Rio Linda, Elverta, and North Highlands Communities Impacted In a significant move to address the housing crisis, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a series of rezoning ordinances aimed at increasing housing density throughout the county. The initiative, designed to fulfill the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for lower-income households, will rezone 74 […]
Narcan nasal spray, containing the life-saving drug naloxone, has become a crucial tool in the battle against opioid overdoses. This easy-to-administer medication can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, providing precious time for emergency medical services to arrive. In recent years, the opioid epidemic has claimed countless lives, making the availability of […]
18:08 – (Clerk) Chair Torres, go ahead and call in the vote call. 18:13 – (Torres) Ok… Member Morris 18:20 – (Morris) We’re making a motion? 18:21 – (Torres) Oh, sorry, apologies. Yes, there is anybody to make it? 18:29 – (Morris) Um, I guess I’ll make a motion to approve as presented. 18:33 – […]
Roughly 300 additional Big Lots stores are set to close as speculation that the company could file for bankruptcy looms. In early July, Big Lots warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In a new SEC filing submitted on July 31, Big […]
Currently, the County has more than 8,900 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.7 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money? If a Sacramento County-issued check goes six months without being cashed by the rightful payee, the information becomes available in a PDF document on the Unclaimed County Warrants (checks) webpage. […]
Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents. In response to this critical public health and public safety crisis, the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, in collaboration with the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, California State University, […]
In summary – The FBI defines transnational repression as when foreign governments reach into the United States to intimidate members of their diaspora. California police say they want help identifying those incidents. A seemingly noncontroversial proposal to help California police identify and address instances of violence motivated by international politics is hitting a nerve among […]
Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions on how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor and is seeking more feedback before the end of August. This spring, the Re-Imagine North Watt Corridor project began inviting the public to submit their visions for the corridor’s improvement. The main goals of the project are […]
Impacting Nearby Rio Linda and Elverta Villages The massive Placer County master plan “Placer Vineyards” has started to rise from the ground, marking a significant development milestone that is set to impact nearby communities, including Rio Linda and the Elverta Villages project. Homebuilder Lennar Corp. has begun the senior housing community Heritage Placer Vineyards with […]
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite scared, stray animals with their owners, Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving owner redemption fees through July 15, 2024, except for animals in any ongoing investigation, […]
