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West Sacramento Civic Impact

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Three community programs. Funded by neighbors and the local businesses who back them.

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HEADS UP

Help End Addiction, Depression and Suicide by uplifting people

Uplift. Listen. Stay.

Help for neighbors facing addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts — plus pathways out of homelessness.

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Crisis line — call or text, 24/7
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HEART START

Every coach, CPR-ready.

Raising money and awarding grants so youth parks & recreation coaches get CPR and AED certified.

$85
Funds one coach certification
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SAFETY-MOTO

Ride smart. Ride home.

Educating youth and parents on street rules, helmets and gear, and California e-bike and e-moto regulations.

Class 1–3
Know your bike's legal class
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SAFETY-MOTO

Know Before You Ride

New California e-bike laws, in five swipes. Share with a rider or parent you know.

  • Light up. A red rear reflector or red light is required at all hours, visible from 500 feet (AB 544).

  • Under 16? No Class 3. Class 3 goes up to 28 mph and is 16 and older, helmet required.

  • No pedals? Not an e-bike. Electric dirt bikes are off-highway vehicles — off-road only (SB 586).

  • No speed hacks. Modifying an e-bike to go faster than its class is illegal (AB 545).

New California e-bike laws, 2026: 4 rules every rider and every parent needs to know before the next ride.
AB 544, in effect January 1, 2026: every e-bike needs a red rear reflector, or a solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector, at all hours, visible from 500 feet. Under 18 with a helmet ticket: show proof of a helmet and complete an approved e-bike safety course to get the fine waived.
Under 16? No Class 3. Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph. Class 2: throttle up to 20 mph. Class 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph, 16 and older, helmet required. Stores can't sell a Class 3 e-bike to anyone under 16, up to a $250 fine. Police can impound a Class 3 ridden by someone under 16, with fees to get it back. AB 965 and AB 875.
No pedals? It's not an e-bike. Electric dirt bikes have a straddle seat and no pedals, and California classifies them as off-highway vehicles: DMV green sticker, off-road only, not streets or sidewalks. If it can go over 20 mph on the motor alone and the rider has no license, police can impound it. SB 586 and AB 875.
No speed hacks. Modifying an e-bike to go faster than its class is illegal, including apps and software unlocks, and selling them is illegal too. A hacked bike is no longer legally an e-bike, which can mean license, registration, and impound rules apply. AB 545.

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Summary of 2025 California e-bike laws. Check the bill text for details.

HEADS UP · Uplift a Neighbor

Request an Uplift

Know someone who could use food, clothing, a check-in, or encouragement? Tell us where, so outreach volunteers can reach the areas that need it most.

Locations are seen only by Best Sac outreach volunteers and are never shown publicly.

Not for emergencies — call 911, or 988 for a mental health crisis.

Where help is needed

Requests by neighborhood, last 90 days

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Help Finder

What does West Sac need?

Describe a need you've seen — for you, a neighbor, or your block. We'll suggest programs, resources, and ways to help.

Emergency? Call 911. Mental health crisis? Call or text 988.

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Businesses That Give Back

Look for the Best Sac decal in the window — it means they fund our programs.

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Timberwood Cabinets

Custom cabinets · Triple Play sponsor

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Emile's Cafe

Café · Triple Play sponsor

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Whitey's Jolly Kone

Restaurant · Triple Play sponsor

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THE
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Nominate a Bestie

The Bestie awards celebrate the best of West Sac — the people, businesses, and spots that make us Best Sac.

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HEART START

Apply for a Coach Grant

Youth coaches and leagues in West Sacramento can apply for HEART START funding to cover CPR & AED certification before the January 1, 2027 deadline.

Volunteer

Join outreach days, safety clinics, and CPR events.

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