California State Association of Counties

08/06/2026

Thank you, Plumas County, CA, for the in-depth tour today for CSAC President & County of Santa Clara, California County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg and CSAC CEO Graham Knaus! County leaders led the group through their new “critical access” hospital, Lake Almanor, new construction in eastern part of the County, and to a picturesque picnic lunch at 7,000 ft off the Mt Hough Trail, which is a world-class mountain bike run.

Pictured: Supervisors Mimi Hall, Tom McGowan, Kevin Goss, Supervisor-Elect Shawn McKenzie.

08/05/2026

What’s next for as the legislative session enters its mad dash to the finish?

CSAC CEO Graham Knaus joins UC Student and Policy Center's End of Session Look Ahead today in Sacramento to talk , what shaped the session and county priorities for the weeks ahead, with indigent care bridge funding at the top of the list.

08/05/2026

“For the first time in history, through explicit policy choice, we are now boosting the percentage of the uninsured population in the United States.”

NEW CalMatters.org documentary highlighting H.R. 1’s devastating impacts and the uninsurance crisis unfolding across .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2CKS4w58M&t=2s

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Sonoma County Child Support Services on earning statewide recognition for excellence in child support services! 👏 Thank you to the dedicated county staff who help strengthen families and support children every day.

https://sonomacounty.gov/state-honors-sonoma-county-for-excellence-in-child-support-services

County of Sonoma

The Sonoma County Department of Child Support Services has again been recognized by the State of California for outstanding performance, earning top honors among California’s mid-sized counties for helping families establish child support, encouraging parents to reach agreements outside the courtr...

08/03/2026

The final sprint starts today.

The is back from summer recess, and the final month of session is underway.

Here at CSAC, we'll be tracking county priorities, key bills, and what advances through the Appropriations Committee.

07/30/2026

“We’re all going to end up paying more as hospitals take on more uncompensated care..."

The fed govt has shifted health care costs to counties. Overcrowded emergency rooms. Hospital closures. Each Californian will feel H.R. 1's impact.

Read more in the The New York Times:

More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.

07/30/2026

This , we’re celebrating Sai Reddy, who joined us this summer through UC Riverside’s Ronald O. Loveridge Public Service Fellowship.

A recent Public Policy graduate, Sai came to CSAC with experience at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and an interest in understanding how California’s counties collaborate, advocate and turn policy into action.

We’re grateful to have Sai with us this summer and excited to see where his passion for public service takes him next!

07/29/2026

ICYMI: CSAC's Annual Challenge Awards spotlight the most innovative programs developed by our 58 .

We want to hear from you this year. Please consider entering; it's easy to do. You can learn more here: https://www.counties.org/what-we-do/challenge-awards/

07/27/2026

A major milestone for the County of Tulare!

Local leaders celebrated the opening of the International Agri-Center Way Interchange on Highway 99, a project that improves access and lays the foundation for future business growth and job creation in Tulare County.

📸: Tulare County Supervisors Larry Micari, Pete Vander Poel, Amy Shuklian, Eddie Valero, and Dennis Townsend; Madera County Supervisor Robert Poythress; and Woodlake Mayor Rudy Mendoza.