It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Sacramento, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“We had an amazing experience with Always Best during a very challenging time. Their coordination”
“Great care for my husband, David Reynolds. We are happy with our caregiver Shristi”
“Eshneet with Always Best Care is an honest and trustworthy person. I would highly recommend”
“Eshneet is an extremely down to earth and caring individual! If you or your family”
“This is the best senior care services company in the Sacramento area, and it’s not”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care! Dan, the owner, is such a caring and”
“I’d highly recommend ABC Senior Services when looking for long term care for a loved”
“It’s been wonderful working with Carrie from Always Best Care. She took time to guide”
“Amanda Wild ' she is Great with Me, Helps with ever I Need, Helps my”
“This company is amazing. I would recommend it to everybody. If you have a”
“Your caregivers were superb. It’s not easy to support those at end of life and”
“Carrie was phenomenal in assisting us with finding a place suitable for my mothers needs,”
“We had the pleasure of working with Susan. We had an urgent matter that we”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory”
“Louiscea is always dependable and on time. Goes out of her way to get”
“Lynette Devan has been our caretaker since early January 2024. She is diligent, self-motivated, and”
“I have been with Always Best Care for about four years now, and I’ve always”
“Started working for the company a few months ago, it has been one of the”
“The caregivers are wonderful, particularly Shristi. She is such a gem and she has become”
“Victoria Bourke is a wonderful caregiver. She’s very supportive of my mom and me.”
“I was frantic and knew very little about how to care for my father at”
“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother”
“Grateful for my health aide Shannon. She’s a great listener, always ready to hear my”
“My husband has been with Always Best Care since the end of last year recommended”
“We had an amazing experience with Always Best during a very challenging time. Their coordination of services and quality of caregivers are exceptional. We were especially appreciative of the caregiving support of Brianna. She was not only intuitive, but also very compassionate and professional. We highly recommend them.”
“Great care for my husband, David Reynolds. We are happy with our caregiver Shristi S”
“Eshneet with Always Best Care is an honest and trustworthy person. I would highly recommend Always Best Care and Eshneet for helping your loved ones find the right senior care.”
“Eshneet is an extremely down to earth and caring individual! If you or your family are in need of some senior assistances, make sure she is your first call!”
“This is the best senior care services company in the Sacramento area, and it’s not even close. They hold themselves and their employees to a high standard and ethics that is rare in this industry. Shoutout to Eshneet, she does fantastic work hustling all around town!”
“I highly recommend Always Best Care! Dan, the owner, is such a caring and genuine human and goes above and beyond to serve the seniors in our community. I've also gotten to know Eshneet and she is wonderful to work with. There's no company I trust more to provide great quality and affordable in-home services to people I love.”
“I’d highly recommend ABC Senior Services when looking for long term care for a loved one. Carrie was caring, personable and knowledgeable. She took the time to get to know us and our needs to find a good fit for my mom. She was always available to assist us and made a daunting task manageable. God bless ABC Services and Carrie for the vital service they provided in our time of need.”
“It’s been wonderful working with Carrie from Always Best Care. She took time to guide my wife and me through the process of finding an affordable solution for my elderly father and placing him in a loving care home in the area. She also guided us through the VA process. Thank you Carrie and team for the wonderful support during a challenging situation.”
“Amanda Wild ' she is Great with Me, Helps with ever I Need, Helps my companion around the house, she is a very ,kind & giving person, your lucky to have her, she should move up in your company very Quickly, thank you for her Services, Chris Keane.”
“This company is amazing. I would recommend it to everybody. If you have a loved one your helper is available, dependable, loving. You will feel so comfortable knowing your loved one is in great hands.”
“Your caregivers were superb. It’s not easy to support those at end of life and the caregivers we had met us exactly where we were every day, blended in with our family, found ways to help us by identifying exactly what we needed and just taking care of it as opposed to waiting for us to delegate tasks. This was a huge blessing to us in our grief during a time of great difficulty. My dad had terminal agitation which took time to titrate medications to get comfortable. The caregivers moved with dad with grace and expertise to help him and us until we were able to get him settled and comfortable. This takes skill….and it showed in every way. From their soft tone of voice, redirection and agreeable attitude, flowing with his confusion and helping him feel safe until he settled. Not to mention a warm hand on our shoulder when we needed it, a snack or a drink when they recognized that we may have forgotten to take of ourselves. Zac, Tristin, Britni and Gabby were all a gift to our family as well as the organization they work for. Often times, caregivers are the lowest paid employees in their organizations. Please know, these outstanding individuals at the bedside supporting families are the face and heart of the work you do. Take good care of these amazing humans. Much love to ALL you for what you do in your community and keep up the good work! ❤️”
“Carrie was phenomenal in assisting us with finding a place suitable for my mothers needs, I am thankful so much. I would recommend Carrie to anyone who could benefit from her help.”
“We had the pleasure of working with Susan. We had an urgent matter that we really didn't know how to handle or how long we needed assistance, but she was so accommodating and incredibly helpful every step of the way. She was very kind, knowledgeable, caring, and responded quickly any time we contacted her. We truly felt like she cared about us and helping us in this time of need. We are so thankful for her!”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory care facility and I can honestly say I don’t think could have made it through such a difficult transition without her help. She helped me get through one of the most challenging times of my life. The compassion and care she showed me and my father was incredible. Going through the process of finding a place for your parent with a memory issue is so difficult and I highly recommend working with a professional. I recommend Carrie and Always Best Care to everyone I hear is trying to navigate that process. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my father.”
“I worked with Carrie with Always Best Care to place my dad into a memory care facility and I can honestly say I don’t think could have made it through such a difficult transition without her help. She helped me get through one of the most challenging times of my life. The compassion and care she showed me and my father was incredible. Going through the process of finding a place for your parent with a memory issue is so difficult and I highly recommend working with a professional. I recommend Carrie and Always Best Care to everyone I hear is trying to navigate that process. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my father.”
“Louiscea is always dependable and on time. Goes out of her way to get cleaning problems done.”
“Lynette Devan has been our caretaker since early January 2024. She is diligent, self-motivated, and VERY competent. She loves to talk and entertain my Dad - 96 - listening patiently to his sometimes disjointed stories and fascinating him with her own! She loves to be active, always anticipating our needs with vacuuming, laundry, food prep, etc. WITHOUT being asked! We greatly value her work ethic and loving care. Always Best responded to our request with this caretaker after a bad experience with another agency's caretaker who was content to play with his phone whenever he could and only doing tasks when asked/directed to do so - and then sullenly. Jim & Ray Moitoza”
“I have been with Always Best Care for about four years now, and I’ve always been impressed with the quality and professionalism of the caregivers they have sent me. As a disabled veteran, I appreciate a company that I can count on for short term and long-term care. My current caregiver, Louiscea D. is exceptional, trustworthy and always punctual. Always Best Care gets my five stars.”
“Started working for the company a few months ago, it has been one of the best companies hand down that I have worked for since moving to the area. They honestly care about you as a human they work with your schedule and try very hard to accommodate you. I can’t say enough about Dixie she is so sweet and caring she is the meaning of test others how you would want to be. lol as long as she is there I will be as well????”
“The caregivers are wonderful, particularly Shristi. She is such a gem and she has become an important part of my life for me and my family. She is caring and considerate as well as efficient. The billing department however needs improvement.”
“Victoria Bourke is a wonderful caregiver. She’s very supportive of my mom and me. She’s flexible in her schedule and always has a smile!”
“I was frantic and knew very little about how to care for my father at his home. Fortunately, I found Always Best Care in Rocklin, CA. Carrie spoke to me about their services on the phone and I started crying. For the first time, I felt there was a path to follow to provide the best care for my dad. Then, I was apprehensive about bringing strangers into my dad's house. Well, Shonda came for the weekend shift and I knew instantly she was a great fit. She was kind and gentle with Dad, but firm when needed. She took care of his feeding and medication needs. I loved her. Then along came Gabrielle, Gabby for short. She was on the Monday-Friday shift. At first I thought she was too young for this responsibility. But, wow, she was awesome. She took care of Dad and his feeding, medicine, movement needs. And, without me having to direct her, she cleaned dishes, took out the garbage, vacuumed, while he was sleeping. They were better care givers than I could be. What a blessing these ladies were at a time when my father and I were the most vulnerable. Thank you Always Best Care for being there.”
“Tori Burke has been great. She's doing a awesome job helping my mother with all her needs. Tori has a very special personality that makes my mom feel very comfortable. Tori has made this past year so much easier. Thank you for sending Tori to us. Tori is a definite 5 star. Secret word OCEAN”
“Grateful for my health aide Shannon. She’s a great listener, always ready to hear my stories, wants and needs. Thanks for sending me off to dialysis with a smile and waiting for transport to arrive.”
“My husband has been with Always Best Care since the end of last year recommended by the VA. The office staff is friendly, they answer phone messages quickly and work with our schedule to assign a health aide. We love our current health aide Shannon Rauson, as does our dog Luna. She preps meals, does light housecleaning around my husbands hospital bed, and washes my husband to get him ready for his dialysis day. Thank you Always Best Care.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Belle Cooledge Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Firehouse Restaurant or visit Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Sacramento, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Sacramento, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Sacramento, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Sacramento, CA (May 3, 2025) – Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victim following a two-vehicle collision Friday morning on Highway 99 near 12th Ave in Sacramento. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m., resulting in at least one person being transported to the hospital for treatment.According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved two vehicles. The exact circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. At least ...
Sacramento, CA (May 3, 2025) – Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victim following a two-vehicle collision Friday morning on Highway 99 near 12th Ave in Sacramento. The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m., resulting in at least one person being transported to the hospital for treatment.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved two vehicles. The exact circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. At least one person sustained injuries and was taken to a local hospital for care. The severity of the injuries has not been disclosed at this time.
Authorities are continuing to gather information from witnesses and reviewing evidence from the scene to determine the cause of the crash. No further details about the vehicles or the individuals involved have been released.
Traffic in the area was briefly impacted as emergency personnel worked to clear the scene. Motorists were advised to use caution and expect delays as the investigation continued.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual in this accident.
Highway 99 is a major route for commuters traveling through Sacramento, and accidents on this heavily used highway are unfortunately common. Collisions on highways like 99 often occur due to factors such as driver distraction, speeding, or failure to yield the right of way. Even at relatively low speeds, these collisions can cause significant injuries, especially when multiple vehicles are involved.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, freeway and highway accidents make up a significant portion of injury collisions across the state. Many of these accidents result from unsafe lane changes, tailgating, and other forms of driver negligence. In high-traffic areas, even minor errors can escalate into serious crashes.
If you are involved in a highway collision, it is important to seek immediate medical care, even if injuries seem minor. Prompt treatment and proper documentation are key for dealing with the aftermath of the accident, including insurance claims and potential legal proceedings.
As authorities continue to investigate the crash on Highway 99, California remains focused on improving traffic safety through education, enforcement, and infrastructure upgrades.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.
Sacramento, CA (May 1, 2025) – A male pedestrian was injured Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle in North Sacramento. The collision occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. on April 30 near 7320 Salazar Dr, prompting a rapid response from emergency services and law enforcement.According to California Highway Patrol dispatch logs, a blue Audi was involved in the incident, which left the pedestrian with injuries at the scene. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the area shortly after the report came in, ...
Sacramento, CA (May 1, 2025) – A male pedestrian was injured Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle in North Sacramento. The collision occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. on April 30 near 7320 Salazar Dr, prompting a rapid response from emergency services and law enforcement.
According to California Highway Patrol dispatch logs, a blue Audi was involved in the incident, which left the pedestrian with injuries at the scene. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the area shortly after the report came in, and the victim received on-site treatment before being transported to a nearby hospital. His current condition has not yet been disclosed.
Authorities from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and CHP’s North Sacramento division remained at the scene into the evening hours to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Details about what led to the collision are still under review, including whether speed, lighting, or driver distraction played a role.
Local residents reported that road activity in the area was temporarily affected as crews worked to assist the injured party and document the scene. No citations or arrests have been announced at this time.
We extend our thoughts to the injured man and hope for a full and swift recovery.
The incident on Salazar Drive highlights the ongoing dangers pedestrians face in residential parts of North Sacramento and throughout California. Even in low-speed zones, collisions involving pedestrians can result in severe or life-threatening injuries due to the lack of physical protection compared to vehicle occupants.
Pedestrian crashes often occur in the evening when visibility decreases and driver attentiveness may wane. North Sacramento neighborhoods like the one near Salazar Dr feature a mix of housing, local traffic, and limited crosswalk infrastructure—factors that can increase the likelihood of accidents.
In many pedestrian incidents, determining liability and understanding available support options can be challenging for victims and their families. Medical care, missed work, and trauma from the event all add to the complexity of the recovery process.
If you or someone close to you has been injured in a pedestrian crash, Local Accident Reports can help you take the next step with confidence. We provide access to trusted resources, medical and legal guidance, and the support needed to begin the path to recovery. Reach out today to learn how we can assist during this difficult time.
Looking for things to do with Mom in the Sacramento area this Mother’s Day weekend?Whether you want to stick with traditional activities or think outside the box, there are several events in store throughout the Sacramento area.Options range from a neighborhood garden tour and wine tasting to concerts and crafting activities.The Sacramento Bee say went in search of fun, festive ways to celebrate the special women in our lives. Here’s what we found:...
Looking for things to do with Mom in the Sacramento area this Mother’s Day weekend?
Whether you want to stick with traditional activities or think outside the box, there are several events in store throughout the Sacramento area.
Options range from a neighborhood garden tour and wine tasting to concerts and crafting activities.
The Sacramento Bee say went in search of fun, festive ways to celebrate the special women in our lives. Here’s what we found:
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11, in 2025.
Approximately 84% of U.S. adults are expected to observe the holiday, spending an average of $259.04 on celebrations and gifts, according to the National Retail Federation.
If your mother enjoys spending time outdoors, these events can be a perfect fit.
Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery, 3111 Lincoln Newcastle Highway in Lincoln, will provide exclusive experiences from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. that include carriage rides, photo stop, chocolates and flowers for mothers. VIP carriage ride tickets cost $188.58 for a group of six or less.
David Lubin Elementary School’s largest fundraiser takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11.
Attendees can chose from three experiences, including a self-guided walking tour of East Sacramento neighborhood gardens for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eventgoers can also sip wine at the Sutter Lawn Wine Garden or sample the wares of more than 25 local makers at the on-campus Bouquet Bar, Sweets Station and Mobile Cafe.
Tickets cost $25 for the garden tour, $20 for wine tasting and $45 for both, and can be picked up at David Lubin Elementary, 353 M St. in Sacramento.
Moms looking for a livelier experience can check out events including an “epic” piano concert and a “ladies night out” with male entertainers.
Here’s what’s happening:
Mom Knows Best!! Ladies Night Out
Head to Country Club Lanes, 2600 Watt Ave. in Sacramento, on Saturday, May 10, for a rowdy night out staring at 9:30 p.m. The event includes performances by dancers from Thickolisicious Entertainment.
Ticket prices range from $14.75 for two people to $312.89 for a table of eight.
Dueling Pianos Mother’s Day, Mother of All Duels
At Silver Lining Piano Bar & Lounge, 1414 16th St. in Sacramento, you can watch two talented pianists face off in a high-energy “dueling pianos” showdown. Players will take song requests from audience members, and singing and dancing are encouraged.
The Mother’s Day event is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Bar seating costs $16.52, and main area seating costs $19.72.
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El Dorado Hills Town Center, 4370 Town Center Blvd., Suite 300, in El Dorado Hills, will host an evening of live music and dancing from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11.
The main entertainment is 1980s cover band The Spazmatics. Admission is free, with donations supporting Women’s Fund El Dorado Hills.
Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” runs through Sunday, May 11, at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L St. in Sacramento.
The show follows a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in 1910s Georgia.
There are two performances on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and a single matinee show at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices range from $53.50 to $126.
Mothers with a love for handmade art shop for artworks or make their own at these Sacramento-area events:
Vernon Street Town Square, 311 Vernon St. in Roseville, brings together 120 artisans with unique handcrafted gifts. The craft show runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10.
General admission is free, while VIP Sip n’ Show passes cost $49.87 per person.
Mother’s Day Special Paint Nite
People can unleash their creativity at this Mother’s Day-themed paint party at Rocklin Public Library, 4890 Granite Drive in Rocklin. The event takes place 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Tickets cost $40 with food and drinks included.
The Pocket Dispensary, 1195 Florin Road, Suite 2, in Sacramento, invites attendees to enjoy an afternoon of fun from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, with unlimited tea, pastries and finger sandwiches.
Tickets range from $44.52 to $108.55.
Mothers Day Terrarium Workshop
At Exotic Plants, 1525 Fulton Ave. in Sacramento, attendees can learn how to build a self-sustaining mini ecosystem.
The immersive event takes place 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Admission costs $65.87 to $92.55, depending on the size of your terrarium.
Attendees can create works of art while sipping drinks at Mandango’s Sports Bar & Grill, 106 North Sunrise Ave. in Roseville, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. Tickets cost $34.02, with drink specials including $5 watermelon martinis.
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This story was originally published May 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
Hundreds of people gathered early Thursday morning at Fremont Park in Midtown for International Workers Day — a day to honor working people around the world.Many unions were present to show solidarity with one another before the rally started at 11 a.m. and people headed out for a march around downtown shortly after 12:30 p.m. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was a union that supported the labor movement, as well as the...
Hundreds of people gathered early Thursday morning at Fremont Park in Midtown for International Workers Day — a day to honor working people around the world.Many unions were present to show solidarity with one another before the rally started at 11 a.m. and people headed out for a march around downtown shortly after 12:30 p.m. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was a union that supported the labor movement, as well as the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE), who were on strike against the University of California.
According to Amy Fletcher, a researcher at UC Davis and statewide treasurer for UPTE, the organization gathered for an unfair labor practice strike. Fletcher, who organized the event, stated that UPTE is a union representing over 20,000 workers, primarily at the University of California (UC), and approximately 3,000 workers in the Sacramento area.
“We represent researchers like myself, clinical research coordinators at the hospital, technical workers like our amazing animal technicians over at [Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital] in Davis and IT workers,” Fletcher said. “Then a lot of the healthcare workers at the hospital— social workers, pharmacists, clinical lab scientists, physical therapists.”
Fletcher's hope for the community gathering, for the rally, and protests is that it teaches people the importance of organized labor, inspiring them to look into how they can support it.
“I hope it shows workers that we're all in this together,” Fletchers said. “We are all workers, whether we work at the hospital, at the campus, in a hotel, and we all need to band together to make sure that workers' rights are being protected right now.”
UPTE has had difficulty getting the UC to stop committing unfair labor practices and engage with them, according to Fletcher.
Paul Henderson Sr. from SEIU 2015 came to the rally to show support. He said the organization is pushing two bills right now, AB283, which will require every union in California to pay a decent wage and prevent legislators from defunding Medicaid.
“It seems like every time the budget comes down, they want to cut Medicaid,” said Henderson, an in-home care support provider who cares for a stroke patient. “Medicaid and MediCal is what funds this program, the in-home care, and so I'm an advocate for that. I know some states right now don't have that program anymore and the reason why they didn't is because they didn't have the support. Nobody didn't come together in solidarity to keep it going. Well, this is what I am here for today.”
One of the challenges Henderson said he faces is financial.
“If we were at that wage, we wouldn't have to do other side jobs just to maintain rent and PG&E,” he said.
Sonya Mogilner is a licensed clinical social worker at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. She said UPTE has, for years, “sounded the alarm” on the staffing crisis, but then the UC announced a hiring freeze without bargaining with them.
She said that the short staffing is impacting patient care, which could lead to unsafe discharges.
“I've been here for about six years. In that time, I became the third in seniority on a team of 16 social workers in the hospital,” Mogilner said. “It takes our social workers about two years to become competent. What that looks like on a day-to-day basis is usually I cover 30 trauma patients, all the gunshot victims in the surrounding area. Everyone is on my service. I've been having to cover cardiology, neurology, and burns, and I can hold, sometimes up to 125 patients. I can’t do my job that way.”
This year, protests on International Workers Day are happening to protect the working class and immigrants. Mogilner, who is an immigrant, said that workers are facing the same kind of anxieties as her patients. “We have parents that are immigrants that are worried if they're going to get deported from the hospital, and who's going to stay with their baby, because they can't take their baby with them,” Mogilner said. “I'm an immigrant. I was born in the Soviet Union, and I'm a social worker, and I have a ‘go bag’ now with all my documents in it.”
Mogilner said that if ICE comes, she’s prepared, but she’s very blessed and pleased to have a light phenotype and blue eyes. “Do I think I'm gonna be stopped by ICE? I don't, but all of our workers that are immigrants are facing this kind of anxiety, and we need to know that UC has our back,” she said. “We need to know that UC is gonna staff our hospitals safely so that we can do our job safely, so that we can be there to take care of our community.”
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For a second year in a row, California canceled a program that allows state workers to cash out unused vacation time over budget concerns.Earlier this year, state leaders said California had managed to recover from a massive budget shortfall. But after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that upended the global economy, the outlook for the state’s budget soured.“The current ec...
For a second year in a row, California canceled a program that allows state workers to cash out unused vacation time over budget concerns.
Earlier this year, state leaders said California had managed to recover from a massive budget shortfall. But after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs that upended the global economy, the outlook for the state’s budget soured.
“The current economic and fiscal climate has caused considerable fiscal uncertainty to the state’s budget,” California Department of Human Resources Director Eraina Ortega wrote in a memo last Friday to state agencies announcing the suspension of the leave buy-back program for the current fiscal year.
The program, when approved by the Finance Department, allows state workers to cash in on unused time off at the end of the fiscal year, in June. If individual departments also determine they can afford to pay workers for unused annual or vacation leave, most public employees can cash out up to 80 hours each year.
In the 2022-23 fiscal year, California paid workers $98.4 million as part of the voluntary leave buyback program, according to CalHR.
The Department of Finance issued a budget letter in December 2023 warning departments that California was facing significant budget deficits and action needed to be taken to reduce general fund expenditures. One of those actions included canceling the leave buy-back program for fiscal year 2023-24. The program was also suspended in 2020.
In her memo, Ortega advised agency leaders to encourage employees to use accrued time that exceeds the 640-hour maximum most workers can cash out at the end of their civil service.
The timing of Ortega’s announcement comes as seven of the state’s 21 bargaining units are in the middle of negotiating new contracts with the state.
Compared to California’s dismal financial position last year, union leaders said in January that they hoped the state’s improved budget would enable them to net salary increases beyond the typical 2-3% annual raises.
But the decision to suspend the leave buy-back program does not bode well for unions, which appear to be facing tougher budget headwinds than originally expected at the beginning of the year.
CalHR does not comment on active negotiations, a department spokesperson said.
Last year, correctional officers were the only public employees who were able to exchange unused leave for payments. The contract covering their bargaining unit included a provision allowing prison staff to cash out up to 80 hours of unused vacation time in 2023. The contract does not include a similar clause for 2024.
During the pandemic, when California faced a $54 billion deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the unions agreed to a “personal leave program” that gave state workers leave in exchange for a 9.23% monthly pay cut.
In recent years, the amount of leave on the books has increased significantly. Between 2019 and 2023, California’s unfunded liability for leave benefits, including vacation, owed to current employees increased 45%, the Los Angeles Times recently reported.
In recent years, several unions have negotiated contracts that increased the cap beyond 640 hours that would have allowed employees leaving state work to cash out more than 80 days of unused vacation time.
In July, many of those leave caps will revert back to 640 hours, which means employees will have to reduce the amount of leave they have on the books before cashing out at the end of their time with the state.
Employees with more than 640 hours in the bank who might have hoped to cash out their accrued vacation time will instead have to take time off.
“To encourage a healthy work-life balance and to comply with existing leave balance maximum caps,” Ortega wrote, “departments are encouraged to allow employees to use their leave credits to the extent operationally feasible.”
This story was originally published April 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM.
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William Melhado is The Sacramento Bee’s State Worker reporter. Previously, he reported from Texas and New Mexico. Before that, he taught high school chemistry in New York and Tanzania.
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