Author: Public Information Officer
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The City of Sacramento recently launched an updated American Rescue Plan (ARP) Impact Hub, featuring new performance and equity dashboard reports. The performance dashboards provide…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a high-wind warning, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.).…
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The city of Sacramento recently played host to a major Hollywood production starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor. The yet-to-be-titled film concluded its shooting in…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to a free webinar March 21 that will help them find and fix leaks in and around…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting artists to submit their artwork for consideration to be featured in an upcoming exhibit focused on caregivers, parents, and…
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The Center for Sacramento History has partnered with students from American Legion High School to curate an exhibit at Sacramento City Hall, spotlighting their personal…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved $5 million from UC Davis to further implement housing stability programs for eligible households surrounding the UC Davis…
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Leilani Koroiveti, 27, spent years working odd jobs without finding a clear direction until she heard about a new job training program administered by the…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with local nonprofit crisis intervention center WEAVE to offer “Safe Night Out” training for hospitality…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting an extended period of wet weather, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement…
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The Sacramento Police Department in partnership with Central California Intelligence Center, is hosting a youth internet safety webinar for community members and parents from 6…
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film…
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Due to cold temperatures, the City is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now will provide weather respite…
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A major motion picture will be filming in downtown Sacramento Feb. 10 through 13. Filming activities on these days include action scenes such as simulated…
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Due to cold temperatures, the City is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now will provide weather respite…
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The Sacramento Kings are now accepting applications for their ninth annual Capitalize: Technology contest, the NBA’s first crowdsourced startup competition that offers local entrepreneurs a…
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The Sacramento community is invited to celebrate Black History Month at the upcoming Black Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 at…
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Due to the continuing wet weather, the City is once again extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now…
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Doing some early spring cleaning, or just looking to get rid of bulky waste? City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling residential customers now can…
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Homeowners in Oak Park now can apply for home repairs through the “Rock the Block” initiative, a community investment program funded in part by the…
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Sacramento City Council last July approved $3 million to support affordable housing development through its “Zero-Dollar Rate” program which waives fees for development and construction of…
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The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento last week formally dedicated the new riverfront public art project aimed at fostering connections through two vibrant tributes.…
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Two of the youngest members of the Sacramento City Council have been appointed by Mayor Darrell Steinberg and unanimously confirmed by the City Council for…
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The City of Sacramento Fire Department recently launched a new program to address the increase in 911 calls to ensure quality and timely service to…
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Newly restored Capitol Park Hotel re-opens as permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness
Sacramento’s historic Capitol Park Hotel reopens this week as Saint Clare at Capitol Park, a permanent supportive housing complex for people experiencing homelessness. The Saint…
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New Year’s Eve is a time to gather with friends and family to say goodbye to 2023 and count down to 2024. As Sacramentans attend…
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The Sacramento Police Department was awarded a $400,000 state grant to conduct enforcement and education programs targeting traffic safety issues including distracted driving, seat belt…
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Karlmann Gates, 59, grew up in Sacramento and said he has been “pretty much homeless off and on for the last 40 years.” He has…
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Sacramento organizers are asking community members to volunteer in the 2024 Point-in-Time count (PIT) to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento is once again recruiting “community ambassadors” to build and maintain relationships with community partners and residents who represent culturally and linguistically diverse…
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Doug Cupid and his wife Vanessa, both in their 40s, have been renting since moving to Sacramento nearly nine years ago. They never really expected…
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Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving all adoption fees through Dec. 23 to help animals find a new home for the holidays. Front Street is…
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The Sacramento City Council recently adopted an ordinance to allow newer signage technology commonly described as “Digital Wayfinding Kiosks” or “Smart City Kiosks” in public…
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The California Capital Women’s Business Center on Dec. 12 will select winners for its “Small Business Showcase Pitch Competition,” in which Sacramento entrepreneurs and businesses…
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In anticipation of the holiday festivities, the Sacramento Police Department is providing some reminders to help prioritize safety. “Enjoy the festivities, but let caution be…
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Want to learn more about how planning shapes the Sacramento community? The City’s Community Development Department is encouraging Sacramento residents, business owners and others to…
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The City’s Office of Nighttime Economy this week presented to the City Council its “Sociable City Assessment,” which analyzes Sacramento’s nightlife, entertainment venues, special events…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting cold nighttime temperatures, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.).…
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Five local artists have been selected to serve for up to one year in various City of Sacramento departments to help to engage communities in…
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The City’s Historic Preservation team recently was awarded $40,000 from the California Office of Historic Preservation to help protect and preserve LGBTQ+ history in Sacramento. The City will…
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A shuttered, iconic ice skating rink on Del Paso Boulevard will receive more than a million dollars in City funding so it can be restored…
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Get extra spending money and shop local with the City of Sacramento’s Shop 916 gift card promotion of buy a gift card, get a bonus…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for grants to support North Sacramento small businesses and nonprofits organizations. “These grants were created to help…
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Violent crime in Sacramento dropped 18.2 percent in the first nine months of 2023, and the number of people victimized by gun violence fell by…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting members of the public to provide input on the “Missing Middle Housing” strategy through a self-guided workshop, which will…
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Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye is inviting all Sacramentans to celebrate Sacramento Poetry Day on Thursday, Oct. 26, with free classroom curriculum and cash-prize contests.…
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Sacramentans are invited to celebrate the ancient traditions of Dia de los Muertos at the 11th annual Souls of the City Festival in Old Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film…
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The Sacramento Police Department recently promoted three of its employees to serve as public information officers. In their new roles, Sgt. Carlos Martinez, Officer Anthony…
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Holiday season can be a time of family, food, gifts and fun, which can also mean increased spending. Even if you don’t celebrate a holiday, you…
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The Center for Sacramento History will be hosting a speaker-series event with author Evelyn McDonnell to discuss her newly released biography “The World According to…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy soon will host its quarterly “Pubs, clubs and bars” training to provide information to help nighttime businesses…
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People struggling with mental health issues in Sacramento’s Central City will have a new place to get help with meeting basic needs, reconnecting to community,…
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While puppies at Front Street Animal Shelter are typically adopted the day they become available, some animals struggle to get adopted for weeks or even…
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Sacramento City Council recently approved over $2 million in grant funding to support 28 local organizations that will help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with Sacramento County, are offering grants to nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that are…
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The Center for Sacramento History will open its collections vault to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 as part of the…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to learn about the City’s preliminary recommendations for implementing Missing Middle Housing (MMH) in Sacramento during upcoming in-person…
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Applications are due Sept. 30 for the City of Sacramento’s Al Fresco outdoor dining grant program where restaurants can apply for up to $20,000 in…
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Non-profit groups located in the city of Sacramento can apply to receive up to $800 to host a neighborhood clean-up event through a City of…
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Want to learn how to make usable soil from your food scraps? Join the City of Sacramento’s Recycling and Solid Waste team for one of…
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Do you own property that is vacant or underutilized? Owners of vacant or blighted parcels can turn their lots into agricultural land and receive a…
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The Sacramento Police Department’s Office of Violence Prevention is asking local community-based nonprofit organizations and 501(c)(3) groups to submit applications for two grant opportunities totaling…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a new Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program to train city residents to work in the early childhood education teaching…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting community members to help paint a new mural on Florin Road from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.…
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As Sacramento County updates its emergency alert system, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to ensure they are enrolled in…
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Concerned about the impact that resuming student loan payments will have on your budget? The City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) can help local…
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The Sacramento Fire Department will host its fourth annual Sacramento Area Girls Fire Camp on Sept. 23-24. Designed for teens grades 9 through 12, this…
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The Sacramento Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 1, in the area of Folsom Boulevard and Hornet Drive between 7:30 p.m.…
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Applications are now being accepted for the “CLTRE Keeper First-Time Home Buyer Program,” a new service that provides homeownership resources to city of Sacramento residents…
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The City of Sacramento is asking members of the public to provide input on its draft Existing Building Electrification strategy, which will guide the transition…
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The City of Sacramento today has released the results of its Sacramento Music Census, a survey to better understand the present lived experience of people…
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City of Sacramento firefighters are gearing up for the National Police and Fire Baseball tournament in Boston this week. The team is not only focused…
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The City’s Office of Arts + Culture is accepting applications for artists, illustrators and graphic designers to design a 5,000 square foot vinyl mural on…
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A newly created Sacramento workforce program has been awarded $5 million by the California Workforce Development Board. The “Public Pathways” workforce program will connect residents…
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The City of Sacramento now is accepting applications for its City Management Academy (CMA), a program to educate and encourage partnerships between the City, its residents…
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The City’s Office of Arts + Culture is accepting applications for its new “Emerging Curators Fellowship” program, a funded opportunity for emerging curators to develop…
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The City of Sacramento is asking Sacramentans to help shape the future of Sacramento by participating and providing feedback on the “Sacramento 2040” plans by…
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The City of Sacramento is seeking three fellows to work on a range of sustainability, transportation and climate action issues. Fellows will receive pay and…
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Following an extensive search by the City of Sacramento, Jason Jong has been hired as its new Cultural & Creative Economy Manager. He will start…
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This ’embodies our commitment to inclusivity’; Sac Fire’s new paramedic trainee program takes flight
Sacramento Fire last week launched its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trainee program, which will provide 19 local Sacramento aspiring paramedics with the necessary skills…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the Sacramento Tree Foundation Thursday broke ground on Sacramento’s first cherry blossom park – the Hanami Line –…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts + Culture is inviting community members to the opening of “BEFORE AND BEYOND,” the Del Rio Trail inspired…
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In an effort to foster outdoor dining, the City will be hosting a free informational workshop on July 11 to talk through the Al Fresco…
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With July 4 around the corner, the Sacramento Fire Department is asking Sacramento residents to report illegal fireworks with its new community reporting mobile app, which…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Arts + Culture, in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation, is hosting a free community mural paint day…
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Two new art murals are set to be unveiled at the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. June 10 in South Sacramento. As…
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Folsom native and former Folsom firefighter Eric Williams, now a Sacramento Fire Prevention Officer Trainee, has faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering determination and strength. On…
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Join the City’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8, to learn about protecting against the negative impacts of…
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With hotter temperatures quickly approaching, the Sacramento Fire Department is urging swimmers and boaters to be cautious and wear life jackets in waterways this summer.…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting a hiring expo on Saturday, June 3, at the Sacramento Police Academy (2409 Dean St. in McClellan Park). Police…
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Editor’s note: The training planned for June 20 has been canceled. The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with local nonprofit crisis intervention center…
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The feature film “Sacramento,” currently being shot in Sacramento, is wrapping up its final week of production. Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera and Michael Angarano star…
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The Center for Sacramento History is hosting a free event June 6 to celebrate Linda Birner, the founder of Mom Guess What! (MGW), one of…
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The City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is celebrating the milestone of serving more than 1,000 clients with the support of free, professional, one-on-one…
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In celebration of Memorial Day, the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (1515 J St.) will be hosting a free community event from 10 a.m. to noon Monday,…
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To celebrate preservation month, the City is partnering with local non-profit Preservation Sacramento for a community event 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 25 at City…
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Sacramento City Council last Tuesday unanimously approved over $500,000 for the Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program to provide grants to help income-eligible households…
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In 2005, Debra Jackson found herself in a two-week temporary assignment with the Sacramento Fire Department. Shortly after, she was hired full time. Now, 17…
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The City of Sacramento has taken significant steps to address climate change through investments in transit, housing policies that encourage infill and new requirements for…
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg recently joined City colleagues and State officials to celebrate the grand opening of an environmentally sustainable affordable housing project built on state…
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The City of Sacramento is hosting a self-guided online workshop for community members to review and comment on the draft “Sacramento 2040” plans, an important…
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The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for its fourth and final round of the City of Festival program to support special events taking place…
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With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations right around the corner, the City of Sacramento has relaunched its Shop 916 gift card program with a special promotion…
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After losing his only sister to domestic violence, Joseph Hunter said he leaned heavily on his mom, dad and his colleagues at the Sacramento Fire…
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Notable industry leaders will discuss what it means to be innovative and creative in today’s fast-moving world at May 2’s BizX, the annual business and…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting four free active-shooter preparedness and response training courses in April in partnership with the Federal Department of Homeland Security.…
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City of Sacramento staff are inviting people to participate in the Great Sacramento Clean Up to celebrate Earth Day to help clean litter from community…
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The City of Sacramento is holding information sessions on the grants available for commercial building and small business owners along the Marysville and Del Paso…
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The City of Sacramento has built more affordable housing per capita than other cities in the region and other major cities in California over the…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded a $75,000 grant to participate in the “CityStart” initiative with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join the City’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Sacramento County from 3 to…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with local nonprofit crisis intervention center WEAVE to offer “Safe Night Out” training for hospitality…
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The feature film “No Address,” currently being shot in Sacramento neighborhoods, is wrapping up its fifth and final week of production. The movie, produced by…
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Qualified city of Sacramento households now can apply for $500 of unconditional guaranteed income each month for one year. The program is funded by the…
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The City of Sacramento and California Volunteers today announced the first round of awardees in Sacramento’s #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps, a $6.9 million investment in…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from commercial building and small business owners along the Marysville and Del Paso Boulevard corridor to receive…
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Sacramento has plenty of fun events and activities on offer this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for folks of all ages. As people gather for festivals…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is asking nonprofit organizations, artists collectives and individual artists to apply to join the “Creative Corps Capital Region”…
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It’s now even easier to build housing, commercial and industrial development projects in the city of Sacramento in part to a new state law. …
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As part of the African American Experience Project, City of Sacramento staff are inviting Black residents to share their stories of living in Sacramento at two upcoming…
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The Sacramento Fire Department is accepting applications for its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trainee program to prepare individuals to become paramedics. The program will provide…
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The City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Friday morning (March…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a new online tool that can help single family homeowners and renters learn how to reduce their home’s energy…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture Art in Public Places program invites professional artists and artist teams to apply to create and…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved a suite of programs designed to prevent people from being displaced from their homes along the Stockton Boulevard…
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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the City of Sacramento is reminding people about the limited-time Shop 916 gift card program, which includes this special…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is asking nonprofit organizations, artists collectives and individual artists to join the “Creative Corps Capital Region”…
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City of Sacramento creative entrepreneurs and businesses can now apply to participate in a six-week “Creative Business Innovation Challenge” to help grow their businesses. The…
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Want to get a head start on that spring cleaning? City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling residential customers now can make an appointment for…
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The City of Sacramento has opened its third round of applications for grants for its City of Festivals program to support special events taking place…
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There are no right or wrong answers — just topics grouped together as you see fit. The City of Sacramento’s Information Technology Department is asking…
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The City of Sacramento’s Information Technology Department is asking residents to take a survey to help assess current internet availability, performance and needs across the…
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Community-based organizations now can apply to receive funds to implement the 10 projects in North and South Sacramento that were established through the Participatory Budgeting…
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Leaf season, which started in November, is coming to an end. Residents who receive service from the City of Sacramento must place their final leaf…
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The Center for Sacramento History has partnered with students from Susan B. Anthony Elementary to put together an exhibit at Sacramento City Hall on students…
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The City of Sacramento has made it even easier to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), also known as granny-flats or in-law units, by creating free,…
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Editor’s note: Both sandbag locations have been extended through Wednesday, Jan. 18. The City of Sacramento is operating two locations where residents can fill sandbags…
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The City of Sacramento is offering up to $20,000 in reimbursable outdoor dining grants through its “Al Fresco” outdoor dining program. Funded through the federal…
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The City of Sacramento has selected 10 companies to participate in the third installment of its “Economic Gardening 2.0” program and potentially receive up to…
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Sacramentans cast their votes recently to select which projects will be funded through the City’s Measure U Committee’s Participatory Budgeting Pilot Program. A total of…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a new online “American Rescue Plan (ARP) Community Impact Hub,” which provides information on the City’s ARP investments, project…
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New Year’s Eve is time a to gather with friends and family to say goodbye to 2022 and countdown to 2023. As Sacramentans attend parties…
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City of Sacramento residents and businesses now can apply to receive a free portable Purple Air sensor as part of a pilot project aimed at…
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The City of Sacramento this week announced $1 million in new grants for food pantries, hot meal deliveries, and other programs to ensure everyone has…
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Want to learn more about how planning shapes our community? The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for the 2023 Planning Academy. The free…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with Sacramento County, are offering grants to nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County that…
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While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are focused on purchasing, Giving Tuesday is meant to be the opposite — a day to give to the…
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Continuing its effort to fight climate change, the Sacramento City Council Tuesday adopted an updated ordinance requiring new buildings to run on electricity rather than…
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With holiday shopping right around the corner, the City of Sacramento has relaunched its Shop 916 gift card program with a special promotion of buy…