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 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, Calif. —A new California law, Senate Bill 635, the Street Vendor Protection Act, will protect street vendors by prohibiting local governments from sharing sensitive personal information collected during permitting processes with federal immigration agencies, unless there is a judicial subpoena.An anonymous street vendor expressed the fear many vendors experience, saying, "Sometimes we are scared, hiding, and we have to close up early if we see something suspicious."Senator Mar...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
A new California law, Senate Bill 635, the Street Vendor Protection Act, will protect street vendors by prohibiting local governments from sharing sensitive personal information collected during permitting processes with federal immigration agencies, unless there is a judicial subpoena.
An anonymous street vendor expressed the fear many vendors experience, saying, "Sometimes we are scared, hiding, and we have to close up early if we see something suspicious."
Senator Maria Elena Durazo, who championed the bill, shared why she felt the law was so important.
"With the aggressive, cruel way that the Trump Administration is sending ICE agents, we felt it was really important that they have some protection from the sensitive information that could be shared with the federal government," Durazo said.
"We don't know what's going to happen. We don't know when we're going to come out to and that's the scary part. If we're going to go back home to our kids, or are they just going to show up out of nowhere?" expressed the street vendor.
Street vendors, many of whom are immigrant entrepreneurs, rely on daily sales to support their families. SB 635 offers them a layer of protection and peace of mind.
One vendor expressed relief, saying, "A lot of immigrants won't be scared anymore knowing that the government or the state is going to help us. Not giving our information out helps a lot, and we won't be afraid to be out and selling and stuff."
In Sacramento, fears intensified earlier this year after a federal immigration raid at a Home Depot parking lot, a popular spot for day laborers and street vendors.
"We were scared," one vendor recalled. "We were thinking of not coming, but we still risk our lives coming out here to provide for our family."
The city of Sacramento and Sacramento County confirmed they do not ask about immigration status during the permitting process. A spokesperson with the county clarified that for sidewalk vendors, they ask for contact information for communication purposes and do not release personal data without a subpoena or court order.
"They earn a living, an honest living," Durazo said. "They work really hard and they provide this important part of our community."
SB 635 will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, requiring local jurisdictions to implement policies that comply with the new data protection standards.
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Northern California's early October storm brought significant rainfall totals to the Valley.As of Wednesday morning, the Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto areas have benefited the most from the rain.That’s a wrap on storm number one.1-1.5” of rain for a lot of the Valley.8-18” of Sierra snow. Nice to start the water year off right! The forecast is much quieter for the rest of the week. pic.twitter.com/4iSzJrQ9Jy— Heather Waldman (@KCRAHeather) October 15, 2025Here's a list ...
Northern California's early October storm brought significant rainfall totals to the Valley.
As of Wednesday morning, the Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto areas have benefited the most from the rain.
That’s a wrap on storm number one.1-1.5” of rain for a lot of the Valley.8-18” of Sierra snow. Nice to start the water year off right! The forecast is much quieter for the rest of the week. pic.twitter.com/4iSzJrQ9Jy
— Heather Waldman (@KCRAHeather) October 15, 2025
Here's a list of some rain totals from Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.:
It's very early in the water year, which began on Oct. 1. But already Sacramento is at 668% of the average, Stockton is 855% and Modesto is 700%.
Sacramento passed the half-inch rainfall mark Monday evening. That made Monday the earliest that Executive Airport had reached that threshold during the water year since 2011. The first half inch of rain came on Oct. 10 that year.
The KCRA 3 weather team takes snow reports from ski resorts throughout the Sierra. Most resorts report snowfall early in the morning.
Below are the snow totals as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Looking for a career change in Sacramento County?The state of California is seeking applicants for full-time positions in fields including accounting, human resources and legal work.State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest pension plan.Although some positions require employees to work in the office, others offer the option of working remotely from home with hybrid schedules.Each job has different requirements, which are listed.According to CalCareer...
Looking for a career change in Sacramento County?
The state of California is seeking applicants for full-time positions in fields including accounting, human resources and legal work.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest pension plan.
Although some positions require employees to work in the office, others offer the option of working remotely from home with hybrid schedules.
Each job has different requirements, which are listed.
According to CalCareers, there were more than 2,900 open government positions in the state of California as of Wednesday, Oct. 8, including 800-plus job openings in Sacramento County.
These were some of the latest available jobs in Sacramento County on the CalCareers site as of Wednesday:
Chief accounting officer | Permanent, full-time
The chief accounting officer is responsible for the overall direction, management and accountability of the California Department of Rehabilitation’s accounting program, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Duties include overseeing complex financial operations exceeding $500 million; managing federal grant and state cash activities and leading multiple accounting units responsible for essential fiscal functions.
The chief accounting officer serves as the department’s authority on accounting policy, internal controls and fiscal accountability.
This is a hybrid postion with a mix of in-office work and telework.
Administrator I | Permanent, full-time
As part of the Filing Enforcement Section, the administrator performs a wide variety of supervisory work necessary to effectively administer the Franchise Tax Board’s Personal Income Tax and Business Entities Filing Enforcement non-filer programs.
The administrator provides first-line leadership to a team of staff working the Quality Assurance, Correspondence and Automatic Call Distribution phone line workloads.
Duties include planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the work of employees performing non-filer work activities.
The administrator also evaluates staff’s day-to-day work using established performance goals and provides timely and relevant feedback to staff on a regular and ongoing basis.
This is a hybrid position.
Air pollution specialist | Permanent, full-time
The California Air Resources Board’s Monitoring and Laboratory Division is seeking an air pollution specialist to join the Operation and Support Section.
The air pollution specialist is responsible for the administration and enhancement of the agency’s air quality data systems, including the Air Quality Data Management System and CARBLogger.
Duties include working with real-time data clients and ensuring seamless data submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s national air quality database.
This position may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on operational needs.
Assistant chief | Permanent, full-time
Under the general direction of the Personnel Management Division chief, the assistant chief ensures effective administration of the Human Resources, Uniformed Hiring and Injury Case Management sections, as well as the Selection Standards and Examinations Section.
The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.
The assistant chief assists in advising the California Highway Patrol’s executive management, commanders and staff on a variety of complex policy, program and organizational issues.
Duties include developing and implementing strategies to address personnel management challenges, as well as overseeing execution of strategic goals.
Associate cost estimator | Permanent, full-time
The associate cost estimator’s duties include preparing engineer’s estimates for the construction of State Water Project facilities, flood control, remediation, restoration and associated facilities and projects for the California Department of Energy.
The associate cost estimator also prepares and reviews preliminary and feasibility level cost estimates for construction projects for the California State Water Resources Control Board and other agencies.
This is a hybrid position.
Staff counsel | Permanent, full-time
Under the supervision of the agency’s chief counsel, the staff counsel is responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise executives, management and staff on a variety of legal issues, including rulemaking processes.
The attorney provides written and oral advice, draft and review legal correspondence, and performs a variety of legal tasks.
Other duties include providing legal support when the agency is engaged in litigation in coordination with the attorney general and chief counsel.
This is a hybrid position.
Business taxes specialist II | Permanent, full-time
Under the direction of the business taxes administrator, the business taxes specialist serves as a technical and strategic advisor.
The business taxes specialist supports and provides guidance to the operations administrator and the Field Operations Division team on administrative issues related to the operations of field offices.
The business taxes specalist also leads and directs high-impact projects and activities, in addition to driving operational improvements and helping shape strategies to ensure the division operates at peak efficiency.
Partial telework may be available.
Deputy director | Permanent, full-time
Under the administrative direction of the chief deputy director, the deputy director functions as the chief information officer.
The deputy director has executive leadership responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, administration and assessment of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s policies, programs and procedures for the Office of Environmental Information Management.
The deputy director provides high-level policy design and oversight for all of the department’s information technology services, data programs and analytics.
This position acts as the liaison to top-level managers, the California State Legislature, the California Governor’s Office and state, federal and local governmental agencies.
Under the direction of the deputy director of the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment program, this postion serves as the associate director for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Compliance and Oversight Unit.
The associate director is responsible for leadership, compliance and operational support requiring a high level of knowledge, skill and expertise to manage a specialized workload impacting all institutions statewide.
Travel to institutions and work activities outside normal working hours may be required due to operational needs. This is a hybrid position.
Adult institution captain | Permanent, full-time
Under the direction of the correctional administrator, the adult institution captain has primary responsibility for maintaining a liaison with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as well as certain California counties, the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the wardens of the Sierra Conservation Center, California Men’s Colony, California Rehabilitation Center and California Institution for Women.
As the conservation camps liaison, this position has statewide responsibility for the research, planning, organizing, coordinating and operational analysis of the agency’s Conservation Camps Program.
Travel is required.
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California has some of the nation’s top public schools, according to Niche.The ranking and review site recently released its 2026 list of the Best Schools in America, evaluating schools based on academics, diversity, teachers and college preparation.Niche then graded schools on a scale of A+ through D- on these factors.“Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make,” Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a news release on Sept. 29. “Our K-12 rankings ...
California has some of the nation’s top public schools, according to Niche.
The ranking and review site recently released its 2026 list of the Best Schools in America, evaluating schools based on academics, diversity, teachers and college preparation.
Niche then graded schools on a scale of A+ through D- on these factors.
“Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make,” Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a news release on Sept. 29. “Our K-12 rankings bring together rigorous data and real experiences from students, parents and educators.”
The top public schools in California include elementary, middle and high schools in the Bay Area, San Diego and Los Angeles, according to Niche.
Each school earned an overall Niche grade of A+, reflecting excellence in academics, resources, extracurriculars and more.
“Families can search, filter, and compare schools based on what matters most to them — from academics and extracurriculars to location and community fit,” Niche said in the release.
Here’s a look at which schools made Niche’s 2026 Best Schools in California list:
Here are the top 10 public elementary schools in California for 2026, according to Niche:
1. Montecito Union in Santa Barbara
2. Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills
3. La Cañada Elementary School in La Cañada Flintridge
4. Mt. Everest Academy in San Diego
5. Palm Crest Elementary School in La Cañada Flintridge
6. Rancho Learning Center in Arcadia
8. Renaissance Arts Academy in Los Angeles
9. Ross Elementary School in Ross
Here are the top 10 public middle schools in California for 2026, Niche said:
1. Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM in Los Angeles
3. Riverside STEM Academy in Riverside
4. Granada Hills Charter in Granada Hills
5. Mt. Everest Academy in San Diego
6. The Preuss School UC San Diego in La Jolla
7. Rancho Learning Center in Arcadia
8. Fletcher Middle School in Palo Alto
10. Ross Elementary School in Ross
Here are the top 10 public high schools in California in 2026, according to Niche:
2. Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM in Los Angeles
3. California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley in Duarte
4. Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana
5. Troy High School in Fullerton
6. Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego
7. Lowell High School in San Francisco
8. Academy of the Canyons in Santa Clarita
9. Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto
Niche based its rankings on the most recent data available from public sources, including the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census Bureau combined with millions of reviews from students, parents and residents.
“Key factors include academics, teachers, resources, facilities, extracurriculars, and more,” Niche said.
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California Forever's billionaire-backed push to build a new Solano County city has taken a big step forward, as the group submitted its final, more than 250-page plan for annexation into the county's smallest city: Suisun City.The Suisun City Expansion Project application was made public Tuesday. Along with the final proposal for what the city would look like and a 20-year growth plan, California Forever also submitted a more than 200-page fire protection plan and proposed amendments to Suisun City's general plan and municipal code to...
California Forever's billionaire-backed push to build a new Solano County city has taken a big step forward, as the group submitted its final, more than 250-page plan for annexation into the county's smallest city: Suisun City.
The Suisun City Expansion Project application was made public Tuesday. Along with the final proposal for what the city would look like and a 20-year growth plan, California Forever also submitted a more than 200-page fire protection plan and proposed amendments to Suisun City's general plan and municipal code to support the annexation of the proposed new city.
Bret Prebula, city manager of Suisun City, told CBS Sacramento that he is pleased with the final application put forward by California Forever. Now, the project is in the hands of city staff to dissect the proposal and decide how they want to move forward.
"'Rising tides lift all boats' has been a real reality that they have embraced strongly. So, that's one. Two, the stop at 150,000 residents to check in officially, to get a further approval required to move to the second phase of the development after 20 years, is an important factor that they heard. They understand that it's a jobs first approach," said Prebula.
California Forever calls their project "the next great American city," proposing to build a new, walkable city for more than 400,000 Californians that leaders say will include a downtown, entertainment district, the proposed Solano Shipyard and what is being described as the "largest manufacturing park in America."
"The goal is really to provide a place where all of these companies that are doing incredible work in Silicon Valley can manufacture things in California, instead of sending all of those jobs to Texas or Florida," California Forever CEO Jan Sramek told CBS Sacramento in July.
The proposed annexation would grow Suisun City by more than 10 times its current size.
In June, there was pushback when the Suisun City city council first approved exploring the annexation proposal, with all expenses paid for by California Forever.
Tuesday, Prebula says now that the city has the application they will get to work diving into the draft plans, conducting an environmental review process and putting together technical and financial analyses. This process could take several weeks or even months to complete.
Prebula tells CBS Sacramento the goal is to make sure the project meets the needs of Suisun City and its residents.
"Ultimately, if it doesn't work out, that's fine. But it shouldn't be because of a lack of an effort to see how we can evolve and make this work. It should be because the project truly doesn't pencil, because we've evaluated that deeply. There's a big difference between saying no today and saying yes, but let's validate, right? That's what we're doing. We're saying, yes, we want to explore and we're going to validate it. If ultimately it's no, then it is what it is. But we'll have exhausted all of the creativity together, all of the accountability, all of the oversight, to get to that point," said Prebula.
Tuesday, Sramek posted a thread on X unpacking the application for the Suisun Expansion and explaining that California Forever's plan has evolved since 2024, when at first the new city's fate was going to be in the hands of Solano County voters in the November election.
California Forever pulled its ballot measure in July of 2024 and went back to the drawing board. Now, the annexation proposal bypasses voter approval. This has been a point of contention for neighbors who are opposed to the project.
"What do you say to people who don't agree with this approach, who wish that this had been left as a voter choice on the ballot?" I asked Prebula.
"For me, it goes back to everyone said they wanted them to go through the normal process, right? We are making them go through the normal process. If they would have gotten a ballot measure passed, whether it's now or two years from now, they would be off to the races with very little ability for oversight and control. We are putting in place oversight and control of the process," said Prebula.
In July, I asked Sramek how he plans to repair California Forever's relationship with Solano County neighbors who continue to oppose the project and say they will never support it.
"I think that if you look at what's happened over the last year, there's a real difference between what the situation was two years ago and today," said Sramek. "You're never going to have complete community consensus."
Read a transcript of our full interview with Sramek at this link.
If the proposed annexation is eventually adopted by the city council and then approved by the county's LAFCO authority, California Forever will pay Suisun City $10 million.
Read California Forever's full statement on Tuesday's application on their website.
The next community meeting on the California Forever and Suisun City expansion project is scheduled for Oct. 27 at The Vault.
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