Category: News
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With shovels, rakes, brooms, trucks and teamwork, six people who had been experiencing homelessness in Sacramento’s River District now are working to help clean up…
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Microbusinesses located in the county and city of Sacramento that have been adversely affected by the pandemic can apply to receive relief grants of $2,500…
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It’s lights, camera and action in Sacramento as the City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office has awarded nine grants to filmmakers through its film…
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The City of Sacramento’s Disabilities Advisory Commission turns 20 years old this year. Formed in 2002, the commission is tasked with providing advice and recommendations to…
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Goats and sheep arrived in North Natomas Regional Park late last week as part of the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment’s (YPCE) grazing…
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The City of Sacramento’s Information Technology department is seeking input from the public as it works to redesign the City’s website. The City’s website redesign…
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Homelessness can be debilitating. Escaping from it can take hard work and help from others. Just ask Margie Habner. Habner, her husband and their four…
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In recent years, community refrigerators have been on the rise as a way for people in Sacramento to offer assistance to those in need. With…
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Did you know that batteries, leftover paint, pesticides and even kitchen oils are classified as household hazardous waste? It is illegal to dispose of these…
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Residents in the South Land Park area recently have experienced unpleasant odors caused by repair work occurring at a sewage facility near Fruitridge Road and…
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Teens looking for paid work experience in Sacramento this summer should consider applying to the City’s Landscape & Learning youth employment program. The City currently…
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Sidewalks, alleys, parks and trails throughout the city will become cleaner, greener and more beautiful with a $16 million boost from new Clean California grants…
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City Utilities staff on March 15 will host a webinar to help people learn about how to find water leaks in their homes and how…
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A new participatory budgeting pilot program is set to launch this spring in Sacramento. In response to a request from the Measure U Community Advisory…
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The Rancho San Miguel Market, a 100% employee-owned company, officially opened March 2 in Sacramento’s Oak Park with support from the City of Sacramento. The…
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Interested in seeing what new developments could be planned for your neighborhood? The City has now made it easier than ever to see what development…
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Sacramento City Council Tuesday approved the investment of $10 million in Sacramento’s creative economy to address the impact of the pandemic on the sector. Funding…
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The City of Sacramento recently opened a new “safe ground” site in a parking lot in Miller Park to help people experiencing homelessness. It replaces…
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More than 600 volunteers walked for miles after dark on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 to count people experiencing homelessness throughout Sacramento County. The biennial…
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The city of Sacramento Thursday became the first jurisdiction in California to earn the state Prohousing Designation — a distinction that will give it added…
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Do you walk, bike or roll using a wheelchair or mobility scooter? Or if you don’t, do you have thoughts on how to make transportation…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting very cold overnight temperatures in Sacramento this week, the City will open City Hall as a temporary overnight respite…
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City Utilities staff are reminding residents that, starting March 1, landscapes can be watered twice a week rather than just once a week. This shift…
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The City of Sacramento on Feb. 16 held a webinar attended by more than 30 community-based organizations to discuss the “Sacramento Get Vaccinated” outreach campaign.…
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The Aggie Square innovation campus on Stockton Boulevard and Second Avenue in Sacramento will start construction in the coming weeks after a celebratory groundbreaking Wednesday…
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CAPITALIZE, the NBA’s first crowdsourced startup competition, offers local entrepreneurs a chance to gain publicity, receive mentorship and secure funding for their business. Now in…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved planning entitlements for a new teaching hospital and medical school planned for the site of the former Sleep…
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The City’s efforts to address homelessness received a significant boost in resources as part of the annual midyear budget process. The Sacramento City Council on…
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The property sits empty and undeveloped except for an old oval track, a testament to its previous history as a training facility for the California…
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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. Zach Eaton, Officer Chad…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response and representatives from Hope Cooperative this past week visited a homeless encampment near the intersection of Howe…
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The City’s Office of Arts & Culture is seeking input from local artists and creatives on a potential Guaranteed Basic Income for Artists (GBI) program.…
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City of Sacramento residents soon will see increased street cleaning in their neighborhoods. The Recycling and Solid Waste Division this month is implementing more frequent…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting area community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply for its new Sacramento Get Vaccinated campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among…
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The H Street Bridge near Sacramento State University has been renamed in honor of Tara O’Sullivan, a Sacramento Police officer who was killed in the…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure that soon will be voted on by property owners to fund repairs and improvements to…
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The City of Sacramento is opening a temporary “safe ground” camping site for people experiencing homelessness in the “peninsula” parking lot section of Miller Park.…
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Do you know how to dispose of bulky household waste, like old furniture or car tires? City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling residential customers now can make…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is offering grants to community groups to help pay for projects or programs that protect, restore or enhance rivers, creeks…
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Due to the late-season leaf drop, the City of Sacramento’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division has extended its street yard-waste collection into early February. Feb.…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved increasing monthly solid waste disposal rates over the next three years, largely to pay for a new state…
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The City of Sacramento has purchased a large, vacant property in south Sacramento suitable for a variety of potential uses, including affordable housing, homeless services…
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There are only four weeks left to take advantage of the Shop 916 gift card promotional offer: Buy a gift card and get a bonus…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded a $23.9 million state Homekey grant to convert a downtown hotel into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing…
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Shared-rideables in Sacramento have some new rules for the new year. As of Jan. 15, all shared scooters are required to feature locking devices. (Shared…
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Join the City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on a webinar at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, to learn about free, professional one-on-one financial…
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Young artists with a passion for fighting climate change can win cash prizes of up to $500 through the new Carbon Zero Art Contest. Mayor…
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Sacramento’s homeless Point-in-Time count postponed due to surge in COVID cases from Omicron variant
Sacramento’s Point-In-Time (PIT) count of people experiencing homelessness planned for late January has been postponed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases from the Omicron…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved $3.25 million for three American Rescue Plan funded programs including Youth PopUp programming, downtown Sacramento clean and safe…
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Due to the outpouring of community support and swift action of staff at Front Street Animal Shelter, 43 dogs were moved from kennels to loving,…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded $5.7 million in state funding to help local cannabis businesses and applicants receive their annual state licenses. The…
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A dog at the Front Street Animal Shelter has tested positive with a highly contagious and dangerous bacterial infection, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, known more commonly as…
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The Department of Utilities later this month is scheduled to begin maintenance work on critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. Work areas will…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted to accept a $30 million state grant to assist with the redevelopment of The Railyards north of downtown.…
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City of Sacramento Council districts were redrawn by the Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission (SIRC), which adopted the final Sacramento City Council District Map on Dec.…
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The National Weather Service is forecasting overnight temperatures in the low 30s in Sacramento Friday and Saturday nights. The City of Sacramento is opening three…
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The City’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development is hosting a webinar at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 5 to discuss the state’s new homeless hiring…
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City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place up to five trees in the street for pickup as part of the City’s Leaf Season…
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The planned conversion of North Natomas hotel to housing for families experiencing homelessness has been approved for $29 million in state funding. Families are expected…
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The City of Sacramento has launched Shop 916, a citywide electronic gift card program that supports local storefront retailers negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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More than 90 kids who recently experienced homelessness have new pairs of shoes thanks to a partnership that included Shoes for Sac, Sacramento Regional Transit…
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The City of Sacramento’s parking garage at 1001 I St. has reopened to the public. The City Hall parking garage closed after a vehicle fire…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting nighttime temperatures dropping into the low 30s over the weekend, the City of Sacramento is opening two overnight respite centers…
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City Hall became an emergency shelter Tuesday night for 160 people who were evacuated from their apartments during a downtown power outage. A fire in…
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Arts and culture nonprofits located in the city, county and unincorporated Sacramento can now apply for grants to assist with general operating expenses. Colleges, universities,…
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City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt an official City of Sacramento Land Acknowledgement to be read at the beginning of every meeting of…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday allocated $5 million to an anti-displacement fund to help prevent displacement of residents in the zip codes around the planned…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting nighttime temperatures dropping into the 30s again and issuing a wind advisory in Sacramento, the City of Sacramento is opening…
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In an effort to educate and engage Sacramento residents, business owners and community leaders in the City’s planning process, the City’s Community Development Department will…
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The City of Sacramento has selected Kathy Lester to become its next Chief of Police. Lester, a 27-year veteran of the Sacramento Police Department, currently…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting overnight temperatures in the mid to low 30s in Sacramento over the next few days, the City of Sacramento is…
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City residents ages 14-22 who want to get involved with improving quality of life for Sacramento youth can still apply to be on the City…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities beginning this month will host a series of webinars on the “Water Pollution and Flood Prevention Measure,” a…
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There are two meetings remaining for community members to provide comment and feedback on what future City Council districts could look like for the next…
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A new sports complex that will serve hundreds of families in north Sacramento opened this week on the site of a formerly vacant lot. The…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting people to attend a webinar on Dec. 7 to learn how to prune their trees during the fall…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is reminding people that its water conservation rebates have been doubled, but only through Dec. 31. That means…
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More than 10,000 runners are expected to participate in the 38th California International Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 5. The annual race will temporarily close several…
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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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Run to Feed the Hungry, an annual 10K run & 5K run/walk to support Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, will be closing various streets…
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As the holiday season approaches, City of Sacramento Utilities staff are reminding people that fat, oil and grease should never be put down the drain.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts & Culture has been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the…
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An innovative center where people intoxicated on alcohol or drugs can find quiet respite, medical supervision and a counselor to talk to will receive another…
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The new SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) opened its doors to the public on Nov. 14. MOSAC incorporates the structure of a former…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response recently worked with residents at two homeless encampments who required additional communication support. One encampment, along Morrison…
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Want to get involved with improving quality of life for Sacramento youth? Applications are now open to fill multiple spots on the City of Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with a team of local muralists, is hosting a free Community Mural Paint Day…
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A delegation from the City and County of Sacramento recently visited Haven for Hope, a nationally recognized program for people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio,…
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Sacramento residents now can explore a new community park in North Natomas. The first phase of construction at Airfield Park (2491 Natomas Crossing Drive) in…
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City of Sacramento employees have a COVID-19 vaccination rate of 79%, according to data collected and verified by the City’s Human Resources Department. City employees…
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It was an all-hands-on-deck event for City of Sacramento staff and crews. More rain fell Sunday than on any other day in Sacramento’s recorded history,…
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Have you noticed leaves piling up lately around Sacramento? That’s because it’s officially leaf season, signaling the annual return of “the Claw” and one of…
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City Utilities staff are reminding residents that on Nov. 1 landscapes can be watered once a week rather than twice per week during summer months.…
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Sacramento residents for a limited time can purchase rain barrels at a discounted rate from the City’s Department of Utilities. Rain barrels collect water from…
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As the Sacramento region continues to experience heavy rainfall and some local streets become inundated with water, the City is advising residents to stay at…
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A storm system is expected to affect the Sacramento area this weekend with wind and rain likely to cause localized flooding and fallen tree branches.…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting torrential rains in Sacramento over the weekend, the City and County of Sacramento are coordinating efforts to offer places…
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More than 3,500 athletes are expected to participate in the 2021 IRONMAN California in Sacramento on Sunday, Oct. 24. The competition will debut in Sacramento…
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City approves purchase of downtown motel to create more housing for people experiencing homelessness
The City Council this week took two significant steps in its ongoing work to address the homelessness crisis in Sacramento. On Tuesday, the Council approved…
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The City of Sacramento will host four community workshops to take a deeper look at ways to improve safety, walkability, and the overall experience for…
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office has opened its first round of applications to award five grants to sustain and foster growth in…
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City Council votes to invest $61.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help residents and businesses
Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to spend $61.7 million in federal relief funds on investments that will make Sacramento cleaner, safer and more welcoming…
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The City, in partnership with EVgo, an electric vehicle (EV) charging station operator, has launched six additional curbside high-powered chargers for electric vehicles at 14th…
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Sacramento City Council last Tuesday voted to repeal parking measures that were put in place at the start of the pandemic, in March of 2020.…
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UPDATE: This section of Stockton Boulevard has been reopened. Damage to a large Regional Transit signal pole has caused a road closure on Stockton Boulevard…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting people to attend a webinar on Oct. 28 where they can learn about how to prepare for flooding in…
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Several new recreational amenities now are available at McKinley Park, following the completion of a six-million gallon “vault” below ground to store stormwater and wastewater.…
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This survey has closed. The City of Sacramento is looking to hire its next chief of police and is asking residents for their input as…
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Outreach teams from the City’s Department of Community Response helped 26 people experiencing homelessness move into safer living situations over a two-day span this week,…
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Sacramento’s Capitol delegation secured $35.3 million in this year’s state budget for programs and improvements to benefit families throughout the city, money that was formally…
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Sacramento’s newest homeless shelter is now providing safety, security and sanitation to approximately 30 people who had been living in tents nearby. The X Street…
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A hotel in North Natomas will become a shelter for families experiencing homelessness under a plan approved by the City Council Tuesday. The Council voted…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with AARP and FitLot Outdoor Fitness Parks, today opened a new outdoor fitness space at the Oak Park Community…
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The City of Sacramento opened its first “safe ground” sites this past spring with the goal of providing safer, cleaner living for people experiencing homelessness.…
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The City of Sacramento recently passed a resolution recognizing Oct. 6 as “Clean Air Day,” part of a statewide effort led by the Coalition for…
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The Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work on the City’s flood-control system, including creeks, bridges and roads near Morrison Creek, Power Ridge Basin,…
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The City of Sacramento is encouraging community members to participate in the Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission’s redistricting process with the new Redistricting Mapping Tool Application.…
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It was designed to give young people a free and easy way to get to school and work as well as fun places to hang…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved an agreement for a new pilot program that will expand community air quality monitoring. The pilot program will include…
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The Sacramento City Council last week approved $1 million in contracts for the Gang Prevention and Intervention Taskforce (GPIT) Grant Program; it also approved a…
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The newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center opens Sept. 15 with the Sacramento premiere of “Hamilton”, which runs through Oct. 10. “We are…
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The X Street Navigation Center, located near Broadway and Alhambra Boulevard, will officially open Sept. 21 to serve up to 100 people experiencing homelessness. In…
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City Utilities staff are inviting people to attend its “Mulch Mayhem” on Sept. 25 to get free mulch, which helps improve soil health and prevent…
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The City of Sacramento is seeing an increase in calls reporting water waste, such as watering on the wrong day or letting water run off…
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As the City of Sacramento works to launch new sites on its recently approved comprehensive plan to address homelessness, another part of the City’s sheltering…
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How would you shape the future of parks and recreation in Sacramento? The City asked that question and more than 60 Sacramento youth answered in…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting non-profit organizations to apply for a grant from the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund. More than $150,000…
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It’s the City’s newest department, and it’s responsible for addressing some of Sacramento’s most complex issues, including homelessness, mental and behavioral health and violence prevention.…
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Camp Sacramento, a century-old family camp and conference center in the Eldorado National Forest, narrowly escaped the path of the Caldor Fire over the weekend…
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The City of Sacramento has selected 10 companies to participate in its Economic Gardening 2.0 program and potentially receive up to $50,000 in matching funds…
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Two 40-foot sculptures soon will be headed to the River District. The large winged sculptures, created by artist Vicki Scuri, will be located at the…
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There is a need for dramatic action worldwide. That’s how scientists from around the globe this month described unprecedented global warming levels in the Sixth…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday reviewed Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s initial proposal for how the City should spend $112 million from the federal American Rescue…
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The Sacramento City Council on Aug. 24 voted to declare a “Water Alert,” which increases fines for wasting water, restricts car washing and asks residents…
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The City of Sacramento will receive $2 million from the State of California’s new budget to convert the City’s shuttered tree nursery located at Mangan…
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Following the Sacramento City Council’s recent approval of its comprehensive siting plan to address homelessness, City staff on Tuesday outlined the initial steps for implementation.…
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The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday adopted the “Housing Element” as part of the City’s General Plan, which lays out how the City will meet its growing housing demand over…
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More than 1,300 grazing goats and sheep have descended upon 130 acres in Del Paso Regional Park as part of a “Grazing Pilot Program” through…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously adopted a plan to create more than 5,000 beds, roofs and safe camping spaces to mount a comprehensive response…
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More than 40 community organizations, groups and individuals have been selected to support community outreach efforts for the City’s Independent Redistricting Commission. The selected community-based…
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When the air quality is unhealthy in Sacramento, the City prohibits the use of any leaf blowers (electric or gas) to avoid contributing to harmful…
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How would you rate the overall access to affordable veterinary care in Sacramento? Have you ever adopted a pet from one of Sacramento’s local animal…
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Sacramento is taking huge steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and in 2022, every resident will play a part by recycling organic waste. In…
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The City of Sacramento in recent months implemented a Slow & Active Streets pilot program in various neighborhoods across the city. The program finished at…
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Residents may notice soon their neighborhood parks are a bit drier than usual. That’s because the City of Sacramento is taking steps to reduce its…
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A portion of 2nd Avenue between 34th Street and Broadway in Oak Park soon will be permanently closed to motor vehicle traffic. The closure will…
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River District neighbors and drivers on Highway 160 can see new murals and other artwork popping up in the area as part of the City’s…
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With smoke from the Dixie Fire affecting the Sacramento region, the City of Sacramento is prepared to activate cleaner-air centers should the Sacramento Air Quality…
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City Utilities staff are inviting residents to attend a webinar at noon July 29 where they can learn how to use the latest “smart” irrigation technology…
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Plans are in the works for a new bridge on Broadway connecting Sacramento and West Sacramento, and the two cities are asking for the community’s…