Category: News
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Owners of vacant or blighted parcels can turn their lots into agricultural land and receive a tax break through the City’s Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone…
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The City Council on Tuesday approved $1.5 million in funding to expand childcare services in Sacramento, which will increase accessibility for families, help local childcare…
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The City of Sacramento has reached phase two of its Transportation Priorities Plan and unveiled the initial project prioritization. Community members are invited to two…
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The City’s Department of Utilities this week will begin a project to “flush” water mains in many areas of the city to help maintain high…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures above 100 degrees for the next several days, the City of Sacramento today will activate the Auburn Boulevard…
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The City of Sacramento today settled the final remaining portion of a lawsuit filed by the family of Stephon Clark. “The decision to resolve the…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted to amend an upcoming ballot measure to help ensure that the City and the County of Sacramento work…
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The City’s Department of Public Works is hosting an in-person career and resource fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Division representatives from Parking Services, Transportation, Recycling…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved $500,000 for the California Black Chamber of Commerce to implement a business-assistance and support-services program for minority-owned micro…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment this week will begin dewatering two ponds in William Regional Land Park. This action is a…
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City of Sacramento staff are looking for applicants to fill a recently vacated position on the Utilities Rate Advisory Commission, which has seven members and…
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The City of Sacramento is teaming up with local community-based organizations to host three back-to-school health fairs across the city on Saturday, Aug. 6. The…
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Community members and youth are invited to explore the sciences at “STEAM in the Park” at the Celebrate Oak Park event on Aug. 13 from…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures near 100 degrees on several days this week, the City of Sacramento will activate the Auburn Boulevard Outreach…
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The City of Sacramento has updated its “Find Your District” tool to reflect the recent redistricting process and election. Residents can access the tool by…
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Young people from throughout Sacramento this week shared their ideas for improving life in the city with the Sacramento City Council. Each year the “Summer…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved the framework for a $5 million “Northgate Boulevard Economic Recovery Plan,” which will provide the corridor with business…
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The Sacramento City Council this week voted unanimously to operate the former Powerhouse Science Center and Museum on Auburn Boulevard as a full-time “Outreach and…
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Funding is available for local community-based organizations to host Friday and Saturday night events for youth in priority Sacramento neighborhoods across the city. The City…
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Sacramento City Councilmembers on Aug. 9 will return to in-person Council meetings at City Hall after more than two years of virtual meetings. Residents will…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted 8-1 to place a measure on the November 2022 ballot that would permanently allocate 40% of the cannabis…
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The City of Sacramento’s Historic Preservation team has launched the “African American Experience Project” and is asking the public to get involved. Residents are encouraged to…
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The City’s Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in its flood control system, which includes ditches, creeks, canals and basins…
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Food-assistance organizations and small businesses now can apply for grants of up to $200,000 to help address food insecurity in the city of Sacramento. Managed…
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City Utilities staff are hosting an in-person event on July 23 called the “Water Conservation Showcase” that will feature landscape designers, manufacturers, community organizations, and…
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media’s new film-incentive program currently is supporting 12 locally shot productions. The pilot film-incentive program, funded by Measure U…
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The city of Sacramento will see transportation improvements in the coming year after receiving $49.9 million in funding from the California State Transportation Agency’s Transit…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a high of 104 degrees today, the City of Sacramento will open its Outreach and Engagement Center as a…
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With a season of summer boating ahead, City of Sacramento Department of Utilities staff are reminding people to keep waste and oils out of rivers.…
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City of Sacramento cannabis businesses starting July 7 at noon can apply for rebates of up to $4,000 for the purchase of new or upgraded…
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The following is a statement from Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood about the cancellation of the July 1 special meeting titled “Request for Independent…
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A City of Sacramento program recently reached a milestone — helping people convert more than 1 million square feet of grass to drought-tolerant landscaping. According…
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June and July are extremely busy months for the Front Street Animal Shelter, in part because of the fireworks surrounding the July 4 holiday. Loud…
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The results from the City of Sacramento’s annual community survey are in and available for easy viewing with this online dashboard. The survey, which is…
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The City of Sacramento continues to diversify its workforce to better reflect the community it serves, according to a new report released by the City…
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The Sacramento City Council recently approved $2 million in funding for the development of La Familia Counseling Center’s latest community project – the Opportunity Center.…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted to allocate $1.5 million to address food insecurity. The amount represents two separate investments: $1 million for a…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works is alerting walkers, runners and cyclists about two shared-use path detours in the city. American River levee…
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Despite efforts to provide more shelter and housing, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Sacramento has increased over the past three years, according to…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response has partnered with local organizations to conduct outreach to people experiencing homelessness in the central city and…
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The City of Sacramento is looking to hire its next fire chief and is asking the community for their input as part of the recruitment…
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The Sacramento City Council voted last Tuesday to make its temporary Al Fresco Dining program permanent beginning July 1, 2022. Expanded outdoor dining started during…
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City Council on Tuesday allocated additional funding that will give 80 people in Sacramento a helping hand as part of the guaranteed basic income program…
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Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country, and there are multiple locations across Sacramento for people to play. The City’s Department of Youth,…
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The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in Sacramento, forecasting temperatures above 100 degrees for Tuesday (June 21) and Wednesday (June 22). Many…
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It’s an ordinary house on an ordinary street in a neighborhood that could be anywhere, but the journey Clinton Lee and his daughter Serena took…
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Join the City’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on a webinar at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 to learn about student loans and discuss the most…
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With July 4 just weeks away, the Sacramento Fire Department is reminding residents that shooting off illegal fireworks can come with a hefty fine. “In…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a $15 million plan to provide job training, paid internships and workforce readiness training to thousands of Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to attend an in-person workshop at 9 a.m. June 25 where they can learn how…
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Sacramento soon will host a new facility offering supportive housing for terminally ill people experiencing homelessness. Organizers this week held a groundbreaking for Joshua’s House,…
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Following a two-year hiatus, the annual Sacramento Pride event, hosted by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, returns this weekend. The two-day event kicks off with…
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As drought persists and the region and state face watering restrictions, City of Sacramento staff are reminding residents to keep their trees healthy. “Trees should…
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The City of Sacramento recently won a national challenge asking residents to pledge to save water. Sacramento residents helped win the annual contest — called…
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As temperatures rise across Sacramento, here are some ways to stay cool and safe during the hottest months: View this post on Instagram A post…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting dangerously hot conditions later this week, several public buildings in the Sacramento region are being offered as places where…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Youth Development is looking to increase partnerships with youth-serving community-based organizations this summer. Along with PRO Youth & Families…
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In anticipation of a new fire station opening in the River District, the City and County of Sacramento, along with partner organizations, have been conducting…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment operates community gardens in various neighborhoods for residents to try out their green thumbs.…
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Front Street Animal Shelter is at capacity and is offering free pet adoptions through June 10. “The kennels are very full, and we are overwhelmed…
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To help customers separate food waste from garbage, the City of Sacramento is offering a free kitchen countertop pail that can be used to collect…
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The Sacramento City Council this week voted unanimously to delete a section of City code that outlawed car cruising in certain areas. The change, spearheaded…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment has officially kicked off summer at Sacramento public pools, with 17 facilities opening over the next…
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With Memorial Day approaching, the Sacramento Fire Department and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Emergency Management are urging swimmers and boaters to be cautious…
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The City of Sacramento is hosting a community open house to present proposed transportation improvements for the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood. This in-person meeting will be held…
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The Department of Utilities soon will perform a new round of maintenance work on its flood control system. The work will occur in nine areas…
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The City of Sacramento in mid-June will move the temporary safe parking site on Front Street to a nearby location in Miller Park to address…
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A new safe parking facility for 70 vehicles and 100 guests is poised to open in the coming months in the parking lot of the…
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The warm spring weather brings cat mating season to Sacramento, leading to thousands of kittens born throughout the city. Many of these kittens are found…
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More than 130 firearms were turned into the Sacramento Police Department this past weekend as part of its “Gas for Guns” buyback event, which provided…
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May is bike month, which means now is an ideal time to talk about two-wheel safety. The Sacramento Police Department this week released a video…
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A new mural is being painted in downtown Sacramento, and staff from local, regional and statewide water agencies hope it will be a reminder that…
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With summer temperatures approaching, the City of Sacramento is prepared to open respite centers during heat waves and other adverse conditions. The City this year…
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The City’s Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment Department, with support from Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby and Sacramento Republic FC, this week opened two new futsal…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for grants from its two-year $700,000 City of Festivals program to support special events taking place across…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is now accepting applications for its $450,000 “Seeding Creativity” individual artists grant program. The grant program…
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In the last fiscal year alone, more than 60,000 young people participated in youth development or recreation programs provided by community-based organizations through City sponsored…
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The North Natomas Aquatics Complex, which recently opened to the public, features a 50-meter Olympic-sized pool, a 25-yard recreational pool, zero-depth entry splash pool, multiple…
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City Utilities staff are inviting residents to attend a “Mulch Mayhem” on May 21 to get free mulch, which helps prevent evaporation, improve soil health…
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Congresswoman Doris Matsui last week announced the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities will receive $3.5 million in federal funding to help protect homes, businesses,…
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The City of Sacramento’s community engagement manager, Lynette Hall, on Monday was honored with the “Women in Leadership” award from the Women in National Association…
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The City of Sacramento continues to make progress toward construction of the Del Rio Trail with recent City Council approval of the tree removal and…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture recently awarded $950,000 in grants to 69 local nonprofit organizations. The Cultural Arts Awards grants assist…
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Those working downtown and looking for reserved parking at City garages can take advantage of the SacPass Commuter Parking special. The program is available Monday…
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The Sacramento Police Department is seeking community feedback on a draft policy that establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, reporting and use of military equipment.…
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Starting Wednesday, May 4, Union Pacific Railroad will begin construction work that will close Power Inn Road between 21st Avenue and Fruitridge Road to traffic.…
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento this past week honored the Sacramento City Attorney’s Office for its innovative work in helping to create more affordable…
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Income-eligible Sacramentans who have had their vehicle towed now can receive a waiver for the $180 Sacramento Police Department tow administrative fee for vehicle retrieval.…
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Starting at noon on Monday, May 2, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will open registration for summer programs and activities. Sacramento…
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The number of accessory dwelling units built by property owners in the City of Sacramento jumped 123 percent in 2021— to 170 units from 76…
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Industry leaders will be discussing the latest technologies and how they are changing the way businesses operate on May 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1…
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The City of Sacramento is once again working to connect with residents about two important commercial thoroughfares and hear their feedback on ways improve safety,…
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Community members are invited to participate in the creation of new murals during the City of Sacramento’s final four community mural paint days. The free…
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The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2022/23, which represents the City’s financial plan for the upcoming year starting July…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with community crowdfunding nonprofit ioby, is asking City of Sacramento community members to apply…
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The North Natomas Community Center & Aquatics Complex will officially open to the public on Saturday, April 23. While registration for tours and the grand…
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The city of Sacramento will soon be home to a 1.5 acre cherry blossom park – also called a Hanami Line – along the Sacramento…
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The Sacramento Bee last week published an incomplete and misleading article titled “He wanted to work on an old car in his yard. Now he…
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City staff on Tuesday provided its monthly update of the comprehensive siting plan to the City Council, outlining its progress to create new shelter spaces…
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This summer, households across the Sacramento region will need to make changes in their food disposal habits—but not before July 1, 2022. After July 1,…
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City of Sacramento staff are inviting people to participate in a series of events to help clean litter from community locations and waterways. The events…
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Property owners in the city of Sacramento have approved a measure that will help fund repairs and improvements to the City’s storm water system, which…
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The City of Sacramento has filed a lawsuit against Teichert Construction for non-compliant work and fraudulent billing related to Teichert’s work on the Accelerated Water…
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The public is invited to join the City’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment and Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby for tours of the North…
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The Measure U Community Advisory Committee is now collecting ideas that may be funded through the Participatory Budgeting pilot program. Through the pilot program, residents will…
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Staff from the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership are reminding people that free kits are available to help residents do neighborhood clean-ups. The kits are part…
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City of Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg this month is asking residents to participate in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a water-saving contest held…
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Two leaders from the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness last week visited the City of Sacramento’s Miller Park safe ground site, which helps to…
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For more than two months, the City and County of Sacramento have been working together to provide outreach and support to people experiencing homelessness at…
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The City of Sacramento is kicking off Arts, Culture and Creativity month with performances from local creatives at McClatchy Park tomorrow, April 7 from 11…
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Starting Monday, April 4, the City’s community centers will resume walk-in activities and services, including customer assistance at front counters. Walk-in activities and front-counter assistance…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, has opened a family assistance center at…
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Young people wanting to gain work experience with the City this summer are invited to attend the Virtual Youth Resource & Employment Fair from 10…
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There is no better way to enjoy the spring weather than by visiting and supporting Sacramento’s storefront retailers. With the Shop 916 gift card, spending…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday called on California water providers to increase water conservation measures as the state prepares for another dry summer. It was…
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The Sacramento Fire Department is paying tribute to its first African American fire chief with a new installation displaying the helmet of former Fire Chief…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join the City’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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The City’s Department of Utilities in April will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system, including water ditches near I-80,…
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What do you think about living in Sacramento? What City services and programs do you use most? And how can they be improved? The City…
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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…