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California to Pay $2 Million to Sacramento, Alameda Counties to Settle Environmental Suit

04/05/2024
A California state agency is paying $2.26 million to Sacramento and Alameda counties to settle a lawsuit that alleges underground leaking storage tanks.

From Elk Grove News Net...

Elections & Politics County of Sacramento

Rosario Rodriguez Wins Election to Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 4

03/23/2024
The latest vote tallies show Folsom City Councilmember Rosario Rodriguez with 51% of the vote, securing the District 4 seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formerly held by Sue Frost.

From The Arden Advocate...

Business, Economy & Jobs County of Sacramento

Manage County Utility Payments and Accounts Online

01/24/2024
Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service is making it easier for customers to view and manage their utilities accounts online with MyUtilities.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

County Inspector General Leaves Without Public Notice

01/23/2024
Inspector General Francine Tournour Kerridge, the official whose office is charged with oversight of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, left the job in September to take over as director of police oversight in Long Beach.

From CapPublicRadio...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

Sacramento County District Attorney Outlines New Approach to Curb Retail Theft

01/23/2024
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho went public with a new approach to retail theft. An organized retail theft unit has filed 35 criminal cases.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Elections & Politics Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

After First Year, Sacramento County Sheriff Looks Back

12/29/2023
Sheriff Jim Cooper, a Democrat and former Elk Grove Assemblyman once called law enforcement’s biggest advocate in the state capital, infuses his politically honed instincts with experience forged by a 30-year career wearing a badge.

From CapPublicRadio...

Homelessness County of Sacramento

Sacramento County to Open Second Tiny Home Village

12/14/2023
Sacramento County’s second tiny home village, or Safe Stay Community, is set to welcome unhoused residents to South Sacramento starting next week.

From Rio Linda Messenger...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

Recruitment Under Way for Sacramento County Grand Jury

11/21/2023
Applicants are now being sought for jurors to serve on the Sacramento County Grand Jury. The application period opens today. The one-year term for volunteer jurors runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

From Rio Linda Messenger...

Parks & Recreation County of Sacramento

Dry Creek Parkway Trail Project to Break Ground in 2025

10/26/2023
The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is laying the groundwork for its Dry Creek Parkway Trail project.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Homelessness County of Sacramento

Sac Claps Back at District Attorney

10/22/2023
The city of Sacramento has filed a motion asking the Sacramento County Superior Court to rule that a lawsuit filed by the district attorney is invalid and cannot proceed, according to a statement by the city.

From CapPublicRadio...

Resilience County of Sacramento

Sacramento County to Delete Some Data From New Emergency Alert System

09/14/2023
On Oct. 1, the Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services will delete some data from their emergency notification system, which they use to send important alerts. The agency is transitioning to a new service, Sacramento Alert, and residents should either sign up for the service or update their information by visiting the citizen opt-in portal.

From CapPublicRadio...

Housing County of Sacramento

Sacramento County Supervisors Reject Renter Protections Proposal

09/13/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors declined to move forward with a proposal aiming to strengthen renters’ protections from harassment by landlords. The decision came about a month after a similar ordinance failed to get enough support from a committee.

From CapPublicRadio...

Homelessness County of Sacramento

After Months of Delays, Sacramento County to Open Tiny Home Village

08/14/2023
A cabin-like home that closes and locks. Showers and restrooms onsite. Air-conditioning to survive the summer heat. These are some of the amenities at the county’s first “Safe Stay Community.”

From The Sacramento Bee...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Office of the District Attorney

Who Is the Sacramento Judge Targeted by DA in Attempted Ban From Hearing Criminal Cases?

08/08/2023
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto is at the center of a move by first-term Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho to bar him from hearing criminal cases from county prosecutors. Here is a look at Acquisto’s history and résumé.

From Citrus Heights Sentinel...

Elections & Politics County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors Bret Daniels

Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Withdraws Bid for Congress

08/03/2023
Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels is shifting his focus from a congressional race and will instead pursue the seat Sue Frost is vacating on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.

From The Galt Herald...

County of Sacramento Pat Hume

Supervisor Hume Delivers His First State of the County Address

08/02/2023
Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume delivered his first State of the County address, speaking on several issues including homelessness, law enforcement and road conditions.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Sacramento Sue Frost Elections & Politics

Sue Frost Won’t Seek Reelection to Sacramento County Board of Supervisors

07/25/2023
Ultraconservative Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost will not seek reelection in 2024, she told constituents in an email. Frost, on the board since 2017, represents the 4th District, which includes Antelope, Orangevale, Rancho Murieta, Rio Linda and Elverta.

From The Sacramento Observer...

Health Elections & Politics County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors

Sac County Supervisors Prodded to Honor Pledge to Address Racism

07/23/2023
Sacramento County supervisors in 2020 passed a resolution acknowledging racism as a public health crisis. They committed to identifying and implementing solutions to eliminate systemic racial inequity in all county-provided community services.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Office of the District Attorney Homelessness

Sacramento DA Investigates City’s Homeless Efforts

07/18/2023
Fed up with what he says is inaction by the city to address Sacramento’s homeless problem, District Attorney Thien Ho said he is launching an investigation that could lead to criminal or civil filings against city officials.

From CapPublicRadio...

Homelessness Seniors Crisis & Personal Support County of Sacramento

‘Safe House’ Opens for Older, Unhoused Sacramentans

07/18/2023
Older adults make up the fastest-growing share of California’s homeless population. To meet their needs locally, Sacramento County opened Nottoli Place, a small shelter for adults ages 60 and up.

From American River Messenger...

County of Sacramento Education

Fair Oaks Library Branch Reopens

07/13/2023
The branch of the Sacramento County Public Library at 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd. has reopened following an extensive refresh, its first since opening to the public in 1976.

From CapPublicRadio...

Sustainability County of Sacramento

Sacramento County Doesn’t Postpone 2030 Climate Goal — for Now

07/12/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors didn’t postpone a carbon neutrality goal after dozens of climate activists pushed back against proposed changes. In a 3-1 vote, with Supervisor Sue Frost abstaining, the board requested revisions including adding a requirement to measure progress on reducing emissions every five years.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Sheriff's Office

Sacramento Sheriff Is Sharing ALPR Data With Anti-Abortion States

07/05/2023
In 2015, Democratic Elk Grove Assemblyman Jim Cooper voted for Senate Bill 34, which restricted law enforcement from sharing automated license plate reader data with out-of-state authorities. In 2023, now-Sacramento County Sheriff Cooper appears to be doing just that.

From Elk Grove Citizen...

County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Office of the District Attorney City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Council Approves $1M Agreement for Community Prosecutor

06/23/2023
In an agreement with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Elk Grove is set to join a $1 million program that will employ a community prosecutor to work with the Elk Grove police.

From The Galt Herald...

County of Sacramento City of Galt Animals

County Takes on Galt Animal Control

06/07/2023
Sacramento County will fully take over animal control services in Galt, and a leader of a local cat rescue expressed optimism about the change. The five-year contract went into effect on June 1.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors Elections & Politics

Sacramento County Supervisors Approve Big Raises for Themselves

05/24/2023
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to give themselves a 36% raise. Only Sue Frost voted against the move, which was one of more than 50 items on the consent calendar and thus did not involve any public discussion.

From The Galt Herald...

Education Resilience Community Service & Support County of Sacramento

Efforts of Disabled Students Recognized

05/17/2023
Sacramento County and Galt Joint Union High School District took some time on May 10 to recognize some hardworking young people within the district who are making the transition from school to employment while overcoming disabilities.

From The Sacramento Bee...

County of Sacramento Homelessness

Sacramento County Clears Homeless Seniors Out of Riverfront Camp

05/12/2023
After years of threatening to do so, Sacramento County has cleared the Bannon Island encampment of roughly 30 homeless seniors. In February, after a rainstorm flooded the island, the county announced it would permanently clear the camp.

From Sacramento News and Review...

Crime & Justice County of Sacramento

Sacramento County’s Chief Probation Officer Talks About Achieving Positive Change

05/04/2023
Marlon Yarber was born and raised in Stockton. His personal experiences there, in large part, he says, helped shape his career.

From The Galt Herald...

County of Sacramento City of Galt City of Galt Police Department Homelessness Community Service & Support Crisis & Personal Support

New Mobile Crisis Team Discussed

04/12/2023
With more and more residents voicing concern about Galt's homeless population, a new Mobile Crisis Team has been formed to deal with mental health situations. A Sacramento County social worker and Galt police officer recently shared recent developments.

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