Category: News
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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…
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Income-eligible residents living in Sacramento can now apply for free digital resources including computers, internet and digital training. The three-year digital equity program is lead…
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The new state budget signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week contains millions of dollars earmarked for specific projects in the city of Sacramento, including…
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With City Council and other public meeting remaining virtual for time being due to the pandemic, the City Clerk’s Office has updated the public-comment system…
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The City’s Historic Preservation team recently was awarded $50,000 to help protect and preserve Black history in Sacramento. The grant is funded through the African American…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with St. John’s Program for Real Change, on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of St. John’s Square, which features…
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Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists on Natomas Central Drive and in North Natomas Regional Park now can experience an array of photographs on banners celebrating North…
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Sacramento residents and others are invited to attend a free virtual job fair hosted by the City’s Human Resources Department, July 21, 22, and 24.…
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Anyone who has sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-80 likely has wondered: Why can’t I catch a train anytime I want to get to San…
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With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning for the coming days, the City of Sacramento is activating cooling centers to help residents…
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The City of Sacramento in response to drought conditions throughout the region has declared a “Water Watch,” the first of six stages in the Water…
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In an effort to increase its return-to-owner rate, Front Street Animal Shelter is waiving all fees for owners to get their lost pets out of…
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As illegal fireworks lit up the night sky on July 4 and residents reported their locations, the Sacramento Fire Department responded. Through its fireworks hotline…
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The City’s Department of Utilities has increased the amount of money people can receive from water conservation rebates, including grass conversions as well as irrigation…
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Attention local businesses: Your food waste now has to be processed differently. Starting July 1, businesses and commercial properties in the City of Sacramento and…
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Whether they’re for smoke detectors, kids toys or kitchen gadgets, batteries get a lot of use in local households. But there are several important reasons…
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It’s officially legal-fireworks season in Sacramento, with the City allowing the discharge of “Safe and Sane” fireworks between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. June 29…
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The City this week is unveiling a new public art installation in South Sacramento. Created by local artist Janine Mapurunga, the installation — titled “Well…
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Hot Spot nights are back for Sacramento teens. The City is “remixing” the in-person youth program this year to make it new and improved from…
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The Department of Utilities recently began maintenance work on the City’s flood-control system, including creeks, bridges and roads near Morrison Creek, Florin Creek, Union House…
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Sacramento may not get much humidity, but it has no shortage of soaring temperatures. Summers here can be notoriously hot, even after the Delta Breeze…
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City Utilities staff are inviting people to attend a webinar at noon on June 25 where they can learn how to keep trees healthy as…
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After soliciting feedback from neighborhood residents, City staff soon will install two new “Slow and Active Streets” areas in Tahoe Park and Oak Park. The…
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With most of California facing extreme drought conditions this summer, the Sacramento Fire Department is asking residents to be more careful than ever when celebrating…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has officially kicked off summer at Sacramento public pools, with 14 facilities open now through…
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Following the State of California’s reopening on June 15, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) will enact a phased reopening of…
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The City’s Arts, Culture and Creative Economy Commission this week approved the selection of 39 artists to create community-based murals in ten locations across the…
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Continuing their commitment to closing the digital divide for Sacramentans, the City Council on June 15 approved $600,000 to continue the efforts of the Digital…
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The City of Sacramento has extended the expanded outdoor restaurant dining started during the pandemic for another year with the goal of making it permanent.…
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The City recently has received calls from people about an “earthy” taste and odor to their drinking water. Utilities staff say it’s a common —…
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UPDATE: The National Weather Service has updated its excessive heat warning to begin Wednesday, June 16. As such, the City of Sacramento will adjust the…
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Calling Sacramento young people: The City wants to hear your stories and experiences with parks and recreation programs through photos, artwork, music, performances and videos.…
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The City of Sacramento is developing a plan, the first of its kind, to prioritize how to invest in transportation needs throughout Sacramento. The Department…
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Utilities staff are inviting people to attend a City Council meeting on June 15 to provide their thoughts about the “Urban Water Management Plan,” a…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved the “New Building Electrification Ordinance,” which requires new buildings to run entirely on electricity starting in 2023. The…
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The City’s Public Works department delivers critical services that keep the people and city moving forward, overseeing traffic and street lights, parking, road maintenance, recycling…
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The City of Sacramento, along with its partners SAFE Credit Union and Visit Sacramento, will celebrate a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the expanded SAFE…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting excessive heat on Monday, May 31, the City of Sacramento will open two cooling centers to help residents cope with…
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Workers from the City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division last week were finishing their annual weed abatement at the 28th Street Landfill when they spotted…
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If you’re looking for family-friendly activities this summer, look no further than offerings from the City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE). “We…
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In an effort to fight climate change and improve air quality in Sacramento, the City Council on June 1 will consider a new ordinance that…
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With hotter temperatures quickly approaching, the Sacramento Fire Department and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Emergency Management are urging swimmers and boaters to be…
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They go by familiar names: sky rockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, M-80s and cherry bombs. Some shoot high into the air, exploding with a rooster…
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People soon will be able to enjoy enhanced jogging paths, picnic areas and landscaping that are part of a project to improve portions of McKinley…
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UPDATE: The Sacramento City Council on May 25 voted to hold a workshop to discuss the City’s ongoing response to gang-violence intervention, prevention and suppression.…
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The City of Sacramento encourages youth between the ages of 14 to 22 to get involved in local government by applying to sit on one…
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The City of Sacramento, along with its partners Visit Sacramento and SAFE Credit Union, will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 3 for the…
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City staff want to hear from residents in Oak Park about new areas that could host more “slow and active streets” as part of a…
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City of Sacramento Utilities staff are inviting people to attend virtual “office hours” on May 26, where they can ask water efficiency experts about topics…
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The City of Sacramento’s Finance Department has published a list of people and businesses that may be able to collect money from the City. The…
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Calling all cyclists, walkers, runners, dog walkers and trail users: The Del Rio Trail Project has entered the final design phase, which the City will…
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The light at the end of the tunnel continues to get brighter, but we are not out of the darkness yet. That was an overarching…
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The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday to commit $10 million to a new affordable housing complex on Stockton Boulevard. It was the first expenditure from…
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The Sacramento Emergency Rental Assistance (SERA) program, which helps low-income residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has started accepting applications to distribute…
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With the shuttering of venues and dramatic drops in funding for programs and nonprofits, the Sacramento region’s creative economy has been hard hit by the…
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Every year, the Sacramento region celebrates biking in the month of May, through the “May is Bike Month” challenge. “Biking has so many benefits –…
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The newly formed Sacramento Independent Redistricting Commission is asking city of Sacramento residents to help shape the future of Sacramento by participating in the redistricting process.…
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City of Sacramento staff want to hear from Tahoe Park residents about a new area in their neighborhood that could host “slow and active streets.”…
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In just over two years, Sacramentans and visitors have embraced shared-rideables — including e-bikes and e-scooters — as a new form of transportation, and the…
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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a new set of challenges to local businesses. Some had to close their doors entirely and many had…
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When it comes to investing in transportation, what’s important to you? The City of Sacramento invites you to share your thoughts during upcoming virtual gathering sessions. The City of Sacramento spans…
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Even as the COVID-19 pandemic slowed construction in many regions, Sacramento was able to keep construction moving and even increased housing production in 2020. Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2021/22, which represents the City’s financial plan for the upcoming year starting July…
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The countdown is on for Earth Day 2021, which occurs April 22. This year, the City of Sacramento is inviting residents to get involved with…
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The Sacramento region is expected to experience a dry year, and City Utilities staff are reminding residents of programs that can help them conserve water…
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Four California artists will soon install five new works of public art at the SAFE Credit Union Convention and Performing Arts District. Sacramento artist Kimberly…
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The City of Sacramento has launched an additional “Safe Parking” site in a parking lot on the southern section of Front Street. Known as South…