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Many of you may have recalled me writing about Laura’s Law in the past, as well as other measures in Sacramento County to address the growing concern around mental health. When I previously wrote about Laura’s Law, it was from the perspective of an ambivalent public servant with an impending decision on whether or not…
Sacramento County invites residents, businesses, special districts and community organizations to provide feedback on community needs that have developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Needs Survey will be available June 15-30, and feedback provided will be aggregated and provided to Sacramento County leaders and the Board of Supervisors as they strategize and plan…
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For the first time since indoor gatherings were prohibited by County and state public health orders, the Sacramento County Board Chambers will be open to public attendance beginning at its June 8 meeting. A facemask and social distancing are required while inside the County Administration Building and Board Chambers. Seating is limited and available on…
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Starting June 1, California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) families will now see a temporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit to $35. Previously, children ages one to five received $9 per month, and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women received $11 per month. Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act allowed the…
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold its first public hearing about redistricting at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 8. The meeting will be live streamed and, for the first time since indoor gatherings were prohibited by County and state public health orders, open to public attendance pursuant to guidelines related to social distancing and minimizing person-to-person…
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Today, a new June 1, 2021 Sacramento County Health Order has been released that reflects the corresponding announcement by CDPH that Sacramento County has immediately qualified to enter the State’s Orange Tier 3 (moderate) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The State of California is slated to expire the colored-tier structure for counties on June 15, 2021 and go Beyond…
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