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Sacramento County


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Board of Supervisors - 5/20/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 256:49


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    SAFCA - 5/15/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 60:31


    The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In response, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the County of Sutter, the American River Flood Control District and Reclamation District No. 1000 created SAFCA through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to provide the Sacramento region with increased flood protection along the American and Sacramento Rivers.

    SASD - 5/14/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 44:53


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

    Board of Supervisors - 5/13/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 230:12


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    STA Governing Board - 5/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 54:34


    The STA is primarily responsible for administering the Measure A program: the half-percent sales tax for transportation improvements in Sacramento County. The STA also administers the Sacramento Metropolitan Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in cooperation with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol. The program's primary objective is to reduce the traffic congestion caused by roadway incidents. The STA Governing Board and staff also serve as the Governing Board and staff of the Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority (SAVSA). SAVSA provides funding to participating local jurisdictions for the abatement of abandoned vehicles and vehicle parts on streets and private property. The STA is the only local countywide transportation agency and, therefore, provides a number of other functions related to setting priorities for the expenditure of specified state and federal transportation funds in Sacramento County.

    LAFCo - 5/7/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 87:10


    LAFCos are state-mandated quasi-judicial countywide Commissions whose purview is to oversee boundary changes of cities and special districts, the formation of new agencies, including the incorporation of new cities and districts, and the consolidation or reorganization of special districts and or cities.

    Planning Commission - 4/28/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 9:14


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    Board of Supervisors - 4/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 128:38


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Board of Supervisors - 4/22/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 237:16


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    AQMD - 4/24/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 90:21


    The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agriculture and construction equipment that are used every day. In the wintertime, the majority of air pollution comes from wood burning in residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Together we work to improve the health and quality of life for residents.

    SASD - 4/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 41:56


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

    Public Library - 4/24/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 41:52


    The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions.

    Environmental Commission - 4/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 88:01


    The Sacramento Environmental Commission provides environmental leadership, assistance and analysis, and advice to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils ofFolsom, Galt, Isleton, City of Sacramento and City of Elk Grove. In this role the SEC works with City and County agencies and strives to forward its vision of environmental quality, conservation, public health and environmental protection, environmental justice and sustainability throughout Sacramento County. The SEC serves as the advisory body for the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

    SAFCA - 4/17/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 59:33


    The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In response, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the County of Sutter, the American River Flood Control District and Reclamation District No. 1000 created SAFCA through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to provide the Sacramento region with increased flood protection along the American and Sacramento Rivers.

    Planning Commission - 4/14/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 63:06


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    Board of Supervisors - 4/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 117:11


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    First 5 Sacramento - 4/7/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 113:21 Transcription Available


    The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. The commissioners discussed various updates, including the approval of past meeting minutes, public comments, and reports from the executive director and several committees covering topics like home visiting summits, parent leadership training, financial planning, and strategic plan updates. A significant portion of the meeting involved presentations on the recommended budget and a ten-year financial plan, as well as annual evaluation reports for both First Five California and First Five Sacramento, highlighting program reach and effectiveness across different initiatives. Finally, the commission received a demonstration of a new website, Sac Family Connect, designed to streamline access to family support resources in the county.

    Sacramento LAFCo - 4/2/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 224:05


    LAFCos are state-mandated quasi-judicial countywide Commissions whose purview is to oversee boundary changes of cities and special districts, the formation of new agencies, including the incorporation of new cities and districts, and the consolidation or reorganization of special districts and or cities.

    Public Library Authority - 3/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 45:45


    The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions. The Sacramento Public Library Authority's governing board comprises representatives from each member jurisdiction based on population and includes all five members of the County Board of Supervisors, five council members from the City of Sacramento, two members from the City of Elk Grove, and one member from each city council for the Cities of Citrus Heights and Rancho Cordova. The Cities of Galt and Isleton are co-represented by a single council member currently from the City of Galt, with the City of Isleton serving as the alternate. The Library Director serves as the Authority's chief executive officer and as secretary of the governing board.

    SacMetro AQMD - 3/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 40:04


    The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agriculture and construction equipment that are used every day. In the wintertime, the majority of air pollution comes from wood burning in residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Together we work to improve the health and quality of life for residents.

    SASD - 3/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 39:58


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

    Board of Supervisors - 3/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 232:05


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Planning Commission - 3/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 196:54


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    SAFCA - 3/20/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 11:19


    The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In response, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the County of Sutter, the American River Flood Control District and Reclamation District No. 1000 created SAFCA through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to provide the Sacramento region with increased flood protection along the American and Sacramento Rivers.

    Transportation Authority - 3/13/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 65:57


    The STA is primarily responsible for administering the Measure A program: the half-percent sales tax for transportation improvements in Sacramento County. The STA also administers the Sacramento Metropolitan Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in cooperation with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol. The program's primary objective is to reduce the traffic congestion caused by roadway incidents.

    Board of Supervisors - 3/11/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 85:38


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Planning Commission - 3/10/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 41:22


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    Cable Commission 3/6/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 37:14


    The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (Commission) is the joint powers agency responsible for issues related to cable television/video State franchises in Sacramento County, California. The member agencies of the Commission include the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Sacramento, Galt, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove.

    LAFCo 3/5/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 39:57


    LAFCos are state-mandated quasi-judicial countywide Commissions whose purview is to oversee boundary changes of cities and special districts, the formation of new agencies, including the incorporation of new cities and districts, and the consolidation or reorganization of special districts and or cities.

    Recreation and Park Commission - 2/28/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 220:49


    Their mission is to promote, aid and encourage public recreation and community involvement, as well as oversee the maintenance, development and operation of all recreation areas and facilities in the County Parks system. The Recreation and Park Commission serves as the Department's Fish and Game Commission.

    Sacramento Public Library Authority - 2/27/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 67:29


    The Sacramento Public Library Authority is governed by a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento. The purpose of the Sacramento Public Library Authority is to provide public library services that provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading, and enhance community life to all citizens in our member jurisdictions.

    AQMD - 2/27/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 87:50


    The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agriculture and construction equipment that are used every day. In the wintertime, the majority of air pollution comes from wood burning in residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Together we work to improve the health and quality of life for residents.

    SASD - 2/26/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 7:08


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

    Board of Supervisors - 2/26/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 205:28


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Board of Supervisors - 2/25/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 251:35


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Planning Commission - 2/24/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 22:01


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    SAFCA - 2/20/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 26:16


    The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) was formed in 1989 to address the Sacramento area's vulnerability to catastrophic flooding. This vulnerability was exposed during the record flood of 1986 when Folsom Dam exceeded its normal flood control storage capacity and several area levees nearly collapsed under the strain of the storm. In response, the City of Sacramento, the County of Sacramento, the County of Sutter, the American River Flood Control District and Reclamation District No. 1000 created SAFCA through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to provide the Sacramento region with increased flood protection along the American and Sacramento Rivers.

    STA Governing Board - 2/13/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 103:56


    The STA is primarily responsible for administering the Measure A program: the half-percent sales tax for transportation improvements in Sacramento County. The STA also administers the Sacramento Metropolitan Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program in cooperation with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol. The program's primary objective is to reduce the traffic congestion caused by roadway incidents. The STA Governing Board and staff also serve as the Governing Board and staff of the Sacramento Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority (SAVSA). SAVSA provides funding to participating local jurisdictions for the abatement of abandoned vehicles and vehicle parts on streets and private property. The STA is the only local countywide transportation agency and, therefore, provides a number of other functions related to setting priorities for the expenditure of specified state and federal transportation funds in Sacramento County.

    Community Corrections Partnership 2/6/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 42:32


    The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) is responsible for the development of Sacramento County's AB 109 Plan that advises the Board of Supervisors on specific programming needed to implement the provisions of public safety realignment legislation.

    LAFCo - 2/5/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 56:26


    LAFCos are state-mandated quasi-judicial countywide Commissions whose purview is to oversee boundary changes of cities and special districts, the formation of new agencies, including the incorporation of new cities and districts, and the consolidation or reorganization of special districts and or cities.

    Board of Supervisors - 2/4/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 145:42


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    First 5 Sacramento - 2/3/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 115:14


    The First 5 Sacramento Commission is comprised of 14 members that have been appointed by the County Board of Supervisors because of their experience in early childhood health and development. As a funding agency, the Commission makes strategic investments based on best practices and a community driven plan. Investments are made into programs that meet the highest needs of children and families in Sacramento County.

    Environmental Commission 1/27/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 90:14


    The Sacramento Environmental Commission provides environmental leadership, assistance and analysis, and advice to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and the City Councils ofFolsom, Galt, Isleton, City of Sacramento and City of Elk Grove. In this role the SEC works with City and County agencies and strives to forward its vision of environmental quality, conservation, public health and environmental protection, environmental justice and sustainability throughout Sacramento County. The SEC serves as the advisory body for the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

    Board of Supervisors - 1/28/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 259:45


    The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the County of Sacramento. There are five members of the Board and each represents one of five Districts. Board of Supervisor meetings are open to the public to attend. Meeting agendas are available at: www.sccob.saccounty.net

    Safe Stay Watt Avenue Groundbreaking 1/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 17:40


    Sacramento County and its partners have officially broken ground on a large-scale campus that can serve the unhoused population with diverse offerings to help people in various stages of homelessness. The 13-acre property on Watt Ave near Roseville Road, already equipped with a 130,000-square-foot warehouse, is designed as a mixed-use campus with shelter, respite, and safe parking. Behavioral Health services, co-located on-site with case management, storage, pet respite, laundry services, showers, bathrooms, job training, and more, will complete the vision of having a dynamic, multi-use, co-located facility to serve the unhoused population.

    Safe Stay Stockton Blvd Opening 1/15/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 22:15


    Sacramento County, in partnership with the State of California and the City of Sacramento, welcomed guests into its third and largest-to-date Safe Stay Community on December​ 30th. The on-site operator, First Step Communities (FSC), manages day-to-day care and coordination. The site provides clients with individual sleeping cabins (155 cabins total – 135 single occupancy and 20 double occupancy), including double occupancy cabins for identified couples or adult families, food, bathrooms and showers, laundry services, a pet relief area, possession storage, case management and behavioral health services, job placement and housing assistance.

    AQMD - 1/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 64:55


    The SacMetro AQMD is responsible for cleaning the air to meet state and federal health standards so we all breathe easier. The area's two biggest air pollutants are ground-level ozone and particulate matter 2.5. In Sacramento County, the majority of air pollution during the summer comes from mobile sources, which are the cars, trucks, buses, agriculture and construction equipment that are used every day. In the wintertime, the majority of air pollution comes from wood burning in residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Together we work to improve the health and quality of life for residents.

    SASD - 1/22/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 47:18


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

    Planning Commission - 1/13/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 17:43


    The Sacramento County Planning Commission (Commission) consists of five members. Commission members are appointed by a Sacramento County Board of Supervisor within the boundaries of five supervisorial districts, respectively. The Commission also serves as the Board of Zoning Appeals. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.

    Cable Commission - 1/9/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 46:24


    The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (Commission) is the joint powers agency responsible for issues related to cable television/video State franchises in Sacramento County, California. The member agencies of the Commission include the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Sacramento, Galt, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove.

    SASD - 1/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 45:27


    Sacramento Area Sewer District is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of the five Sacramento County Supervisors, five city councilmembers from the City of Sacramento, two councilmembers from the City of Elk Grove, and single representatives from Yolo County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and West Sacramento.

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