#New: A pedestrian died Wednesday morning after he was hit by a vehicle in #SacramentoCounty around 4:52 a.m. at Watt & Arden.

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Cable commission approves 50% Q4 distributions for general fund and PEG amid revenue decline The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission voted to cut quarter-four distributions to channel licensees to 50% for both the general fund and PEG funding, citing declining cable-fee revenue, OPEB/pension liabilities and the need to preserve operating reserves for Metro Cable 14.

Sacramento's cable commission has made a controversial decision to slash fourth-quarter funding to channel licensees by 50%, sparking concerns over the future of community programming and services.

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Planning Commission approves zoning-code amendments to reflect recent state housing laws; commissioners warn of reduced notice The Sacramento County Planning Commission approved PLMP2024-00194 to incorporate California laws from 2023–2025 into the county zoning code, enabling streamlined ministerial reviews for qualifying housing projects; several commissioners raised concerns that the changes reduce neighbor notice and discretionary review opportunities.

The Sacramento County Planning Commission just approved new zoning-code amendments that could fast-track housing projects, but at what cost to community awareness?

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Sacramento Public Library Authority adopts FY25–26 midyear budget update, allocates supplemental funds The board approved a midyear budget update projecting $63.1 million in revenues and $70.1 million in expenditures, a $430,000 midyear increase to use of fund balance and supplemental funding allocations for HVAC and other capital projects; the motion passed by roll call with 12 members voting.

Sacramento Public Library Authority has approved a budget update that reveals a $7 million draw from reserves and plans for key capital projects, raising essential questions about future funding and community impact.

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SacRT reviews Ride Free RT findings, proposes youth advisory committee and hears K‑16 JPA funding ask SacRT staff and Nehemiah Emerging Leadership Program presenters reviewed findings from outreach on the Ride Free RT student program, proposed a youth advisory committee to improve program design, and heard a related K‑16 collaborative presentation that asked SacRT to consider a $200,000, two‑year founding contribution to a programmatic JPA.

Sacramento's Ride Free RT program is transforming student transportation, but community voices are calling for permanent support and youth involvement—are you ready to learn how this initiative is shaping the future?

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Board denies neighborhood appeal and approves 7‑lot Fair Oaks subdivision After hours of public comment and questioning, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors denied a Fair Oaks CPAC appeal and approved a tentative subdivision map to split a 1.77‑acre parcel into seven lots, rejecting residentsrequests to reduce density to four lots; the vote was unanimous, 5‑0.

In a controversial decision, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to transform a 1.77-acre property into seven residential lots, despite strong opposition from local residents.

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SHRA financial audit: clean opinion on statements but material weaknesses found in voucher and public housing programs External auditors gave the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency an unmodified opinion on its financial statements but reported material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in certain federal programs, notably the Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs, citing untimely annual certifications and inspection follow-ups; staff said these primarily reflect timeliness improvements needed, not fraud.

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency's latest audit reveals a clean financial statement but uncovers troubling delays in key federally funded programs.

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Sacramento County adopts housing element amendment and use‑by‑right zoning update to meet state requirements The Board adopted Housing Element Amendment 1 and a zoning code update that incorporates the state's "use by right" definition and documents the countywide rezone program; staff says rezones add capacity for thousands of lower‑income units and will be submitted to HCD for recertification.

Sacramento County has taken a bold step by adopting a new housing amendment that promises thousands of lower-income units to tackle the housing crisis head-on.

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Sacramento library officials say safety incidents have stabilized after 2024 spike, cite targeted security measures The Sacramento Public Library Authority heard a systemwide safety and security update showing incident growth leveled after 2024; staff pointed to targeted security deployments, a new vendor and social‑work partnerships as key responses and agreed to provide additional metrics to the board.

After a sharp rise in incidents, Sacramento library officials are seeing stability in safety measures thanks to strategic security partnerships and innovative interventions.

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Sacramento flood control agency reports limited Natomas funding prospects and outlines emergency planning steps At its Feb. 19 meeting the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency received an update from Executive Director Jason Campbell on federal budgets, the status of Natomas and Folsom projects, levy certifications and steps to expand emergency coordination and public outreach.

Sacramento's flood control efforts face uncertainty as federal funding for the Natomas project remains elusive, but crucial emergency planning steps are underway to ensure community safety.

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Sacramento LAFCO approves Airport South annexation after mixed public comments on jobs and environmental safeguards The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission voted unanimously to approve the Airport South Industrial Reorganization — an annexation and detachment that moves roughly 472–474 acres into the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Area Sewer District — after staff presentation, applicant remarks, and public comment both supporting job creation and raising concerns about habitat permits and health risks.

The Sacramento LAFCO just approved a major industrial annexation that could create jobs but raises serious concerns about environmental impacts and public health.

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Planning commission recommends approval of countywide 'crowing fowl' zoning changes after extended public comment The commission voted unanimously to recommend a countywide zoning code amendment (chapters 3, 5 and 7) addressing the keeping of crowing fowl (roosters), creating lot‑size limits, a no‑cost registration to allow legitimate cultural, breeding, or educational exceptions, complaint‑driven enforcement, and an appeals path; the proposal prompted extensive public comment about religious freedom, enforcement of cockfighting, and neighborhood nuisance impacts.

Sacramento County is taking a bold step to address the crowing rooster conundrum, balancing community complaints with cultural traditions through new zoning code amendments.

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Board approves consultant to assess SHRA operations and seat interim executive The Board approved a contract with CVR Associates to conduct an assessment of Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) governance and operations and to provide an interim executive officer (Chris Warren) to maintain continuity during the review period.

Sacramento County is taking bold steps to reshape affordable housing policy by hiring CVR Associates for a comprehensive assessment of SHRA's operations and appointing seasoned leader Chris Warren as interim executive.

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County staff present menu of tax options; Board directs further research and polling County fiscal staff and HDL consultants presented a menu of possible local tax measures — from utility‑user and sales taxes to parcel, business license and cannabis taxes — and the Board directed staff to research, poll and prepare options for a potential ballot measure no earlier than 2028.

Sacramento County is exploring new tax options that could raise millions for local projects, but will voters support them?

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We support #RankedChoiceVoting for elections to #Sacramento City Council AND to #SacramentoCounty offices!

We need #RCV for races for County Board Supervisors, District Attorney, & Sheriff.

The current process is unrepresentative, inequitable & just dumb

Adopting #RCV would solve these problems!

Board updates AB 1390 policy to use 2020 census mapping, affirms 50% Carl Moyer allocation to disadvantaged communities The board approved an update to its AB 1390 policy to apply 2020 U.S. Census data and continue meeting or exceeding the 50% Carl Moyer allocation for communities of color and low‑income areas; staff will authorize map and text changes and return with any needed adjustments.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District has just revamped its AB 1390 policy to better reflect the latest demographics, ensuring that more communities of color and low-income areas benefit from crucial funding!

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Board approves $1.728M urban greening and $2.0M hydrogen-charger demonstration among transportation incentive awards The air district authorized contracts for a La Familia Counseling Center urban greening project (up to $1,728,000) and a Hi Watts hydrogen-powered charger demonstration (up to $2,000,000), and heard supportive public comments from a multifamily building representative and Elk Grove Unified School District on EV charging and electric buses.

Sacramento is investing nearly $4 million in groundbreaking urban greening and hydrogen-powered EV charging projects that promise to transform the community and boost sustainability!

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At a glance: key votes at the Jan. 13 Sacramento County Board meeting The board approved leadership elections, multiple land‑use and contract items and set budget priorities. This roundup lists motions, outcomes and vote tallies for major items decided on Jan. 13.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors made pivotal decisions at their Jan. 13 meeting, from electing new leadership to approving significant budget priorities and land-use agreements.

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First 5 Sacramento approves $4.1 million in community-driven 'Equity & Action' grants The First 5 Sacramento Commission voted Jan. 12 to approve participatory grant awards from the Equity & Action initiative after a community-led scoring process that drew more than 400 letters of interest and 62 applications for roughly $4.1–4.2 million in available funding.

Sacramento's First 5 Commission just approved $4.1 million in grants to empower community voices and transform early childhood services!

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First 5 Sacramento warns of state and federal funding risks to early-childhood services Executive Director Julie Galaylo told the commission Jan. 12 that recent county and proposed state funding changes and a federal funding freeze threaten local home‑visiting, dental and childcare services, and First 5 Sacramento is coordinating advocacy.

Funding cuts and a federal freeze threaten vital early-childhood services in Sacramento, leaving thousands of children at risk.

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Planning commission backs housing element amendment to incorporate countywide rezone sites, recommends board approval The Planning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 12 to recommend adoption of a housing element amendment and zoning code changes that incorporate countywide rezone sites and the state "use by right" definition to meet RHNA obligations and comply with HCD guidance.

Sacramento County's Planning Commission has unanimously endorsed crucial housing amendments that could reshape local development and boost affordable housing options.

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Sacramento supervisors approve constrained budget approach and keep Healthy Partners; board sets FY26‑27 priorities After a full‑day workshop, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a constrained initial resource allocation and preserved the Healthy Partners program as part of FY26‑27 planning, directing staff to assume a modest across‑the‑board reduction while protecting the county's medically indigent services safety net.

Sacramento County supervisors have just approved a budget that keeps the vital Healthy Partners program alive, sparking intense debate over the future of public health funding.

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#New: #SacramentoCounty officials Wednesday id’d the man who died in a small #planecrash on Christmas Eve as Ronnie Metcalf, 70.

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#New: The #SacramentoCounty Sheriff’s Office said a #standoff is developing at a home on Dixon Oaks following a home invasion Thursday.

Annual liability report: open claims rise as AB218 cases drive new assignments, consultant says The county's third‑party administrator, George Hill Company, reported an increase in open liability claims for FY 2024–25—driven largely by alleged historic abuse (AB218) cases—and told supervisors most claims are small but a few very large cases drive overall costs.

Sacramento County's latest liability report reveals a staggering rise in open claims, largely fueled by historic abuse cases under AB218—are we ready for the financial implications?

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Oversight commission urges sheriff to restore co‑response teams and revisit non‑response policy for some mental‑health 911 calls The Sheriff Community Review Commission presented an annual report urging improved coordination after a policy change limiting sheriff responses to certain mental‑health calls; the commission recommended restoring co‑response crisis teams, fixing 911/988 interoperability gaps, and providing regular data; the board asked staff to draft a resolution encouraging sheriff participation in the commission.

The Sheriff Community Review Commission is demanding urgent changes to the sheriff's response policy after a tragic incident highlighted the dangers of neglecting mental health calls.

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