100+ crews working 24/7 to restore power The Sacramento region has been hit by a historic string of storms since New Year’s Eve — bringing with it heavy rains, 70-mph winds and lightning, causing devastating destruction and unprecedented storm-related outages to the Sacramento area. Last night’s storm was the fourth in a row to hammer […]

Sacramento County has moved its evacuation shelter/weather respite for unhoused guests to Ethel Macleod Hart Senior Center (915 27th St, Sacramento) as of Monday, Jan. 9.  This location has cots, blankets, water, and snacks for guests, as well as crates for pets.  In addition to an evacuation center, Ethel is welcoming unhoused individuals in search […]

Due to projected rains, the Sacramento and American Rivers are expected to run higher and faster than normal. The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is closing several park properties along the American River and Dry Creek Parkways to prepare for anticipated flooding.  According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Moderate to heavy rain will impact […]

The National Weather Service is forecasting some rivers and streams in Sacramento County may reach flood stage due to the incoming storm. The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) wants to remind residents in the unincorporated areas there are four sandbag locations open, including our local location at Westside Park (6555 West 2nd St.). Three locations have […]

Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost – for free!  Requirements: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, Free Mulching Event Residents can bring holiday trees to be mulched for free: Free Drop-Off Holiday Tree Recycling Events Flyer SACRAMENTO COUNTY LOCATIONS Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8, […]

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Notable Changes in 2023 Online Driver’s License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee on […]

The County of Sacramento Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) is seeking interest from qualified organizations interested in operating a low-barrier, scattered-site interim 24/7 shelter program for persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The program will be inclusive of both operations and re-housing services. The shelter re-housing services provider may be the same as the shelter operations provider […]

By: Supervisor Sue Frost You may have seen some news recently about a controversial vote at the Board of Supervisors involving a debate between releasing more inmates and expanding the current jail facility. As we had an unprecedented amount of public input into this discussion, I feel compelled to use this opportunity in my monthly […]

At approximately 2 am, a deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department was on duty, driving a fully marked patrol vehicle northbound on Watt Avenue at Elverta Road. A 19-year-old male was driving a 2003 Mazda 3 with three passengers, westbound on Elverta Road. The Mazda collided with the right side of the Sheriff’s patrol […]

Thursday morning, December 15th 2022, Cynthia Raye Issel of Sacramento died in a two-vehicle collision at Elkhorn Boulevard and Camelot Street in Rio Linda. According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic collision took place about 10:45 a.m. Details of the collisions are still under investigation. The CHP reports the vehicles involved were a red […]

Santa’s workshop isn’t the only place churning out toys for kids this time of year. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project has been helping to build and deliver toys to children in Sacramento County since 1984, all while providing important hands-on job skills and education to inmates from Sacramento County’s correctional facilities.  The Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project functions […]