Author: Public Information Officer
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The City’s Transportation Planning team is asking the community for feedback on its design to make Stockton Boulevard safer and more inviting for people using…
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Permanent supportive housing. Triage centers. Navigation centers. Safe camping. Safe parking. Motel conversions. These are some of the key strategies the City of Sacramento is…
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The City wants to hear from these three neighborhoods before creating more ‘Slow and Active Streets’
City staff want to hear from residents in Cabrillo Park and East Sacramento about three new areas that could host more “slow and active streets”…
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Young people in Sacramento can learn about current stipend and employment opportunities offered by the City — as well as develop professional skills including resume…
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Signaling a major shift in how the City of Sacramento responds to inclement weather and homelessness, the City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to keep…
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Recruitment is underway for more than 200 seasonal positions in the City of Sacramento’s Aquatics Division. The Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department is looking…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the Sacramento Public Library, on Monday reopened the Library Galleria warming center (828 I St.) to support unsheltered…
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The City of Sacramento has opened a warming center and safe parking site in south Sacramento in partnership with the Sacramento Capitol City Seventh-Day Adventist…
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The City of Sacramento Hart Senior Center and Cosumnes River College on April 17 will host “Our Life Stories,” a virtual writers conference that features…
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The opioid epidemic has ravaged communities across the U.S., and Sacramento is no exception. As opioid manufacturers and distributors were generating enormous profits, Sacramentans —…
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City Public Works on Friday, Feb. 12, installed the first of several “Slow and Active Streets.” This work is part of an effort to close…
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The Sacramento City Council on Jan. 19 unanimously voted to support adding housing options in single-family neighborhoods as part of the key strategies of the…
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On Monday, Jan. 25, the City of Sacramento — in coordination with Sacramento County Public Health and the Sacramento Public Library — will open a…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday adopted an emergency ordinance that significantly expands sheltering options for people experiencing homelessness. Authorizing the establishment of privately-run temporary…
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With the FBI informing all 50 state capitols of a potential increase in demonstrations and protest activity in the coming days, the Sacramento Police Department…
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The City of Sacramento has opened a “request for qualifications” (RFQ) process for the opportunity to apply for one of 10 new storefront cannabis dispensary…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures below 33 degrees for Tuesday night, the City of Sacramento, in coordination with the County of Sacramento and…
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More than 1.5 million masks handed out to local businesses and residents. Nearly 500,000 meals delivered to seniors. Approximately 1,200 laptops and hotspots distributed to…
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More than 80 people on Dec. 17 attended a virtual community meeting led by Councilmembers Eric Guerra and Jay Schenirer to discuss the Aggie Square…
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Following recent direction from Mayor Darrell Steinberg regarding opening warming centers, City of Sacramento staff have collaborated with Sacramento County Public Health to develop a…
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For many would-be cannabis entrepreneurs, it often all comes down to the money. Access to capital can present a major barrier for those interested in…
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An oak grove in South Natomas now has a new namesake in honor of the couple who worked to preserve it. City leaders held a…
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Each year, the City of Sacramento offers free holiday parking at on-street meters, from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, in specific zones in the downtown…
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A new standalone “Portland Loo” restroom now is open to the public in downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza, the first of its kind in Sacramento. “Over…
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When the air quality is unhealthy in Sacramento, an updated city ordinance will help prevent leaf blowers from making it worse. The Sacramento City Council…
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They were the ones with the tools and plywood, assisting local business owners secure their properties as Sacramento experienced protests and demonstrations following the killing…
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The City of Sacramento is ramping up its efforts to address climate change with the appointment of Jennifer Venema as the interim lead of a…
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It’s now easier than ever to plan a bike route to work or the store, thanks to the newly updated City of Sacramento Bike Map…
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It has been hailed as one of the largest developments the City has seen in years, a project that rivals Golden1 Center and the Railyards in…
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Former office of groundbreaking African American attorney recognized as Sacramento historic landmark
He was groundbreaking African American attorney who fought for the desegregation of public housing in Sacramento. And now his former office is being recognized as…
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If the fallen leaves are starting to pile up around your home, don’t worry — the City’s annual leaf collection service starts this Sunday, Nov.…
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City fire and utilities departments on Oct. 20 demonstrated several ways they prepare for storms, floods and emergencies during a live training event that was…
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Looking to increase equity in Sacramento’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the City Council this week unanimously approved the addition of 10 new storefront dispensary permits. The…
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Want a chance to win a Chromebook or a gift card to one of your favorite stores? The City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks,…
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Following the onset of the pandemic, the newly formed Sacramento Homelessness COVID-19 Response Team acted quickly and definitively, securing nearly 600 quarantine/medical isolation units to…
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Earlier this year, in response to the pandemic, the City of Sacramento passed an ordinance to protect employees at their jobs, ensure fair employment practices…
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The Meadowview Navigation Center, sheltering and assisting women who are experiencing homelessness, officially opened Thursday and began serving clients. Located near the Pannell Community Center…
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City of Sacramento playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities, such as picnic tables, are now back open to the public with COVID-19 modifications, following new guidance…
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Sacramento residents now have a tool to better understand and track homelessness trends in Sacramento County through an interactive data dashboard launched this week. The Sacramento…
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Sacramento is one step closer to turning a vacant City-owned property into a site for urban agriculture. The City recently signed a lease agreement with…
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The City of Sacramento has taken a major step forward in its ongoing efforts to protect neighbors and customers of the Evergreen Shopping Center, a…
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Editor’s note: This article was updated on Oct. 1 to reflect the closure of community partner recruitment and to include information for youth to submit…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting excessive heat this Labor Day weekend, the City of Sacramento will open two cooling centers to help residents cope…
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As the holiday weekend approaches, the City of Sacramento reminds residents to enjoy parks and public spaces while following State and County public-health orders including…
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Sacramento families struggling to make online distance learning work during the coronavirus pandemic now have a new free program to provide all-day structured academic support…
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JUMP e-bikes and e-scooters are once again available to Sacramento residents. Lime relaunched their services over the weekend, following an acquisition of the JUMP brand…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is scheduled to begin maintenance work on several levees and critical waterways located throughout the city over the…
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The Sacramento City Council last week approved the West Broadway Specific Plan, which sets development and land-use policy for a 292-acre area near Broadway for…
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The City of Sacramento is asking residents to provide their thoughts on a plan that will outline how parks and related services will grow over…
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The public is invited to learn more about the City’s recently completed Sacramento Valley Station Area Plan, which provides a 20-year development road map for…
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With the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District forecasting a period of unhealthy air due to nearby wildfires, the City of Sacramento has opened two…
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More resources are now available to people experiencing homelessness or on the verge of becoming homeless, thanks to new state and federal funding. The Sacramento…
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Sacramento residents are encouraged to take the U.S. 2020 Census as soon as possible to make sure they are represented in the population count that…
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How exactly is the coronavirus pandemic affecting people across Sacramento right now? That is the question the City of Sacramento hopes to answer with the…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic and State and County Stay at Home orders stretch into the summer, many people are left looking for safe activities to…
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Hugs? Not now. High fives? Yeah, right. Secret handshakes? Nope. Right now, we’re a little low on ways to show love. But wearing a mask?…
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The City of Sacramento has appointed Dr. Nicole Clavo as the manager of its Office of Violence Prevention, effective Aug. 24. Clavo will serve as…
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Four hundred teenagers throughout Sacramento will work on service projects related to COVID-19 now through the end of August in return for a $400 stipend…
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The City of Sacramento has big goals to make it easier for people to use and access electric vehicles (EVs) in Sacramento, including both plug-in…
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Sessions are underway and registration is open for the City of Sacramento’s Summer Outdoor STEAM Camps. The camps, for youth in grades 1st through 6th,…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into the summer, many families are in need of safe and enriching activities for their children. Following the rules and…
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Following her recent decision not to file charges against 43 people accused of violating the City of Sacramento’s curfew on its first night, Sacramento City…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses and organizations of all kinds, including animal shelters. In response, the Front Street Animal Shelter has developed innovative, new…
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Not too long ago, Sacramento was one of the most popular cities in the world in terms of shared rideables such as e-bikes and e-scooters.…
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The 24 cabins sit in neat rows on a long, rectangular lot adjacent to the St. Paul Church of God in Christ in North Sacramento.…
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In just two months, the City and County of Sacramento have sheltered 652 homeless people in motel rooms and trailers through Project Roomkey, the state…
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With more people working from home and shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic, curbside recycling carts have never been fuller. “Both the City of Sacramento…
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The Sacramento City Council Saturday voted to immediately end the curfew that was imposed June 1 after widespread looting and vandalism over two days last…
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It’s the time of year that the City of Sacramento’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment department (YPCE) normally would be ramping up for the summer…
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The Sacramento City Council on June 1 unanimously passed a resolution that imposes a curfew in the City of Sacramento. The curfew will remain in…
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Following weekend vandalism and looting in the Central City and other neighborhoods, the Sacramento City Council today unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local public…
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Summer weather has arrived in Sacramento and with it a reminder to eliminate tall, dry weeds growing in vacate lots and properties. “This routine maintenance…
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In an effort to immediately help residents and businesses affected by COVID-19, the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved the use of $28 million in…
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As some local businesses, including dine-in restaurants and small retail, prepare to reopen, the City of Sacramento is distributing 800,000 masks provided by the California…
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The City of Sacramento’s Public Works Department soon will begin a series of summer projects to improve roadways throughout the city. “These projects will help…
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Allowed to operate under the current stay-at-home orders from the State and County, car-share operators in Sacramento have increased their cleaning protocols to ensure residents…
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SAFE Credit Union Convention Center project marks major milestone with placement of final steel beam
The City of Sacramento recently celebrated a major milestone in its renovation and expansion of the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Crews on May 5…
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The City of Sacramento recently released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2020/21, which begins on July 1. It totals $1.3 billion for operations and…
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The City’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment department is offering curbside meal pickup service at all City community centers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Youth Division — part of the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment — has created new virtual resources and activities…
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Access to capital can be one of the biggest hurdles for anyone starting a new business. Bank loans and federal small-business grants often fill that…
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With COVID-19 impacting everyday life in countries all over the world, Earth Day celebrations are looking different this year. This Wednesday, April 22 marks the…
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Special trailers at Cal Expo — designated for people experiencing homelessness who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or who are pending investigation due to known…
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In light of Sacramento County Public Health’s new stay-at-home order to help combat the spread of COVID-19, many people are asking: What exactly can I do…
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City, County join forces on $15 million plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among homeless people
The Sacramento City Council and Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday both approved a $15-million joint plan to provide nearly 1,000 beds for homeless…
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Three weeks after the City of Sacramento launched its Essential Worker Childcare program, it now is helping other municipalities implement similar programs to address the…
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The first batch of state-issued trailers, which will enable at-risk people to self-quarantine during the COVID-19 crisis, have arrived at Cal Expo. These trailers are…
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As part of the newly formed Sacramento Homelessness COVID-19 Response Team task force, the City of Sacramento — in partnership with the County of Sacramento,…
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Looking for a way you can help your state and city during these difficult times? One thing you can do is make sure you participate…
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Under the state and local public health orders to stay at home except for essential activities, the City of Sacramento’s outdoor spaces in parks remain…
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Councilmember Jay Schenirer on Monday joined a broad coalition of public, private, non-profit, labor and philanthropic partners to launch a fundraising…
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Mayor Pro Tem Angelique Ashby on Friday announced the launch of a free Essential Worker Childcare program for first responders, health…
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Due to the Sacramento County Public Health Order “directing all individuals living in the county to stay at their place of residence except for essential…
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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Sacramento City Council on March 17 unanimously adopted a resolution that temporarily waives penalties from delinquent utility charges…
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Updated March 18, 2020: Sacramento County Public Health issued a new directive on Tuesday for all residents to “stay home to the maximum extent possible…
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg and members of the Sacramento City Council on March 12 held a press conference at City Hall to announce emergency measures to…
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Construction continues on schedule for the McKinley Water Vault, the underground storage tank that will hold combined storm water and wastewater during big storms. The vault…
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Local leaders, led by Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna, met with the public Sunday at the Sacramento County Administration Building to address concerns related to…
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Update: This event has been rescheduled for April 17, 2021. Memorialize your family’s story at the “Envisioning Our Lives 20/20” writers’ conference. The annual…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a press conference to discuss how the State of California is preparing – and has prepared — to handle…
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On Tuesday, Santa Monica-based shared-rideable company, Bird, brought a fleet of 250 electronic scooters to Sacramento, adding to the approximately 1,950 shared mobility devices for…
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City of Sacramento community centers now are offering extended business hours. The extended hours are funded by Measure U tax dollars and began in January.…
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The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento revealed the final architecture design for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project on Friday, Feb. 21, culminating more…
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Do you know Sacramento like the back of your hand? Are you politically savvy and involved in your community? Do you want to help shape…
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Demonstrating its commitment to employing new and innovative strategies to help solve homelessness, the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved plans for a new sleeping-cabin…
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How do we move racial equity forward in Sacramento? More than 50 employees from the City of Sacramento, Sacramento County and several community-based organizations came…
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Those who knew Sacramento Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan describe her as a champion in the community, a doer, a go-getter with a positive attitude. Officer…
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It’s the talk of the town on Facebook: recent photos of a coyote chasing a house cat in midtown Sacramento. Sacramento resident Allyson Seconds captured…
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The City of Sacramento soon will have a new, stand-alone public restroom in downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza. Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment…
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If it seems like more and more people are riding e-scooters and e-bikes around Sacramento, you’re right. Uber, which operates Jump bikes and e-scooters in…
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The City of Sacramento will receive $1.2 million in state funding to increase social equity in its local cannabis industry. The Sacramento City Council on…
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The City of Sacramento’s Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment department (YPCE) soon will begin its 2020 seasonal hiring, with more than 500 temporary positions available…
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Nothing about these modest houses make them look different or stand out on their blocks. They are single-family homes, just like the ones surrounding them…
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If you’ve been putting off cleaning up the leaves and debris in your yard, now is the time to get out the rake. The last…
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in two marches in Sacramento this holiday weekend. Sacramento Police Department says to expect traffic and…
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City of Sacramento, state and community leaders came together at the Early Learning and Childcare Summit on Jan. 15, 2020 at the Tsakopoulous Library Galleria…
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Have architectural design ideas for the future of the Sacramento Valley Station? The City of Sacramento is hosting a virtual community workshop to obtain input…
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Wondering what’s the best way to dispose of your holiday tree? Look no further than your yard waste container, said Erin Treadwell, community outreach and…
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The City of Sacramento’s Community Development Department has spent the past several months performing educational outreach to local retailers to help them prepare for the…
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The City of Sacramento will modify its parking meter operating hours during the holiday season in select areas to incentivize residents and visitors to dine,…
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For years, Johnson’s Greenbrier Motel on Stockton Boulevard was known as a hub for prostitution, drugs and other illegal activity. Now, the once-troubled property has…
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More than 250 people participated in the “Women in the Workplace: Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion” event held Nov. 6 at Sacramento City Hall. The…
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New freeway ramp meters, installed by Caltrans at more than a dozen locations in Sacramento, could affect locals commuters starting Monday, Nov. 4. The new…
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Fremont Park in midtown Sacramento this week became the first City of Sacramento park to offer free Wi-Fi to the public. The free Wi-Fi, part…
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The City of Sacramento worked diligently Sunday to respond to calls for service as a massive windstorm continued to whip through Northern California. The City’s…
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As part of the national education campaign Imagine a Day Without Water, the City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is hosting Water Discovery Day on Oct.…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities earlier this month received the 2019 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award for Excellence in Education and Outreach at the…
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The City of Sacramento, with support from the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and members of the Ali Youssefi family, on Oct. 3 officially renamed the plaza…
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Developers, retailers and business group representatives on Oct. 3 are set to participate in an economic tour of City Council District 8, which includes the…
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An innovative new program that allows local youth to ride free on Sacramento Regional Transit buses and trains kicked off Oct. 1 with a celebration…
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The U.S. Attorney, the FBI and the Sacramento Police Department today released their findings regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting of Stephon Clark. Their investigations found…
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A new City project will close a railroad crossing on C Street between 19th and 20th streets to enhance cyclist, pedestrian and vehicular safety in…
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The City of Sacramento has agreed to a partial settlement of Clark v. City of Sacramento for the amount of $2.4 million. Statement from City Attorney Susana…
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The Sacramento Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, which includes 23 members from the Sacramento Fire Department, has been activated to assist with emergency response…
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City of Sacramento Animal Control on Aug. 4 responded to the 1400 block of Wacker Way in South Sacramento to a report of multiple dead…
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Sacramento Poet Laureate Indigo Moor is hosting a special event called “Renegade Literati” at City Hall on Friday, Aug. 30. The event is part of…
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Renters in Sacramento now have more safety and stability when it comes to their homes. The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday adopted the Tenant Protection…
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Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to Sacramento this week. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see a high of 103 on…
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One of the worst feelings in the world is when a beloved pet goes missing. Owners experience a special brand of fear, frustration and helplessness,…
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The City of Sacramento will recognize Jim-Denny’s in a special presentation that celebrates the historic restaurant’s 85th anniversary. Councilmember Steve Hansen, who represents the district…
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The City of Sacramento just got a little bigger. The City recently completed the annexation of an area known as the Panhandle, a narrow piece…
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The City of Sacramento’s Fireworks Mitigation Task Force has had a busy few weeks. Operating from June 1 through July 5, the task force’s main…
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Here’s something you’ll want to avoid this July 4: flaming hot garbage. “Garbage loads can easily catch fire if residents don’t ensure hot coals and…
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To visit the City of Sacramento’s old Tree & Plant Nursery is to take a step back in time. Situated behind an unassuming chain link…
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It’s the busiest time of year for the City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter. “Every July, we see a huge influx of animals scared…
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Sacramento Steps Forward, the non-profit agency that coordinates homeless resources in the region, on Wednesday released its 2019 Point-in-Time Count, a census that measures the…
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Each year, pets get sick and die in hot cars. Owners often plan to “be right back,” but when they become distracted or their errand takes longer than…
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Sacramento native LeVar Burton returned to his hometown Tuesday to have a park in Meadowview named after him. The City Council also honored him with…
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A giant light fixture that long has graced Sacramento’s Community Center Theater now has a brighter future ahead of it, thanks to the work of…
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It’s official: The first heat wave of the season has arrived in Sacramento. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday, June…