Front Street Animal Shelter seeks Sacramento community help to foster dogs due to full kennels. They're offering easy foster options with support and aim to find the perfect match for dogs and fosters.

Modesto Police Department invites residents to their Citizens Police Academy starting February 2026 to learn about police operations and foster community trust.

Butte County's fire-safety nonprofit says it removed about 8,800 dead or dying trees and cleared defensible space at 22 homes in its 2025 year-end tally.

Sacramento's latest report outlines the city's efforts in addressing homelessness from Dec 8-14, detailing responses to 542 calls, the resolution of 1,898 cases, and direct outreach results including shelter placements.

Kernul, a nine-year-old Sacramento County agriculture detection dog, was retired after budget cuts and the end of a state grant that funded his position.

A new three‑tier entertainment permit cuts costs for small Sacramento venues, but takeup has been slow — only three limited‑permit applicants so far. City staff are now ramping outreach and digitizing applications.

Yolo County is seeking public input on its Drought Resilience Plan to address water scarcity, in compliance with California's SB 552. The plan's draft is part of the larger Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2024-2029.

Sacramento officials urge residents to help prevent storm flooding by clearing debris from drains and securing outdoor items as a significant rainfall approaches.

Operation Santa in Nevada County brings holiday cheer to around 100 elderly and disabled residents with gifts, meals, and firewood, facilitated by Adult Services and local organizations.

After federal delays, Sacramento's September job numbers show unemployment slipped to 5.2%, but most gains were in services while office employment fell.

Sacramento's YPCE hosts a series of free family-friendly holiday events with crafts, games, and festive activities detailed in the Sacramento City Express.

The Sacramento City Council approved contracts totaling $1.3 million for youth homeless services, despite funding cuts due to a reported decline in homelessness.

Sacramento reported an increase in homelessness-related cases and cleanups, enrolling 115 people into shelter databases, yet only placing 20 in shelters.