City Express

A City of Sacramento publication

City of Sacramento extends operation of its warming centers through Dec. 8

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New buildings to go all electric as part of Sacramento’s fight against climate change

Posted on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Several streets will close Dec. 2-4 for the California International Marathon. Here’s where

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Outreach and Engagement Center and North Fifth Street Shelter as warming centers Nov. 28-29

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s annual free holiday parking program returns Nov. 25

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

These roads are closing Thursday for Sacramento’s annual Run to Feed the Hungry

Posted on November 22, 2022November 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City breaks ground and prepares for construction of multi-use Del Rio Trail

Posted on November 17, 2022November 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City now accepting applications for grants to strengthen youth-serving nonprofits through Dec. 19

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves prioritization for transportation projects in Sacramento

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This holiday recipe could help you avoid a clogged sink

Posted on November 17, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

Statement from City Attorney regarding threats against City Councilmembers and staff

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Background and statement regarding homeless outreach efforts and status of the City’s Colfax property

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Receive extra spending money and support local businesses with Shop 916 gift card promo

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City crews will soon be performing work on flood control systems in these five areas

Posted on November 14, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

City to open Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center for cold weather respite

Posted on November 13, 2022November 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City offering funding to local organizations for climate-action youth-workforce programs

Posted on November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City seeking ‘community ambassadors’ to engage Sacramento communities

Posted on November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City providing stipends to support child-care providers in high-need areas of Sacramento

Posted on November 8, 2022November 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

The City is improving parking protected bikeways and wants your feedback

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Learn more about updates to the Central City Mobility Project at an upcoming community workshop

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Got questions about getting rid of your lawn? Join City water conservation staff for virtual ‘office hours’

Posted on November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

More rain is coming to Sacramento. Here are 3 ways to prepare from the Dept. of Utilities

Posted on November 4, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

Take this survey and help choose future programming at Clunie Community Center

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City offering ‘capacity strengthening grants’ to youth-serving nonprofits in Sacramento

Posted on October 28, 2022October 31, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Leaf season starts Nov. 1. Does it affect organics recycling?

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 by Public Information Officer

‘Check before you burn’ starts Nov. 1. Here’s what fireplace users need to know

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council approves $35 million in funding for 820 new affordable housing units

Posted on October 26, 2022November 8, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Fill out this questionnaire and help the City solve ‘missing middle housing’

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD’s second ‘gun buyback’ event nets 275 firearms

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Community invited to view draft designs for improvements along Freeport and Northgate boulevards

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Meet ‘the mayor’ of the Miller Park Safe Ground

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

VIDEO: He once was homeless. Now he is a captain with the Sacramento Fire Department

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

How to get a discounted rain barrel — or two — from the City of Sacramento

Posted on October 19, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

City seeking artists for the Del Rio trail public art project

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Lights, camera, action: City again accepting applications for its film-incentive program

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City selects 45 local artists to receive $10,000 through ‘Seeding Creativity’ program

Posted on October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s Housing Policy Manager named ‘Affordable Housing Champion of the Year’ by Sacramento Housing Alliance

Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Vote now to decide which projects are funded by Sacramento’s $1 million Participatory Budgeting program

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

These streets in Sacramento are closing for IRONMAN California

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New permanent supportive housing for homeless families opens in North Natomas

Posted on October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Photos and video: Chris Costamagna sworn in as Sacramento’s 23rd fire chief

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Independent investigation finds that Councilmember Sean Loloee’s primary residence is his District 2 home

Posted on October 12, 2022November 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City launches first ‘Sacramento Music Census’ to gain better understanding of music community

Posted on October 10, 2022October 31, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Learn more about creating ‘missing middle’ housing in Sacramento at these upcoming workshops

Posted on October 7, 2022October 11, 2022 by Public Information Officer

The City’s updated sidewalk ordinance has gone into effect. How will it be enforced?

Posted on October 5, 2022October 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Festivals grants available again to support special events across Sacramento

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Landscape watering rules change Nov. 1. Here are three things to know

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by cityofsacutilities

City creates new ‘nighttime economy manager’ position to ensure active, vibrant, safe and diverse nightlife in Sacramento

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Rolling street closures planned for Urban Cow Half Marathon on Oct. 2

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s Outreach and Engagement Center opens full time to help people experiencing homelessness

Posted on September 27, 2022September 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Nearly 30 community-based organizations hosting ‘Sactown Youth Nights’ events across the city

Posted on September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City launches new website to help increase building of Accessory Dwelling Units

Posted on September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Center for Sacramento History opens vault to public for free Archives Crawl Oct. 1

Posted on September 27, 2022September 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Maintenance work to begin soon on the City’s flood control system. Here’s where

Posted on September 26, 2022September 27, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD to stage a DUI checkpoint near Sac State. Here’s when

Posted on September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This section of Capitol Mall is closed to cars for this weekend’s Farm-to-Fork Street Festival

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

What does this early-season rain mean for your watering schedule? Here’s a reminder

Posted on September 21, 2022September 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Check out heavy-duty flood-fighting equipment and more at Oct. 15’s Highwater Jamboree

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Two Sac Fire captains deploy to Puerto Rico to assist with Hurricane Fiona

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City extends contract with LGBT center to help transitional aged youth facing homelessness

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Traffic alert: City crews repairing traffic signal at Alhambra Boulevard and J Street

Posted on September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Fire Department offers free ‘Fire Camp’ for girls Oct. 8-9

Posted on September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City program offering free kitchen pails for organics recycling extended through Oct. 14

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Public Works hosted a job fair this week. Here’s what happened and where they will be recruiting next

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This new historic landmark celebrates the City’s original ‘Waterworks’

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s new Outreach and Engagement Center played key role in responding to record-breaking heat

Posted on September 14, 2022September 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Two new 40-foot sculptures installed in the River District

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento selects its next Fire Chief

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Volunteers needed to celebrate 916 Day across City parks

Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Public Works is hiring. Learn more about open positions and the critical services they provide

Posted on September 8, 2022September 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Get good at gardening and grab free grub at this Sept. 17 event

Posted on September 7, 2022September 13, 2022 by Public Information Officer

More than $150,000 available for Sacramento nonprofits helping those in need

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its cooling locations through Friday

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City offering local companies funding and business support through ‘Economic Gardening 2.0’

Posted on September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Safe Ground residents, staff help save driver from submerged vehicle

Posted on August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sweltering temperatures are coming to Sacramento. These City spray parks, pools can help you cool down

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to activate Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center as cooling location during heat wave

Posted on August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City selected to receive $4.7 million to implement State’s ‘California Creative Corps’ program in capital region

Posted on August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Pedestrian-safety improvements coming to nine Sacramento schools as part of City’s Vision Zero program

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Attention students and parents: RydeFreeRT offers unlimited transportation for young people

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council updates ordinance to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Police Department to host another ‘Gun Buyback’ event this fall

Posted on August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City, SHRA and Mercy Housing break ground on 200 affordable housing units on Stockton Boulevard

Posted on August 22, 2022August 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City seeks artists for new murals in North City Farms. Here’s how to apply

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Learn how this City program helps to turn vacant or blighted lots into urban farms

Posted on August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $1.5 million to expand child-care services in Sacramento

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Residents invited to view City’s initial ‘Transportation Priorities Plan’ at these two meetings

Posted on August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City crews will soon be ‘flushing’ water mains. Why it’s critical for drinking-water quality

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center as cooling location

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City settles final remaining portion of lawsuit filed by Stephon Clark’s family

Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council amends homeless ballot measure to make it contingent on County partnership

Posted on August 12, 2022August 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Interested in a career with Public Works? Learn more at this upcoming job fair

Posted on August 12, 2022August 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $500,000 for business-assistance services for minority-owned small businesses

Posted on August 11, 2022August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to temporarily drain two ponds in Land Park to proactively protect birds

Posted on August 10, 2022August 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City looking for applicants for Utilities commission. Here’s how to apply

Posted on August 3, 2022August 4, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento and local nonprofits team up for multiple back-to-school health fairs across the city Aug. 6

Posted on August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento youth are invited to explore the sciences, technology and art on Aug. 13 in Oak Park

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center Aug. 2-4 as cooling location

Posted on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Have questions following redistricting? The City’s updated ‘Find Your District’ tool can help

Posted on July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

High school students participate in City summer program to learn more about local government

Posted on July 28, 2022July 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $5 million for Northgate Boulevard corridor revitalization

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves operating full-time ‘Outreach and Engagement Center’ serving unsheltered residents

Posted on July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City offering funding for local organizations to host youth events on Friday and Saturday nights

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council to return to in-person Council meetings

Posted on July 21, 2022July 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council places youth-funding measure on November ballot

Posted on July 20, 2022July 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Help preserve Sacramento history by participating in the City’s ‘African American Experience Project’

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to perform maintenance on its flood control system. Here’s where

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Grants available to help address food insecurity in Sacramento

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Want to save money and water? This July 23 event could help

Posted on July 14, 2022July 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s new film-incentive program supporting 12 film productions in Sacramento

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento region secures $50 million for Sacramento Valley Station and Regional Transit improvements

Posted on July 12, 2022July 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City opens Outreach and Engagement Center as place where people can escape the heat

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Boating season is here. What you can do to help keep our water clean

Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Security system rebates available for city of Sacramento cannabis facilities

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Statement from City Attorney regarding cancellation of July 1 special meeting

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

From grass to water-wise garden: How a City program has helped transform more than 1 million square feet

Posted on July 1, 2022July 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter braces for ‘firework strays,’ seeks additional volunteer foster homes

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

The results are in: Here’s how residents responded to the City’s annual community survey

Posted on June 30, 2022July 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

How diverse is the City of Sacramento’s workforce? New report reflects progress, areas for improvement

Posted on June 30, 2022July 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City approves $2 million in funding for new ‘Opportunity Center’ in South Sacramento

Posted on June 29, 2022June 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council authorizes $1.5 million for food security, food bank

Posted on June 29, 2022June 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Attention walkers, runners and cyclists: Here are two new path detours in the city

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Point-in-Time count shows increase in homelessness but also ‘glimmers of hope’

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

See how these new ‘multi-service teams’ are helping both unsheltered residents and businesses

Posted on June 27, 2022June 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

The City is looking to hire its next fire chief and wants your input

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City approves permanent outdoor restaurant dining program

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento expands basic income program with additional City contribution

Posted on June 22, 2022June 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Looking to play some pickleball? These City of Sacramento parks have courts

Posted on June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Here are respite and cooling centers opening in Sacramento this week

Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

‘She’s the real reason I am taking these steps.’ Father’s love for daughter motivates move out of homelessness

Posted on June 17, 2022June 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Need a plan for repaying student loans? Attend this webinar from the City’s Financial Empowerment Center

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how to report illegal fireworks in Sacramento and the fines people face for using them

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $15 million plan for new job training, paid internships for Sacramento youth

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This workshop can help you better protect trees during the drought

Posted on June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Supportive housing for terminally ill unsheltered residents breaks ground in Sacramento

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

These streets are closing for this weekend’s Sacramento Pride festival

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Why trees are not part of the City’s two-day watering restrictions

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramentans just won this national contest by pledging to save 38 million gallons of water

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Places to go and tips to follow to keep cool during hot Sacramento days

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Here are respite and cooling centers opening in Sacramento this week

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City seeks partners to increase and enhance youth programming this summer

Posted on June 8, 2022June 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City, County of Sacramento homeless assistance teams collaborate on outreach near new fire station

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Plant and grow at one of the many community gardens across Sacramento

Posted on June 3, 2022June 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter offering free pet adoptions through June 10

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Register for a free kitchen countertop pail ahead of changes to organic waste recycling

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council repeals decades-old ban on car cruising

Posted on June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Come splash at these two City pools this holiday weekend; more to open in June

Posted on May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Swim safely: Sacramento Fire Department offering free life jacket rentals

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

What transportation improvements are coming to Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood?

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to perform flood control system maintenance in these nine areas

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer