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What’s Open & Closed on Juneteenth?

On Wednesday, June 19, banks and post offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, while major restaurant, grocery, and retail chains will remain open. Retail giants like Target, Walmart, Starbucks, and Costco, among others, will be open on the federal holiday. However, the stock market will be closed. Juneteenth, recognized as America’s Second Independence […]

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Rite Aid Now Available to SNAP/EBT Users on Instacart

Rite Aid’s expanded partnership with the leading online grocery technology platform allows greater access to groceries and pantry essentials for eligible customers Rite Aid (OTC: RADCQ) today announced its expanded partnership with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, allowing use of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the Supplemental […]

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Honoring Flag Day with Proper Flag Disposal

Celebrated annually on June 14, Flag Day is a day that commemorates the adoption of the United States flag as a national symbol on June 14, 1777. Today, the flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stars represent the 50 states of the Union, the red stripe symbolizes hardiness and […]

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Rainbow Pinwheels Planted for Pride Month

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is raising awareness and support for LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. Research shows that about a third of youth in child welfare identify as LGBTQ+.   To address this, DCFAS will be launching an internal training initiative in the coming months. This training aims to […]

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County Holiday Office Closure – Wednesday, June 19

In observance of Juneteenth, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. What exactly is the Juneteenth holiday? Juneteenth is a new federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. According to Wikipedia, This day was recognized as a federal holiday in […]

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The Moody Blues front-man Justin Hayward returns to his favorite Sacramento haunt June 18.

No stranger to the Sacramento market, The Moody Blues’ front-man Justin Hayward has been playing the Crest Theater for many years with great success. Over the course of half a century, Justin Hayward’s undeniable voice and guitar-playing abilities have made him a household name all over the globe. And while The Moody Blues’ catalog is […]

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Free Lunches at the Library

As the school year winds down, families across the Sacramento region can take advantage of free summer meal programs offered by local school districts and community organizations. These programs aim to ensure that all kids 18 and under have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. Lunch at the Library provides free meals […]

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RLERPD (Parks and Rec) to hold budget hearings

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District (RLERPD) Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing to discuss and approve the 2024-25 fiscal year preliminary budget. The Public Hearing will be held during the regularly scheduled monthly general Board Meeting in Rio Linda, CA on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Depot […]

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Cooling Centers Activated Across County

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in the Sacramento region June 4 – 6​. Regional Cooling centers will open beginning Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6. Cooling centers will be open at the locations, dates, and times listed below. 2-1-1 and 211sacramento.org is the best resource for daily, updated information. Regional cooling location information:All community […]

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SMUD’s Shine program is now accepting applications

Nonprofits must apply by July 31 SMUD announced that the application period for its Shine Awards will open beginning June 1 to nonprofit organizations in our service area. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region. Proposals should focus on projects that support zero carbon workforce development, environmental justice […]

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day

Gather your family and friends and celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, June 8! Sacramento County Regional Parks​ is excited to partner with several local organizations, businesses and nonprofits to promote this special day. “The Regional Parks system and our wonderful partners play a key role in providing facilities and programs that positively influence the […]

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Judicial Restraints Lifted? Supreme Court to Rule on Local Authority in Camp Cleanup

by Sue Frost I often consider the age-old concept of “the carrot and the stick,” which embodies thebalance between enforcement and support—a theme that frequently comes up indiscussions about how we govern and regulate the homeless community. This balance iscrucial but often mishandled by government policies. The City of Grants Pass v. Johnsoncase, recently argued […]

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Now Recruiting – Sacramento County Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force

Sacramento County is accepting applications for membership on the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force’s primary focus is gathering public input to provide informed recommendations to the County on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Several positions are available: see the Task Force website for details. We invite […]