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Historic string of storms causes significant damage to SMUD grid

Historic string of storms causes significant damage to SMUD grid

100+ crews working 24/7 to restore power The Sacramento region has been hit by a historic string of storms since New Year’s Eve — bringing with it heavy rains, 70-mph winds and lightning, causing devastating destruction and unprecedented storm-related outages to the Sacramento area. Last night’s storm was the fourth in a row to hammer […]

Sacramento County Parks To Close Due To Heavy Rain

Sacramento County Parks To Close Due To Heavy Rain

Due to projected rains, the Sacramento and American Rivers are expected to run higher and faster than normal. The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is closing several park properties along the American River and Dry Creek Parkways to prepare for anticipated flooding.  According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Moderate to heavy rain will impact […]

The Westside Sandbag Location is Open For Residents

The Westside Sandbag Location is Open For Residents

The National Weather Service is forecasting some rivers and streams in Sacramento County may reach flood stage due to the incoming storm. The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) wants to remind residents in the unincorporated areas there are four sandbag locations open, including our local location at Westside Park (6555 West 2nd St.). Three locations have […]

Recycle Your Holiday Tree, January 7 & 8, 2023

Recycle Your Holiday Tree, January 7 & 8, 2023

Give your holiday tree the proper send-off and recycle it into a new life as beneficial mulch or compost – for free!  Requirements: ​Trees must have all tinsel, lights, decorations, nails and stands removed.  Flocked trees are not accepted for recycling. Please ensure transported holiday trees are properly secured during transport. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, […]

DMV Highlights New Laws in 2023

DMV Highlights New Laws in 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants Californians to be aware of several new laws taking effect in the new year. The laws listed below take effect on January 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Notable Changes in 2023 Online Driver’s License Renewal for Californians 70 and Older Ends December 31 (AB 174, Committee on […]

Officer Involved in Fatal Collision at Watt and Elverta

Officer Involved in Fatal Collision at Watt and Elverta

At approximately 2 am, a deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department was on duty, driving a fully marked patrol vehicle northbound on Watt Avenue at Elverta Road. A 19-year-old male was driving a 2003 Mazda 3 with three passengers, westbound on Elverta Road. The Mazda collided with the right side of the Sheriff’s patrol […]

One left dead after a Fatal Collision at Elkhorn & Camelot

One left dead after a Fatal Collision at Elkhorn & Camelot

Thursday morning, December 15th 2022, Cynthia Raye Issel of Sacramento died in a two-vehicle collision at Elkhorn Boulevard and Camelot Street in Rio Linda. According to the California Highway Patrol, the traffic collision took place about 5:24 a.m. Details of the collisions are still under investigation. The CHP reports the vehicles involved were a red […]

Helping Santa Deliver Holiday Cheer Since 1984

Helping Santa Deliver Holiday Cheer Since 1984

Santa’s workshop isn’t the only place churning out toys for kids this time of year. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project has been helping to build and deliver toys to children in Sacramento County since 1984, all while providing important hands-on job skills and education to inmates from Sacramento County’s correctional facilities.  The Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project functions […]

All Nations Native Craft Fair coming December 10

All Nations Native Craft Fair coming December 10

Native American artisans from California and their unique and handcrafted items are just a few of the attractions at Saturday’s All Nations Native Craft Fair in Twin Rivers Unified School District. This cultural event will also feature Otsigeya, an award-winning Cherokee women’s drum group, Native dancers, and cultural foods.        WHO:         Twin Rivers Unified’s Native […]

Cold Weather Response and Reminders

Cold Weather Response and Reminders

Due to the incoming low overnight temperatures, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) has initiated outreach for Weather Respite Motel Sheltering. Check-in started Tuesday, Nov. 29. There is currently no check-out date, instead, the team will monitor the weather to determine check-out dates. This program has been well utilized and effective in past activations. […]

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