Amazon will hire more than 30,000 part-time workers over the next year.  The company said Thursday that 25,000 of the jobs will be in warehouses and 5,000 work-from-home positions in customer service. Part-time employees at Amazon who work at least 20 hours per week receive benefits, including a program that pays most of the tuition […]

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes. The Chief Executive Officer & General Manager’s Report & Recommendation on Rates and Services, released by SMUD CEO & General Manager Arlen Orchard, outlines a proposed rate increase of 1.5 percent in 2018—including the System Infrastructure […]

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a Competitive Grants Program that can provide up to $1 million ​to local government entities and non-profit community organizations to address service needs. Grants will be allocated through a competitive bid process, and community organizations must meet eligibility and funding requirements. Proposals can be for any public purpose, […]

The Homelesss Outreach Team (HOT) email is now NorthHOT@sacsheriff.com or you can reach them at 874-1025 They handle illegal camping. If you see aggressive panhandling, it is not allowed in the unincorporated county, including: Median strips gas stations banks and ATMS within 35 feet motor vehicles within 200 feet of intersection shopping centers and retail […]

Sheriff’s POP Team presented a short power point presentation. The presentation provided our contact information. Emergency 874-5111 Non emergency 874-5115 Sheriff’s POP NORTHPOP@Sacsheriff.com or 876-5729 Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)  NORTHTED@Sacsheriff.com  874-1025 Our information is vetted and reliable.  Nextdoor.com is a good tool, but it is not vetted information and we do not have access […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – When Daylight Saving Time begins on March 12, many motorists may find themselves short of sleep and a danger on the roadways.  The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants the public to be aware of the risks associated with drowsy driving. “When clocks are set forward in the spring, people often lose an […]

Sacramento, CA— On Monday, March 27, Sacramento County planners will request the County Planning Commission consider a Marijuana Ordinance related to commercial marijuana activities and personal marijuana cultivation. ​The proposed ordinance will amend the Zoning Code to prohibit all commercial marijuana businesses and activities, and includes provisions allowing for the cultivation of marijuana plants for […]

Sacramento County invites all job seekers to come out for the highly anticipated 2017 County Career Fair on Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Sacramento County Administration Center – 700 H Street in downtown Sacramento. Department representatives will be available to answer questions regarding County employment, as well as provide details […]

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Nickolas B. Andrews of Rio Linda, Calif., has successfully completed the 28-week cadet-training course at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s San Francisco Area office. Officer Andrews is a 2011 graduate of Rio Linda High School. He also studied criminal justice at Sierra […]

Homelessness in Sacramento County The following is an excerpt from a recent article I wrote for local newspapers regarding homelessness.  To read the entire article, please click here. On January 31st, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the Sacramento City Council had a joint meeting that drew an overflow crowd of about 400 to […]

​If you would like to help during emergencies such as flooding, public health events, or a hospital surge, consider training in any one of the local volunteer organizations that mobilize when needed, including the Sacramento Medical Reserve Corp, the Regional Center for Volunteerism, and the Community Emergency Response Teams. “All local governments depend on volunteers […]