Sacramento County Government Announcements

City of Sacramento (05/16/2024)

City Council approves plan to transition existing buildings to electricity by 2045

The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday adopted a strategy to guide the transition of existing buildings to carbon-free electricity by 2045. The approved Existing Building Electrification Strategy does not impose requirements but instead sets policy direction for future ordinance development. City staff plan to develop ordinances to implement the strategy over the next two years, [...] The post City Council …

City of Sacramento (05/16/2024)

Oak Park families and seniors receive home-repair support from ‘Rock the Block’ program

Several Oak Park homeowners recently received home repairs through the "Rock the Block" initiative, a community investment program funded in part by the City and led by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. The City of Sacramento helped fund the program to support low-income families and seniors in communities near the UC Davis Aggie Square [...] The post Oak Park …

City of Sacramento (05/15/2024)

Networking event aims to drive social equity in City’s cannabis industry

The City of Sacramento's Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program hosted its latest networking event on May 2 at Sequoia at the Cannery in Sacramento. More than 70 people attended the ENCORE mixer, which celebrated the contributions of CORE program participants in the cannabis industry and highlighted the program's efforts to promote equity in [...] The post Networking event …

State of California (05/15/2024)

Josh Hoover CA Assembly 07:
Audit committee passes review of Newsom’s return-to-office mandate

State of California (05/15/2024)

Josh Hoover CA Assembly 07:
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Unanimously Passes Review of State Worker Return-to-Office Mandate

City of Sacramento (05/14/2024)

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness May 6-12

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From May 6-12, the City of Sacramento received 711 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 682 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …

City of Sacramento (05/14/2024)

Traffic alert: Night paving planned for Broadway Complete Streets construction

The next phase of construction on the Broadway Complete Streets project will soon be underway with planned nighttime paving activities. Starting Sunday, May 19, construction crews will begin grinding and pavement repair on Broadway from 3rd to 24th streets from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work is expected to be completed by June 3. These [...] The post Traffic alert: …

City of Sacramento (05/14/2024)

Learn how to be a kitten foster at this upcoming class on May 18

The warm spring weather means kitten season is in full swing, and the Front Street Shelter is in need of volunteers to help foster. "When kittens come to the shelter, they need a safe place to grow up until theyre old enough to be spayed or neutered and placed up for adoption, said Front Streets [...] The post Learn how …

City of Citrus Heights (05/13/2024)

DUI & Driver’s License Checkpoint – May 18, 2024

The Citrus Heights Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the City of Citrus Heights between the hours of 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM.

City of Citrus Heights (05/13/2024)

City Council Meetings and Planning Commission Meetings are Changing Dates!

Beginning July 1, 2024, City Council Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month and Planning Commission Meetings will be held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. These public meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

State of California (05/13/2024)

Lori Wilson CA Assembly 11:
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Issues Statement on the May Revision of the Budget

Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Issues Statement on the May Revision of the Budget guerraje Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:02 Title Communications Director Email Edgar.Guerra@asm.ca.gov Phone 916-319-2011 Friday, May 10, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson issued the following statement on Governor Newsoms May Revision of the 2024-25 budget: "As we review the Governor's May Revision of the budget, it is …

United States (05/10/2024)

Healthwest Minerals Inc. DBA Mt Capra Products Recalls Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit and Warns Consumers Against the Use of Product as Infant Formula

Healthwest Minerals, Inc. d/b/a Mt. Capra Products of Chehalis, Washington, is recalling 1,506 boxes of Goat Milk Formula Recipe Kit on the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and advises consumers to immediately discontinue use of the product as infant formula. The FDA is conc

United States (05/10/2024)

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. Recalls Yogurt Covered Pretzels Because of Possible Health Risk

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. of Ontario, CA is recalling Yogurt Covered Pretzels, because the yogurt coating has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with wea

United States (05/10/2024)

Voluntary Recall of Select Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds Due to The Possible Presence of Salmonella

Natural Sourcing International is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz. due to the potential presence of Salmonella that may be in some of the finished products. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or

City of Sacramento (05/10/2024)

Sacramento opens the new Del Rio Trail for all to walk, bike, roll and enjoy

The City of Sacramento this week opened the Del Rio Trail, a new active transportation corridor that will provide a low-stress bike route connecting south Sacramento to downtown. The construction of this project, which began in November 2022, marks a significant step toward reducing automobile dependency and promoting sustainable transportation. "This trail is not just [...] The post Sacramento opens …

City of Sacramento (05/10/2024)

Explore career opportunities with SacPD at this upcoming open house

The Sacramento Police Department is hosting a recruiting open house on Thursday, May 16, at the Sacramento Public Safety Center (5770 Freeport Blvd). Attendees will learn more about SacPD and the diverse range of services they provide. Different units will be on site to provide individuals with insights into the various roles within the department. [...] The post Explore career …

City of Elk Grove (05/10/2024)

From Vision to Reality: Elk Grove City Council Approves Plan for New Zoo

After more than two years of imagination, analysis, and outreach performed by local, state, national, and international professionals, the Elk Grove City Council voted Wednesday night to approve the development of a new zoo in Elk Grove with the Sacramento Zoological Society. Considered one of the most consequential development projects ever proposed in the City of Elk Grove, a new …

City of Citrus Heights (05/09/2024)

Housing & Community Needs Survey

Take our housing survey! We need your help identifying housing & community needs in Citrus Heights.

City of Sacramento (05/09/2024)

City seeking input from renters to evaluate effectiveness of Tenant Protection Program

The City of Sacramento is asking residents to take a survey about its Tenant Protection Program to help assess current knowledge, effectiveness and needs across the city when it comes to renters protections. Data from the survey will help the City evaluate how the program could better assist residents and guide any potential changes to the Tenant [...] The post …

City of Sacramento (05/09/2024)

City approves $2.5 million in funding for affordable apartments in south Sacramento

State funds awarded to the City in recognition of its pro-housing policies will be used to help build 113 affordable apartments on the site of the former San Juan Motel on Stockton Boulevard in south Sacramento. The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday to direct $2.5 million from the states Prohousing Incentive Pilot grant to provide [...] The post City approves …

United States (05/08/2024)

Texas Pecan Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Not Named Individually), Soy, Dairy(Milk), Sesame and Wheat Not Named in Product

Texas Pecan of Dallas TX is recalling 1 Lb and 8 oz products because it may contain an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to (tree nuts, peanuts, almonds, brazils, cashews, filberts, macadamias, pistachios, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, soy, dairy (milk), sesame and

City of Sacramento (05/08/2024)

Sacramento City Council approves $250,000 journalism program to support creative economy

Sacramento City Council this week approved a $250,000 grant for local media outlet Solving Sacramento Journalism Collective to support the recovery of the arts and creative economy. The program aims to support local arts journalism to increase awareness and engagement with arts and cultural activities, support new journalism models, tell the story of the city's [...] The post Sacramento City …

United States (05/08/2024)

DaVinci Laboratories Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish Allergen in Amyloid Complete Product Lot 549853001

DaVinci Laboratories, a division of FoodScience, LLC of Williston, Vermont is recalling 72 bottles of Amyloid Complete because it may contain undeclared shellfish (Shrimp and Crab). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic rea

City of Sacramento (05/08/2024)

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness April 29-May 5

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From April 29-May 5, the City of Sacramento received 692 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 650 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was [...] The post …

City of Sacramento (05/08/2024)

New report spotlights growth opportunities for Sacramento’s creative economy

In Sacramento, creativity thrives. From the bustling streets of downtown to serene neighborhood parks, art galleries, murals, and cultural events bring people together and enrich the lives of both locals and visitors. As the City of Sacramento aims to grow its creative sectors and ensure everyone has a chance to succeed, understanding its creative economy [...] The post New report …