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Sacramento County


    • Mar 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    SacSewer - 3/11/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 62:15 Transcription Available


    The Sacramento Area Sewer District board met on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, called the roll, held a closed session with no report out, and approved consent items including contract actions. The board paid tribute to Rosemary Clark, Director of Collection System Operations, celebrating her 35-year career and retirement. Directors and staff shared remarks and presented a gift. Staff presented the 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Platform, highlighting priorities such as PFAS, Delta issues, recycled water, sustainability, and coordination with CARB and industry partners. Members discussed bill tracking and stakeholder engagement. The Harvest Water quarterly report covered construction progress—pipelines largely complete, pump station advancing, on-farm connections underway—program funding, grants pursued, and growing farmer sign-ups for recycled water delivery. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

    Board of Supervisors - 3/10/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 134:56 Transcription Available


    The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 10 to conduct roll call, read meeting procedures, present resolutions honoring long-serving county employees and recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to confirm department appointments. Public commenters and community groups urged action on waterway cleanups, election procedures, and climate initiatives. The meeting also covered federal grant planning for housing and infrastructure, an annual update from the Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, multiple board nominations, and various department and supervisor announcements.

    Cable Commission - 3/5/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 131:37 Transcription Available


    The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission meeting covered roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, elected a new chair and vice chair, and reported a unanimous closed-session settlement with Access Sacramento regarding PEG funds. Several grant recipients and channel licensees presented completed projects and premieres, including HM916, the American River Parkway series, the Wong Center mini‑documentary, and SECC student media initiatives. Channel licensees (Access Sacramento, KVIE, SECC, SacLife TV) updated the commission on programming, operations, and financial challenges. The meeting focused on a difficult budget discussion over shrinking cable fee revenues. After public testimony in support of community media, the commission approved a motion to fund fourth‑quarter distributions at 50% for both the general fund and PEG, and directed staff to return with further budget scenarios in June. The meeting closed with records management updates and routine adjournment.

    Planning Commission - 3/9/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 24:46 Transcription Available


    On March 9, the Sacramento County Planning Commission swore in District 3 Commissioner Mike Rockenstein and considered countywide zoning code amendments to implement California housing laws passed between 2023–2025, including streamlined ministerial approvals and density-related changes. Commissioners and staff discussed public notice, design review limits, tracking of projects using new streamlining provisions, and upcoming actions including an April 13 zoning code workshop and chair and vice chair elections on March 23.

    AQMD - 2/26/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 86:36


    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.

    Public Library - 2/26/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 75:05


    he 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.

    Board of Supervisors - 2/24/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 231:24


    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 - 2/20/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 54:06


    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.

    SAFCA - 2/19/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 27:53


    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.

    Sac Sewer - 2/11/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 7:18


    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.

    Board of Supervisors - 2/10/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 75:28


    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

    Planning Commission - 2/9/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 105:47


    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.

    LAFCo - 2/4/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 57:49


    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.

    First 5 Sacramento - 2/2/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 47:16


    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.

    Board of Supervisors - 1/27/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 193:42


    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

    Planning Commission 1/26/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 4:25


    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.

    Sacramento Public Library 1/22/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 60:12


    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.

    SacSewer - 1/14/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 28:14


    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 - 1/13/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 292:47


    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 - 1/12/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 118:01


    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.

    Planning Commission - 1/12/2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 38:37


    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 - 12/16/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 114:27


    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

    SacSewer - 12/10/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 40:46


    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 - 12/9/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 368:06


    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 - 12/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 14:17


    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.

    Public Library - 12/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 14:26


    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.

    SAFCA - 11/20/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 6:10


    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.

    Board of Supervisors - 11/18/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 521:03


    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 - 11/13/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 71:01


    he 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.

    SacSewer - 11/12/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 38:23


    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 - 11/4/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 341:09


    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 - 11/3/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 80:04


    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.

    Joint County-City Meeting - 10/28/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 348:45


    On Oct. 28, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, the Sacramento City Council and elected representatives from the Cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom and Rancho Cordova gathered together at  10 a.m. at the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria (828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814) for a first-of-its-kind meeting about strengthening a county-wide, coordinated approach to addressing homelessness.

    AQMD - 10/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 67:11


    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.

    SacSewer - 10/22/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:34


    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 - 10/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 68:27


    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.

    Board of Supervisors - 10/21/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 170:26


    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 - 10/20/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 123:15


    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 - 10/16/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:11


    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 - 10/9/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 36:04


    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.

    SacSewer - 10/8/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 54:27


    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.

    Board of Supervisors - 10/7/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 27:01


    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 - 10/6/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 83:13


    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.

    Planning COmmission - 10/6/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 198:12


    Public Library - 9/25/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 94:33


    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 - 9/25/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 78:50


    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.

    SacSewer - 9/24/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 68:01


    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 - 9/23/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 126:14


    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 - 9/22/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 24:02


    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 - 9/18/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 8:52


    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.

    Cable Commission - 9/17/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 196:45


    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.

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