Sacramento County Public Safety Articles

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possibleOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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, …

As Southern California grapples with an unrelenting fire season, Folsom firefighters have joined the battle against the fierce Mountain Fire that has ravaged Ventura County. This massive blaze, fanned by powerful Santa Ana winds, has scorched over 20,000 acres, destroyed …

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on unanimously adopted an ordinance Tuesday that will soon prohibit sales of certain products containing intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp.

​​​​​A Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by a skunk on Oct. 15, 2024. According to a press release from Sacramento County Public Health officials, the skunk was behaving aggressively prior to biting the visitor. Sacramento Zoo officials captured and euthanized …

The Folsom Fire Department was buzzing with activity late Saturday morning, but it wasn’t the typical work like cleaning trucks or conducting training sessions. It was all about family fun, fire safety awareness, and hearty helpings of pancakes consumed by …

Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator

Sacramento County is making tremendous progress in its goal to achieve a shorter ambulance patient offload time (APOT), according to county officials.

Folsom City Council is scheduled to review and likely approve the purchase of five new Ford Explorer vehicles for the Folsom Police Departments, a purchase that just exceeds $300,000 and will improve the department’s fleet of vehicles.

At its Wednesday meeting, the Folsom Police Foundation voted to support Folsom’s Measure G on the November ballot. When passed, Measure G will provide critical funding to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and provide essential resources to enhance public safety …

Sac Metro, Folsom, El Dorado Hills take top three on podium

On Saturday, Sept. 14, more than 800 community members made their way to Hagan Community Park to experience Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) annual Meet the Machines. Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services (SacOES) recently welcomed emergency service professionals from 20 countries for an international exchange of ideas. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department and Global Ties, the event took place on September 11, facilitating discussions …

A Folsom neighborhood was literally rocked on Monday when blasting at a construction site south of Highway 50 sent flying rocks and debris into nearby homes, vehicles, and a community clubhouse, causing multiple incidents of damage.

It was just a year a couple months ago that leaders from the City of Folsom and members of the Folsom Fire Department stood on bare dirt to officially break ground on the city;’s first fire station to be built …

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents.