Sacramento County wants to remind residents to add safety measures to their Independence Day activities to ensure that these celebrations remain fun. Whether your holiday fun includes outdoor time at a park, swimming, grilling or fireworks, here are a few tips to ensure you, your family members and neighbors have a safe and happy holiday. […]
As we enter the month of July, and this purgatorial hot and dry weather pattern, I had occasion to talk briefly with Metro Fire Director Cinthia Saylors about some of the issues relevant to the Rio Linda/Elverta community. Metro Fire District 1 Director Cinthia Saylors This wildfire season has gotten off to a prolific start, […]
Keep Pets Calm During 4th of July Fireworks: Bradshaw Animal Shelter Seeks Public Help Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is reaching out to the public for assistance in keeping shelter pets calm during the upcoming 4th of July fireworks. The loud noises from fireworks can cause significant distress to animals both inside and outside the […]
A two-vehicle collision occurred on Base Line Road on Monday in Elverta, west of Roseville in Sacramento County. The incident took place in front of 8800 Base Line Road at approximately 12:54 p.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP officials stated that the crash involved a red Nissan Rogue SUV and a […]
On Wednesday, June 19, banks and post offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, while major restaurant, grocery, and retail chains will remain open. Retail giants like Target, Walmart, Starbucks, and Costco, among others, will be open on the federal holiday. However, the stock market will be closed. Juneteenth, recognized as America’s Second Independence […]
Celebrated annually on June 14, Flag Day is a day that commemorates the adoption of the United States flag as a national symbol on June 14, 1777. Today, the flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stars represent the 50 states of the Union, the red stripe symbolizes hardiness and […]
Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is raising awareness and support for LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. Research shows that about a third of youth in child welfare identify as LGBTQ+. To address this, DCFAS will be launching an internal training initiative in the coming months. This training aims to […]
In observance of Juneteenth, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. What exactly is the Juneteenth holiday? Juneteenth is a new federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. According to Wikipedia, This day was recognized as a federal holiday in […]
As the school year winds down, families across the Sacramento region can take advantage of free summer meal programs offered by local school districts and community organizations. These programs aim to ensure that all kids 18 and under have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. Lunch at the Library provides free meals […]
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning in the Sacramento region June 4 – 6. Regional Cooling centers will open beginning Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6. Cooling centers will be open at the locations, dates, and times listed below. 2-1-1 and 211sacramento.org is the best resource for daily, updated information. Regional cooling location information:All community […]
