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Author: Public Information Officer

Here’s how Sacramento is helping residents save money and conserve water during a dry year

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Why City staff are asking people to take the ’10-minute challenge’

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento receives $1.8 million ‘Cannabis Equity Grant’ from State

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Three things to know about the City’s household junk pickup service

Posted on March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

These Sac Fire ‘mobile teams’ are bringing COVID-19 vaccinations to people experiencing homelessness

Posted on March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s what you might not know about the City’s spring and summer watering schedule

Posted on March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how City leaders are bringing COVID-19 vaccines to underserved populations in Sacramento

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council condemns racism, intolerance toward AAPI community with new resolution

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Get your pet microchipped and vaccinated at one of these free drive-through clinics offered by the City

Posted on March 2, 2021March 3, 2021 by Public Information Officer

More than 32,000 residents did this one simple thing when their trash and recycling collection day changed

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Still seeing storm scraps? What people can do about branch piles on their streets

Posted on February 3, 2021February 4, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s when City crews will finish clearing debris from Tuesday’s storm and what to do if it’s affecting you

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how City crews are responding to thousands of calls for service since last night’s storm

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Public Information Officer

This popular park in Sacramento soon could grow to add wildlife viewing and bike trails

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Windy and wet weather expected tonight through Friday. Here’s how you can prepare

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Leaf season is leaving. Here’s the last day to have your foliage piles collected

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Public Information Officer

How a $1.8 million grant could help Sacramento become a ‘zero-emission capital’

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by Public Information Officer

The day your trash and recycling gets picked up could change Feb. 1. Here’s why

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Need to get rid of your holiday tree? Here are three easy ways

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Up to six miles of Sacramento streets closing to cars, open to cyclists and pedestrians

Posted on December 23, 2020December 24, 2020 by Public Information Officer

This website can help Sacramento youth find things to do while on winter break

Posted on December 23, 2020January 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Meet the newest members of Sacramento City Council

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how the City is ‘Crushing The Curve’ when it comes to youth health and safety during the pandemic

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Many Sacramento park amenities will remain open during the latest ‘stay-at-home’ order. Here’s why

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Avoid a hearty holiday mishap by doing these three simple things

Posted on November 24, 2020November 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento partners with Ford Motor Company Fund to distribute 275,000 masks as part of statewide ‘PPE Day’

Posted on November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Do this one important thing before using your fireplace or wood stove this season

Posted on November 6, 2020November 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter’s annual Paws to Party fundraiser goes virtual with ‘Howl-O-Ween’ on Oct. 30

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Public Information Officer

How does the City prepare for climate change? Water experts answer questions at this Oct. 21 webinar

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Public Information Officer

See why these experts are working to educate residents on the complexity of clean water

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s why the City is challenging you to ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’ on Oct. 21

Posted on October 9, 2020October 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s why the City recently won an award for modernizing its customer service experience

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

The City is increasing diversity and equity in its workforce. Here’s how

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Attend this webinar and increase your ‘water wisdom’

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how the City is supporting school-based meal distributions during smokey weather

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Heatwave arrives in Sacramento. Here’s what that means for your watering schedule

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City to open cooling centers during period of extended heat in Sacramento

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by Public Information Officer

This new website helps youth access resources during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Public Information Officer

More than 50,000 masks still available to Sacramento businesses

Posted on August 11, 2020August 12, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Construction on the McKinley Water Vault hits major milestone with the completion of its ‘roof’

Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Speed limits are being reduced on these 24 streets in Sacramento to increase driver, pedestrian, bicycle safety

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento has installed free Wi-Fi in these 12 City parks with more to come

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Watch this upcoming webinar and you could save up to $400 on new sprinkler heads

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

This new landlord-incentive program looks to create more affordable housing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on July 9, 2020July 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Doing these simple things could prevent a hot mess on the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Public Information Officer

More parks and recreation services open in Sacramento in response to the County’s new public-health order

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how to sign up for emergency alerts and updates from the City of Sacramento

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 by Public Information Officer

See why the Sacramento Valley Station just received the highest rating for a building with sustainable design

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Help choose which features will be used to improve Stockton Boulevard with this new survey

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Public Information Officer

It’s unseasonably hot this week. Here’s how you can stay safe and cool while remaining mindful of COVID-19

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Major progress made on new ‘Sprung’ structures that will house people experiencing homelessness

Posted on May 22, 2020May 23, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Find out why City staff want you to ‘break up with your lawn’ at this virtual workshop

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

New COVID-19 testing site opens at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Oak Park

Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

New feature for web-streamed City Council meetings allows you to call in your comments live

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Harmful bacteria could be growing in water pipes of vacant buildings. Here’s how to flush it out

Posted on May 5, 2020May 8, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Monday is 4/20. How to celebrate under the County’s ‘stay-at-home’ order

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City lights landmarks in blue, asks residents to do the same in support of medical workers

Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 by Public Information Officer

This organization has raised more than $600K to help local families and businesses affected by COVID-19

Posted on March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD dispels rumors about how they are operating under County’s ‘Stay at Home’ order

Posted on March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City public counters temporarily close for in-person business; online resources and tools available

Posted on March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by Public Information Officer

New spring watering schedule went into effect March 1. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Public Information Officer

This Grammy-nominated artist just released a recruitment video for Sac PD. He’s also a cop

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Join the conversation about early learning and affordable childcare in Sacramento at this Jan. 15 event

Posted on January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Interested in community planning and development? The City’s Citizens Planning Academy wants you

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Old Sacramento

Posted on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Old Sac Waterfront revitalization gathers some serious steam. Which projects made the cut and which didn’t?

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Crews prepare for weekend storm, City asks residents to help keep storm drains clear

Posted on December 5, 2019December 6, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Public invited to memorial service for fallen Sacramento firefighter at Golden 1 Center

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Several streets will be closed Dec. 6-8 for the California International Marathon. Here’s where

Posted on December 5, 2019December 6, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Convention Center construction to close one block of J Street Dec. 6-8

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Avoid a holiday nightmare by doing these three simple things

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Roads are closing for Sacramento’s annual Run to Feed the Hungry. Here’s where

Posted on November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Traffic and parking enforcement begins for shared e-scooters, e-bikes on Nov. 19

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City hosts 9th annual Veterans Day parade with special salute to women in the military

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Public Information Officer

What is ‘economic gardening’ and why is the City’s chief innovation officer so excited about it?

Posted on November 1, 2019December 10, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Big changes are coming to the grid. Here’s how you can weigh in

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Two spots on Sacramento waterfront to be named after local grandmothers but who were they?

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento to conduct test of emergency notification system

Posted on October 14, 2019October 17, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Six reasons to attend the Highwater Jamboree this Saturday

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Public Information Officer

$500k in grants for starts-ups and entrepreneurs coming Oct. 14

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City deploys high-output generators to assist Lake County, Red Bluff with public safety power shutoff

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Public Information Officer

More than $140,000 available to non-profits that help underserved residents

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Calling all bards: Sacramento is searching for its next Poet Laureate

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City partners with national company Numotion to help people with disabilities during disasters

Posted on October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter manager retires, leaves legacy of improvements

Posted on October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City temporarily closes section of 2nd Avenue to vehicles to study safety and mobility

Posted on September 24, 2019September 25, 2019 by Public Information Officer

See swift-water rescues and more at the ‘Highwater Jamboree’ flood prep event

Posted on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Meet Sac PD’s new communications team

Posted on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City seeks formal proposals for what to do with this abandoned tree nursery

Posted on August 30, 2019September 19, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City reminds drivers that ’15 is Fast Enough’ near schools

Posted on August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sac Fire recognized as one of best in nation when responding to heart attack calls

Posted on August 22, 2019August 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City innovation team wants to bring food delivery robots to Sacramento

Posted on August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sac Metro Arts Commission now accepting applications for $725k in arts and culture grants

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Why the City is proposing a rate increase for recycling and garbage services and how you can weigh in

Posted on August 15, 2019August 16, 2019 by Public Information Officer

What are ‘cool-air spaces’ and how are they different from ‘cooling centers’?

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City announced SAFE Credit Union as naming sponsor for the Convention Center Complex project

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento neighbors to celebrate police-community partnerships on Annual National Night Out

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Coyote sightings prompt concern, but no need for alarm, City’s Animal Control says

Posted on August 2, 2019February 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

High school students get a glimpse of how the City works through summer internship program

Posted on July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City expected to heat up this weekend: Here’s where you can cool off

Posted on July 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Public Information Officer

The City of Sacramento among the top government fleets in North America

Posted on July 26, 2019July 30, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City seeks community input for General Plan Update

Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Youth Commission looking to fill several seats

Posted on July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Pop quiz: Should you ride electric scooters on Sacramento sidewalks?

Posted on July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento had a really wet winter. Does that affect how many days a week you can water?

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Public Information Officer

July is ‘Parks Make Life Better’ month

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento to conduct test of emergency notification system, July 2

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Pride flag flies at Sacramento City Hall

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Construction underway on the McKinley Water Vault

Posted on June 28, 2019July 8, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sections of Garden Highway will be closed to all traffic beginning July 8

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City begins work to replace 80-year-old bridge in the Robla neighborhood

Posted on June 25, 2019June 27, 2019 by Public Information Officer

‘We are heartbroken for the loss of Officer Tara O’Sullivan’

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Hundreds of electric scooters soon will be deployed citywide

Posted on June 19, 2019June 20, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Speak up for your community by reporting illegal fireworks

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by Public Information Officer

News Splash: City Pools are open Friday, June 14

Posted on June 13, 2019June 18, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division just received its report card

Posted on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Street closures and free rides on SacRT for the Sacramento Pride Festival

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Ride an electric vehicle for free Saturday, June 8

Posted on June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City reduces vehicle speed limit near hundreds of schools in Sacramento

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento actor LeVar Burton to be honored through park renaming, dedication

Posted on June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Your input could make our website better

Posted on May 31, 2019June 11, 2019 by Public Information Officer

After 40 years, Community Center Theater goes dark on June 5

Posted on May 28, 2019May 29, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City wants to make it easier for residents to access electric vehicles

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Help us name two important spots along the Sacramento waterfront

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

May 30 History Center event explores ‘Mexican American Baseball in Sacramento’

Posted on May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Memorial Auditorium ready to host theater shows when Community Center goes dark this summer

Posted on May 20, 2019May 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Recent investments in City’s 311 service mark way toward an ‘Amazon.com level of customer service’

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Blue Diamond extends its ‘deepest appreciation’ to emergency first responders, including Sac Fire

Posted on May 16, 2019July 10, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Teen space at North Natomas Library named for librarian Amber Clark

Posted on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 by Public Information Officer

This video from Front Street Animal Shelter has gotten more than 5.7 million views. Here’s why

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Looking for a job? We’re hiring for over 50 positions.

Posted on May 9, 2019June 26, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Road closures and parking restrictions for AMGEN begin Saturday

Posted on May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City’s first Curbside EV chargers now available

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Watch world-famous taiko performance on the steps of Memorial Auditorium, May 5

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Public Information Officer

The Old Sacramento Waterfront is about get a bunch of new amenities

Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Rate Sacramento; take the Citizen Survey online

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Cue the Bike Bells. May is Bike Month

Posted on May 1, 2019May 15, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Top five reasons to attend BizX

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Measure U Advisory Committee holds first meeting, selects chair and vice chair

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City Attorney’s Office hosts ‘Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society’ event at City Hall

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves new sites and strategies for future homeless shelters

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by Public Information Officer

City releases proposed budget for fiscal year 2019/20

Posted on April 24, 2019April 29, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Join Mayor Steinberg, pledge to save water and win prizes

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Sac Fire featured on groundbreaking new A&E show ‘Live Rescue’

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Public Information Officer

New app makes it easier for residents to know when, where, and how to dispose of garbage and recycling

Posted on April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Tickets now available for BizX 2019 — ‘Leading like a boss’

Posted on April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Illegal grow house in South Sacramento to become Habitat for Humanity home

Posted on April 19, 2019October 9, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Celebrate 4/20 by testing your knowledge about adult-use cannabis in Sacramento

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Help plan our city at one of three visioning workshops

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Public Information Officer

Gender and workforce pay equity take center stage at City Council

Posted on April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by Public Information Officer