News across Greater Sacramento

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb hosted by El Dorado County Fire
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders from across the region will gather at Red Hawk Resort and Casino on Friday, September 11, for […]
County celebrates 150th Firewise Community, still #1 in nation
The county is pleased to celebrate the addition of its 150th Firewise Community just as we roll into September's National Preparedness Month. Placer continues to have more Firewise community designations than all other counties in the nation.
Recovery Happens returns Sept. 12 with celebration of hope, healing and community
This weekend, the county’s annual Recovery Happens event will return to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have found their way to recovery — whether they’re just starting or have decades behind them.

Applications open for final round of Stockton Boulevard project grants
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for approximately $80,000 in grants to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. This is the third and final funding round for the Stockton Blvd Plan…

Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…
Free pet adoptions Sept. 26 for Kevin Kiley and Shanti Landon's annual event
Placer County Animal Services is teaming up with Congressman Kevin Kiley and Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon for the 4th year to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Placer launches StoryCorps-inspired oral history project for 175th anniversary
Placer County has launched a StoryCorps-inspired community oral history collection project as it continues observances for its 175th anniversary this year. All are invited to record to help capture and archive the stories of Placer.

Tips to protect pets during hot weather
Front Street Animal Shelter is sharing simple precautions pet owners can take to protect animals from heat-related illness during hot weather. Dogs and cats can overheat quickly because they do not cool themselves as efficiently as people. Pets primarily regulate their body…

Here are places to cool off in Sacramento as temperatures rise
With hot weather in the forecast, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take precautions and take advantage of free and low-cost places to stay cool, including pools, spray parks, community centers and libraries. “Extreme heat can become dangerous very quickly,…

City partnership helps bridge digital divide for Sacramento families
Families in Sacramento’s Marina Vista and Alder Grove affordable housing communities are heading into the school year with new technology thanks to a partnership between the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). The City’s Information…

Front Street waives dog adoption fees through June 21
Front Street Animal Shelter is at critical capacity, and all adult dog adoption fees will be waived through Sunday, June 21 to help increase adoptions and create kennel space for incoming stray animals. As the City of Sacramento’s municipal shelter, Front Street takes in multiple…

Front Street Animal Shelter provides free vaccines to more than 13,000 pets since 2022
At Front Street Animal Shelter, keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them extends far beyond the shelter walls. Through a partnership with Petco Love, Front Street provides free monthly community vaccine clinics that are making a lifesaving impact across…