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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to tour its water-efficient demonstration garden on April 18 and learn how California native plants…
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Sacramento residents are invited to a free webinar on March 25 that can help them save water outdoors using City rebates. The event will take…
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Sacramento residents who want to avoid unexpected water bills can receive alerts about potential leaks through the City’s free water-tracking website. By creating an account,…
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A series of storm systems is expected to affect the Sacramento region starting this weekend, with widespread precipitation and some winds expected. City officials are…
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Cooking big holiday meals? The City’s Department of Utilities is reminding Sacramento residents how important it is to properly dispose of cooking fat, oil, and…
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City of Sacramento residents interested in purchasing a high-efficiency washer are running out of time to claim a rebate. The City’s High-Efficiency Washer Rebate Program…
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As temperatures cool and days grow shorter, landscapes across Sacramento don’t need as much water to stay healthy as they do in spring and summer.…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to get an up-close look at flood-fighting tools, equipment and technology during its annual Highwater Jamboree on Saturday,…
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Fall in Sacramento isn’t just about cooler weather and shorter days — Utilities staff say it’s the ideal season to transform your landscape. “People often…
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Sacramento residents are invited to learn new ways to save water and money at the Water Wise Garden Showcase on Sept. 27. The free event…
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As temperatures climb this summer, Sacramento residents may be noticing unwelcome visitors: cockroaches. These pests become more active during warmer months, but according to City…
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Sacramento residents who need help cutting back on how much water they use this summer can schedule a free house call with the City’s water…
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With summer in full swing, City of Sacramento Department of Utilities staff are reminding boaters how they can help keep local waterways clean. “Our rivers…
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Sacramento residents and businesses now have even more options to get money back for switching their lawns to drought-tolerant landscapes. The City’s water conservation team…
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Sacramento residents are invited to pick up free mulch on May 17 during the City’s annual Mulch Mayhem giveaway. “Mulch is one of the easiest…
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Utilities staff are inviting community groups to apply for grant funding for projects that can help protect, restore or enhance Sacramento’s waterways. The grants offer…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to visit its drought-tolerant garden on May 3 to learn more about California native plants and water-efficient…
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Although City of Sacramento crews prepare all year long for the rainy season, that work intensifies when storms do arrive, typically from October to April.…
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The City’s water conservation team is inviting Sacramento residents to a webinar on March 18 that can help them save water and money by finding…
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As the weather begins to warm, Utilities staff are reminding Sacramento residents and businesses that they can water with sprinklers up to two days per…
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Utilities staff invites Sacramento residents to a webinar on March 4 that can teach them how to transform their yards into water-efficient landscapes. The free…
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On a Thursday morning like any other, Phillip Berkley pulled up to a home in the College Glen neighborhood, ready to investigate. As one of…
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the City’s Department of Utilities is reminding Sacramento residents to properly dispose of cooking fats, oils and grease. Certain…
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The first strong storm system of the year is expected to arrive in Sacramento this week, bringing with it much-needed rain. City officials are urging…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting people to explore and interact with flood-fighting equipment during its annual Highwater Jamboree Oct. 19 at North Natomas Regional…
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Crowds of families, couples and individuals braved the late-summer heat on Saturday, Sept. 7, to attend the City’s “Water Discovery Day,” where staff gave tours…
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Sacramento residents are invited to learn how to use water efficiently outdoors during a free event Sept. 28 at the Department of Utilities main campus…
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City Department of Utilities staff on Sept. 7 are inviting people to “Water Discovery Day,” an event designed to help people learn about how the…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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As record temperatures send residents and visitors to regional waterways, City staff want to learn more about their recreational habits. The City’s Department of Utilities…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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Sacramento’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal standards, according to the annual “Consumer Confidence Report” published by the City’s Department of…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is looking for people to fill roles in the organization, which provides drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services to residents…
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City staff will be giving away free mulch to Sacramento residents during a “Mulch Mayhem” event on May 4 at the Sacramento Marina (2710 Ramp…
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Several streets in downtown Sacramento will be closed as City of Sacramento crews perform a sewer installation and roadway pavement work. The closures will occur…
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The City’s Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work on its flood control system, which is considered critical infrastructure. This maintenance is consistent with…
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City of Sacramento residents on April 16 are invited to learn how to save money with water-efficient landscapes during a free webinar hosted by the…
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As warmer temperatures approach, City Utilities staff are reminding people that residents and businesses can water their landscapes up to two days per week starting…
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City employees receive many different kinds of training, but one type — how to perform CPR — recently helped to save the life of a…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is now offering grants to community groups to help fund projects that protect, restore or enhance rivers, creeks and nearby…
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If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution, Department of Utilities staff say that winter is a great time to save money and be more…
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A storm system is expected to arrive in Sacramento on Sunday, bringing with it several inches of rain before departing later next week. The storm’s…
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The City’s Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work on its flood control system, which is considered critical infrastructure. This maintenance will be similar…
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The holidays are nearly here, and many people celebrate by cooking hearty meals for their their families and friends. While certain dishes are staples of…
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The Sacramento Free Foundation is inviting people to attend a free workshop on Nov. 18 to learn how to prune and care for young shade…
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If you’re planning to buy a new washing machine, a rebate from the City of Sacramento could save you $125 on high-efficiency clothes washers. The…
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Department of Utilities staff are reminding people about the City’s year-round watering schedule, which requires residents and businesses to limit when they water landscapes. During…
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The City’s Department of Utilities will soon be offering discounted 55-gallon rain barrels to Sacramento residents for a limited time. Rain barrels collect water from…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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Have you noticed a different taste or smell in your tap water? If so, you aren’t alone. City Department of Utilities staff say that receive…
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City of Sacramento staff are inviting people to attend the Oct. 21 “Highwater Jamboree,” which is expected to be the largest flood preparedness event in…
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A project called “RiverArc” is expected to improve water supplies and protect river flows in the greater Sacramento region — and it recently received a…
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As the boating season winds down, City staff are inviting boaters and people who recreate near water to take a short survey on their habits.…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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City Department of Utilities staff are preparing to bring online a new water treatment facility that will be the largest of its type in the…
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City Department of Utilities staff are inviting people to a July 22 event called the “Water Wise Garden Showcase” to learn about gardening and watering…
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The City’s Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood-control system. This maintenance will be similar to the critical…
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The City’s Department of Utilities recently released a report that describes the quality of drinking water in the city of Sacramento to help customers understand…
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Editor’s Note: As of 1:30 p.m. June 13, the workshop has reached its capacity. People can add their names to the waitlist or email volunteers@sactree.org…
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City Utilities staff are inviting people to attend a “Mulch Mayhem” event on May 6 to get free “arbor” mulch, which supports soil health and…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting Sacramentans to the Florin Road Community Beautification Project kick-off on April 8 in South Sacramento (2251 Florin Road). The…
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City Department of Utilities staff are reminding people that instant rebates are available on certain kinds of water fixtures at SMUD’s Energy Store. The rebates…
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The Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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City Utilities staff on March 21 are hosting a webinar to help people learn about how to find water leaks in their homes and how…
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Pravani Vandeyar recently was appointed by City Manager Howard Chan to direct the Department of Utilities. Vandeyar, who has more than 28 years experience in the environmental…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is reminding residents and business owners that, starting March 1, landscapes can be watered twice a week rather…
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The City’s Department of Utilities now is offering grants to community groups to help pay for projects that protect, restore or enhance rivers, creeks and nearby…
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Another storm system is headed toward the Sacramento area, with rain and wind expected to arrive Wednesday and potentially causing more downed trees, branches and…
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The Sacramento City Council this week adopted requirements for some new buildings to install systems that would reuse water for irrigation and other non-potable purposes.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is reminding residents that some customers can receive financial assistance from the City for certain kinds of utility…
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City of Sacramento Utilities staff are reminding people that fat, oil and grease should never be put down the drain, especially during the holiday season.…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities on Nov. 8 will host virtual “office hours” on rebates for converting grass to drought-tolerant landscapes. “These office…
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More rain is expected soon in Sacramento, and the City’s Department of Utilities is reminding people they can prepare in several ways. According to the…
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Sacramento residents for a limited time can purchase rain barrels at a discounted rate from the City’s Department of Utilities. Rain barrels collect water from…
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City Utilities staff are reminding people that on Nov. 1 residents and businesses must change how they water landscapes, including their lawns. The change is…