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*UPDATED on Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m.* President’s Day showers to give way to gusty winds overnight- City stays vigilant Fortunately, the weekend rains have…
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President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration this week for the winter storms hitting Sacramento from January 3 to January 12. This means the City will…
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City inspectors walk the levees to flag anything that needs to be repaired… As the City awaits another series of storms, the Department of Utilities…
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-Wind Youth Services extends hours to offer overnight options- Today, the City of Sacramento, in partnership with Wind Youth Services, announced the expansion of Wind…
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The auxiliary spillway at Oroville Reservoir is intact. Per State Department of Water Resources (DWR), it is not expected to fail. In a conversation this…
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Here is the latest information regarding the state of the auxiliary spillway at the Oroville Dam this evening: There is a section of the spillway…
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Join the Front Street Animal Shelter for Sacramento’s First Annual Marti Paws! Sponsored by Fox 40, Kim Pacini-Hauch, and partners in Old Sacramento, this event…
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City expects to resume renovations in early Spring… Sacramento is currently experiencing a record year of precipitation. While this is a very positive development for our…
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I am pleased to share that City Council decided in closed session this evening to offer interim-City Manager Howard Chan the permanent position as City…
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On Thursday, Feb. 2, Interim City Manager Howard Chan received the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Rise Award from the Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce…
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The City and Volunteers of America are calling for donations to support the homeless community at City warming centers. As City warming facilities are serving…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with MyFreeTaxes, United Way Worldwide, and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) are offering free tax preparation services. Individuals can…
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Today, the City of Sacramento celebrated the completion of a new signalized pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Elvas Avenue. The completed…
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Community partners step up to help with donations and medical services Today, the City of Sacramento, in partnership with Volunteers of America, announced expansion of…
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Councilmember Jeff Harris explores housing options to address homelessness City of Sacramento Councilmember Jeff Harris explores options for housing the homeless and will showcase an…
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Partners with Elica Health Services to provide outreach and services In response to the recent tragic incidents that have occurred at City Hall, the City…
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UPDATED – Thursday, Jan. 19, 3 p.m. – Strong winds, between 30 to 50 MPH, are expected again late this evening, and may cause more…
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This week, City Council approved funding of more than two dozen park improvement projects with Measure U funds. The City will allocate more than $2.1…
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In an effort to better inform its citizens, the City is advising those looking for information on sandbag locations online to be aware that outdated…
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After four days of stormy weather doused the City, crews of over 1,000 Utilities and Public Works employees responded to more than 1,000 calls about…
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The meeting of the Sacramento City Council scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 19, 2017 at…
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More than 30,000 people are expected to attend “March for the Dream”, an event dedicated to honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The…
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As the rains continue to come, the Utilities Department in conjunction with Public Works staff is operating on 12-hour shifts to protect the public from flooding…
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Emergency Operations Center Update The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated with limited staff, with most staff performing assignments remotely. The EOC team is…
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Firm specializes in development and manufacture of diagnosis and treatment technology… TOP GRADE Healthcare, an international manufacturer based in Beijing China, has agreed to expand…
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In preparation for the predicted storm this weekend, we are asking residents to prepare now for the inclement weather conditions in several ways. The combination…
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Volunteers are needed to help staff a City warming center on the coldest nights as well as help in the field gathering annual population data.…
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Last day for City Yard Waste Service Customers to put out trees and leaves is January 31, 2017 City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers…
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Creates additional capacity to keep people warm during Sacramento’s coldest nights Sacramento City and County leaders announced a new pilot expansion program to open warming…
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Whether it’s a community garden like the Brooks Truitt Community Garden, or interactive play areas like at Artivio Guerrero Park, the City wants to hear…
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Today the City, Sacramento Kings and transit/downtown partners were honored for collaboration and commitment to a smooth opening of downtown Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. The…
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City of Sacramento is asking residents to prepare for the upcoming storm. Here are five simple steps for you take in case of possible inclement…
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Downtown Commons is hosting Long Lunch Fridays to encourage visitors to stay downtown and enjoy Sacramento’s new gathering place. During the holiday season – weather…
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The Sacramento Metro Chamber’s Leadership Sacramento class of 2016 celebrated their graduation at Mulvaney’s B&L Friday, December 9. Pictured above are Interim City Manager Howard…
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The City of Sacramento is making it easier for residents to get out and explore the 255 miles of bike lanes and 78 miles of…
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Thousands of runners will participate in the 34th annual California International Marathon this Sunday, December 4, 2016. The race will begin in Folsom at 7 a.m.…
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On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the community celebrated the groundbreaking of the Brooks Truitt Bark Park, midtown’s first urban dog park. Centrally located on the grid…
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Interim Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan has recruited Arturo Sanchez, currently a Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach, to provide support to…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking applications from enrichment program instructors. Activities would be held at any City parks facilities.…
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In an effort to encourage residents to dine and shop downtown during the holiday season, the City of Sacramento will offer free metered parking during…
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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 impacting various residential and through…
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Today, City Officials and local bike advocates celebrated the grand opening of the Freeport Boulevard Bike Lanes. The new bike lanes improve bicycle and pedestrian…
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Today, the City of Sacramento bids farewell to City Manager, John Shirey. Under his leadership, Shirey has helped redefine Sacramento by supporting projects and initiatives…
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The City, in coordination with Sacramento County, recently did random soil samples in the lawns of 29 homes directly north of the former Mangan Park…
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Leaf Season is in full swing in the City of Sacramento Leaf collection with the claw is one of the five street cleaning services the…
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With the passage of Proposition 64, state law now allows adults 21 years of age and older to possess and use marijuana, and cultivate up…
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Parade set for Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. The City of Sacramento, Neighborhood Services Division (NSD) is proud to present the 6th Annual Veterans…
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Downtown Railyard Venture, LLC, will soon be breathing new life into Sacramento, transforming 244-acres into a thriving community. Located in the heart of Sacramento, the…
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SacPark is committed to making the downtown parking experience more convenient, pleasant and accessible. The City has been working to upgrade parking technology to accommodate…
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The Sacramento Downtown Plaza Holiday Ice Rink, a Sacramento holiday tradition, is kicking off the season Friday, November 4, 2016 and will be open through Sunday, January 16,…
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City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Chief agreed to bring on a third-party career law enforcement expert to examine two officer-involved shootings The City Manager…
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The City of Sacramento’s annual leaf collection service will begin Monday October 31, 2016 and continue until January 29, 2017. The Recycling and Solid Waste…
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Get notifications in an emergency As part of Flood Preparedness Week, residents are urged to prepare for a natural or human-caused disaster – events that…
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The Pit-Stop pilot program, launched in June 2016, has provided restroom access to more than 9,000 individuals experiencing homelessness. The six-month pilot program aims to…
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If you’re coming to an event downtown, be sure to plan ahead and reserve a parking spot through SacPark.org. With any new system, it’s difficult…
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On Wed., October 12, California State University, Sacramento held a Signing Ceremony for the new Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars (LECS) academic program on the Sacramento…
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Residents throughout California are being asked to prepare for, what looks to be, a possibly wet winter. Did you know that the City of Sacramento…
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The Department of Parks and Recreation offers an array of diverse programs, services and facilities to the residents of our City and the broader Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento welcomes Paul McCartney for the inaugural concert at Golden 1 Center. To help the public plan ahead for getting downtown and…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sutter Health, announced funding to expand services at the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope Emergency Shelter. Funding will…
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Let transit take you this October during the Sacramento region’s Try Transit campaign. In addition to the environmental benefits of taking transit, you can also…
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City customers enjoy the highest quality water service, with all drinking water quality measurements meeting or surpassing all State and Federal drinking water standards, as…
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In collaboration with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and the creative community, the California Sierra Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is hosting…
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I-5 Riverfront Reconnection Project is now officially open to vehicles! Last week the City celebrated the new gateway into Old Sacramento with dignitaries, Caltrans, Downtown…
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The SacPark Reservation System is live as of Thursday, September 1! Sacramento residents and visitors attending events at the Golden 1 Center, and venues throughout…
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Vote for Front Street Animal Shelter as the best local charity on KCRA’s A-List! For the third consecutive year, our community has a chance to…
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Two water quality concerns related to aesthetics have been reported. These two aesthetic concerns are temporary, separate and not related in any way. The first…
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Money does grow on trees with Urban Ag Incentives The Community Development Department is accepting Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone applications. This program was created to…
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Funding allows project to move forward with the 3.3-mile initial line that will extend from West Sacramento to Downtown. The City of Sacramento is excited…
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Over the past 10 months the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento have been immersed in the environmental review process and have made substantial progress…
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On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, the 33rd Annual National Night Out will be taking place in communities and neighborhoods throughout Sacramento and the nation. Over…
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Future tenants can expect historical features and prime location near Golden 1 Center and planned Railyards Development. City of Sacramento announced a Request for Proposals…
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Awards will be presented at the annual luncheon on Friday, July 29 The City’s project to restore the Old City Cemetery Chapel was awarded the…
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Jennifer Donlon Wyant is the new Active Transportation Program Specialist for the Department of Public Works. As such, Jennifer reviews development projects for bicycle and…
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In 2014, the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities and California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) landed a $3 million stormwater grant from the State…
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The City continues to conserve water and for the first time in 18 months, the fountain in the breezeway between Old City Hall and New…
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New app is part of a region-wide public education effort highlighting the variety of transportation options available to get to downtown and Golden 1 Center.…
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BloodSource issued a public appeal due to a critical blood shortage. They currently have an unprecedented need for blood of all types. Current forecasting projects…
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If you are on the list for turtle adoptions, you may be able to bring your new green friend home soon! Early this morning, staff…
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Today, The 4th “R” is celebrating their 30 year anniversary at each one of their 18 sites. Stop by any of the sites and enjoy…
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The Historic Fred Mayes Clock, located on the corner of 10th and J Streets, will be temporarily removed for repair beginning June 28. The City…
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Innovative Two-Way Data Share to Ease Congestion and Improve Public Safety… City of Sacramento announces a new innovative data sharing partnership with Waze, the world’s leading mobile navigation app, to help improve traffic management in Sacramento. The…
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Residents will soon see new bike lanes along Freeport Boulevard from 4th Avenue to Sutterville Road. Construction began last month and will continue into August.…
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Hair to Dye For has been a fixture in Downtown Sacramento’s business community for over 21 years. Located at 715 Merchant Street in Downtown Sacramento,…
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Construction at Land Park and McKinley to begin this summer… City of Sacramento will begin long-anticipated renovations to ponds at both the McKinley and Land…
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All City parking garages are getting major system upgrades, and by August 2016, all garages will have enhanced features in order to better serve customers.…
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Pilot Program aims to provide a safe, clean, and private alternative for people who need a bathroom. City leaders and community representatives joined together Monday,…
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On Friday, June 10, the Economic Development Department welcomed delegates from Guangzhou, China, with an extensive tour of Sacramento. This group was part of a…
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City Recycling & Solid Waste sanitation worker, Angelo Bunac, surprised his biggest fan, two-year-old Hudson, with a hand-made garbage truck, tailored to look just like…
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The City of Sacramento released the Railyards Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for public review and comment on June 10. The public review period…
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This Saturday, June 11, the Sacramento Marina is being invaded by pirates and mermaids to celebrate National Marina Day! Join the fun from 10 a.m.…
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–City joins LA, San Francisco, and Oakland as the fourth California city to sign the historic ‘Under2 MOU’ agreement– The City of Sacramento today signed…
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–Register for National Day of Civic Hacking today!– The City of Sacramento is partnering with local civic technology organization, Code for Sacramento, to host National…
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The City is seeking interest for eager tenants to lease office or retail space at the remodeled Sacramento Valley Station. Four tours of the available…
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All 17 community pools, including the newly remodeled Cabrillo pool, are opening in the City to welcome summer pool season! Kids swim for as little…
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On May 26, 2016, City of Sacramento celebrated the grand opening of the Sacramento City College Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, with help from the Department…
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It’s hard to believe the opening of Golden 1 Center is less than four months away! The City has been working with its partners to…
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Have you encountered these green cages in East Sacramento and wondered what they are? Who put them there? And why? The cages protect an important…
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In case you missed it, here’s a photo gallery of the AMGEN Tour of California, rolling through Sacramento on May 22, 2016 for the overall…
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The 2016 Amgen Tour of California will celebrate its finale in Sacramento, California’s capital, on Sunday, May 22. This is the 11th annual edition of…
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First downtown road closures and parking restrictions start the morning of Saturday, May 21. The City’s Police and Public Works departments are encouraging motorists to…
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On Friday, May 13, friends and family of fallen soldiers attended a reception to remember those who served. Unveiled were 29 names of fallen soldiers…
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From enhancing livability to expanding economic development, bike and pedestrian projects help create a vibrant transportation network. As part of May is Bike Month, the…
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The City of Sacramento is reducing drainage rates on commercial vacant parcels following a review of the drainage rate structure. The reduction will benefit 627…
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At an undisclosed location, the extremely rare form of albino redwood stands 82 feet tall. Part of the tree is white and the other part…
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The City of Sacramento is recognizing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), AKA Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), at City Council today with a proclamation being presented to patient…
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The City of Sacramento seeks to lead by example by increasing the sustainability of City facilities, programs and services City of Sacramento is one of…
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1,463 names on unclaimed property list; June 30 is deadline to submit claim. On May 2, 2016 the City of Sacramento published a list of…
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The SacPark program aims to make the downtown experience more convenient, pleasant, and accessible. Not only will the new SacPark technology point you to available…
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City completed the first directive outlined in Sacramento County’s Corrective Action Order. Additional nine tests this week show that the sidewalk areas across the street…
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Interagency collaboration to save more than $2 million in City taxpayer dollars. The City of Sacramento and State of California are partnering to provide each…
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City continues positive trend in properly managing claim costs. A comparison of the City of Sacramento’s workers’ compensation numbers with other similar-sized California cities puts…
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The Big Day of Giving starts at midnight tonight. Consider supporting City organizations and City-sponsored groups listed below! The kickoff for the 24-hour giving challenge…
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The Great Scott! Bike and Walk Event is kicking off 2016 Bike Month on Sunday, May 1. With more than 30 miles of car-free roads…
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City receives formal letter from Sacramento County Environmental Management Department. The City of Sacramento is collaborating with the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) and…
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Sacramento weather is warming up and the I-5 Riverfront Reconnection Project is moving right along schedule. Crews have made great progress throughout the winter, and if you…
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Hosted by the City’s Economic Development Department, BizX – Business Experiences that Inspire and Empower is a business event that focuses on inspiring local entrepreneurs…
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Budget is balanced; Money added for police officers, addressing homelessness, and 10 percent of budget will be placed in economic uncertainty reserve. Today Sacramento City…
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Tiered-based pricing The City is striving to make the downtown experience more convenient, pleasant, and accessible. SacPark meter pricing is a tier-based model that offers…
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The heart of downtown Sac pulses with vibrant energy every Friday night as 6,000 music-lovers gather in Cesar Chavez Plaza for Concerts in the Park.…
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Mel Rapton Honda has been a fixture in the Sacramento business community for over 50 years and has recently opened an auto shop in downtown…
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Calendars & Reminders New and improved collection day calendars for garbage, yard waste and recycling are available for viewing, downloading and printing at SacRecycle.org. The…
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Neighborhood Services Division Hosts Annual Earth Day Celebration at Cesar Chavez Park. The Neighborhood Services Division of the City of Sacramento’s Department of Parks and…
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Test results show play areas are free of any unsafe levels of lead in the soil or lead dust on surface areas Tests this week…
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On Friday, April 15, the City is expecting results from tests for lead levels in soil and dust taken at the closed Mangan Park Rifle…
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L Street between 15th and 16th Streets in front of Firestone Public House and de Vere’s Irish Pub will be shut down tomorrow, April 14…
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The Sacramento Bee published an article on the status of the Mangan Park Rifle and Pistol Range, located on 34th Avenue near the Executive Airport, which is…
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Two minutes For Your Two Cents The City of Sacramento solicits feedback from residents regarding overall satisfaction with parks facilities and encourages residents to participate…
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The Sacramento River Cats and Access Leisure are proud to announce the 15th Annual “Baseball for All” FREE skills clinic. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, May…
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While the recent rains have made vacant fields seem beautiful with lush greenery, speckled with yellow flowers, they will soon dry up and become dangerous…
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The City of Sacramento – a city of rich history dating back to 1849 – is marking over 40 years of historic preservation programs, and…
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Economic development program will learn what local ‘primary’ employers need to stay and grow. Recognizing the importance of its current business base, the City’s Economic…
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One of many new improvements coming to the station as part of a massive renovation The new Amtrak ticket room, which opened March 19, is…
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If you see a lot of construction trucks in neighborhoods, here’s why. Over the last 18 months, the Department of Utilities completed significant improvements to…
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Save the date for the free Youth Job Fair this Sat., March 19! This event is open to youth ages 16-24 interested in building experience…
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City explores new program that increases funding for road maintenance and improvements. Due to more fuel efficient cars, the current gas tax cannot meet California’s…
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In the last year, the City of Sacramento has been working with various volunteers and stakeholders to holistically address the preservation of the historical City…
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When you reset your clocks this Sunday, don’t forget to reset your sprinkler timers to comply with the City’s watering rules. Effective March 13, Sacramento…
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Due to recent rains, the American River is running three feet higher than normal, with cold and swift waters, which may present hazards to those…
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Many people are aware that rainwater and sewage go down a drain, however, where water and sewage is stored, treated and released, is another story…
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Join the party as the Front Street Animal Shelter celebrates the opening of their very first satellite adoption center in the Arden Way Petco. With…
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Large truckloads of garbage and hazardous waste from an illegal campground were hauled away late last week from private property near Sutter’s Landing Regional Park…
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65% of City customers have meters installed 21,000 meters installed with last rate adjustment 7,500 meters currently in construction The City of Sacramento Department of…
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The Mayor’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force (GPIT) grant program is awarding $680,000 to 18 community-based organizations to help the City prevent gang violence.…
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This weekend marks the 90th Anniversary of the Sacramento Valley Station. The station has been undergoing full restoration. Once completed, the 68,000 square-foot building will…
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On Thursday, Feb. 18, sixty 8th and 9th grade female students participated in Sacramento’s first DigiGirlz Day – a day intended to encourage middle school…
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Sacramento City Council recently approved a project to reconstruct two aging sump pumps in North Sacramento and Land Park. The two pumps and equipment are…
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The City of Sacramento has made it easier for new businesses to get started and for established businesses to renew their certificate. The City added…
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On Thursday, Feb. 11, Viva Supermarket, the first full service supermarket in Del Paso Heights in many years, hosted a special welcome for residents of…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter is now offering a free Microchip, Rabies Vaccine, and Pet ID Tag with the purchase of a City of Sacramento…