Nonprofits must apply by July 31 SMUD announced that the application period for its Shine Awards will open beginning June 1 to nonprofit organizations in our service area. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region. Proposals should focus on projects that support zero carbon workforce development, environmental justice […]
Sacramento County is accepting applications for membership on the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force’s primary focus is gathering public input to provide informed recommendations to the County on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Several positions are available: see the Task Force website for details. We invite […]
It’s June. The first day of summer is officially June 20th, but you can’t fool us Rio Lindan’s. We know summer is already here. Temperatures in the 90s (with 102 and 104 forecast for early next week) have already dried the tall amber grass, creating a fire danger we are so used to. Just yesterday, […]
One individual lost their life and another was detained following a three-vehicle collision on Tuesday evening just north of Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Elverta Road and Dominion Way near Antelope. Authorities reported that a truck was halted at the intersection when […]
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is participating in Empty the Shelters May 1 through May 15. The nationwide adoption event is sponsored by Bissell Pet Foundation and helps homeless pets find families by making adoption affordable for prospective pet owners. During the event, there will be no adoption fees for dogs and cats. To adopt a shelter pet or […]
We’ve got some exciting news for you… The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is gearing up for its multi-pronged efforts to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habitats, and protect our natural resources and the neighborhoods adjacent to the parks. For its 2024 Fire Fuel Reduction Action Plan, the Department of Regional Parks has lined up sheep […]
Last month the Board of Supervisors heard a presentation about broken families and the struggles of our region’s most vulnerable children. The numbers were startling, and the stories were heartbreaking. We heard about the impact of families suffering from economic stress and children pushed into courts that could result in removal from their families. We […]
Rite Aid has declared its intention to shutter an additional 53 store locations, which adds to the approximately 200 closures initiated since the company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The drugstore chain, based in Philadelphia, has experienced annual financial losses for multiple consecutive years. It also confronts legal challenges similar to those faced […]
Sacramento County is intensifying its collaborations with local non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Recognizing the critical role these organizations play in providing essential educational, health, and social services, the county is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of CBOs to expand their reach and effectiveness, particularly in underserved […]
On April 9, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted significant amendments to the county’s fireworks regulations. These changes are designed to better control the sale and use of fireworks, and introduce stricter penalties for violations. Key changes to the fireworks ordinance include: A shortened selling period for fireworks, now set from noon on June […]
