DISTRICT VIDEOS
Special Districts are much more than the services they provide. Through this series of videos, we will share the many contributions that Special Districts make in their communities and the impact each district has on the lives throughout California.
Airport Districts
Big Bear Airport District / Southern California
Districts help drive local economies & provide EMS support. In addition to providing emergency service support, the Big Bear Airport District also serves as an economic driver for the surrounding resort communities by bringing visitors to the area to shop, play, and vacation.
Cemetery Districts
Orange County Cemetery District / Orange County
Districts preserve our history. Cemetery Districts have provided millions of Californians with cost-effective burial services and historical ties to their communities.
Community Services Districts
McKinleyville Community Services District / Northern California
Districts offer a venue for community representation, as well as the ability to focus on a limited number of services outside of a fully incorporated city. The McKinleyville Community Services District was created by the residents for the residents and touches almost every aspect of their lives.
Fire Protection Districts
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Protection District / Northern California
Districts safeguard our communities. Through community outreach and education, Fire Protection Districts teach thousands of children and adults how to keep their neighbors and families safe and healthy.
Harbor and Port Districts
Oxnard Harbor District / Port of Hueneme
Districts supply our economy. Harbor and Port Districts have cultivated recreation, economic, and environmental success in coastal communities up and down the state.
Healthcare Districts
Grossmont Healthcare District / Southern California
Districts promote healthy communities. Healthcare Districts can build and operate a full-service hospital, but they have also become specialists in community-care programs and meeting the needs of the 21st century, such as preventative medicine, senior care, and nutrition services.
Irrigation Districts
Turlock Irrigation District / Central Valley
Districts help our communities grow. Irrigation Districts have provided vital water resources as well as electricity to rural residents and businesses throughout the state.
Library Districts
Palos Verdes Libary District / Southern California
Districts inspire knowledge in our communities. In addition to books, Library Districts provide an abundance of other resources such as photographs, newspapers, videos, and audio recordings.
Mosquito and Pest Abatement Districts
Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District / Placer County
Districts protect our communities health. There are over 50 Mosquito and Pest Abatement Districts throughout the state working to reduce the threat of vector-borne diseases such as West Nile virus, yellow fever, and malaria.
Reclamation and Levee Districts
Reclamation District 1000 / Sutter County
Districts fortify our communities. Reclamation districts across the state provide flood protection and flood prevention, allowing us to live, work and play safely in our communities.
Recreation and Park Districts
Conejo Recreation and Park District / Los Angeles Area
Districts improve our quality of life. Through local partnerships and community involvement, Recreation and Park Districts are able to provide local neighborhoods with quality programs and activities that vastly improve their quality of life.
Resource Conservation Districts
Napa County Recreation and Park District / Bay Area
Districts foster a healthy environment. Resource Conservation districts engage in a range of education and outreach programs designed to promote the public’s interest and understanding of the environment and wildlife around them.
Sanitation Districts
Mt. View Sanitary District / Bay Area
Districts protect our health and environment. Sanitation Districts serve as stewards of the environment by treating and recycling wastewater after removing contaminants that would otherwise threaten the safety of California’s ground and surface water supplies.
Transit Districts
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District / East Bay
Districts keep our communities connected. Transit Districts also contribute to meeting with California’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emission by eliminating the number of cars on the roads and developing clean transportation options.
Utility Districts
Sacramento Municipal Utility District / Northern California
Utility Districts provide a variety of essential local services that make our communities run. These districts supply light, water, power, heat, transportation, telephone and other communication services.
Veterans Memorial Districts
Clovis Veterans Memorial District / Central Valley
Districts honor our community's heroes. Through facilities and support programs, Veterans Memorial Districts promote a legacy of service and strengthen the bonds of our communities.
Water Districts
West Basin Municipal Water District / Southern California
California Water Districts support comprehensive solutions to California’s water challenges. In addition to water delivery, storage and conservation services, Water Districts provide essential hydroelectric power, fire protection, and wastewater services in some communities.