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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

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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

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Roads are closing for IRONMAN California. Here’s where

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

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

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New film incentive program launches to foster media production in Sacramento

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

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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

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City unveils additional curbside EV chargers featuring art from local artists

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

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City Council reinstates pre-pandemic on-street parking operations

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

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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

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New outdoor fitness space opens at Oak Park Community Center

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

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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

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

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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

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

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City Council adopts comprehensive plan for homeless housing solutions

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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City awarded historic preservation grant to highlight Black history in Sacramento

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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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

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

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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

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

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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

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City selects 39 artists and 10 locations for community mural program

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

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

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

Posted on April 22, 2021August 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

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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

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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

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

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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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

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

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

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

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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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

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

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

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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

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

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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Calling all Sacramento artists! City seeks creatives for community murals

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

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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

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Additional rental assistance coming for eligible low-income City residents

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

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

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Public Information Officer

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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

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

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

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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City’s small-business assistance program offers ‘pandemic survival toolkits’ and one-on-one counseling

Posted on October 29, 2020October 30, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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New job training and placement programs available to Sacramento residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

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

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City launches 80+ virtual events to assist local small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Posted on October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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By the numbers: Here’s how the City’s COVID-19 relief efforts are helping residents and businesses

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City brings art and mental health program to local schools to support children during pandemic

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Sacramento rental assistance program now accepting applications from low-income residents through Oct. 22

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Help the City of Sacramento plan for the future of local communities

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

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Free technical assistance available now to small businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic

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

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

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Here are three ways for Sacramentans to access workforce training and job placement now

Posted on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Creative Economy Recovery program now accepting grant applications through Oct. 7

Posted on September 16, 2020September 23, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City launches outreach campaign to connect residents, businesses and nonprofits with coronavirus relief resources

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City allocates majority of $89 million in CARES Act funding, helping Sacramentans affected by COVID-19

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

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Nearly 300 arts and culture organizations selected to receive $7.5 million in grants from the City

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Workforce Recovery program to provide workforce training to more than 11,000 Sacramentans

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City to fund all eligible applicants for forgivable loan program

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Free COVID-19 financial navigation services now available for local residents

Posted on August 21, 2020August 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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This new City program will provide internet to 10,000 households and computers to 1,000 people

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Here is the City’s plan for connecting and transforming this area near Broadway 

Posted on August 18, 2020August 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City names Megan Van Voorhis as its Cultural & Creative Economy Manager

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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New planning tool will allow housing in Sacramento to be built faster and cheaper

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City approves $10 million ‘Workforce Development Recovery’ program to help local workers displaced by COVID-19

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Free mediation now available for landlords and tenants affected by COVID-19

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City appoints Interim Director of newly created ‘community response’ office

Posted on July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Arts groups and cultural organizations affected by COVID-19 can now apply for grants from the City

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City announces $7.5 million ‘Creative Economy Recovery’ program to help the arts, cultural organizations and tourism

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

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Small local businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19 can now apply for forgivable loans from the City

Posted on June 29, 2020July 1, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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See exactly how the City is investing federal CARES Act funding in Sacramento

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Hundreds tune in to learn about City’s ‘Small Business Recovery’ loan program

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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This helpline assists Sacramento workers whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City’s new business recovery program seeks to create equitable distribution of $10 million in loans

Posted on June 17, 2020June 24, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Center for Sacramento History collecting coronavirus stories and artifacts from community

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Grants available for restaurants to cover costs of moving dining outside

Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Sacramento approved to resume filming with restrictions starting June 12

Posted on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Deadline extended for public input on the City’s General Plan update and Climate Action Plan

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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New mobile app makes it easier to locate Wi-Fi Buses and access free high-speed internet in Sacramento

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Sacramento looks to reform fines and fees that disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Financial Empowerment Center opens, offering free professional one-on-one financial counseling for Sacramento residents

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City launches expedited process to help local restaurants participate in new ‘Farm to Fork Al Fresco’ program

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Calling all local artists! Apply to design vinyl wraps for EV charger stations

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Unbanked Sacramentans can receive their stimulus checks faster with Bank On

Posted on May 8, 2020May 11, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Wi-Fi buses are starting to roll around the city. When will they come to your neighborhood?

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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The City wants start-ups and companies to submit innovative ideas in response to COVID-19

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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A new webinar series offers local businesses tips and resources for navigating COVID-19 landscape

Posted on April 27, 2020April 30, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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‘Story Time Sacramento’ features city leaders reading children’s books to help entertain, improve literacy with kids

Posted on April 20, 2020April 22, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City launches updated 311 app and website to improve customer experience

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City’s Office of Arts & Culture teams up with local groups to support creatives during COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on April 13, 2020April 17, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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101 businesses selected to receive COVID–19 economic relief loans from City

Posted on April 2, 2020April 9, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Small local businesses affected by COVID-19 can now apply for zero-interest loans from the City

Posted on March 18, 2020March 23, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City adopts temporary ban on residential and commercial tenant evictions

Posted on March 18, 2020March 25, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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POSTPONED: Sacramento’s urban gallery of mural art the focus of new City speaker series

Posted on March 10, 2020March 12, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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See how the City uses drones to improve services and safety while providing privacy

Posted on March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City of Sacramento renames SMAC as Office of Arts and Culture

Posted on March 4, 2020March 6, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City of Sacramento launches new, citywide ‘Artists in Residence’ program

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Learn about the ‘scandalous life’ of the founder of Stanford University at this book signing and speaker event

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City partners with Safety Pool to set safety standards for autonomous vehicles in Sacramento and around the world

Posted on January 31, 2020February 6, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City selects 6 companies to receive funding and expert support as part of ‘Economic Gardening 2.0’

Posted on January 30, 2020February 7, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City’s 311 customer service reduces call waiting time by 56%

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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Two more public parks in Sacramento go live with free Wi-Fi

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

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City opens new Film Office to foster local film-industry growth and bring more productions to Sacramento

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Public Information Officer

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City accepting applications for community-based investment opportunities

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Public Information Officer

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City partners with startup accelerator Berkeley SkyDeck to bring seven innovation companies to Sacramento

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Public Information Officer

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City’s new workforce dashboard tracks progress made in diversity and equity

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by Public Information Officer