Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opens today. Nineteen Sacramento County residents and 11 alternates will be selected from among qualified applicants. The one-year term for volunteer jurors runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The Grand Jury is appointed to […]

Due to the incoming weather system meeting the approved thresholds this weekend the following weather respite locations will be activated beginning Friday evening: To see all weather respite locations, days and times please visit 211sacramento.org or call 2-1-1 for more information. ​

PG&E customers are in for another financial hit as state regulators greenlight a new spending plan for the utility giant. Already climbing at a rate exceeding inflation, PG&E bills are poised to surge even higher after a unanimous decision by the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Thursday. Starting January 1, 2024, customers receiving both […]

About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage. Tens of thousands of Californians are losing health insurance every month as the state resumes checking people’s eligibility for Medi-Cal, which it suspended during the COVID-19 public health emergency.  About 16 […]

After months of planning and preparation, the County Clerk/Recorder (CCR) Department is making its final moves to consolidate and relocate two of its existing offices. On Friday, December 1, CCR’s downtown office, located at 600 8th Street in Sacramento, will officially close its office doors. Then on Monday, December 4, CCR will fully open it’s new 26,952 square foot central […]

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is set to deliberate on a proposal to establish and manage a Safe Stay parking community for homeless individuals in today’s supervisors meeting. “Homelessness is one of the most pressing challenges confronting the Sacramento region, and the county has made significant investments in enhancing services, shelter capacity, and housing […]

Bags and Sand are now Available For Residents In Unincorporated Areas November 1, 2023 – Today, the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) has opened three sandbag locations for residents in the unincorporated areas. Residents who believe their property will be in danger of potential flooding due to heavy rains in their area are […]

As part of the County’s Development Review Process Improvements Initiative to streamline development services and provide outstanding customer service, Sacramento County is launching an innovative element to the mix: Development Program Managers (DPMs). Rick Balazs and Chelsea Bowman are set to play a pivotal role in expediting projects aimed at enhancing the vitality of the […]

Article Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 As the seasons change and cooler weather sets in, so does the onset of flu season. In addition to the annual influenza virus, the ongoing concern of COVID-19 continues to be a critical health issue. Staying healthy this flu season requires a combination of preventative measures and timely medical intervention. […]