North County Messenger

12/06/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/03/2025

🐟 Water Forum receives $330,000 grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) for salmon habitat improvement.

👇 Read the full story here!

The Water Forum has received a $333,000 grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to plan the next generation of rearing habitat improvements for young salmon and steelhead on the lower American River.

12/03/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/01/2025

Counting and verifying votes takes time! And in California, we value accuracy over speed.

11/26/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/25/2025

The Save Mart Companies launched its annual Friends Feeding Friends holiday food drive.

This year's campaign arrives at a critical moment as families face economic hardship and rising food insecurity.

Check out the full story here! 👇

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas

11/20/2025

"Light the World" Giving Machines have been installed inside the Westfield Galleria at Roseville and will be available through Dec. 8.

Gifts and donations for those in need this holiday season can be easily purchased from these vending machines.

Read the full story here! 👇

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

11/19/2025

Counting and verifying votes takes time! And in California, we value accuracy over speed.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass