In 2013, Sacramento County launched 311 to handle all municipal County service requests. By now, everyone knows to call 311 to report an abandoned vehicle or a broken streetlight in unincorporated Sacramento County. Sacramento County 311 handles these and hundreds of other questions covering a variety of County services every day, seven days a week and 24 […]

FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, to prepare for possible energy shortages due to an unusually warm beginning of October. With high temperatures in the forecast today and tomorrow, the power grid operator […]

It started with a simple post on Facebook. The piano was gone. The unofficial Rio Linda Community Public Piano showed up sometime in the summer of COVID, when everyone was stuck at home, everyplace was closed, and no-one was happy about it. Someone had seen a vagrant pushing the piano down M Street, which was […]

The Sacramento County Health Order has been amended to move into the State’s less restrictive Red Tier 2 (substantial) effective Sep. 29, at 3 p.m., from its previous designation of Purple Tier 1 (widespread).  The tiered system has criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities of a county to reduce the number of COVID-19 […]

Mosquito populations in the surrounding area are on the rise. The rice fields near Elkhorn Blvd in North Natomas are currently being drained and the mosquitoes that tend to harbor in this source are flying for several miles seeking other available stagnant water sources. Unfortunately, this means that residents in the area are seeing a […]

Shortly after 8pm last night, Metro Fire got a call for a vehicle into a building at 2nd Street and Sunview in Rio Linda. Witnesses say the driver was attempting to turn donuts in the 2nd and Evcar intersection, but lost control and went through the fence, through the backyard and into the house at […]

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is offering a new Dog Day Out Program to the public that allows applicants to check out a dog for a day. The program was created and is being implemented by Sacramento Shelter Pets Alive (SSPA) – an organization that works within the shelter to offer daily enrichment and behavior training, adoption […]

One-hour appointments available Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sacramento Public Library now offers computer appointments at select locations Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This service is available in addition to curbside pickup and returns. Patrons can schedule a one-hour computer appointments by calling Customer Service at (916) 264-2920 or (800) […]

On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Vida de Oro Foundation will be giving away 300 Boxes filled with raw foods for needy families in the North Sacramento area. SACRAMENTO, CA – The Vida de Oro Foundation, a 501©(3) non-profit located in North Sacramento will be distributing 300 boxes filled with rice, beans, uncooked whole chicken, […]

This year has been one filled with extraordinary circumstances, forcing us to adapt in the way we do even the most routine of things. The budget process for Sacramento County is no exception. For those who may not have been following the County’s budget process this year, here is a quick refresher. Ordinarily, we adopt […]

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the Election Administration Plan – COVID-19 Update document for the November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election. You may view it at https://elections.saccounty.net/VoteCenters/Pages/Election-Administration-Plan.aspx​​. The document is open for public comment. The public comment period will close on September 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.  The Registrar of Voters will be hosting […]

Sacramento County Public Health urges everyone to prioritize getting the flu shot this flu season to protect you and your family from the deadly virus. This year is more important than ever to get the flu shot as COVID-19 is continuing to spread. From the end of September through November, the Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program is hosting […]

Natural disasters, whether forecasted or having the element of surprise, can leave areas devastated for long periods. As the 2017 floods showed, rebounding can be costly and time-consuming. It is possible to reduce that impact before disaster strikes, but to do that requires having a well-developed Hazard Mitigation Plan in place. That plan provides guidance […]

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 10, to approve the Revised Recommended Budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year​.  The Revised Recommended General Fund budget provided substantial additional funding to address the impact of COVID-19 on the community; avoided significant reductions in critical County programs and made new General Fund supported investments in some new […]

Sacramento County Public Health wants to remind the public that COVID-19 testing is free and more appointments are available at 11 locations in Sacramento County.  Starting Sept. 14, these locations are now open longer to schedule testing appointments for anyone (2 years old and older) in the County. The public is encouraged to get tested regularly, especially […]