A City of Sacramento publication

Author: Public Information Officer

‘City of Festivals’ grants now available to support special events across city of Sacramento

Posted on May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento artists can now apply for grants of $10,000 through City’s ‘Seeding Creativity’ program

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New 15-foot sculpture at North Natomas Aquatics Complex captures ‘quintessential summer experience’

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s Community Engagement Manager receives ‘Women in Leadership’ award from Greater Sacramento NAACP

Posted on May 10, 2022May 11, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City awards nearly 70 Sacramento nonprofits $950,000 in grants through Cultural Arts Awards program

Posted on May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento PD seeks community feedback on military equipment use policy

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City lowers tow fee for income-eligible individuals through Fine and Fee Justice Initiative

Posted on May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Accessory dwelling unit construction sees 123 percent increase in city of Sacramento

Posted on April 29, 2022May 2, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Hear from these industry leaders about the latest in business technology at this May 3 event

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Come paint the town at these community mural paint days

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento community members now can apply for up to $15,000 in matching funds for arts and culture projects

Posted on April 25, 2022April 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

More than 100 cherry blossom trees are coming to this waterfront park

Posted on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

How would you spend a portion of the City’s budget? Submit your idea by May 22

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Federal officials visit City of Sacramento’s Miller Park safe ground

Posted on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Statement regarding homeless outreach efforts and property status at Howe Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City kicking off Arts, Culture and Creativity Month at this event on April 7

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Shop 916 gift card relaunches with promo: Buy a gift card, get a bonus gift card

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

BizX is back! Explore the latest in business technology at this City-hosted virtual event

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Microbusinesses in Sacramento can apply for these relief grants starting April 1

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City awards 9 grants to local filmmakers through new incentive program. Grants still available

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Take this quick survey to help the City redesign its website

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

With community refrigerators on the rise, here’s some safety guidance from the City

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

State awards Sacramento nearly $16 million to beautify parks, roads and trails throughout the city

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

$1 million participatory budgeting pilot program launches in April. Here’s how the process works

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New employee-owned supermarket opens in Oak Park with support from City

Posted on March 2, 2022March 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New online service makes it easier to see developments in city of Sacramento

Posted on March 2, 2022March 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves investment of $10 million to help Sacramento creative economy recover from pandemic

Posted on March 2, 2022March 7, 2022 by Public Information Officer

More than 600 volunteers turn out for Sacramento homeless Point in Time Count

Posted on February 25, 2022March 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento first city in California to win state Prohousing Designation for housing-friendly policies

Posted on February 24, 2022February 25, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Want to help improve transportation in Sacramento? Apply to be on a planning team

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City launches ‘Sacramento Get Vaccinated’ outreach campaign with community-based organizations

Posted on February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City and UC Davis celebrate groundbreaking on Aggie Square innovation campus

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Apply to this startup competition for a chance to be awarded $10,000

Posted on February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves land use plan for new Northstate hospital in North Natomas

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Meet the Sacramento Police Department’s new communications team

Posted on February 9, 2022February 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City seeking input on potential guaranteed basic income for artists pilot program

Posted on February 8, 2022February 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

More frequent street cleaning starts this month in Sacramento

Posted on February 8, 2022February 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City offering stipends to community groups to help increase local COVID-19 vaccination rates

Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Household junk pickup starts again in February. Here is what you need to know

Posted on February 1, 2022February 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Leaf season pickup has been extended until early February

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Four weeks left for Shop 916 gift card promo: Buy a gift card and get a bonus gift card for free

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento to convert downtown hotel to homeless housing using state Homekey award

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Public Information Officer

New parking and locking requirements roll out for shared scooters, bicycles in Sacramento

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Attend this Jan. 21 webinar to learn how the City’s Financial Empowerment Center can improve your financial health

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Young artists in Sacramento invited to fight climate change with their creativity

Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves funding for youth and downtown clean and safe programs with federal COVID-19 relief dollars

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Outpouring of community support helps move more than 40 shelter dogs into foster homes

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter temporarily closes intake of stray dogs after one animal tests positive with dangerous infection

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council districts have been redrawn. Here’s how to see if your Councilmember has changed

Posted on January 5, 2022January 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento to open respite centers for unsheltered residents during cold weather this coming weekend

Posted on December 28, 2021December 29, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Learn how businesses can get up to $30,000 a year in state tax credits at this webinar on Jan. 5

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here is how to easily dispose of your holiday tree

Posted on December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Need a last minute gift? Grab a ‘Shop 916’ gift card to support local businesses impacted by the pandemic

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

City Hall parking garage on I Street reopens to the public

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento will open respite centers for unsheltered residents Friday and Saturday nights

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento arts and culture nonprofit organizations can now apply for operating support grants through ‘Cultural Arts Awards’ program

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council adopts ‘land acknowledgement’ to honor original inhabitants of Sacramento before each meeting

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

City Council approves $5 million anti-displacement fund to help Stockton Boulevard-area residents stay in their homes

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento will open City Hall respite center for unsheltered residents Monday night

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento accepting applications for 2022 Planning Academy

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City opens respite centers for unsheltered residents during cold weather

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Application deadline for the City’s Youth Commission extended until Dec. 10

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Don’t miss out on the chance to provide input on the final City Council redistricting map

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Several roads will close Dec. 3-5 for the California International Marathon. Here’s where

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

City’s annual free holiday parking returns to Sacramento

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Traffic alert: Nov. 25 road closures for Sacramento’s annual Run to Feed the Hungry

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City to receive $500,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts to distribute to Sacramento artists

Posted on November 18, 2021November 24, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $1.3 million to continue funding sobering center

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento’s new science museum features a planetarium and more than 100 exhibits

Posted on November 16, 2021November 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Calling Sacramento youth: City recruiting residents 14 – 22 to sit on Youth Commission

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City to host its first Community Mural Paint Day on Saturday, Nov. 6

Posted on November 3, 2021November 5, 2021 by Public Information Officer

A new City park just opened in Natomas. Can you guess its theme?

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Public Information Officer

See how the City of Sacramento responded during last weekend’s 500-year-storm event

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 by Public Information Officer

It’s officially Sacramento leaf season. Here are tips for keeping tidy leaf piles

Posted on October 26, 2021December 28, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Roads are closing for IRONMAN California. Here’s where

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Public Information Officer

The City needs your input for transportation planning on Northgate and Freeport Boulevards

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

New film incentive program launches to foster media production in Sacramento

Posted on October 21, 2021November 8, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council votes to invest $61.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help residents and businesses

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

City unveils additional curbside EV chargers featuring art from local artists

Posted on October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council reinstates pre-pandemic on-street parking operations

Posted on October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Playgrounds, trails and new story center part of $35 million in state budget funds coming to Sacramento

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Public Information Officer

New outdoor fitness space opens at Oak Park Community Center

Posted on October 11, 2021October 11, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Oct. 6 is Clean Air Day: See what the City is doing to improve air quality

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Help shape your neighborhood with this new City Council district mapping tool

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves air-quality-monitor pilot program for low-income communities

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

Newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center opens with the Sacramento premiere of ‘Hamilton’

Posted on September 15, 2021September 22, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento opens X Street Navigation Center to help people experiencing homelessness

Posted on September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City selects 10 local companies to receive funds and expert support to grow businesses

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Two 40-foot public art sculptures coming soon to the River District

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council discusses spending framework, community investments for $122 million in American Rescue Plan funds

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City receives $2 million to convert a shuttered tree nursery into an urban agricultural hub

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council adopts eight-year plan to address growing need for housing

Posted on August 19, 2021August 24, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council adopts comprehensive plan for homeless housing solutions

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Public Information Officer

See how these community groups are supporting the City’s redistricting efforts

Posted on August 11, 2021August 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Using a leaf blower? Remember to check the air quality in Sacramento first

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

New metamorphosis-themed murals pop up in the River District and Mirasol Village

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Free internet, computers and digital training available to Sacramento Households in need

Posted on July 21, 2021August 4, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City awarded historic preservation grant to highlight Black history in Sacramento

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City and St. John’s Program for Real Change unveil new modular homes for women and children in need of housing

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Community photos and stories about the importance of active transportation showcased in North Natomas Regional Park

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter waives fees to reclaim pets for an entire year

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

There’s a new food-waste recycling law for businesses. Here’s what you need to know

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City unveils new wellness-themed utility-box wraps and banners in South Sacramento

Posted on June 29, 2021July 1, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how to report illegal fireworks, prevent fires and keep pets safe this July 4

Posted on June 21, 2021June 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City selects 39 artists and 10 locations for community mural program

Posted on June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council commits additional $600,000 to provide computers, internet and digital training to Sacramentans

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

In response to forecasts of excessive heat, the City will open two cooling centers on Monday to assist residents

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Cool off safely this summer: Sacramento Fire Department offers free life jacket rentals

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

Calling Sacramento youth: City recruiting residents ages 14-22 to sit on art, police and parks commissions

Posted on May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

VIDEO: How the City invested in the community during the pandemic

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

City Council approves funds to build 200 affordable housing units on Stockton Boulevard

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

Sacramento rental assistance program again accepting applications from low-income residents

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Public Information Officer

How much has the pandemic affected Sacramento’s creative economy? New survey reveals the exact toll taken

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

5 ways the public can help redraw Sacramento City Council district boundaries

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Public Information Officer

The City wants to hear from Tahoe Park residents about ‘slow and active streets’

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by Public Information Officer

See how this group helped the City reach sole proprietors and Black-owned businesses with its COVID-19 relief efforts

Posted on April 27, 2021May 5, 2021 by Public Information Officer

As Sacramento sees an increase in housing production, City works to keep momentum going

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

Five new public art pieces are coming to the SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District

Posted on April 14, 2021April 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Aggie Square community benefits agreement commits $50 million to affordable housing, local hiring and more

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves $1.1 million loan to open employee-owned supermarket in Oak Park

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Public Information Officer

New public art is coming to downtown Sacramento and it is out of this world

Posted on April 7, 2021April 14, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Proposed Aggie Square community benefits include $50 million for affordable housing and commitment to hire local residents

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

60 local artists selected to design utility-box wraps in downtown Sacramento

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City’s online permit services and virtual inspections keep construction projects moving during the pandemic

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Sacramentans find relief with City’s free financial coaching and assistance accessing COVID-19 resources

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Local companies now can apply for funding and business support through the City’s ‘Economic Gardening 2.0’ program

Posted on March 9, 2021March 22, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento rental assistance program now accepting applications from low-income residents through March 19

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

This City-funded program pays culinary artists-in-training and provides meals to the Meadowview community

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council approves additional $31.7 million in rental assistance for low-income residents

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

The City is creating a plan to address housing needs in Sacramento and wants your feedback

Posted on February 16, 2021February 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City’s Tenant Protection Program enforces against unfair evictions, rental increases

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Here’s exactly how the City’s Coronavirus relief efforts have been helping Sacramentans

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Help build the future of Stockton Boulevard: City seeks community input for corridor plan

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Public Information Officer

Calling all Sacramento artists! City seeks creatives for community murals

Posted on February 4, 2021February 10, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City’s Cultural Equity grants provide financial relief and support for three arts and culture organizations

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

Additional rental assistance coming for eligible low-income City residents

Posted on January 15, 2021January 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City to discuss permitting greater array of housing types in local neighborhoods

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

City to host monthly community conversations to discuss inequitable impacts of fines and fees

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

This local cultural nonprofit feeds Sacramentans in need during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on January 8, 2021January 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

New year, new selfie: How pop-up art in Sacramento can help people celebrate safely

Posted on December 28, 2020December 29, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento completes all installations on its free Wi-Fi in the Parks program

Posted on December 21, 2020December 24, 2020 by Public Information Officer

10,000 art kits distributed to city of Sacramento students affected by the pandemic

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

Sac Library to help provide Wi-Fi connectivity for City residents impacted by COVID-19

Posted on December 17, 2020December 18, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City extends ordinance to protect workers during the pandemic as COVID-19 cases rise

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Public Information Officer

City launches ‘Mentor Sacramento’ program to support Sacramento-based entrepreneurs

Posted on December 3, 2020December 4, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Four weeks left to access City’s CARES Act funded programs and services

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Nearly 250 artists, cultural organizations and creative businesses to receive $6 million in grants from the City

Posted on December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento youth and adults now can access additional job training and placement opportunities

Posted on November 16, 2020November 17, 2020 by Public Information Officer

Virtual storefront featuring works from local artists launches with support from City funds

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

New data dashboard shows just how much Great Plates Delivered is helping seniors, restaurants in Sacramento

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