County of Sacramento Government News

It’s official Folsom—I am now your Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor! Words can hardly express how honored and grateful I feel to have the opportunity to serve our community. When I decided to run for Supervisor, I didn’t begin by reaching out to super-PACs or big donors. Instead, I focused on connecting with real people throughout Folsom and the rest of District 4.

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development invites residents, business owners and stakeholders to participate in shaping the county’s updated Economic Development Strategic Plan​.

Folsom resident and former City Council member Rosario Rodriguez has officially begun the next step in her public service career. On Tuesday, Rodriguez was sworn in as the new Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor.

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs, combining Access and Substance Use Prevention Treatment services to streamline care, address critical needs and enhance the health and safety of our community.

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

Today, Sacramento County Supervisor-elect Rosario Rodriguez has officially announced that she has selected Matt Hedges as her new Chief of Staff. Hedges, an experienced public servant with deep roots in Sacramento politics, starts in his role today.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has announced plans to allocate $1 million through the TransientOccupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program in the 2025-26 fiscal year to support nonprofit organizations. This funding initiative, which has been in place since 2017, aims to bolster community-based programs in economic and workforce development, arts and culture, community development, and health and human services.

You may not know about Sacramento County's Local Assistance Centers (LAC), but when residents are hit with disasters, the centers become vital locations for people who need help getting their lives back on track.

The Board of Supervisors at its Dec. 3 meeting concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Shelby Boston as Child, Family and Adult Services director, effective Jan. 27.

Applicants are now being sought for new jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opened on Nov. 20.

The City of Sacramento Fire Department and Medic Ambulance entered a partnership on Nov. 1 to provide Basic Life Support transport services in Sacramento County.

Sacramento County has made remarkable progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024.

Sacramento County has reported progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024. According to the latest data, the County Coroner’s Office reported 180 fentanyl-related deaths so far this year, down from 406 in 2023. 

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter has announced a new partnership with the City of Citrus Heights to provide comprehensive animal services to the local community. The new agreement will offer Citrus Heights residents access to a wide array of animal services, including shelter resources, 24/7 customer support through 311 Connect, a full-service on-site pet hospital for sheltered animals, and a low-cost spay and neuter clinic.

The Board of Supervisors took a new step toward addressing safety with the adoption of an ordinance amendment curbing unlawful camping on public property during their regular meeting on November 5.

Sacramento County has long envisioned a large-scale project that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness.

At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Sacramento Board of Supervisors approved up to $1,137,788 in funding to complete construction on Joshua’s House, a facility that provides end-of-life comfort care for homeless individuals with terminal illnesses, after being discharged from an acute care hospital.

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.