[{"_1":2,"_123":-5,"_124":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,111],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6461257,"mediaKeyId","5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9","parentId",5825395,"title","Board authorizes sheriff to pursue future purchases of military equipment under AB 481; supervisors and public divided","audioSeconds",5058,"startMs",5058000,"endMs",-1,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9&start=5058&end=0","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9/thumbnail_5058000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6461257/Sacramento-County/California/Board-authorizes-sheriff-to-pursue-future-purchases-of-military-equipment-under-AB-481-supervisors-and-public-divided","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461257-cbab208c96cb65f26803545b9b8efcf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775106227&Signature=fpbI9Z7jccGti36HdJnVsTdfkxFizV68siIgFL-5ThMiC5H~O5xsJrVFiohDMEFAcQ7Qryed0x3UASOvY9hc4ru-jtIRRv68UHJrgk3IzYJHUO758lY0JiGl8M3elN4yIl7RW281X92Au2twnadpS6EDfS~zy94MrPnXq70nuOSeKH6GVmal5LIZ7VgB074HrlqfCxqwGg7JYJ4ruLpHqC9NYuff7xsP0Hmq~jBUMLxtFxGbulOjrA8Hh3-hItNROWelhBFwJf3f2jD7-CCHPGMNMAVxaoQKIbidilqCMhKHTsCe54Iz7x6R40MQ4kkhwY~9iDrEvwJhjLH4QfxTUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Sacramento County","date","2025-09-25T14:56:11.817Z","article","The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 voted unanimously to authorize the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to acquire specified categories of military equipment and to proceed with procurement steps required under Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), the state law governing public notice and board authorization for use and acquisition of such equipment.

Sheriff’s tactical commander Lt. James Petrinovich presented video excerpts and described recent deployments in which armored vehicles (Bearcats), explosive-ordnance-disposal and robotic platforms, and drones were used to protect officers and civilians, to undertake rescue operations and to assess hazards (including incendiary booby traps). The presentation noted several uses in the prior 12 months and outlined a request that would replace or upgrade some older items and provide potential options for remote/docked drones and a Boston Dynamics Spot-like robot with manipulator arm to support EOD and CBRN detection.

Deputy County Executive Eric Jones and county fiscal staff clarified procurement funding: the sheriff’s office said some purchases would use a restricted “Tucker Fund” balance (a dedicated fund outside general discretionary funds) and would still require separate board budget adjustments before actual purchases occur. County budget staff said the funds are staged in restricted accounts and transfers and budget appropriations would be processed before payment.

Public speakers were sharply divided. Members of advocacy groups urged the board to deny authorization, arguing the department could not demonstrate necessity or cost-effectiveness as AB 481 requires, highlighted disproportionately high deployment rates in Black and Brown communities, and questioned whether mutual-aid or neighboring-agency options provide reasonable alternatives. Speakers cited data and alleged failures or high non-deployment rates in some use categories. Other speakers, including business leaders and community representatives, supported the sheriff, saying the equipment protects officers and citizens and is necessary for high-risk situations.

Supervisors discussed compliance with AB 481 and requested follow-ups on public-records queries and ordinance text. Supervisor Hume said he would move the resolution; he characterized the purchases as undesirable but necessary and asked county staff to brief him after the meeting on compliance questions. County counsel confirmed the presentation and public hearing satisfy statutory requirements; staff and the sheriff said actual purchases would require subsequent board budget actions. The board approved the authorization vote unanimously with all present supervisors voting yes and one absent member.

The authorization permits the sheriff to pursue procurement planning and to request future appropriations and purchase approvals consistent with board policy and state law; specific purchase orders will return to the board for appropriation and contract authority.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors - 9/23/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Supervisors authorized the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 23 to pursue future purchases of specified armored vehicles, robots and drones under AB 481 rules after a presentation showing prior deployments and a discussion of funding and oversight.","taxTitle","Sacramento County, California","taxId",2889,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461270,"Community groups urge Sacramento County to pause Coyote Creek agrivoltaics proposal near Prairie City SVRA",1115,289000,1404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9&start=289&end=1404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9/thumbnail_289000.jpg","/articles/6461270/Sacramento-County/California/Community-groups-urge-Sacramento-County-to-pause-Coyote-Creek-agrivoltaics-proposal-near-Prairie-City-SVRA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461270-6af9d1da83acd2bed947b00edd1f1902/orig.mp4?Expires=1775106227&Signature=MlqKmNeG57turiy~30lT3NQH8Onk-RTmfEEzlmD6u53cedtKufx2jaVXqtB51o6IidCVHfIPKRRZujmIb4RexJdPlxbR57uc1GsKOioTLlkRdsZpWOW60TLzPz7gBRVjMmUxsJa7NLJG1ADsThea6U~Q~WPKDdVcz~U81E3coHZ3AcDKDWUbHKFd4pI-u50jvFou3IacGsVN1WJ5JVwgMO8qXmwrc3cyqav1igEkOCuZtbDwJykQDaUF6ZGIzkb2UKcCEiioFSOa0HLcmBqnqZdMUh~KCD6BBWU5U~p7aCS0JZNRmbV6ZM3Z6C4qdCMOXf0FCF7s3NLL67jNJoLkZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents and stakeholder groups urged the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 to halt or relocate the proposed Coyote Creek agrivoltaics (solar) ranch because of potential, permanent harm to Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) and adjacent oak woodlands.

Speakers including Don Amador of the Motorcycle Industry Council, Tom Bernardo of the California State Park Rangers Association (SeaSpray), Jane Arteaga, a retired Bureau of Land Management recreational planner, Rose Wynne of the California 4-Wheel Drive Association, Sean Worth of the Sierra Club Mother Lode chapter and David Wright of 350 Sacramento told the board the project’s draft environmental impact report (DEIR) is legally and procedurally deficient and that the site selection is inappropriate adjacent to the state park.

The commenters said the DEIR understates or fails to analyze key impacts including removal of large numbers of blue oak trees, scenic-viewshed losses, harm to wildlife corridors and vernal pools, and procedural shortcomings such as omitted stakeholders and inadequate scoping. SeaSpray told the board its membership voted unanimously on Sept. 17 to oppose the project at this location; several speakers said they submitted long, detailed comment letters during the DEIR public comment period and argued the document must be recirculated.

“Prairie City SVRA is more than just open space,” Jane Arteaga said, describing family and community uses and saying the DEIR “admits scenic impacts to Prairie City is a significant unavoidable” effect. Tom Bernardo said SeaSpray’s review found removal of “over 3,200 blue oak trees” and “permanent viewshed reduction” and urged the county to oppose a project sited beside the park.

Several off-highway vehicle (OHV) users emphasized the park’s training, events and recreational value and urged the board to visit “the highest spot in the park” to view the project area before acting. Conservation groups described an extensive DEIR comment letter (the Sierra Club reported a nearly 80-page submission) and asked the county to delay review to allow a revised environmental analysis that addresses changes to project scope and omissions in stakeholder outreach.

County staff did not deliberate on the off-agenda public comments because the project is not on that day’s published agenda; Supervisor Serna reminded the public that Brown Act constraints prevented an immediate substantive reply. Staff identified a tentative date when the board will consider the project: Nov. 18, 2025.

The project proponents and county planning staff have previously released a DEIR and a later final environmental document is expected; public commenters asked that any revised or recirculated environmental analysis be followed by an OHMVR (Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation) Commission public hearing. Speakers requested a minimum of 30 days between release of a final environmental document and the planning commission or board review so stakeholders can prepare meaningful comments.

The board did not take any formal action on the project at the Sept. 23 meeting; speakers were told the matter will return to the board on a future agenda for formal consideration.","Dozens of residents and stakeholder groups urged the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 to halt or relocate the proposed Coyote Creek agrivoltaics ranch, citing risks to Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area and adjoining oak woodlands.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461265,"Board unanimously approves Sacramento Employment and Training Agency $137 million FY25-26 budget",1562,1889000,3451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9&start=1889&end=3451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9/thumbnail_1889000.jpg","/articles/6461265/Sacramento-County/California/Board-unanimously-approves-Sacramento-Employment-and-Training-Agency-137-million-FY25-26-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461265-9ef29fb0b9b19fc05e51abccc3b09bb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775106227&Signature=iBXnaBOxJKN7jx-blly18YfES1yszQnsVpL4WTnr1APjpiKeb1cA-ngroYybKlAl4Tzh12maZUUUvqxOVyQOC9P4z4TgcLaS97yzeU5bg~YraW5vSN5qYz0XKIZFd4yii6Cm-99gOQTW05gevk9R7LajRDb-KP-PUUb6E~-UkU207Chb8dOYpu0bO8vt121S1G~1bw-dssVAmIdPHEuewSuSN1xWatl1TKKP9VB7KwNk8roP8oleSdBknb04aZNXsCB9suljVguJ7ixPRcCcHeIPfLZyXmj9BbiG350TB43EYsSnJi1FIL5xgCrSpFFhXZxkcLTb3ZaqPe8ESnVM2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 voted unanimously to approve the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency’s (SETA) operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26, a grant-funded budget of just under $137 million.

SETA Executive Director Anita Maldonado outlined the agency’s programs, including Head Start and Early Head Start services (more than 4,000 children countywide), 13 American Job Centers that serve about 30,000 customers annually, refugee support services, and community services funded through Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs. The agency is governed jointly by city and county appointees; Supervisors Desmond and Kennedy serve on the SETA governing board for the county.

SETA Fiscal Chief Mario Masak presented budget details: approximately $137 million total, 100% grant-funded, a $5 million decrease from the prior year. Children and family services account for about 73% of the budget and workforce development roughly 27%. By source, Head Start grants comprise about 85% of the children-and-family-services funding; the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) supplies about 44% of workforce development funding, with refugee services making up another 35% of that portion.

Masak said salaries and fringe benefits represent about 44% of total expenditures; subrecipient and client obligations are about 42% of the budget. For children-and-family services, salaries/fringe are 49% and pass-through delegates/partners are 36%.

At the board meeting Supervisor Hume asked detailed procurement and contract-term questions about a separate consent item for organic diversion agreements (see related coverage), and Supervisor Rodriguez sought more detail on SETA outcomes. SETA managers said they would provide performance reports: Michelle O’Camm, workforce manager, said refugee employment outcomes over recent years show entered employment rates of roughly 62–65% and an average wage just under $19 per hour for those placed, with ongoing services for clients not placed by program year end.

Maldonado and staff also warned of potential federal funding risks: flat Head Start funding effectively decreases buying power, and proposed federal changes to eligibility or work requirements could affect participation and funding for workforce and CSBG programs. SETA staff said they will continue advocacy, including recent trips to Congress to press for continued Head Start funding.

Supervisor Desmond moved approval of the SETA budget; the motion passed unanimously with Supervisors Desmond, Rodriguez, Hume and Serna voting yes and Supervisor Kennedy absent. SETA staff invited board members to tour Head Start centers and announced a grand opening of a new early learning center at Marisol Village on Sept. 24.","The Board of Supervisors approved a nearly $137 million, grant-funded SETA operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26, which funds Head Start, workforce development and community services; staff warned of federal funding risks and flat Head Start grants",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461252,"Board approves consent calendar; supervisors discuss organic diversion contracts and in-custody vocational services",260,1456000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9&start=1456&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9/thumbnail_1456000.jpg","/articles/6461252/Sacramento-County/California/Board-approves-consent-calendar-supervisors-discuss-organic-diversion-contracts-and-in-custody-vocational-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461252-93c1f177357d945974c7ea2791cdcd89/orig.mp4?Expires=1775106227&Signature=Cavj7pSQVMuwhbG5nHTzeKdXyaHZWPkqZRBkmOAweqG4vZOcb9CUNayBwey2x4rUFHTNKPMDr5zkfLal7VjACimTqsOvogwsttSKYtZjbsgnODfb~mRIJ8mPXivGcK5-TEMWYIuF7gd2a1u6DkX37I4-ZpDNyFsxFqMjGZlmv8iKqOL0csstgKdkPFgeCFvSPjhPEtENnFdSmQgA8iAZEb~4SIjxkTYMjGwTGa-KuGQ7bkGjHk0tiN5GCZT0XUyXw-GRxrRstDbzBj~2hDoHU-INtEXblLvoUCzLrFXQER2AE1uUgkh21Bql-pRKU8H-nDZh1Bu5KupbpLO~gUWGZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 adopted consent calendar items 4–37 unanimously with those members present. The consent package included contracts and amendments across multiple departments, notably: authority to execute agreements (Nos. 81739, 81776 and 81777) with Yolo County, Recology Ostrom Road/California Wood Recycling (dba Grama) and an amendment to Agreement No. 70811 with the City of Sacramento for organic material diversion services, and authorization to execute an agreement with Jamie Mason for in-custody vocational training services in the amount of $95,460 for Oct. 19, 2025 through Oct. 17, 2026.

Supervisor Hume asked staff about the rationale for selecting a 20-year contract option rather than a 10-year option for the organic diversion services. Jennifer Claiborne, Division Chief of Waste Management and Recycling, said the evaluation committee weighed proposals based on technologies, risk and the specifics of firms’ proposals; length alone did not determine selection. Claiborne also explained that two of the selected vendors include anaerobic digestion among their solutions but that only a smaller percentage of collected organic material is suitable for anaerobic digestion—food waste rather than green yard waste—and that the bulk of green waste is expected to be composted. Claiborne said staff can provide more detailed percentages later and offered to bring vendor representatives or follow-up information to the board.

Public commenter Barb Grama asked whether the $95,460 Jamie Mason contract shows measurable outcomes—how many participants obtain jobs, whether those jobs are living-wage and retention rates—and said she could not find outcome reports on the county website. SETA and county staff said program performance and grant reporting exist and that SETA will provide outcome information to the commenter and the board.

Supervisor Desmond moved approval of consent items 4–37; the motion passed unanimously with Supervisors Desmond, Rodriguez, Hume and Serna voting yes and Supervisor Kennedy absent.","The Board approved consent items 4–37, including multi-vendor organic-material diversion agreements and a $95,460 in-custody vocational training contract; Supervisor Hume questioned contract term length and anaerobic digestion shares; public commenter asked for program outcome reporting",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461260,"Board approves Calvine Chevron fueling station, convenience store and car wash with conditions and ABC letter of public convenience",805,4225000,5030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9&start=4225&end=5030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5825395-cd3640312f0cd07f593d555fce42dbc9/thumbnail_4225000.jpg","/articles/6461260/Sacramento-County/California/Board-approves-Calvine-Chevron-fueling-station-convenience-store-and-car-wash-with-conditions-and-ABC-letter-of-public-convenience","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461260-f2a348cbeaf95d5f6b32307c4fea3065/orig.mp4?Expires=1775106227&Signature=gCGbv6Y-nf8xz8lMFhResd6-o6Mf9VLhTVQ7COHIRn-7~kivMIGN1cWLaxZAtOKYHJC6z93JeVMxsijx5LFhu2ZrxahRgYE1d~SU-Ar8tbQAxk8CTJ1Y-pg9bG8b019qU-z-dR143xcudDZfFImQ1JGJIKc2T-TB7jmap4EhNkOw8mrm4EJU4dRIBy62-B9I9TLEoApFJhGDCHGkVt-~ZOXP~ysL1n3JyfQsuXvL-46jbEYqL49-LaQmJDnbzChikEIeqPHfOFVnM7ecwDzozSuAjtumk-UklS08eQvXsqWn8W5mpZ14jlyYqqbz9lnvdGZKZ4ivtBj7-9NiROwdFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 approved a development package for a commercial site at 8881 Calvine Road in the Vineyard community: a zoning ordinance amendment, conditional use permit for an automobile fueling station and 24-hour convenience store, design-review substantial-compliance finding, and a letter of public convenience or necessity (PCN) to support an off-sale alcohol license.

Planning staff described the project as a multi-structure development on a 2.5-acre vacant lot that would include a fueling canopy with six double-sided dispensers, a 5,347-square-foot convenience store, a 1,713-square-foot car wash, and a separate retail building. Site plans show 49 parking spaces, perimeter landscaping, detention basins and a seven-foot masonry wall where the site abuts multifamily residential. The planning analysis recommended adoption of an initial study/mitigated negative declaration (IS/MND) with mitigation measures and a mitigation monitoring program.

Staff noted the site lies within Census Tract 93.17, which has room under the ABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) rules for an additional off-sale liquor license and therefore a PCN would not produce an overconcentration of off-sale licenses. However, the site falls inside a high-crime area on the sheriff’s 2024 map, which triggered additional PCN review and conditions recommended by the sheriff’s office.

Key conditions included limitations on hours of operation for the car wash and controls on convenience-store operations, requirements for a masonry wall where adjacent to residential zoning, lighting and signage requirements, and additional security measures recommended by the sheriff’s office. The Planning Commission had previously recommended approval; the Design Review Advisory Committee supported findings of substantial compliance; the Vineyard CPAC lacked a quorum when the item was presented and did not forward a formal position.

An applicant representative said the development team accepts the recommended conditions and noted the project would redevelop an underutilized vacant lot. There were no public speakers on the item. The board voted to approve staff recommendations; the motion carried unanimously with members present.

The approvals allow the applicant to pursue permitting, building review and follow-on tenant selection; the PCN letter was issued to support a Type 20 off-sale license application under ABC rules. The environmental IS/MND includes mitigation measures that staff will monitor.","The Board approved a zoning ordinance amendment, conditional use permit, design review and a letter of public convenience or necessity for a new fueling station, convenience store, car wash and retail building at 8881 Calvine Road; staff adopted a mitigated negative declaration and numerous operational and security conditions","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Board authorizes sheriff to pursue future purchases of military equipment under AB 481; supervisors and public divided

Community groups urge Sacramento County to pause Coyote Creek agrivoltaics proposal near Prairie City SVRA

Board unanimously approves Sacramento Employment and Training Agency $137 million FY25-26 budget

Board approves consent calendar; supervisors discuss organic diversion contracts and in-custody vocational services

Board approves Calvine Chevron fueling station, convenience store and car wash with conditions and ABC letter of public convenience