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Author: Public Information Officer

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness (Nov. 20-26)

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Attorney responds to County DA’s letter regarding Camp Resolution

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Plan to modernize City’s business operating tax moves forward, heads to March 5 ballot

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento to activate weather-respite center Nov. 17-19

Posted on November 16, 2023November 17, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness (Nov. 6-12)

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter adapts during ongoing veterinarian shortage

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data report: How the City responded to homelessness (Oct. 30-Nov. 5)

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Public Information Officer

‘Check before you burn’ season is back in Sacramento. Here are the rules for fireplace users

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness (Oct. 23-29)

Posted on November 1, 2023November 2, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness (Oct. 16-20)

Posted on October 27, 2023October 29, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City partners with Sacramento LGBT Community Center to better assist cannabis-equity applicants

Posted on October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness (Oct. 9-13)

Posted on October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City files motion challenging Sac County DA’s lawsuit

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Public Information Officer

More clean and affordable transportation now available in Del Paso Heights

Posted on October 13, 2023October 18, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Data report: How the City responded to homelessness last week

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento to use tiny homes from Gov. Newsom for Safe Stay Community on Stockton Boulevard

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

IMT leader Brian Pedro named interim director of the Department of Community Response

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s new ‘Incident Management Team’ improves coordinated response to homelessness crisis

Posted on September 21, 2023September 22, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City reminds public that in-person meetings have returned to City Hall

Posted on September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Statements from Mayor, City Attorney on lawsuit filed by County DA regarding homelessness

Posted on September 19, 2023September 20, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City continues funding North 5th Navigation Center for people experiencing homelessness

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Attorney responds to County DA’s latest letter regarding homelessness

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council votes to boost staff devoted to police oversight

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Attorney provides point-by-point response to County DA’s letter regarding homelessness

Posted on September 8, 2023September 9, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City extends motel program supporting unsheltered residents, including families with children

Posted on September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 by Public Information Officer

VIDEO: Here’s how you can help Front Street Animal Shelter support more pets in need

Posted on September 5, 2023September 6, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Front Street’s Homeless Outreach and Assistance Program makes ‘huge difference’ in lives of pets, owners

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City establishes new ‘Incident Management Team’ to respond to the homelessness crisis

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Attorney’s statement on appealing federal court injunction involving homeless encampments

Posted on August 21, 2023September 8, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Community comes out to support Front Street’s adoption event. How many pets found homes?

Posted on August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD continues to seek public input on its military equipment use policy via this online survey

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Public Information Officer

The Sacramento Police Department is holding a DUI checkpoint Aug. 11. Here’s where

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter waives all fees to adopt pets Aug. 9-13

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council authorizes City Manager to create new safe ground sites

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Community Police Review Commission, SPD hosting community meetings to discuss military equipment use policy

Posted on July 20, 2023July 25, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Center for Sacramento History wins national recognition for film series on racism and discrimination

Posted on July 14, 2023July 15, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter, UC Davis help this kitten beat a historically fatal disease

Posted on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Council honors Street Soccer USA, partner in the upcoming 2023 Homeless World Cup in Sacramento

Posted on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sac Fire’s new mobile app proves useful for reporting illegal fireworks this July 4 season

Posted on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento reaches major milestone with its organic waste recycling program

Posted on July 5, 2023July 6, 2023 by Public Information Officer

‘Small army’ of volunteers makes big impact at Front Street Animal Shelter

Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Community celebrates opening of Tyre Nichols Skate Park in Natomas

Posted on June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s Front Street Animal Shelter selected to receive $75,000 grant from Petco Love

Posted on June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Explore the sciences and celebrate Oak Park at this June 10 community event

Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 by Public Information Officer

11 families experiencing homelessness, including an infant, recently placed in the City’s Motel Program

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s Department of Utilities soon will be performing critical infrastructure maintenance in these areas

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Police Department to hold a DUI checkpoint on May 26. Here’s where

Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Nearly 130 guns turned in at SacPD’s recent ‘gun buyback’ event

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Apply now for the City’s newest commission supporting the Sacramento Children’s Fund

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento releases proposed budget for fiscal year 2023/24

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Public Information Officer

New ‘mobile police station’ enhances community access to SacPD

Posted on April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Fire Department deploys new ‘telehealth’ technology to expedite care, free up resources

Posted on April 25, 2023April 26, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Want to create compost for your backyard garden? The City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division can help

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s Office of Cannabis Management to host two community workshops on ‘onsite consumption’

Posted on April 10, 2023April 20, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity program hosts networking event to drive social equity in cannabis

Posted on April 6, 2023April 7, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City leases property to Safe Ground Sacramento for a self-governing ‘safe parking shelter’

Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento activates weather-respite centers through March 29

Posted on March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City seeks community input on bringing digital kiosks to Sacramento

Posted on March 16, 2023March 17, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento launches redesigned version of its website

Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers through March 15

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sac Fire’s new paramedic trainee program receives 150 applicants in less than 12 hours

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers through March 13

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City’s ‘African American Experience Project’ memorializes vital Sacramento history

Posted on February 26, 2023February 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers through March 3

Posted on February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by Public Information Officer

The Sacramento Police Department is working to reduce violent crime and wants your input

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento activates weather-respite centers through Feb. 26

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan wins ‘City Manager of the Year’ award

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Miller Park Safe Ground to reopen with travel trailers for people experiencing homelessness

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento activates weather-respite centers through Feb. 17

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Public Information Officer

The Rook: What it is, what it isn’t and how it will be used to de-escalate dangerous situations

Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers through Feb. 2

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Meet the Sacramento Fire Department’s new Public Information Officer

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Behind the scenes: See how City departments worked together to keep Sacramento safe during the storms

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers through Jan. 29

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento activates weather-respite centers through Jan. 23

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City continues to make progress on storm recovery as more rain, wind approaches

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers to Jan. 18

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City Council confirms its Vice Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and committee positions

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Public Information Officer

Safety tips for next round of wind and rain from the City’s Office of Emergency Management

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operations of its weather-respite centers to Jan. 12

Posted on January 6, 2023January 12, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento activates weather-respite centers through Jan. 7

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Public Information Officer

See how the City is responding to the New Year’s Eve storm

Posted on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends warming centers through Dec. 21

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

No fireworks (again) but still plenty to do in Sacramento this New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento’s new Councilmembers take office; Mayor to represent ‘deferred’ areas

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operation of its warming centers through Dec. 16

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Measure U funding bolsters youth activities at Marina Vista and Alder Grove

Posted on December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Regional Transit and City partner to offer free rides to weather-respite location on Auburn Boulevard

Posted on December 2, 2022December 9, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City and County reach agreement on roles, responsibilities for coordinated approach to addressing homelessness

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento extends operation of its warming centers through Dec. 8

Posted on December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Outreach and Engagement Center and North Fifth Street Shelter as warming centers Nov. 28-29

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Statement from City Attorney regarding threats against City Councilmembers and staff

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Background and statement regarding homeless outreach efforts and status of the City’s Colfax property

Posted on November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to open Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center for cold weather respite

Posted on November 13, 2022November 21, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD’s second ‘gun buyback’ event nets 275 firearms

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

Meet ‘the mayor’ of the Miller Park Safe Ground

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

VIDEO: He once was homeless. Now he is a captain with the Sacramento Fire Department

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

Photos and video: Chris Costamagna sworn in as Sacramento’s 23rd fire chief

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

Independent investigation finds that Councilmember Sean Loloee’s primary residence is his District 2 home

Posted on October 12, 2022November 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

The City’s updated sidewalk ordinance has gone into effect. How will it be enforced?

Posted on October 5, 2022October 28, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City creates new ‘nighttime economy manager’ position to ensure active, vibrant, safe and diverse nightlife in Sacramento

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

City’s Outreach and Engagement Center opens full time to help people experiencing homelessness

Posted on September 27, 2022September 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sac PD to stage a DUI checkpoint near Sac State. Here’s when

Posted on September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Two Sac Fire captains deploy to Puerto Rico to assist with Hurricane Fiona

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City extends contract with LGBT center to help transitional aged youth facing homelessness

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

Sacramento Fire Department offers free ‘Fire Camp’ for girls Oct. 8-9

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

City program offering free kitchen pails for organics recycling extended through Oct. 14

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s new Outreach and Engagement Center played key role in responding to record-breaking heat

Posted on September 14, 2022September 15, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento selects its next Fire Chief

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

City of Sacramento extends operations of its cooling locations through Friday

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Safe Ground residents, staff help save driver from submerged vehicle

Posted on August 31, 2022September 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City to activate Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center as cooling location during heat wave

Posted on August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento City Council updates ordinance to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Police Department to host another ‘Gun Buyback’ event this fall

Posted on August 23, 2022August 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center as cooling location

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City settles final remaining portion of lawsuit filed by Stephon Clark’s family

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

City Council amends homeless ballot measure to make it contingent on County partnership

Posted on August 12, 2022August 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City activates Auburn Boulevard Outreach and Engagement Center Aug. 2-4 as cooling location

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

Have questions following redistricting? The City’s updated ‘Find Your District’ tool can help

Posted on July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council approves operating full-time ‘Outreach and Engagement Center’ serving unsheltered residents

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

Sacramento City Council to return to in-person Council meetings

Posted on July 21, 2022July 22, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City opens Outreach and Engagement Center as place where people can escape the heat

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Statement from City Attorney regarding cancellation of July 1 special meeting

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Front Street Animal Shelter braces for ‘firework strays,’ seeks additional volunteer foster homes

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Public Information Officer

How diverse is the City of Sacramento’s workforce? New report reflects progress, areas for improvement

Posted on June 30, 2022July 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Sacramento Point-in-Time count shows increase in homelessness but also ‘glimmers of hope’

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

Here are respite and cooling centers opening in Sacramento this week

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

‘She’s the real reason I am taking these steps.’ Father’s love for daughter motivates move out of homelessness

Posted on June 17, 2022June 18, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Here’s how to report illegal fireworks in Sacramento and the fines people face for using them

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

Supportive housing for terminally ill unsheltered residents breaks ground in Sacramento

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Here are respite and cooling centers opening in Sacramento this week

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

City, County of Sacramento homeless assistance teams collaborate on outreach near new fire station

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

Front Street Animal Shelter offering free pet adoptions through June 10

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Council repeals decades-old ban on car cruising

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

Swim safely: Sacramento Fire Department offering free life jacket rentals

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

New safe parking site at Roseville Road RT station will help people living in vehicles

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by Public Information Officer

More than 130 firearms turned in at Sac PD’s ‘Gas for Guns’ buyback event

Posted on May 23, 2022May 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

May is Bike Month: What lights are required by law for bicycles? (VIDEO)

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

City prepared to open respite centers to help residents cool down this summer

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

Sacramento City Attorney’s Office receives leadership award from Habitat for Humanity

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

City of Sacramento releases proposed budget for fiscal year 2022/23

Posted on April 25, 2022May 6, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City corrects misleading article on Code enforcement from The Sacramento Bee

Posted on April 19, 2022April 20, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City of Sacramento sues Teichert Construction for defective work and fraudulent billing related to the Accelerated Water Meter Program

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

Family assistance center opens at Cal Expo to support victims and families affected by K Street shooting

Posted on April 4, 2022April 5, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This piece of Sacramento history was found in a thrift store. It’s now on display

Posted on March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Public Information Officer

This new pilot program is hiring formerly homeless people to help clean up the community

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Margie’s story: How the City helped this family move out of a RV and into a house

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Public Information Officer

Safe ground in Sacramento: Lessons learned and applied to new Miller Park site

Posted on February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City Hall to open as respite center this week for unsheltered residents during cold weather

Posted on February 22, 2022February 24, 2022 by Public Information Officer

City’s homelessness response department receives additional resources from midyear budget

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