The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) must close one of its cooling centers.The air conditioning unit at the cooling center at 1725 28th ...
Fire season has started early this year, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks has a multi-pronged plan to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife h...
Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) honors fathers who set a good example and support the well-being and stability of their children....
With Independence Day just around the corner, COVID restrictions rolling back and anticipated parties, please remember to know the risks of fireworks, only use ...
The public is invited to attend one of two virtual workshops about the Sacramento County redistricting process. These workshops will also provide an overv...
UPDATED ON JUNE 18: The cooling center at 1725 28th Street will be closed due to a broken air conditioning unit that cannot be repaired earlier th...
Last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance establishing the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Youth Advisory Board (YAB); th...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 10 to approve the $6.5 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22.“We are fortunate...
Sacramento County invites residents, businesses, special districts and community organizations to provide feedback on community needs that have developed as a ...
The Sacramento County Department of Airports is excited to share Southwest Airlines’ announcement today for plans to launch nonstop service between SMF and both...
In late February 2021, the Sacramento County Department of Finance began accepting applications for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program. Through the CR...
As the weather heats up in Sacramento County, residents will be heading to the water to cool off. Whether it’s a public swimming pool, water park, or our lak...
Brave, dedicated, willing and reliable - these words describe the 80,000 licensed or certified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers in California. They de...
Sacramento Medical Reserve Corp (SMRC) volunteers continue to be ready to answer your questions about COVID-19. In April 2020, Sacramento County Public H...
For the first time since indoor gatherings were prohibited by County and state public health orders, the Sacramento County Board Chambers will be open to public...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold its first public hearing about redistricting at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 8. The meeting will be live str...
Starting June 1, California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) families will now see a temporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit to ...
Sacramento County’s Inspector General, Mark Evenson, has released the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) 2020 annual report. The report is available for p...
The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget...
Today, a new June 1, 2021 Sacramento County Health Order has been released that reflects the corresponding announcement by CDPH that Sacramento County has imme...
Sacramento County Public Health reminds you to take steps to keep cool as the temperatures begin to climb. With these seasonably high temperatures expe...
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is activating its severe weather sheltering program ahead of extreme heat forecasted for this weekend....
An estimated 2.4 million people are living with hepatitis C in the United States. However, many don’t know they are infected because chronic hepatitis C d...
In observance of Memorial Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, May 31.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue....
Memorial Day is right around the corner which means the beginning of the summer recreation season is upon us. Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks w...
As California opens up and people begin to travel again, things may look a little different at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF). “We’re very exci...
Sacramento County Public Health launched new mobile vaccination trailers that will host pop-up clinics throughout the County in the coming weeks, specifically t...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on May 18 to implement “Laura’s Law” - state legislation authorizing the courts to order outpatie...
The process for re-drawing boundary lines for each of the five supervisorial districts in Sacramento County has begun.What is Redistricting?Every ten years, fol...
It’s not uncommon for anyone traveling through Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to see a military aircraft, from nearby Air Force bases, operating on our ...
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) reopened online applications for the Sacramento Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA2) program beginning Tuesday...
Terminal A at the Sacramento International Airport is now home to a brand new gate.Gate A13 was available for use on March 18 and is part of the Terminal A Mo...
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a reminder to take action to raise awareness toward prevention and learn about how Sacramento County Adult Protectiv...
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter intakes thousands of pets in the community each year. Most of these pets are reunited with their owners or are able ...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on May 4 accepted almost $60 million in state funding to improve and expand the epidemiology and laboratory capacity ...
Sacramento County in partnership with the Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) announces during May is Mental Health Month that a new Mobile Crisis Support T...
Sacramento County, like so many others, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as heightened discussions and awareness around social...
Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) honors mothers who set a good example and support the well-being and stability of their children.&...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the resolution for the formation of a Community Review Commission that will work with...
The Board of Supervisors at its May 4 meeting concurred with the Interim County Executive’s appointment of Chevon Kothari as Director of Health Services, effe...
Sacramento County, along with eight other California counties, have recently been awarded a combined $15.7 million in grants under the Investment in Mental Heal...
The ninth annual Big Day of Giving is right around the corner, and Sacramento area residents are encouraged to come together for the 24-hour online giving chall...
The Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services; local law enforcement agencies; and the District Attorney’s Office have been working col...
The pandemic has created an economic impact across our nation over the last year. In our Sacramento region, the food and beverage industry is no exception...
The Sacramento COVID-19 Homelessness Response Team (Team), comprised of the County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento and Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), has bee...
Sacramento County encourages everyone to go through their medicine cabinets to discard unused/expired medications properly. Helping people dispose of potentiall...
To honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sacramento County Child Protective Services staff “planted” more than 350 silver and blue pinwheels at the CPS o...
The Board of Supervisors, at its April 20 meeting, concurred with the Interim County Executive’s appointment of Amanda Thomas as Chief Fiscal Officer effective ...
Thursday, April 22 is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, a day to reflect on the need to protect our natural environment. For the Sacramento County Department o...
We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and we can use this month to raise awareness about alcohol abuse and...
Today, a new Sacramento County Health Order has been released that reflects the changes and the alignment with the State of California restrictions and guidanc...
Three common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are surging across the United States, according to the Centers for Disease ...
To hold animal abusers accountable, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office launched an Animal Cruelty Task Force in our region in January 2018. Since...
For families who have children and teens (up to age 21) who are struggling at home, school or in the community due to emotional and behavioral difficulties, Sac...
April 8 Update: The Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health is holding a community engagement session on April 19 at 4:00 p.m., where the commu...
Climate change is expected to bring hotter summers and more extreme heat events, the risk of wildfires, unpredictable rainfall and with it, drought and flooding...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold a Budget Study Session at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 14. Staff from the Office of Budget and Debt Manag...
This past year has shown us: Public health is critical. That’s why Sacramento County Public Health is excited to be a part of this year’s National Public He...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is excited to welcome back youth sports and recreation, and they have multiple locations available to host yo...
The Board of Supervisors today unanimously voted in support of a resolution that condemns and will combat racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against people in...
Kiefer Landfill will be able to accept treated wood waste effective Monday, April 5.Treated wood, or pressure-treated wood, has been treated with a chemica...
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 beg...
Starting April 1, Sacramento County Public Health has updated the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to those 50 years old and older who live in Sacra...
Sacramento County is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month with the theme “Social Workers are Essential” to highlight the priceless contributions soc...
Many parkway visitors have noticed a dense fern covering much of the pond at Sailor Bar this year. This floating fern is in the genus Azolla, often called mosqu...
Got a room or a home you want to list, or are listing, on Airbnb or a related service? Sacramento County would like to remind homeowners that prior to accepting...
In observance of César Chávez Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 31.Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will ...
Teenagers and scientists across the United States are taking part in “National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®” March 22-28, 2021. The weeklong health observance ...
The deadline for paying the second installment of your 2020-2021 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up very soon. Payments are due no later than April 1...
Sacramento County Public Health has run the drive-through vaccination site at Cal Expo since December. Starting the week of March 22, the County will begin tra...
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is pleased to announce that the public draft of the Natural Resources Management Plan (NRMP) for the American...
Got rodents? The Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter can help! As warmer weather approaches, both rural and urban residential homes may see an increa...
Laura Hess, a recently retired Primary Care Nurse Practitioner has had a busy year. When the pandemic hit hard in March, Laura wanted to find a way to contrib...
Today, the State announced that Sacramento County is allowed to move from the most restrictive Purple/Widespread Tier 1 to the less restrictive tier of Red/Sub...
The State of California has made adjustments to a business sector in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. To align with the changes, Sacramento County Public Hea...
Sacramento County’s draft Communitywide Climate Action Plan (CAP), which addresses greenhouse gas reductions and climate change adaptation, is now available for...
On March 10, 2021, Sacramento County Public Health issued an updated health order to account for a recent change by the California Department of Public Health (...
Every year traffickers use trains, buses, planes and ships to transport thousands of victims, hiding them in plain sight while traveling to destinations around ...
With the weather beginning to warm up and spring on the horizon, now is a great time to get out and explore your local Regional Parks. To help inspire residents...
As destinations begin to open up, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is announcing several new nonstop flights to make weekend getaways and Spring Break tr...
Just like you wear a mask to protect others from getting COVID-19, it is vitally important that we vaccinate those at highest risk for severe infection or to p...
The First 5 Sacramento Commission unanimously approved more than $40 million in funding for contracts that will begin July 2021. Funding over a three-year perio...
For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities may not be easy to come by. That’s where the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division ...
A partnership between the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling Department and Will Rogers Middle School is giving new life to discarde...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved today to apply for and accept COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act funding totaling $64,102,830 from state and...
Taking care of your children’s teeth is important! Sacramento County Public Health would like to remind parents about dental coverage options and resources tha...
The Sacramento County Probation Department in conjunction with the newly established Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (JJCC) Subcommittee, will host a Divi...
WHAT: Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks, in partnership with the Save the American River Association (SARA) and Waste Management, is kicking...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Stress, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol ...
Sacramento County’s very own Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, which is owned by the Department of Regional Parks and operated in partnership with CourseCo, was recent...
Did you know a single unaltered cat and her offspring can produce more than 400,000 cats in their lifetime? Over time, this creates a massive burden and impact ...
While many celebrate the holidays surrounded by loved ones and gifts, it is important to remember those who may be without, including local foster children, d...
For the first time in 16 years, Sacramento County’s Third District has a new supervisor.Supervisor Rich Desmond was sworn in at the Jan. 11 Board meeting. Desmo...
In observance of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 15.Sacrame...
The Feb. 1 meeting of the First 5 Sacramento Commission was a historic one, resulting in unanimous approval for a Resolution on Racial Equity and Social Justice...
On Feb. 6, the State of California updated its Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier structure purple tier criteria to allow indoor operations for places of worsh...
A rate increase will take effect March 1 for residents of the unincorporated county who receive curbside garbage, recycling, and green waste service. ...
Acting County Executive Ann Edwards today signed a Proclamation of Local State of Emergency for Winter Storms. The proclamation is retroactive to Jan. 26...
Sometimes good things really do come to those who wait. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Ian D’Cuhna has been involved with the Sheriff’s K9 program...
Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services worked with the community in 2020 to seek input on alternatives to calling 9-1-1 in a behavioral health or quality ...
Sacramento County is in the midst of a challenge it has not seen before. Between severe weather events, a continued public health pandemic and housing instabili...
Public Budget Workshop Presentation: Overview of the County Budget and Budget ProcessMembers of the public are invited to a Sacramento County Budget Wo...
This past December, a routine storm drain clearing led to an inter-departmental collaboration to identify the remains of a missing local man. On Dec. 8, 20...
On Jan. 25, the State of California announced that all regions are permitted to exit the State’s Regional Stay at Home Order with a four-week ICU availability...
In November 2018, Sacramento County was awarded a $100,000 strategic giving grant from Health Net of California. The purpose of this grant was to design trainin...
The Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers are the law enforcement division of Regional Parks, and while they work hard to keep County parks and park visitor...
County staff is hard at work on a Communitywide Climate Action Plan (CAP) that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the county for...
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18.Sacramento County emergency services, as well as ...
Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) continues to create and refine its vaccine rollout action plan as conditions evolve. Currently, SCPH is vaccinating iden...
On Jan. 12, the State of California announced that the Greater Sacramento region is permitted to exit the State’s Regional Stay at Home Order with a four-week...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a rate increase that will increase the cost of residential garbage, recycling and green wast...
The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held Tuesday, Jan. 11. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor Sue Frost of...
The Sacramento County Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) will host the first Assembly Bill 109 Public Safety Realignment Community Workshop (CCP Communi...
Do you want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend or family member from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $50, and t...
