldwide winners in its annual Excellence awards h...
In August, the Sacramento County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program was presented with the nationally recognized, “Gold Level, Loving Support Award of E...
Beginning Monday, September 19 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, September 22 at 5 p.m., Twin Cities Road -- from Christensen Road to W. Stockton Boulevard -- will be c...
Sacramento County’s 2015 Crop & Livestock Report has been released. And, it reveals Sacramento County was, once again, the top-producer of pears in C...
Owning and operating a restaurant requires great focus to ensure that food safety is maintained. To commemorate these efforts, the Sacramento County Environmen...
Starting Monday, September 12 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m., Calvine Road -- from Power Inn Road to Elk Grove Florin Road -- will be closed ...
Every year our nation comes together to honor the heroes and victims of the 9-11-2001 terrorist attacks. This year’s motto is “Never Forget,” and the people o...
Hearings for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget concluded today with the Board of Supervisors approving the Adopted Budget document outlining the nearly $4B budget...
Sacramento, CA—During final budget hearings, beginning September 7 at 9:30 a.m., the Board of Supervisors will review and approve the Adopted Budget D...
On Saturday, October 1, the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter’s non-profit partner, TEAM (Teaching Everyone Animals Matter), will present the 7th Annua...
As Sacramentans get ready for the final holiday weekend of summer, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be saf...
In observance of Labor Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, September 5 2016.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will co...
Sacramento County’s liquefied natural gas trucks will be filling up with the advanced biofuel known as renewable liquefied natural gas (RLNG) at a significan...
The business community and the public are invited to celebrate the recipients of the 10th Annual Sacramento Area Sustainable Business (SB) Awards, on Wednesday...
Shelter dogs sometimes get a bad rap, particularly large breed and “bully breed” mixes. The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter is on a mission to change...
Sacramento County announces its pilot program to migrate County fleet vehicles to the use of Neste Renewable Diesel, the first local government fleet in th...
Sacramento County has released its Adopted Budget documents for the Fiscal Year 2016-17. The nearly $4B dollar spending plan covers the wide range of services...
Thanks to the portrayal on TV crime dramas, the image of walking into a morgue and identifying a loved one is stuck in all our minds. In reality, Live Scan all...
For safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in preparation for a non-permitted ...
Applications are now being accepted for the District Attorney’s 2ndAnnual Youth Academy, a program in partnership with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Departmen...
"School in Session Part 1: Drive With Caution"The weather might still be hot, but don’t let the high temperatures fool you, summer is over and...
With the new school year starting, children will be crossing streets, walking and bicycling to get to and from school each day. Drivers need to be extra cautiou...
August is National Golf Month. Sacramento has mild weather for the bulk of the year and that makes it prime golfing weather. The County of Sacramento Division ...
Tonight is National Night Out - an annual nationwide event that promotes law enforcement, community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neig...
August was proclaimed National Child Support Awareness Month in 1995. The original proclamation stated, “Providing for our children is one of humanity’s w...
The 10th annual feline adopt-a-thon will be held at the Bradshaw County Animal Shelter on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 from noon to 4:30 p.m....
7/28/16 -- Union Pacific Railroad has postponed the Calvine Road project. A new date has not been set yet. The Elk Grove-Florin Road (8/8 to 8/12), and Bo...
With temperatures on the rise, Sacramento County reminds you take precautionary steps to keep yourself, your family, your neighbors and your pets coo...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a development agreement on July 12, 2016, to support construction of building and site improvements for...
In the Free Waiting Area at Sacramento International Airport a new public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charge station was officially launched with SMUD. ...
For safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in preparation for a non-permitted...
Sacramento County strives to make life better for all its residents and business owners by using technology in innovative ways. The Center for Digital Governme...
News ReleaseAnnual bills for Sacramento County unsecured property taxes for fiscal year 2016-2017 will be mailed on July 22, 2016 and are payable without de...
To serve Sacramento County, a lot of ground needs to be covered. Whether it’s our Department of Transportation, Waste Management and Recycling or our Sacrament...
Whether its swimming, barbequing, hiking, or just relaxing on the patio, it's important to take steps to stay safe while enjoying summer fun in the sun.Protec...
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that two automated Global Entry kiosks are now available for use i...
Sacramento County, in coordination with Sacramento Metro Cable 14, the local government TV station that airs public meetings on Channel 14, has added a new Liv...
Have fun at the California State Fair knowing Sacramento County Environmental Management Department inspectors are making sure the operators of the 160+ f...
Each summer, the California State Fair presents a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy and this year will not disappoint! The 17 day event will feature ...
Effective July 1, 2016, the Single-use Carryout Bag Ordinance goes into effect and many businesses in unincorporated Sacramento County are prohibited ...
Americans love to enjoy families, friends and July 4th events, as well as picnics, swimming and fireworks. Here are a few tips to help you and your family hav...
In observance of Independence Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed Monday, July 4. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will contin...
As Independence Day weekend approaches, Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks is reminding visitors to have fun and be safe during their celebratio...
Summers in Sacramento are hot, dry and potentially dangerous when temperatures spike in peak fire season. There are hundreds of acres of undeveloped or protect...
The Sacramento River Delta is a special treasure that draws visitors from all over California. Though it offers boating, dining, fishing, historic exploring, ...
For safety, the Regional Parks Director has issued an alcohol restriction on the American River from Hazel to Watt Avenues in preparation for a non-permitt...
On Friday, June 17, more than 100 students from schools across Sacramento County shadowed professionals from various criminal justice agencies to learn about t...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve the Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year 2016-17. The $3.9 billion spending plan allows the...
Sacramento County has released its Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17. This is the proposed spending plan that covers the wide range of services th...
Sacramento, CA., -- The Board of Supervisors authorized the County Executive to appoint Ben Lamera as the Director of Finance effective June 26, 2016. Lamera h...
Sacramento, CA., --Following a national recruitment, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Cynthia Cavanaugh as the Director of Homeless I...
This year’s Eppie’s Great Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. Known as “The World’s Oldest Triathlon,” the 43rd annual race raises funds to benefit Sacram...
When/Where: From Friday, June 10 at 9 p.m. until Saturday, June 11 at 6 a.m., motorists on Sunrise Boulevard at Gold Country Boulevard will experience tra...
Northern California Construction Training (NCCT) will host a graduation ceremony for 212 students on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10AM. The event highlights succ...
Sacramento summers are hot hot hot! Not only can it be uncomfortable for you, but your furry friends feel it to. Cats and dogs do not sweat, so it is ...
The California Presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, June 7. Here’s what Sacramento County voters need to know:Polling Places Polls are open fr...
Not everyone is a fan of fresh fruits and vegetables, but they are essential for good health and important to incorporate into your diet. June is Nationa...
When soldiers return from war they often suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For some, it is temporary and they make a full recovery. For other...
In observance of Memorial Day, most County offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the national holiday to honor and remember those that have died while s...
When/Where: Starting Tuesday, May 31 at 7 a.m. until Friday, June 3 at 5 p.m., Gerber Road -- from Power Inn Road to French Road -- will be closed to thr...
SACRAMENTO – Like many U.S. airports, Sacramento International Airport has been experiencing longer-than-usual wait times at the security checkpoints for passen...
Have you ever been to a pool and gotten a whiff of a strong chemical smell, and thought, “Wow, there’s a lot of chlorine in that pool?” It’s actually the result...
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer activities, and Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks would like to remind visitors about safe ways to e...
Memorial Day weekend is nearly upon us and that means the return of the Sacramento County Fair. Visit Cal Expo May 26-30 for fun, food and a full line-up of ...
Local officials gathered at Discovery Park to promote Sacramento County Regional Parks’ Life Looks Good on You and Kids Don’t Float public awareness camp...
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. Typically be...
Sacramento County is proud to recognize and honor the folks that often go unseen – County Municipal Services employees who deliver public works services that m...
During May, Mental Health Month, the Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) is hosting several exciting opportunities for residents th...
Sacramento County is proud to host, for the very first time, the overall finish stage of the 11th annual Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in...
This first-ever Sacramento County civic-tech challenge was hosted to engage the community and to connect people and skillsets with those who have IT and coding ...
Status update about BIG DAY of GIVING 5/3/16Due to technical difficulties on the national level, the BIG DAY of GIVING donation site did not work properly on M...
Sacramento County residents wishing to vote in the June 7 primary elections must be registered by May 23. “Residents must be registered to vote 15 days...
Auf Ranger, Auf! Auf means “down” in Dutch and is the command that Sacramento County Deputy Rick Kemp uses with his patrol dog Ranger, who was born in...
Following a Closed Session Board meeting today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to appoint Interim County Executive Nav Gill as C...
Ceremony on April 26, 10:00 a.m. Sacramento, CA. - Sacramento County celebrates the many volunteers who gave their heart and time to programs a...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors held a special event today to thank and celebrate the more than 3,500 volunteers who gave their time last year to Co...
Ditch your car and dust off your bike because May is Bike Month! Not only is cycling transit better for the environment, it is better for you too. Cycling ju...
The Advanced Agenda Search is a new search engine that improves search capability for meeting agendas and documents that appear before the Board of Supervisors ...
Do you often wish you could help people in need but are not sure how? This year, you can make a real difference by donating to Sacramento Steps Forward, the le...
Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need, including employment, housing and health care,...
Sacramento CA – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Spring 2016 - Pothole Sweeps Week,” on Monday, April 18, 2016. T...
Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced their Leading Fleets for 2016 including Sacramento County’s Fleet Service...
Sacramento, CA – The media is invited to the County Board Chambers on Tuesday, April 12 to see the live results of the six-week civic-tech challenge, Hack4Sac....
You may not realize it, but many day-to-day household items, such as cooking oil, household cleaners, and partially-filled *aerosol spray cans, are consid...
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors took action yesterday to support AB 1713 by Assembly Member Susan Eggman, a bill that would requi...
Each month, the County’s Probation Department—in partnership with Sacramento Superior Court, the District Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office—co...
The Sacramento County Division of Public Health received reports from local hospital emergency departments of poisoning overdoses associated with...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2015-2016 Sacramento County property taxes are coming up very soon. Payments are due no later tha...
Last December, the College Glen Little League reached out for help with construction on new player dugouts and scorer’s booths at their fields from an unlikely ...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most County offices will be closed on Thursday, March 31 for the national holiday to commemorate the civil rights and labor ...
Spring has officially begun and Easter is on its way! Now is a perfect time to spring into the season and review Sacramento County’s information to help you an...
The American River Parkway Spring Clean-Up scheduled for Saturday, April 9, has been cancelled due to the increased water flows, which will be unsafe for volunt...
Following the annual report on the midyear status of the budget, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors directed the County Executive to create a policy th...
Walnut Grove Bridge, crossing the Sacramento River south of the historic town of Walnut Grove, is undergoing urgent repairs that require full closure of the b...
With the rainy weather in the Sacramento region, as well as the increased water releases from Folsom Lake, the American River is running high and fast. Residen...
Update March 22, 2016: Today, the Board of Supervisors voted to move forward on a single-use carry-out bag ordinance. The Board waived full reading and...
Sacramento County operates five movable bridges in the Sacramento River Delta, four of which are staffed by bridge tenders. Opening and closing daily for boats...
Heavy rains and gusty winds are forecast for the Sacramento region this weekend. Use the following tips to stay dry and safe and help others do the same:P...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the Sacramento County Department of Transportation hosted today a groundbreaking event to celebrate construc...
Sacramento County residents have more options for free spay/neuter services for their dogs and cats. The County has teamed up with the Sacramento SPC...
Could you be missing a check?There is a list of more than 7,000 names of individuals and businesses on the Outstanding Checks Data Portal that ha...
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to sponsor California State Assembly Bill (AB) 1716, the Lower American River Conservancy Act. The bill,...
Now requesting to speak at Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meetings is easier than ever with the new “Request-to-Speak” system. Those attendi...
Southwest, Sacramento International Airport’s largest airline presence, will begin offering nonstop flights between Sacramento (SMF) and Baltimore (BWI) effecti...
A new American art form is popping up around the Rio Linda area; “barn quilts” are painted quilt-like squares that are typically mounted on boards and posted f...
For the second year in a row, Sacramento County is offering free spay and neuter services for cats in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Co...
Free income tax preparation services are available for working individuals and families who earned $54,000 or less in 2015. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...
In observance of the birthdays of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, February 12, and a...
Bring your ideas and skills to Sacramento County’s first-ever Hack4Sac event and help develop new solutions that will improve customer service and help residen...
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, is ...
Every year the employees of Sacramento County take action to ensure support of nonprofit charities globally and locally. To show the successes of the 2015 Sacr...
Most of us rarely think about cemeteries unless we have a friend or loved one pass away. And yet there are more than 50 cemeteries nestled amongst Sacramento Co...
Sacramento County is focused on sustainability efforts year round; whether it is through the County’s internal operations, helping residents and businesses wit...
By embracing the single-point-of-contact concept for residents to request County services, Sacramento County’s 311 Connect has earned the 2015-2017 Public Tech...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, January 18. Garbage service, as well as all emergency se...
On Tuesday, January 12, the Board of Supervisors held their annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors. This year, Superv...
On Tuesday January 12, the Board of Supervisors selected Assistant CEO Nav Gill for the position of Interim CEO. The position will become effective on January ...
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office launched an innovative new program to address the challenges kids face in this digital age. The program i...
For 26 years, Sacramento County’s Gifts from the Heart (GFTH) program has brightened the holidays for thousands of children, teens and seniors in the Sacrament...