Responding to Homelessness in the County of Sacramento: The Sacramento COVID-19 Homelessness Response Team is a part of a broader County and City emergency and public health response to COVID-19 in the homeless populations. The Homelessness Response Team is comprised
With Independence Day just around the corner, COVID restrictions rolling back and anticipated parties, please remember to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using. If you see or suspect illegal firework usage, please
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is activating its severe weather sheltering program ahead of extreme heat forecasted for several days this week. With temperatures projected to be over 100 degrees beginning Wednesday, June 16, DHA staff in conjunction
Sacramento County invites residents, businesses, special districts and community organizations to provide feedback on community needs that have developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Needs Survey will be available June 15-30, and feedback provided will be aggregated and
The Sacramento County Board of Supes adopted the 2021-22 Recommended Budget this week. In addition to the notable investments cited in SACCOUNTY NEWS, I was able to convince my colleagues that we should provide additional, multi-year funding for the Black
Sacramento County’s Inspector General, Mark Evenson, released the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) 2020 annual report on June 2, 2021. Read more in SACCOUNTY NEWS. Supervisor Serna encourages the public to read the 35-page report that contain 20 recommendations made
Effective Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Sacramento was among four local counties that qualified to enter the State’s Orange Tier 3 (moderate) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Sacramento County’s June 1 Health Order is effective immediately until it expires
Recommended Budget Released, Hearings Set The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 9 in Board Chambers at the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H
On May 18, 2021 the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to “opt in” and implement “Laura’s Law” – state legislation authorizing the courts to order outpatient treatment for individuals with a mental illness who may be a danger to themselves
On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the staff report and resolution to form an 11-member Community Review Commission that will work with the Inspector General to improve accountability, public transparency with respect to the Sheriff’s
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