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Board of Supervisors Chair and Vice Chair Elected

Jan 20, 2026 12:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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PG&E Donates $1 Million to Local Food Banks to Feed Families

Jan 20, 2026 11:58AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Food Banks in Greater Sacramento Area Receive $168,000

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A 103rd Birthday Celebrated

Jan 20, 2026 11:19AM ● By Abbey Wicks, photos by Abbey Wicks

On Jan. 15, Elda “Eldie” Troup of Carmichael celebrated her 103rd birthday.

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Nominations Open for 5 Over 50 Award

Jan 13, 2026 09:57AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

If you know someone who makes Sacramento County a better place to live and is 50 years old or older, now is your chance to celebrate them.

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Serve this MLK Day

Jan 12, 2026 05:42PM ● By JustServe.com News Release

In 1994, Congress declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a National Day of Service.

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An Unseen Danger: The Deadly Toll of Road Debris

Jan 12, 2026 05:17PM ● By AAA Northern California

When considering one of the factors linked to tens of thousands of crashes across the United States, many of them deadly, you might expect the answer to be drunk or distracted driving. However, a recent study by the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety found a surprising, yet equally dangerous, culprit: road debris.

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SacRT Announces Police Services Staffing Transition

Jan 12, 2026 05:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has announced a transition in its Police Services Department staffing, which went into effect Jan. 10 After nearly 34 years of dedicated service.

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Appellate Court Rejects Delta Tunnel Financing

Jan 12, 2026 04:33PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

The Delta Counties Coalition (DCC) welcomes the opinion by the Third District Court of Appeal, which upheld the lower court’s ruling that the State of California lacks legal authority to issue billions of dollars in bonds to finance the proposed Delta tunnel project without explicit legislative approval.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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SacRT and Partners Raise Human Trafficking Awareness

Jan 05, 2026 05:37PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and SacRT is proud to join forces with local law enforcement and nonprofit partners to shine a light on this critical issue.

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County Opens First Community Garden

Jan 05, 2026 05:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is proud to announce the opening of its first community garden at Gibson Ranch Regional Park

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FORPD Board Hears Concerns About Homeless Encampments

Jan 05, 2026 05:16PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Dec. 17 meeting of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors, a resident shared concerns about homeless encampments at Fair Oaks Park near the library.

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Dave Tamayo Elected SMUD Board President
Dave Tamayo Elected SMUD Board President

Jan 05, 2026 05:13PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Dave Tamayo as President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, and running through December 2026.

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Valentines for Seniors Returns

Jan 05, 2026 05:04PM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Helping Hands OV announced the return of its annual Valentines for Seniors program

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SMUD Partners with Cub Scouts to Recycle Christmas Trees

Dec 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By SMUD News Release

Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Instead of tossing it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

Dec 29, 2025 05:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

Dec 29, 2025 04:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

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New Year, New Laws

Dec 29, 2025 04:26PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families.

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A CalKIDS Laptop Giveaway winner smiles after receiving a new HP Chromebook
CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Dec 19, 2025 01:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

Dec 19, 2025 01:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program.

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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

Dec 16, 2025 11:57AM ● By Match For Meals News Release

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign.

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CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Dec 16, 2025 11:45AM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.

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Effie Yeaw to Launch 50th Anniversary Year

Dec 16, 2025 10:09AM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

In 2026, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a milestone that reflects its enduring role as one of the region’s most cherished places for nature connection, environmental learning and cultural storytelling.

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California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

Dec 16, 2025 09:46AM ● By Chief Probation Officers of California News Release

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer.

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Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

Dec 16, 2025 09:11AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public.

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The Village Lights Up for Christmas

Dec 16, 2025 09:06AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

The Village of Fair Oaks is shining bright with a stunning 34-foot-tall holiday tree displayed at Plaza Park. Hundreds gathered on Dec. 4 to witness the lighting of the tree at the 42nd annual Christmas in Fair Oaks Tree Lighting.

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Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla recently received an honor from the Western Association of Correctional Healthcare Services
Dr. Abdalla Recognized for Leadership in Opioid Treatment, Patient Care

Dec 08, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County recognizes Dr. Jacqueline Abdalla for receiving a major honor from the Western Association of Correctional Healthcare Services (WACHSA) for her leadership in improving medical care within the county’s correctional facilities, especially through the expansion of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

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SacRT Awarded $39.67 Million to Expand Low-Emission Bus Fleet

Dec 08, 2025 11:54AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the award of a $39.67 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program.

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‘The Ripple Effect’ Project Wins Award

Dec 08, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

acramento County Department of Health Services’ Behavioral Health Division is celebrating a major national win after its Safer Sacramento Team earned a 2025 Shorty Impact Award for “The Ripple Effect” documentary blog series.

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Target to Host Heroes & Helpers Event with Sacramento Police Department & SPO to Support Local Youth

Dec 05, 2025 04:11PM ● By Heroes & Helpers News Release

On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Target store located at 3601 N Freeway Blvd. will host a Heroes & Helpers event in partnership with Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Police Officer Association (SPO) 1849 Foundation.

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Women’s Empowerment Seeks Warm Winter Items for Women and Children

Dec 03, 2025 02:34PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

This holiday season, residents can show their support for Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by donating warm winter items for women and children in the program and volunteering for the nonprofit’s annual Holiday Craft Party.

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