Sacramento RegionWhat Sacramento County is doing as CalFresh benefits freeze Nov. 1October 28, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Greg Micek | Sarit LaschinskyMillions of Californians risk losing a critical source of food on Nov. 1. Sacramento County is preparing for benefits to be disrupted, while warning that this situation is unprecedented. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento RegionAs CalFresh benefits pause, 211 prepares for surge in food assistance callsOctober 27, 2025 | Greg MicekWith CalFresh benefits set to be paused by the federal shutdown, millions of Californians face food insecurity. 211 operators are preparing for record call volumes as residents seek emergency food aid and guidance on staying enrolled.
