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On Oct. 14, the City will offer $500,000 in grants to support organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. Called “Innovation Grants,” the…
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City of Sacramento Emergency Management and Department of Utilities officials have responded to requests for aid from two northern California agencies effected by a “public…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting non-profit organizations to apply for a grant from the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund. More than $140,000…
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The Sacramento Metro Arts Commission is inviting writers living in Sacramento County to submit an application to become the next official poet of Sacramento. Called…
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In a first-of-its-kind agreement for Sacramento, the City has partnered with Numotion, a company that provides wheelchairs and mobility aid to people with disabilities. Per…
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After eight years of running Front Street Animal Shelter, manager Gina Knepp has decided to retire, leaving behind a legacy of improvements at the organization.…
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A section of 2nd Avenue between 34th Street and Broadway will be closed to vehicular traffic Sept. 25-29 as the City studies surrounding traffic patterns…
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The City of Sacramento on Oct. 19 will hold its second annual flood preparedness event, recently renamed the Highwater Jamboree. Attendees will be able to…
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The Sacramento Police Department recently promoted two staff to work as public information officers, the main position that oversees communications to the public and acts…
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A new life soon could come to an abandoned City tree nursery in South Sacramento. The City this summer asked interested parties for informal ideas…
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The City recently completed the installation of nearly 400 signs that display reduced speed limits around schools in Sacramento. The change comes from a Council…
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City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 20 celebrated the Sacramento Fire Department for being recognized as a highly competent first responder to cardiac emergencies by the…
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Semi-autonomous robot could change how food is delivered to Sacramentans in pilot project An expected increase in the online food delivery market means the potential…
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The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission is pleased to announce that a new round of grants and one new artist residency program totaling $725,000 will be…
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The City of Sacramento’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division is proposing a rate increase for garbage, recycling, and yard waste services. Residents are invited to…
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While triple-digit days aren’t unusual in Sacramento, they can become uncomfortable or dangerous for some people, especially when the extreme heat persists over an extended…
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The City of Sacramento announced that SAFE Credit Union is the naming sponsor of the Convention Center Complex Project. The names of the two buildings,…
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The 36th Annual National Night Out will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 across neighborhoods of Sacramento and the U.S. Every year, local communities…
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Recent coyote sightings in the city of Sacramento have some residents asking if they should be worried. Absolutely not, said Jace Huggins, animal control officer…
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Dressed in blue polo shirts, 86 high school students shared their internship experience during a presentation on July 30 at a special City Council meeting.…
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Temperatures in the City are expected to heat up this weekend. With Sacramento experiencing triple-digit heat, some have asked if the City will be opening…
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The City of Sacramento’s fleet division was recognized by Government Fleet as one of the top four leading government fleets in North America. The top…
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This summer, the City is hosting a series of 10 community workshops as part of the Sacramento 2040 General Plan Update. The Sacramento 2040 General…
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The City of Sacramento Youth Commission is currently accepting applications to fill several vacant commission seats. The Sacramento Youth Commission is a legislative body that…
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It’s only been a few short weeks since the City announced that more electric scooters are coming, and already more residents and visitors are taking…
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Northern California experienced a record-setting winter of rain and snow, which continued into spring. Sacramento, for example, saw its wettest May in 71 years. But…
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The California State Assembly has declared July as “Parks Make Life Better Month.” For the entire month, the City’s Youth Parks and Community Enrichment department…
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At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, the City of Sacramento will conduct a test of its emergency notification system. More than 77,000 residents within…
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The Sacramento City Council on June 25 adopted a resolution to fly the Pride flag at City Hall in support of the LGBTQI community. A…
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Construction of the McKinley Water Vault, the underground storage tank that will hold combined storm water and wastewater during big storms, is underway. To make…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that major levee improvement construction in the Lower Natomas Basin will require extended road closures on Garden Highway beginning…
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Improved traffic operations, enhanced safety and better access to the Sacramento Northern Bike trail are some of the benefits of the new Rio Linda Bridge,…
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“We are heartbroken for the loss of Tara O’Sullivan, an officer who served our community and the Sacramento Police Department with honor, integrity and commitment.…
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City to launch proactive safety education in the coming weeks Beginning Wednesday, June 19, Uber, known for its popular JUMP electric bikes and scooters, will…
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Sparked by illegal fireworks, the blaze spread quickly in a North Sacramento field. Within minutes, the Sacramento Fire Department was on scene. “The amount of…
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Celebrate the kickoff to summer at all City pools Friday, June 14. Every pool will be open for recreational swimming and admission is only $1.…
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Sacramento customers are highly satisfied with the City’s garbage, recycling, yard waste and household junk pick up service according to a recent satisfaction survey. Periodically…
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The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host its annual Sacramento Pride event this weekend from June 8 to 9. The two-day event kicks off with…
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Join the City of Sacramento and Sac-to-Zero to experience electric vehicles in person at a free, family-friendly event Saturday, June 8. Interact with interesting exhibits…
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The Sacramento City Council on June 4 approved a resolution establishing a 15-mph speed limit near 115 public, private and charter schools within the City…
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District 8 Councilmember Larry Carr and the City of Sacramento invite the public to participate in LeVar Burton Day, which celebrates Mr. Burton, the Emmy…
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It’s with great excitement that we announce the process to begin a redesign of our website, cityofsacramento.org. Before we begin our redesign process, we’d like…
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For the first time during its four decades of hosting Broadway blockbusters, ballets, ballads and even speakers like Bill Gates, the Community Center Theater will…
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For the average resident, an electric vehicle may not seem like a practical solution for commuting. But the City wants to change that narrative. “The…
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The City of Sacramento, City of West Sacramento and British artist Joshua Sofaer are inviting people to participate in the creation of a unique public…
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Dr. Mark A. Ocegueda, assistant professor at Sacramento State University, will present his new book “Mexican American Baseball in Sacramento” at the Center for Sacramento History…
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New seats, improved lighting and acoustical elements are just some of the upgrades that were done to the newly renovated Memorial Auditorium. “During the whole…
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Monday. It’s the busiest day of the week for 311, the City of Sacramento’s primary customer help line. An average weekday produces around 700 calls…
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The four-alarm fire at the Blue Diamond almond factory started around 9:30 p.m. Monday. By 11:45 p.m., thanks to the effort of more than 100…
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A teen space at the North Natomas Library will be named after librarian Amber Fawn Wooton-Clark, who who died tragically at the library last December.…
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The story behind Front Street Animal Shelter’s viral “Pettlebell” video The Front Street Animal Shelter is known for getting creative in its efforts to save…
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If you are looking to build a career with your local government, then it is time to consider a job with the City of Sacramento.…
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City encourages residents and visitors to plan ahead The City of Sacramento encourages motorists to plan for this year’s AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race,…
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The City in partnership with EVgo, an electric vehicle (EV) charging station operator, unveiled the City’s first-ever curbside high-powered charging plaza for electric vehicles at…
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World-famous taiko drumming group, Shidara, will be hosting a free public demonstration of their explosive musical style on the steps of Memorial Auditorium for a…
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The Old Sacramento Waterfront is about get a bunch of new amenities. The City Council on Tuesday approved $42 million in funding to improve the…
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How do you feel about education, transportation or the overall quality of life in Sacramento? Now in its second year, the Citizen Survey is a…
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It’s time to dust off the bikes, pump up those tires, and join fellow City residents this May during the Sacramento region’s annual May is Bike…
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Need a little more persuasion to attend BizX? Here are the top five reasons why: Flash sale alert: 50% off tickets to BizX until Friday,…
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The Measure U Advisory Committee, which helps provide oversight for the spending of Sacramento’s new one-cent sales tax, held its first meeting April 29 and…
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Wednesday is Law Day, and the Sacramento City Attorney’s Office is hosting an event dedicated to the Fourth Estate and the crucial role it plays…
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The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a plan that prioritized two projects designed to help and rehouse people experiencing homelessness. Emily Halcon, homeless…
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City Manager Howard Chan on Wednesday released the City’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2019/20, which bolsters and expands core city services such as public…
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For the second year, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to conserve water as part of the Wyland…
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Beginning tonight and continuing through the next eight Mondays, A&E television will be giving an inside look into how the Sacramento Fire Department operates as…
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When does the recycle bin go out? Is a pizza box recyclable? Questions like these can now be answered instantly thanks to the new SacRecycle…
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Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and industry professionals will gather on May 7 at the Golden 1 Center for an afternoon of inspirational storytelling surrounding this year’s…
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An illegal marijuana grow house in the Glen Elder neighborhood will be transformed into a family home after the Sacramento City Attorney’s Office and Vice Mayor…
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If you’re planning to celebrate April 20 — or “4/20” — by using cannabis in public, think again. While adult-use cannabis was made legal just…
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The City of Sacramento will host three visioning workshops to kick-off the 2040 General Plan Update, the City’s blueprint for how and where it will…
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Gender and workforce pay equity took center stage at City Hall Tuesday when the City Council received the annual “Ethnicity & Gender Diversity Report.” The…
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The City of Sacramento hosted disaster shelter training Wednesday, April 3 at Oak Park Community Center. Training was conducted by volunteers from the American Red…
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Whether it’s biking, light rail, or driving, Sacramento residents can now earn rewards simply by commuting how they do every day. The City in coordination…
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The City of Sacramento is becoming more inclusive in its hiring following concentrated efforts to increase diversity and equity in its workforce, a new report…
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A new ordinance will allow more companies to deploy electric scooters and bikes in Sacramento. This City Council on April 2 adopted updated regulations for…
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The City celebrates the re-opening of the Sacramento History Museum with free admission this Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The reopening…
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City moves forward with the Del Rio Trail project, the proposed mix-use trail that will run south from Land Park near the Sacramento Zoo to…
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The City Council on Tuesday voted to execute a contract on the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of the Sacramento Community Center Theater.…
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The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pursue plans for a new homeless shelter with approximately 100 beds located in a parking lot at Cal…
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How do you feel about education, transportation or the overall quality of life in Sacramento? The City would like to know. The City of Sacramento…
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Norooz, or “new day” in Persian, is an ancient celebration that marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Coinciding with the vernal…
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Waterfront Idea Makers announces People’s Choice and Open Competition award winners The Waterfront Idea Makers, a program to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront, has completed…
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The I Street Bridge will close down to cars from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 23 to host its first-ever lantern festival. Attendees of…
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A pop-up gallery event celebrating new ways to think about the Old Sacramento Waterfront drew more than 300 people Wednesday night. Following a public call…
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The time to vote has arrived. After months of build-up and anticipation, the Waterfront Idea Makers project — an effort to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to rename Saint Rose of Lima Park on 7th and K streets after late local housing…
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Innovation, technology and humanity took center stage March 9 at Sacramento’s Hacker Lab, where six pairs of engineers and artists showcased collaborative creations inspired by the…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has launched a new web page that offers easy-to-access information about City-supported programs dedicated…
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This week, GIG Car Share, a service offered by AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah, expanded beta testing of its “free-floating” car share service to…
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City Engineer, Megan Carter collaborated with local artist, Aida Lizalde to create a multi-media sculpture that will be showcased as part of the Engineers and…
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What happens when art and engineering intersect? Some pretty amazing things. And you can see them for yourself March 9 at Sacramento’s Hacker Lab. Verizon,…
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The City of Sacramento invites youth, ages 16 to 24, for its annual Youth Job and Resource Fair on March 16 at City Hall. The…
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The City of Sacramento has hired Neal Best, former Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), as its lead…
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Large bronze sculptures from Mexico City were unveiled at a March 1 press conference at Capitol Mall. “Capitol Mall and our City has been changing…
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In a move that has been called a “compassionate compromise,” the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday amended an ordinance prohibiting people from sheltering outside City…
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The new year has proven to be a wet one for Sacramento, and another storm event is expected to hit the region Monday afternoon. This…
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The City and community partners on Friday, Feb. 22 celebrated the completion of the Ramona Avenue extension. The project improves pedestrian and vehicular connectivity to…
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On Feb. 19, Mayor Darrell Steinberg delivered his State of the City speech to a crowd of several hundred people at the Sam and Bonnie…
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The City of Sacramento’s African American Employee Leadership Council (AAELC) on Tuesday hosted “Food for Your Soul,” an event honoring Black History Month. The event…
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A storm event will arrive Tuesday night bringing rain and wind gusts to the region. The most significant portion of the storm is expected…
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Sacramento residents now can find out exactly what’s in their water thanks to the new Drinking Water Quality Data Portal launched by the City’s Depart…
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City of Sacramento works to update regulations around “shared rideables” including bikes and e-scooters.
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved the mid-year budget, and it included several attention-grabbing allocations: $15.7 million to help people experiencing homelessness; $8 million…
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The City has partnered with two start-ups to focus on improving overall mobility in Sacramento. In the coming weeks, the City will work with Unleash…
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Beginning this Friday, Uber, known for its popular JUMP electric bike-share fleet, will launch Sacramento’s first electric scooter service. The scooters will be available in the same area as…
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Sacramento has completed its 2019 Point-in-Time count, with more than 800 volunteers helping to conduct the massive survey that determines the number of people experiencing…
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The City of Sacramento — in coordination with Valley Vision, the Power Inn Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Vice Mayor Eric…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to submit their ideas to activate the iconic Old Sacramento Waterfront as part of the Waterfront Idea Makers,…
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Nearly a year after the fatal officer-involved shooting of Stephon Clark, the California Department of Justice on Tuesday released a report analyzing the Sacramento Police…
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The City will begin its final collection of yard waste piles beginning Monday, Jan. 28. It will take City crews about 7 to 10 days to…
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The C3 Project team will host its first monthly gathering called, Pop-Updates, Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Convention Center West Lobby.…
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A proposed ordinance related to the possession of certain items at public demonstrations has been removed from Tuesday’s Council agenda, according to City Manager Howard…
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The City’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department is recruiting lifeguards for its Aquatics Division. As a lifeguard, individuals will have an opportunity to learn lifesaving…
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More than 60,000 people over the holiday weekend are expected to attend the Women’s March Sacramento on Saturday, Jan. 19 , and two regional events…
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Wednesday night’s storm brought 1.39 inches of rain to Sacramento as well as powerful wind gusts, but the city weathered the event without any major…
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UPDATE Jan. 17: Wednesday night’s storm brought 1.39 inches of rain to Sacramento as well as powerful wind gusts, but the city weathered the event…
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Midtown Sacramento on Sunday, Jan. 20 will be ground zero for an epic brawl featuring robots of all shapes, sizes and weaponry. Maker HQ, in…
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The City is preparing for two upcoming storms that could bring two inches or more of rain to the region this week. The first storm…
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Last week, the City began demolition of the Convention Center, starting with the Center’s Administration Offices, also known as the Panattoni Building. The demolition of…
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At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the City of Sacramento, in conjunction with Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties, will conduct a test of the…
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The Measure U Community Advisory Committee will play an important role in deciding how funds from Sacramento’s new sales tax will be spent. The application window…
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You’ve seen the JUMP bikes. Now how about the same concept with cars? This month, “free-floating” car-share vehicles will begin appearing on streets in Midtown,…
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Sunday night’s heavy rains and windy weather continue to keep City crews busy. According to the City Public Works department, approximately 100 trees went down,…
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It took weeks of work and additional shifts, but the City’s leaf-pile collection has returned to its normal 14-day schedule. An intense late-season leaf drop…
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Did you know the City hosts coordinated activities for youth every Friday night? Hot Spots, a program created by the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment…
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City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place holiday trees in the street for pick-up as part of the City’s leaf season service. The…
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The presents have been unwrapped. You’re about to embark on your post-holiday clean-up. But how should you handle all the boxes, bows, paper and ribbons?…
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Wondering why the 2019 City Council meeting schedule includes new monthly 2 p.m. gatherings? Here’s a rundown on what has changed on the City’s calendar.…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to continue operation of the Homeless Triage Shelter, located on Railroad Drive in North Sacramento. The Council…
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Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass thanked Councilmembers, City Manager Howard Chan and the Sacramento Police Department at the Dec. 18 City Council meeting for…
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Residents and visitors can now enjoy free metered parking during four additional holidays. Last night, City council approved adding four more holidays: Martin Luther King,…
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Want to help reduce homelessness in Sacramento but unsure of what you can actually do? Here’s one small way you can make a big difference.…
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While the City’s annual leaf collection service is in full swing, some residents may have noticed a delay in leaf pile pick-up. That’s because leaf…
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If there is a silver lining to the Camp Fire — the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history — it’s that it saw…
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Middle school students in the Twin Rivers Unified School District learned hands-on how to build their own video games thanks to the City of Sacramento’s…
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Representatives from five design teams gathered on Old Sacramento’s Embarcadero on Dec. 10 — along with Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Vice Mayor Steve Hansen —…
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Temporary lane closures and road closures on Garden Highway expected winter 2018/2019 Beginning, Monday, Dec. 10, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partners,…
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Interesting things do come in small packages. Eagle-eyed residents have noticed mini-sweepers recently traveling along the new parking protected bikeways on J, P, Q and…
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As any Sacramentan knows, leaf season means Claw season. We receive a lot of questions about the City’s favorite leaf-loaders this time of year. With…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works invites community members, walkers, runners, cyclists and neighbors to the Del Rio Trail public information meeting on…
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Following a call for innovative design ideas, 12 firms submitted proposals to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront as part of Sacramento Waterfront Idea Makers. The…
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The Sacramento City Council on Nov. 28 voted to remove 51 healthy trees as part of the Convention Center Complex Project, also known as the…
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Sacramento voters recently approved a new version of the City’s Measure U sales tax, extending it and raising it from a half-cent to a full…
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Due to improving air quality and decreased public demand, the City of Sacramento has ended its mask-distribution program. Since Nov. 11, the City has passed…
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Run to Feed the Hungry, an annual 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk to support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, will be closing various streets in East…
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It’s important to remember to properly dispose of clog-inducing fats, oil and grease found in food, especially after preparing that holiday feast. Common sources of…
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Beginning Nov. 23 — the day after Thanksgiving — the City’s annual free-holiday-parking program will return to Sacramento. Visitors to parts of Downtown, Midtown and…
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The City of Sacramento has received 200,000 “N95” masks from the California Department of Public Health and will continue to offer masks to people who…
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The City of Sacramento’s mask-distribution program, launched this past Sunday, is nearing its conclusion. The City has been handing out “N95” particulate respirator masks in…
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Yogurt cups. Ketchup Bottles. Plastic take-out containers. They all recently had to go in the trash bin because of changes in the recycling market. But…