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This article originally published by Ryan Lillis on The Sacramento Bee. By Ryan Lillis rlillis@sacbee.com Published: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 – 1:05 pm The city…
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Three open houses will take place in September to provide an overview and answer questions regarding the 2035 General Plan update. City planners will …
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An open house is scheduled for the community to learn more about the two-year construction of the downtown Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project. The…
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Sacramento, you’ve made us proud. After receiving an overwhelming amount of photos — more than 4,000 #mysacramento tags on Instagram and Twitter combined to be…
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City Manager John Shirey joined Department of Utilities Director Dave Brent and Utilities staff on a tour of the on-going work at the Sacramento River…
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A free family Disney event is coming to Sacramento for the first time! This event is a Disney-designed family obstacle course and part of a…
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The Department of Utilities reports that city water customers have saved over 1 billion gallons of water in the month of July. The City’s water…
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2035 General Plan Update Project. Upcoming Planning and Design Commission workshop announced. City planners will be updating the General Plan over the course of the…
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We have reached a significant milestone in Sacramento’s history with the start of demolition activities on the Sacramento ESC and the project is well on…
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Today, the City of Sacramento released a community wide survey aimed to uncover what is uniquely Sacramento. Part of a comprehensive research project, this effort will…
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What’s better than free ice cream? Free ice cream for a cause, of course! On Tuesday, in an effort to raise 10,000 dollars towards community…
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Adorned with colorful art, this week, 28 utility boxes will be dressed up as part of a public art display throughout downtown. A project sponsored…
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The City of Sacramento 311 Call Center will be affected as a result of a city-wide phone system upgrade this Friday. The upgrade will take…
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Recently on NBC Nightly News, reporter Mike Taibbi takes us on a journey around the state, and even features our own campaign for water conservation,…
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Join the Front Street Shelter for our second annual benefit party of the year, Paws to Party! No need to dress up, no ties or…
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The City of Sacramento is cracking down on illegal dumpers. The RID campaign encourages citizens to report illegal dumping and offers generous rewards if the…
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More than 500 children from the Sacramento START program performed a hula hoop routine to music from the 1950s at Cesar Chavez Park on July…
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Guess what day is it! Well, yes it’s Friday, but also… the California State Fair Opens today! Do you have your tickets yet? “For more…
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City explains patches of ‘gold’ grass with new tagline on signage and digital communications The City wants citizens to know the grass isn’t always greener…
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For seven summer weeks, the City of Sacramento holds its free Summer at City Hall program. This program, aimed at providing incoming 11th and 12th…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities offers the “River Friendly Landscaping” program to help customers remove their front yard turf and replace it with…
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Seems like its everyone’s Sacramento! Last week we asked you to show us what makes this great city tick, by tagging your photos and tweets…
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You’re invited by the Front Street Animal Shelter! Do you care about the many animals killed in America’s shelters? Then join us next Thursday, July…
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The City is starting work next week to repair and repaint the Guy West bike and pedestrian bridge over the American River near CSU-Sacramento. The…
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As the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaches, the City of Sacramento reminds residents to stay safe while celebrations are underway. Fireworks, barbecues, camping, and…
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Shelters across the country are bracing themselves for the increase of stray animals that escape the safety of their homes in fear of fireworks. While…
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Recently, the City of Sacramento was honored by the International Parking Institute (IPI), for its effective public education campaign associated with the introduction of…
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A blighted building in the Oak Park neighborhood is set to be demolished this week as a result of the Justice for Neighbors (JFN)…
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With last week’s OK from the Preservation Commission of the final designs, the schedule is set to begin the second phase of the City’s multi…
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City of Sacramento’s Economic Development Department geared up for this year’s Sacramento Business First event. In its third year, this event brought in small businesses,…
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Gold lawn got you thinking about tearing out that turf and planting native and drought tolerant plants? Considering an irrigation upgrade to help save water?…
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As the City has declared a stage 2 water shortage, residents and businesses city-wide have so far managed to help cut back water usage by…
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District 8 Councilwoman Bonnie Pannell enjoyed an evening of farewell wishes during her final council meeting Tuesday night. After being elected to Council following her…
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Graffiti in any city – small or large – is a challenge. And it’s a challenge that most cities take head on because without enforcement…
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Friday evening’s full “Honey moon” made a grand showing on the 13th, bringing to Sacramento (and the rest of the world) a rare, astronomical event…
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Don’t forget that tomorrow, June 14, is Marina Day! This great event featureslive music, great food vessel safety checks, a swap meet and more from…
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The historic structure is being renovated to keep up with the growing demand for train transit and bring an exciting mix of retail and office…
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The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence these days. Even the gateway to the Capitol is stressed. Conservation continues…
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Today, Mayor Kevin Johnson joined elected officials, business, labor, agriculture and environmental interests on the steps of the Capitol in 100 degree heat to call…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities announces a Spare the Water Alert through June 9, 2014. Spare the Water Alerts are declared when three…
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Parks and Rec teams with Elite Sports to host basketball skill building camp for kids The Department of Parks and Recreation is helping sponsor a…
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Union Pacific Railroad and Inland American Holdings have reached an “Agreement in Principle” to a property transfer for the Sacramento Railyards. A final agreement is…
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A tentative settlement agreement was reached between the State of California and the City to allow the redevelopment of the 700 block of K Street…
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Two day a week watering schedules and limited water supplies may have you thinking about the best ways to help your landscape survive the summer…
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Meet Rebecca Crowther, a photographs archivist with the Center for Sacramento History. Her life-long passion collided with history archiving when she started as a volunteer…
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Yet again, Sacramento ranks among the Top 10 Parks System in the US and we couldn’t be more proud to include this as an accolade.…
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The future home of the Powerhouse Science Center moves one step closer as Sacramento City Council unanimously approved last night an annual business funding appropriation…
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The Sacramento Fire Department Marine Program currently deploys two 4.7 meter inflatable boats from Fire Stations 2 and 8. This enables staff quick access to…
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This weekend marks the unofficial kick off to summer. As such, the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) and the United Pool Management society are urging citizens…
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Before a packed council chambers, Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City Council approved plans to build and finance a new Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC)…
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We’ve got an app that will enable you to quickly report problems in your neighborhood or anywhere else in Sacramento. You can request certain services,…
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Two economic development staffers returned from Chongqing, China this week hosting an eventful delegation of nearly 20 people from around the region. The trip marks…
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Complete with their walking shoes, clipboards and questionnaires, the City of Sacramento hit the streets in South Sacramento today along Mack Road to obtain first-hand…
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The I Street bridge built around the time Henry Ford released the first Model T, more than a century ago, is testament to its enduring…
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This Saturday kicks off Sacramento Fire’s open house series. At the open houses, the public is invited to come out and talk with members of…
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As a result of voters passing Measure U November 2012, today the Sacramento Fire Department fully restored all fire emergency response services, resulting in the elimination…
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The City today posted the Entertainment and Sports Center project (ESC) contracts, agreements, and reports for public review and comment before the City Council’s final…
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A Northern California packaging company this week shipped 600 pounds of cherries directly to Chongqing, China. This is the first time a direct export will…
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Hold the date for another exciting morning where we will provide you with information and resources for your business. This free event on June 20…
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Desmond Parrington, project manager for the Entertainment and Sports Center, gives insights on how the downtown arena will be a transformative project for the central…
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Spring Cleaning? Prepping for Summer? Even your stick vacuum for tile floors got plugged up? Garage Sale left-overs? Gardening gone wild? Use one of your…
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Sacramento could not be more proud to host the overall start for AMGEN Tour of California, a “Tour de France-style cycling road race.” Stage One…
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It’s officially May and that means gorgeous, warm weather for all to bask in (unless you don’t like heat) and, of course, May is Bike…
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Spend your summer learning valuable skills, making friends and money! The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is currently looking for excited and motivated high…
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Just in time for students to get in the last of their required hours of community service, the City is releasing an important resource for…
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The 5th and 6th Street bridges at the Sacramento Intermodal Transit Facility, otherwise known as the Railyards, continue to bolster upwards as crews keeps steady…
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Ten bike racks designed by local architect and artist Jason A. Silva will be installed throughout Sacramento Council District 5 beginning May 1, 2014, 8:30…
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On your mark. Get set. Donate on May 6. Next Tuesday is a big event, 24-hour event where we can come together as a community…
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Traffic continues to flow, thanks to the public’s cooperation during this first phase of stage one of Caltrans’ Fix 50 project, where work on the…
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You know you have dedicated employees when one of them is willing to jump out of a perfectly good airplane in order to raise money…
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City Manager releases fiscal year 2015 budget Revenues exceed expenses for first time in seven year; 14 police officers being added Today Sacramento City Manager…
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The Neighborhood Services Division is hosting two Community Partnership meetings to give you an update on a variety of city topics. Water Conservation: Tips on…
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SACRAMENTO – Vice Mayor Jay Schenirer invites you to the groundbreaking ceremony for the McClatchy Park Renovations. Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. McClatchy…
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The City of Sacramento has teamed up with EcoLandscape California to present the Green Gardener at Home Workshop series for Sacramento residents. The program provides…
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Her interest in design and clothing is what lead Veronica Kandl into museum work. While working on her Bachelor’s in fashion design, a clothing history…
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Following the City Council meeting last Thursday, City staff was given direction on how to proceed with the future renovation of the Community Center Theater.…
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Once the new California Family Fitness gym opens this month on K Street, it will mark a major milestone for downtown. All retail space on…
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Last week, the California Public Information Officer’s Association (CAPIO) presented the City with several awards for outreach materials. Recycling & Solid Waste (RSW) was presented…
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Sacramento City Council last week gave the okay for a residential project that will replace the Sutter Memorial Hospital in East Sacramento. The hospital will be…
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In a few short months, construction is set to begin on the new entertainment and sports center (ESC) at the Sacramento Downtown Plaza. Designed to…
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The Community Center Theater open house is this Wednesday, April 16 beginnging at 5:30 p.m. at the theater located on 1301 L Street. This open house…
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How well is Sacramento doing so far in reducing water use? Pretty well, in fact as the numbers are in and our water conversation efforts…
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Bust out your favorite pair of shoes and join fashion and history enthusiasts alike Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27. The Center for Sacramento…
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Today, the City will post the staff report for the April 10 Planning and Design Commission (PDC) meeting on the Entertainment and Sports Center project…
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Sacramento firefighter Captain Chad Augustin and police officer Doug Rosin received awards for acts of heroism in the Sacramento community through the Sally and…
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Under the leadership of Councilmember Kevin McCarty, the City of Sacramento has begun a one-year pilot project to collect food scraps from residents in the…
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Sure, you’ve seen plenty of videos from within Sacramento. Quality work is being produced in this city all the time, though every now and then…
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Built in 1974, the Community Center Theater is a staple of the Sacramento community. It is home to season productions for Broadway Sacramento, the Sacramento…
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Dust off those bikes and join your neighbors and friends in bicycling for work, school, shopping or recreation this May during the Sacramento region’s annual…
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In an effort to improve the usability and functionality of the Sac 311 App, the City of Sacramento is conducting a research study to help…
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Meet Craig Wiedenhoeft, a Battalion Chief with Sacramento Fire. A firefighter for 34 years and 26 years with our very own department, Craig got…
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Following a week of spikes in water usage on Thursday and Friday (no watering days in the City of Sacramento) the Department of Utilities launched…
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Okay citizens, we need your help! If you love Sacramento and love bicycling even more, then you’ve got to head over to 10 Best and…
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Don’t forget, City Councilmember Steve Hansen will be presenting Defining Character: an exhibition of portraits by Sacramento area artists, at the City Hall Robert T.…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter is in the running to be ranked as the best local charity/animal shelter in our region for KCRA’s A-List…
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The City earned national recognition recently as one of nation’s top cities for Open Data. Sacramento is No. 2 in the U.S. City Open Data…
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Work is underway at the Sacramento Valley Station, as experts begin to restore the historic mural. Small portions of the mural itself have been cleaned…
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On March 25, City Councilmember Steve Hansen will present Defining Character: an exhibition of portraits by Sacramento area artists, at the City Hall Robert T.…
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This video is so cool that we needed to share. In four minutes, it captures the forward movement of our technology sector in Sacramento, including…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter has started a volunteer mentoring program. If you’re interested, this one day Shelter 101 class will make you ready…
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On March 19, the City of Sacramento Economic Development Department and Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will host a workshop on the…
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The Caltrans Fix 50 project to resurface the portion of Highway 50 known as the W/X viaduct will extensively impact traffic in the City and…
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Sacramento is in the throes of transitioning from a relatively mild winter, to what seems like an already pleasant spring. From bouts of rain, to…
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The Business First Day Conference is back. On June 20, the City of Sacramento will host its third annual Business First event geared specifically for…
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If you’re an incoming 11th and 12th grade high school student and interested in learning more about the City of Sacramento, you should consider the…
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The parking revolution continues as smart meters make their way across Sacramento. Smart meters have already been installed around City Hall and Old Sacramento, and…
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Sacramento City Manager John Shirey has been selected to receive the 2014 National Public Service Award for his outstanding and lasting contributions to public service. The…
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Cesar Chavez Park, between 9th and 10th streets and I and J streets, has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part…
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Watering with the weather is key to helping with water conservation. Many people know that daylight savings time means a change to watering schedules in…
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You’ve probably heard of and even visited Old Sacramento, Midtown, and other local treasures, but the Sacramento Marina remains largely under the radar. The Sacramento…
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Here is an infographic that gives you an idea of what a term sheet is and the process for reaching final terms of the Entertainment…
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City is saving approximately 12 percent compared to previous two-year average. The Department of Utilities has reported that city water customers have saved over 200,000,000…
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Storage building at River Cats Independence Field ransacked The City ‘s Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to assess the damage and missing specialized equipment…
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The Sacramento Fire Department reminds residents to replace the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clock forward an hour on Sunday,…
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Rolling clouds are seen over downtown Sacramento just beyond Historic City Hall. The valley received some much needed rain in the midst of an unprecedented…
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Unemployment for Californians between the ages of 16 and 19 is the highest of all age groups at 35.4 percent. This free job fair will…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking interested volunteers to become Water Conservation Ambassadors. As a Water Conservation Ambassador, you will have an…
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Outreach meetings have been planned for construction opportunities with the new Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC). The goal of these meetings is to educate and…
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Here is your opportunity to dream big and win. If you’ve contemplated opening up your on retail store, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and its Downtown…
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Inderkum High School, located in Natomas, is looking for volunteer judges on Sacramento County History Day, Saturday, March 8. SCHD is year-long program where kids…
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The City of Sacramento partnered with Kaiser Permanente to encourage City employees to get “a move on”. Some 62 percent of the City’s workforce is…
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As part of Sacramento Police Department’s ongoing effort to curb bike theft, the Bait Bike program has been used to stop people in their tracks…
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Want the skinny on the drought and water conservation? We’ve got the answers you need. Get the latest on what we are doing in response…
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We’ve shown this video before, but it’s always a good reminder to look back. This time we are looking back at our Code Compliance Division…
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The public is invited to join the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Councilmember Angelique Ashby’s office for a public artwork unveiling on Sunday, February 23, 2014, beginning…
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District 2 will be holding a community meeting to provide an update on the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project. Residents and local businesses are…
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The power of social media was apparent last night when a posting for a lost dog lead to a successful reuniting of pet with family,…
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Just last night, new renditions for the entertainment and sports center were revealed. These new concepts provide more details about how the project will look.…
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Whether they’re battling fires or responding to medical emergencies, firefighters are easily recognizable in their trusted turnouts, also known as bunker gear. The term, bunker…
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We’ve got opportunities for you to be involved in your local government. You can apply for an available board, commission or committee seat. These commissions…
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The Sacramento Police Department is offering a free driver safety class to teenage drivers and their parents or guardians. This class is being offered in…
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The City of Sacramento adopted an Economic Development Strategy aimed to build Sacramento, support local businesses, grow dynamic regional industries, position Sacramento as a global…
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You’ve driven by it many times if you’re downtown near City Hall. Most recently, the parking garage at the corner of 10th and I streets…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter will soon have a new veterinary medicine building. Currently, veterinary staff works out of a mobile surgical trailer that’s…
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Photos courtesy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Just today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Sacramento’s La Valentina building complex — located on the…
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Nearly all the old parking meters around City Hall and Cesar Chavez Plaza have been replaced by new, smart parking meters as of last Friday.…
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Progress is continuing on one of the largest public works projects in City history, the new I-5 Interchange and Cosumnes River Boulevard Extension. These recent…
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Creating a foothold in the Far East is critical to securing investment opportunities. To that end, in April 2013, City staff officially opened the Sacramento…
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Yesterday, the Sacramento Kings revealed the latest designs for the new Entertainment and Sports Center to be developed in the heart of downtown Sacramento. …
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City Manager John Shirey strives to meet with employees on a regular basis to discuss hot topics and issues. The meet-ups are designed to offer…
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Before you throw something in the garbage, consider if it is really garbage, or if it can be recycled. In 2014, all residential customers will receive…
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If you haven’t seen it in person, the visuals are striking. Folsom Lake is currently at a historic low capacity and visiting the near-bottom of…
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The City of Sacramento will be accepting comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project until 5…
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Sacramento City Council members last night voted to require water customers to reduce their water use by 20 percent. The reductions are expected to be…
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Calendar year 2013 was the driest year on record for much of Northern and Central California. Storage in Folsom reservoir is below 20% of its…
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City staff is seeking feedback from the community on how to apply the Mixed Income Housing Ordinance citywide. The current ordinance requires that residential developers…
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The City is now accepting registration for seven sports programs and activities for kids, teens and seniors that were cut over the last five years…