Patrick Kennedy

Interested in learning more about senior services?
Join ACC Senior Service's panel conversation tomorrow to talk about helpful tips and explore different assistive tools.

Attention Sacramento!
Join ACC Senior Services, Life Options for Seniors, Resources for Independent Living and McIlwain Mobility Tuesday, August 13th for a panel conversation exploring helpful tips and different assistive tools to help you maintain an independent and active lifestyle. See flyer for details 👇

Do you know a hero? The Heroes of Human Service Award recognizes individuals or groups that provide residents of Sacramento County with the resources, services, supports or opportunities needed to enhance quality of life and social functioning.
For consideration, please submit your hero’s nomination by Tuesday, September 3rd!

As students head back to school soon, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) wants to remind everyone that students/youth in transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade can ride the entire SacRT transit network, including SacRT buses, light rail, and SmaRT Ride on-demand microtransit service for FREE!

Another great National Night Out. It is always amazing to see people come together and celebrate their community, even when it's over 100 degrees! It is a busy night, with lots of stops, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

District 2's annual fun fair is back again! The 6th annual fun fair will be on September 21st at Southgate Plaza.

Make sure to mark your calendars to enjoy the FREE health resources, FREE dental screenings, FREE animal care, FREE children's activities, raffles and more!

Today marked the first annual Mojo's Pup Cup Awards benefitting Sacramento County's Bradshaw Animal Shelter. Thank you to Mojo's for your generous support of our animals in need!

As warm weather continues and families and friends visit the river together, please remember to stay safe! Life looks good on you!

Don’t let the beauty of the American River deceive you. Stay protected by wearing a life jacket every time you hit the water. For more river safety tips, visit LifeLooksGoodOnYou.org

We are here to help! Sacramento County 311 is a simple, three-digit number to call for help with almost any non-emergency issue in Unincorporated Sacramento County. Sac County 311 Customer Service Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with submitting any of the available service request types offered by the County. Sac County 311 also maintains a Knowledge database that helps citizens locate information about County Departments, Offices and services. Contact by phone, email, mobile application or by using the links on this web page.

311 Connect We are here to help! Sacramento County 311 is a simple, three-digit number to call for help with almost any non-emergency issue in Unincorporated Sacramento County. Sac County 311 Customer Service Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with submitting any of the availa...

School will be back in session soon! Here are some great tips to help keep our children safe.

Do you know a hero? The Heroes of Human Service Award recognizes individuals or groups that provide residents of Sacramento County with the resources, services, supports or opportunities needed to enhance quality of life and social functioning.

For consideration, please submit your hero’s nomination by Tuesday, September 3!

Mark your calendars for the grand opening of HeartLand Child and Family Services on August 9th!

New partnership with Sacramento County's Division of Behavioral Health Services to launch a groundbreaking program tailored to meet the mental health and wellness needs of children and adolescents in South Sacramento. . The FIT (Flexible Integrative Therapy) South Area program underscores our joint commitment to reaching out and engaging the most underserved communities in Sacramento. It highlights the significant impact this innovative program aims to achieve. We are grateful for this opportunity to further support the Sacramento community with our heart-centered approach to wellness.

Stay safe and stay cool during this week's high temperatures!
Below are this week's cooling centers.

Mark your calendar for July 24, 2024, at 6 p.m.! Join the Water Forum for a virtual Information Session discussing the 2024 Habitat Project at River Bend (near Rancho Cordova and Carmichael).

The Water Forum will create nearly 5 acres of spawning habitat and
3 acres of rearing habitat and enhance over 2 acres of the riparian landscape during this project.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more and get your questions answered. Visit waterforum.org/habitat2024 for details
and registration.

2024 Habitat Project at River Bend – Sacramento Water Forum 2024 Habitat Project at River Bend The Water Forum’s 2024 Habitat Project will enhance crucial habitat for native fall-run Chinook salmon and steelhead trout at River Bend (in the river near River Band Park in Rancho Cordova and William B. Pond Recreation Area in Carmichael). VIRTUAL INFORMATION S...

As the chair of Sacramento Regional Transit District I am thrilled to see that the construction is underway on the Watt/I-80 Transit Center Improvement Project! This initiative aims to create a safer, more accessible environment at one of the region's largest transit hubs. This project is expected to be completed by early 2026.

Any questions? Call the project hotline - (916) 556-5221 or email [email protected]

If you are in the Stockton Blvd area today, make sure to check out their 6th annual Back to School Backpack Drive event! Always happy to be a part of and sponsor great events like this one! Don't miss out!

Mental health is often overlooked but needs to be prioritized. There are resources Sacramento County has to help! Check out the link below.

With so much going on in the world right now, it's easy to feel stressed or overwhelmed. That's why it's so important to prioritize your mental health. Shock, grief, anger, and sadness are all natural reactions to distressing events. If you or a loved one are struggling, visit the link for mental health services, and resources: https://www.stopstigmasacramento.org/services/

Check out the Sacramento County 2022 Communitywide Climate Action Plan.

In support of the 2024 CAP, Sacramento County has prepared a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) to analyze the potential impacts of the 2024 CAP. The 2024 CAP and the Draft SEIR are available for public review and comment on the Planning and Environmental Review website.

Public comments on the 2024 CAP and the SEIR will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Sacramento County has completed revisions to the 2022 Communitywide Climate Action Plan (2022 CAP) to address public comments received and to ensure consistency with California Air Resources Board’s 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan and Assembly Bill 1279 (2022).

The 2024 Draft CAP utilizes both the recently completed Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2021 and newly developed growth forecasts for all reasonably foreseeable development projects for which Sacramento County is the lead agency. Other revisions have strengthened the implementation actions for each communitywide and County operations greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures and provided greater clarity on annual tracking and reporting mechanisms to inform future CAP updates.

Read More https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Revised-Climate-Action-Plan-Draft-Released.aspx

No better way to kick off the Capital Airshow than by jumping out of a plane! The show goes through the weekend with night shows starting at 5:30. It is sure to be the greatest air show in the country.

Thanks to the Patriot Parachute Team for an amazing experience.

www.californiacapitalairshow.com

With the heat stick around, cooling centers are staying open until Friday. See below for location, dates and times.

The National Weather Service has extended its Excessive Heat Warning through Friday, July 12. Cooling center locations, days and times are listed below.

All community members are welcome. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at all times. Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit 211sacramento.org before accessing a cooling center for the most up to date information on locations, days and operating hours. Residents are also encouraged to access existing cooling spaces such as libraries and community centers around the county. Staff will continue to monitor the weather and alerts from the National Weather Service to determine if extensions are needed.

Read More https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Excessive-Heat-Warning-Extended-Through-Friday-July-12.aspx

I know sometimes we worry that younger generations don't have a proper appreciation for our history, but let me tell you we have some amazing youth in Sacramento County who do!

Today the Board of Supervisor presented three resolutions to awardees for Sacramento County History Day. The winning documentary was on The Native American Occupation of Alcatraz, the winning website was on the Declaration of Sentiments (Igniting Equality's Flame-Catalyst for the Women's Rights Movement), and the award winning poster was on the Discovery of the Smallpox Vaccine.

Thank you to all the students who participated and a huge thank you to Dr. Bob LaPerriere and all the volunteers who make this happen every year.

Reminder that the cooling centers! And remember that SacRT will give you a free ride if needed!

Know the dangers and consequences of not using fireworks safely. Illegal fireworks are not only dangerous but have heavy fines attached.

Cooling centers are now open!

Next week, beginning Monday and extending through the week, temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees for several days in a row. The County and most of the cities in the county are activating cooling centers/spaces for the week. Locations, days and times are listed below.

All community members are welcome. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at all times. Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit 211sacramento.org before accessing a cooling center for the most up to date information on locations, days and operating hours. Residents are also encouraged to access existing cooling spaces such as libraries and community centers around the county.

Read More https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Cooling-Centers-Activated-Across-County.aspx

Next week, beginning Monday and extending through the week, temperature are expected to rise above 100 degrees for several days in a row. The County and most of the cities in the county are activating cooling centers/spaces for the week. Locations, days and times are listed below.

All community members are welcome. Where allowed, pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at all times. Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit 211sacramento.org before accessing a cooling center for the most up to date information on locations, days and operating hours. Residents are also encouraged to access existing cooling spaces such as libraries and community centers around the county.

North A Emergency Shelter – Please note this location has very limited capacity for pets
• 1400 North A Street, Sacramento 1:00 - 10:00 p.m. 7/1 – 7/7
• Can accommodate up to 45 guests

Outreach and Engagement Center
• 3615 Auburn Blvd: 10:00 a.m. 7/1 through 8:00 a.m. 7/8 – pets welcome

Sam and Bonnie Pannell Center
• 2450 Meadowview Rd: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7/1 – 7/5 (closed 7/4) – pets welcome

Citrus Heights Police Department - Lobby
• 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621: Lobby will be open until 12:00 - 8:00 pm 7/2 – 7/5 no pets

Rancho Cordova City Hall
• 2729 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. 7/1 – 7/5 (closed 7/4) – no pets

Elk Grove Wackford Community Center
• 9014 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. 7/1 – 7/5 pets welcome
Galt Police Station Lobby
• 455 Industrial Drive. Galt 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. 7/1 – 7/5 pets welcome

Join tomorrow’s job fair to get a chance to be part of the Sacramento County team!

TOMORROW! Sacramento County is hosting its Behavioral Health HIRING EVENT! Join us at on Friday, June 28 from 2-7 p.m. at 7001 East Parkway in Sacramento.
We're looking for Mental Health Counselors, Senior Mental Health Counselors, Mental Health Workers and Mental Health Worker-Licensed.
To learn more about the hiring opportunities and the job fair https://dhs.saccounty.gov/BHS/Pages/Employment/Jobs-in-Behavioral-Health.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2jxb1ECujYIYPhkH8nw7r2D2NJHaRVE-sLqRhDj8HYC2h0Lt43g6SV7uM_aem_AfgLTA6Ycs9bspucL0qJa_7QzrYXsSCB8p6Do7gHvI03sqEJPfPkaXUIf0Zw_wp8WNW5B7C41J6S_KW8bcoh4K1d

Hot summer days are here and we must be prepared and ready.

An extreme heat event is two or more days and nights of unusually high heat for your region. California is experiencing more frequent episodes of extreme heat, creating a greater danger to Californians from heat-related illness.

Check out the website below to learn about how to stay cool, hydrated and look after others.

Home | HeatReadyCA.com Extreme Heat is a big risk for your health.Learn how to stay safe when extreme heat events happen.

Learn firework safety to keep not only yourself safe, but everyone around you. The below information will teach you about the risks and fines that come along with misusing fireworks.

Be aware of the Interstate 5 repair work this weekend. It is expected to cause major delays!
See more information on CalTrans website.

On-ramp to Southbound Interstate5 Scheduled for Closure | Caltrans Traffic-Interfering Work with Delays Expected in North Natomas

Share your thoughts and suggestions about how to make Route 99 safer, easier, and more reliable! Join today at 5:30pm!

Caltrans wants to improve 99 but needs to hear from you! The State Route 99 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan aims make travel on 99 safer, easier and more reliable. Join the community meeting Thursday, June 20, to learn more. Register here https://bit.ly/3KEzTvp