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Episodes
A community meeting led by Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond to address growing traffic safety concerns, specifically the proliferation of e-bikes and e-scooters. Local law enforcement and park officials provide a "crash course" on the legal distinctions between Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, highlighting that many high-powered models are being operated illegally by minors. The California Highway Patrol emphasizes that electric...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 19, 2026, covered a broad range of community recognitions, infrastructure planning, and critical governance updates regarding homelessness.
Recognitions and Community Milestones
- Public Health Retirement: The Board honored Dr. Olivia Kasirye upon her retirement as County Health Officer, celebrating her "distinguished career" and steady leadership through the COVID-19 pa...
The Sacramento Transportation Authority convened on May 14, 2026, adopted consent items, and introduced the balanced FY 2026–27 draft budget highlighting a 3.6% sales tax revenue increase, a reduced capital program, and sharply lower CalPERS liability.
Board discussion covered budget resolution flexibilities, strategic planning goals, and upcoming studies on economic development, pavement, and bridges. A public hearing on staff vac...
The May 21, 2026, meeting of the Sacramento Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) Board of Directors focused on significant funding updates and budgetary planning, notably highlighting that federal allocations for the Natomas Basin Project increased from $80 million to $108 million. Executive Director Jason Campbell presented a $92.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, where approximately 80% of project work is dedicated to th...
City and County leaders convene a joint special meeting to introduce CVR Associates' independent assessment of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). The review will gather stakeholder input, evaluate public housing, voucher and development programs, and examine governance to identify improvements.
Officials emphasized collaboration, transparency, and the need to modernize SHRA after decades of change. CVR outlined...
The Sacramento County Disaster Council convened to establish a quorum and handle routine business, including adoption of bylaws with minor typographical corrections and the 2026 meeting calendar.
Presentations covered the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update with public meetings planned in June, the Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) process and upcoming workshop to set multi-year training and exercise priorities, and the Fire Safe ...
On May 13, 2026, the Sacramento Area Sewer District and the Northern California Sanitation Agency’s Financing Authority held a meeting to address regional utility business. The primary focus of the proceedings was Item One, which involved a proposal to issue 2026 refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2010 and 2015. Presenters explained that this financial move would eliminate risks associated with federal subsidies and ge...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 12, 2026, featured several significant community recognitions, including $365,000 donation to animal services from the estate of Robert W. Steger and proclamations for Affordable Housing Month and the Iu Mien American 50th anniversary.
Administrative actions included approving a $7.5 million budget for an airport parking guidance system and adopting zoning code amendments to...
The COC board convenes with staff updates, a point-in-time count announcement, and a consent calendar item pulled for discussion about data sharing. City and county leaders present a framework to merge COC functions with local jurisdictions under a single governing body and ask the board to join a planning task force.
Board members, service providers, and people with lived experience voice concerns about shifting decision-making po...
The Sacramento County Planning Commission meeting covered multiple items: reinstating an automobile repair use at 7128 Kingsley Street, review and recommendations on the FY26-27 Capital Improvement Program, the Vineyard South Mine Expansion (adding 86 acres and extending mining), a continuance request for Gutierrez Properties rezone and parcel map, and a contested Gutierrez Tentative Parcel Map involving private road access, a road...
Moderated by the League of Women Voters, four candidates for Sacramento County Supervisor—Flo Cofer, Eric Guerra, Deborah Ortiz, and Tim Riley—give opening statements, answer community-submitted questions, and deliver closing remarks.
The forum covers major local issues including housing and greenfield development, homelessness, public health, climate and environmental plans, levee and tree removal on the American River Parkway, tr...
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting (April 28, 2026) covered procedural actions and community recognitions, including an adoptable pet spotlight, awards for county crews, and a memorial for a longtime victim advocate.
Key actions and announcements included rescheduling a major planning item, approval of consent items, the appointment of a new county public health officer and interim inspector general, a presentation ...
The Planning Commission convenes to review the 2023 countywide zoning update, an informational workshop covering a package of 131 proposed amendments to the zoning code.
Presenters explain changes across commercial, institutional and residential rules — including animal services, vehicle and drive‑through standards, temporary uses (food trucks and storage pods), death‑care and battery energy storage systems — and outline community ...
The Sacramento Public Library Authority meeting celebrated volunteers and staff with presentations from the Friends of the Library, a Big Day of Giving kickoff, and proclamations for National Volunteer Week and National Library Workers Day.
Highlights included volunteer stories and job coaching successes, updates on outreach programs and construction projects, discussion of library services and policy topics, and recognition of the...
The April 16, 2026 SAFCA board meeting opened with a quorum, approved consent items, and reported no closed-session updates. Executive Director Jason Campbell highlighted a surprise $80 million federal allocation for the Natomas Basin project, ongoing DC advocacy, and focused federal and state funding coordination. He reviewed bond-refunding plans to support project cash flow, updates on the Folsom Dam raise and gate modifications,...
This episode covers the April 23, 2026 Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District meeting, featuring the proposed FY 2026–27 budget and fee schedule, staffing and vacancy reports, and public feedback on the Community Emissions Reduction Plan. Key highlights: the proposed roll-up budget of $49.6M revenue and $56.1M expenditures (use of fund balance), a proposed 2.72% CPI fee increase, five vacant FTEs unfunded for 26–27...
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