Category: News
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The City Council on Tuesday voted to execute a contract on the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of the Sacramento Community Center Theater.…
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The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pursue plans for a new homeless shelter with approximately 100 beds located in a parking lot at Cal…
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How do you feel about education, transportation or the overall quality of life in Sacramento? The City would like to know. The City of Sacramento…
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Norooz, or “new day” in Persian, is an ancient celebration that marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Coinciding with the vernal…
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Waterfront Idea Makers announces People’s Choice and Open Competition award winners The Waterfront Idea Makers, a program to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront, has completed…
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The I Street Bridge will close down to cars from 7 to 9 p.m. on March 23 to host its first-ever lantern festival. Attendees of…
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A pop-up gallery event celebrating new ways to think about the Old Sacramento Waterfront drew more than 300 people Wednesday night. Following a public call…
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The time to vote has arrived. After months of build-up and anticipation, the Waterfront Idea Makers project — an effort to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to rename Saint Rose of Lima Park on 7th and K streets after late local housing…
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Innovation, technology and humanity took center stage March 9 at Sacramento’s Hacker Lab, where six pairs of engineers and artists showcased collaborative creations inspired by the…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has launched a new web page that offers easy-to-access information about City-supported programs dedicated…
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This week, GIG Car Share, a service offered by AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah, expanded beta testing of its “free-floating” car share service to…
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City Engineer, Megan Carter collaborated with local artist, Aida Lizalde to create a multi-media sculpture that will be showcased as part of the Engineers and…
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What happens when art and engineering intersect? Some pretty amazing things. And you can see them for yourself March 9 at Sacramento’s Hacker Lab. Verizon,…
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The City of Sacramento invites youth, ages 16 to 24, for its annual Youth Job and Resource Fair on March 16 at City Hall. The…
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The City of Sacramento has hired Neal Best, former Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), as its lead…
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Large bronze sculptures from Mexico City were unveiled at a March 1 press conference at Capitol Mall. “Capitol Mall and our City has been changing…
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In a move that has been called a “compassionate compromise,” the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday amended an ordinance prohibiting people from sheltering outside City…
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The new year has proven to be a wet one for Sacramento, and another storm event is expected to hit the region Monday afternoon. This…
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The City and community partners on Friday, Feb. 22 celebrated the completion of the Ramona Avenue extension. The project improves pedestrian and vehicular connectivity to…
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On Feb. 19, Mayor Darrell Steinberg delivered his State of the City speech to a crowd of several hundred people at the Sam and Bonnie…
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The City of Sacramento’s African American Employee Leadership Council (AAELC) on Tuesday hosted “Food for Your Soul,” an event honoring Black History Month. The event…
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A storm event will arrive Tuesday night bringing rain and wind gusts to the region. The most significant portion of the storm is expected…
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Sacramento residents now can find out exactly what’s in their water thanks to the new Drinking Water Quality Data Portal launched by the City’s Depart…
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City of Sacramento works to update regulations around “shared rideables” including bikes and e-scooters.
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved the mid-year budget, and it included several attention-grabbing allocations: $15.7 million to help people experiencing homelessness; $8 million…
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The City has partnered with two start-ups to focus on improving overall mobility in Sacramento. In the coming weeks, the City will work with Unleash…
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Beginning this Friday, Uber, known for its popular JUMP electric bike-share fleet, will launch Sacramento’s first electric scooter service. The scooters will be available in the same area as…
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Sacramento has completed its 2019 Point-in-Time count, with more than 800 volunteers helping to conduct the massive survey that determines the number of people experiencing…
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The City of Sacramento — in coordination with Valley Vision, the Power Inn Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Vice Mayor Eric…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to submit their ideas to activate the iconic Old Sacramento Waterfront as part of the Waterfront Idea Makers,…
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Nearly a year after the fatal officer-involved shooting of Stephon Clark, the California Department of Justice on Tuesday released a report analyzing the Sacramento Police…
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The City will begin its final collection of yard waste piles beginning Monday, Jan. 28. It will take City crews about 7 to 10 days to…
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The C3 Project team will host its first monthly gathering called, Pop-Updates, Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Convention Center West Lobby.…
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A proposed ordinance related to the possession of certain items at public demonstrations has been removed from Tuesday’s Council agenda, according to City Manager Howard…
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The City’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department is recruiting lifeguards for its Aquatics Division. As a lifeguard, individuals will have an opportunity to learn lifesaving…
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More than 60,000 people over the holiday weekend are expected to attend the Women’s March Sacramento on Saturday, Jan. 19 , and two regional events…
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Wednesday night’s storm brought 1.39 inches of rain to Sacramento as well as powerful wind gusts, but the city weathered the event without any major…
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UPDATE Jan. 17: Wednesday night’s storm brought 1.39 inches of rain to Sacramento as well as powerful wind gusts, but the city weathered the event…
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Midtown Sacramento on Sunday, Jan. 20 will be ground zero for an epic brawl featuring robots of all shapes, sizes and weaponry. Maker HQ, in…
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The City is preparing for two upcoming storms that could bring two inches or more of rain to the region this week. The first storm…
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Last week, the City began demolition of the Convention Center, starting with the Center’s Administration Offices, also known as the Panattoni Building. The demolition of…
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At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the City of Sacramento, in conjunction with Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties, will conduct a test of the…
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The Measure U Community Advisory Committee will play an important role in deciding how funds from Sacramento’s new sales tax will be spent. The application window…
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You’ve seen the JUMP bikes. Now how about the same concept with cars? This month, “free-floating” car-share vehicles will begin appearing on streets in Midtown,…
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Sunday night’s heavy rains and windy weather continue to keep City crews busy. According to the City Public Works department, approximately 100 trees went down,…
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It took weeks of work and additional shifts, but the City’s leaf-pile collection has returned to its normal 14-day schedule. An intense late-season leaf drop…
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Did you know the City hosts coordinated activities for youth every Friday night? Hot Spots, a program created by the Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment…
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City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place holiday trees in the street for pick-up as part of the City’s leaf season service. The…
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The presents have been unwrapped. You’re about to embark on your post-holiday clean-up. But how should you handle all the boxes, bows, paper and ribbons?…
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Wondering why the 2019 City Council meeting schedule includes new monthly 2 p.m. gatherings? Here’s a rundown on what has changed on the City’s calendar.…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to continue operation of the Homeless Triage Shelter, located on Railroad Drive in North Sacramento. The Council…
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Sacramento Public Library Director Rivkah Sass thanked Councilmembers, City Manager Howard Chan and the Sacramento Police Department at the Dec. 18 City Council meeting for…
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Residents and visitors can now enjoy free metered parking during four additional holidays. Last night, City council approved adding four more holidays: Martin Luther King,…
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Want to help reduce homelessness in Sacramento but unsure of what you can actually do? Here’s one small way you can make a big difference.…
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While the City’s annual leaf collection service is in full swing, some residents may have noticed a delay in leaf pile pick-up. That’s because leaf…
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If there is a silver lining to the Camp Fire — the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history — it’s that it saw…
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Middle school students in the Twin Rivers Unified School District learned hands-on how to build their own video games thanks to the City of Sacramento’s…
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Representatives from five design teams gathered on Old Sacramento’s Embarcadero on Dec. 10 — along with Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Vice Mayor Steve Hansen —…
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Temporary lane closures and road closures on Garden Highway expected winter 2018/2019 Beginning, Monday, Dec. 10, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partners,…
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Interesting things do come in small packages. Eagle-eyed residents have noticed mini-sweepers recently traveling along the new parking protected bikeways on J, P, Q and…
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As any Sacramentan knows, leaf season means Claw season. We receive a lot of questions about the City’s favorite leaf-loaders this time of year. With…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Public Works invites community members, walkers, runners, cyclists and neighbors to the Del Rio Trail public information meeting on…
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Following a call for innovative design ideas, 12 firms submitted proposals to reimagine the Old Sacramento Waterfront as part of Sacramento Waterfront Idea Makers. The…
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The Sacramento City Council on Nov. 28 voted to remove 51 healthy trees as part of the Convention Center Complex Project, also known as the…
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Sacramento voters recently approved a new version of the City’s Measure U sales tax, extending it and raising it from a half-cent to a full…
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Due to improving air quality and decreased public demand, the City of Sacramento has ended its mask-distribution program. Since Nov. 11, the City has passed…
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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 in East…
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It’s important to remember to properly dispose of clog-inducing fats, oil and grease found in food, especially after preparing that holiday feast. Common sources of…
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Beginning Nov. 23 — the day after Thanksgiving — the City’s annual free-holiday-parking program will return to Sacramento. Visitors to parts of Downtown, Midtown and…
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The City of Sacramento has received 200,000 “N95” masks from the California Department of Public Health and will continue to offer masks to people who…
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The City of Sacramento’s mask-distribution program, launched this past Sunday, is nearing its conclusion. The City has been handing out “N95” particulate respirator masks in…
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Yogurt cups. Ketchup Bottles. Plastic take-out containers. They all recently had to go in the trash bin because of changes in the recycling market. But…
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Responding to high demand, the City of Sacramento on Monday restocked supplies of the “particulate respirator” masks it has been handing out to the public.…
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The City of Sacramento is distributing “particulate respirator” masks in response to the heavy wildfire smoke from the Camp Fire. The masks will be available…
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The City of Sacramento’s 8th annual Veterans Day parade has been canceled due to poor air quality caused by the massive Camp Fire burning in…
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The Camp Fire in Butte County has claimed has least nine lives and destroyed 6,700 buildings, making it the most destructive fire in California history.…
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The City of Sacramento seeks input from residents on ways to make their streets safer as part of the Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic…
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The City Council on Nov. 8 unanimously voted to declare a shelter crisis in Sacramento. The declaration helps trigger the release of $20 million from…
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The City of Sacramento’s 8th annual Veterans Day parade will take place this Sunday, Nov. 11, with a special salute to Women in the Military —…
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Historic-styled sailing ship docks at new location, south of Tower Bridge, through Nov. 24. The arrival of the Hawaiian Chieftain, a 104-foot “tall ship,” to…
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As part of a new electric car-sharing program launched Thursday by the City of Sacramento and partners Electrify America and Envoy, residents of the Whispering…
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The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento have announced T.Y. Lin International as the leading architect for a new bridge across the Sacramento River. Congresswoman…
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“The Claw” is back. The City of Sacramento’s annual leaf collection service will begin Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2018 and continue until Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2019.…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday took an important step toward creating more affordable housing by unanimously voting to cut many City development fees to $0…
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Receiving strong interest from California and national investors, the City of Sacramento successfully has raised just over $300 million in the bond market through the…
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The city’s residents collectively will save $1.4 million annually on their flood insurance policies. Sacramento residents may now see a reduction in their flood insurance…
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To celebrate the shared values of the United States and Switzerland, Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter will project a free pop-up light show on the walls of…
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At the first community meeting regarding the renovation/expansion of the Convention Center, Community Center Theater, and Memorial Auditorium — collectively known as the C3 Project…
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A Make-A-Wish recipient became Sacramento’s official Ghostbuster on Monday, Oct. 22. London, 5, spent his morning fighting ghosts, riding in a “Ghostbuster” vehicle and saving…
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As the first woman elected to City Council in both Sacramento and California, Luella Johnston was a pioneer for women in politics during the early…
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Community invited to learn more about the C3 Project, Oct. 22 at Convention Center The C3 Project will continue to bring more people to the…
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“The funds will enable us to reach more people, and at the same time help our neighborhoods stay safe and clean.” The Sacramento City Council…
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Looking for the best way to get to the Sacramento Kings’ home opener against the Utah Jazz? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re coming from Elk…
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New Waterfront Idea Makers program is looking for innovative design concepts to further transform Sacramento’s historic district. To enhance the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the City…
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FREE digital tours help relate the spookier side of Sacramento history just in time for Halloween. A new app for iOS and Android devices takes…
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Check your mail box! All registered voters in Sacramento County will soon be receiving a ballot in the mail. You will have 3 options for…
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Sacramento Fire Department honors those who lost their lives, property and livelihoods to the Tubbs Fire, one year ago, this week. The Tubbs Fire was…
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As the wet weather season approaches, the City of Sacramento encourages residents to be prepared. The City, as part of Flood Preparedness Week, is hosting…
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The reason I came home was to change this dynamic that we’re talking about,” said Police Chief Daniel Hahn. In an evening marked by its…
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Walk down R Street and you’re likely to notice wider sidewalks, improved pedestrian crossings, brighter street lighting, smoother roadways and even expanded outdoor patios at…
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“For these folks, we need to recognize and encourage non-traditional housing options (including) shared housing, board and care, returning to families/friends (and) co-living.” With California…
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Applications due Oct. 22 The City of Sacramento invites non-profits to apply for a grant from the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund. More…
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Firefighters from throughout the region filled City Council chambers on Oct. 3 to witness the change-of-command ceremony for new Sacramento Fire Chief Gary Loesch. The…
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On Monday, Oct. 1, Sacramento became one of the first cities in the world to go live with 5G, through Verizon’s new 5G home broadband…
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Ready to grab a “meow-tini” and “paw-ty?” The Front Street Animal Shelter invites you to be part of something special at its Paws to Party Event, celebrating…
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More than 60 Community members engaged with City officials during an open house to learn more about the McKinley Park Water Vault, a proposed underground…
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Leaders from the City of Sacramento and the Natomas Unified School District last week introduced a new career-training program unlike any other in the region.…
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Want to learn more about the propsed McKinley Park Water Vault? From 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 22), the City will be hosting a…
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Climate change may seem like the type of large-scale issue best addressed by countries and their governments. But individual cities can do much more than…
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How should we identify priorities? Improve operations? Enhance parks and recreation opportunities? The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) – formally Parks and…
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More than 70 percent of respondents rated Sacramento as a “good” or “excellent” place to live. They also gave the City received high marks as…
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In case you missed it, beginning Thursday, Sept. 13, Sacramento residents can sign up for 5G service through Verizon’s new 5G home broadband internet. Simply…
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Wireless internet speed in Sacramento is about to get a whole lot faster. Beginning Oct.1, Sacramento residents will be able to tap into what’s being…
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On this day, 17 years ago, 343 New York Fire Department (NYFD) Firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice at the World Trade center. In remembrance, firefighters…
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During July and August, we conducted an education campaign to encourage safe behaviors when traveling, whether by car, bicycle, or walking. The campaign, “Our Safety…
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The City’s Parks and Recreation Commission recently recognized 11 individuals and community organizations for their dedicated volunteer work in Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment programming…
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A portion of Sacramento and Yolo Counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly. View a map of the quarantine boundaries. To…
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What is Measure U and what does it fund? The current Measure U is a ½-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2012 that expires…
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Today, the City launched the Smart City web page, a platform on the City’s site dedicated to the many emerging technologies and tools the City…
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City Manager Howard Chan announced the appointment of Gary Loesch as Sacramento Fire Department’s 22nd Fire Chief. Chief Loesch began his career in 1985 with…
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It’s that time of year again when children wrap up their summer vacations and get ready to start the new school year. August is Back…
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New campaign invites visitors to answer the call of adventure Old Sacramento, the unique 28-acre National Historic Landmark District and State Historic Park perched on…
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Amtrak San Joaquins is offering a FREE first ride on their Morning Express Service. Book your FREE first ride In May 2018, Amtrak San Joaquins…
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The 43rd Annual Historic Home Tour, showcasing Sacramento’s Capitol Mansions Historic District, will take place on Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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In line with the Citywide Youth Development Plan, the City of Sacramento selected several youth development organizations to receive one-time grants of $25,000 each. Each…
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Community invited to provide input through September 30. The City of Sacramento has launched an online survey for community members to share their thoughts and…
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With school just around the corner, we’re reminding Sacramento State students, faculty, and residents of the ongoing work on Folsom Boulevard between 65th Street and…
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The 35th Annual National Night Out (NNO) takes place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in communities and neighborhoods throughout Sacramento and the nation. This event gives neighbors…
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Hot weather is following us until the end of the weekend. The City’s Office of Emergency Services is keeping a close eye on conditions. We…
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William Land Park is celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Friday, August 3. We’ve planned an entire night packed with fun activities, live music, a sunset…
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A community workshop and public scoping meeting is set for Wednesday, July 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to share details about the West Broadway…
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The Crocker Art Museum is moving forward with their plan to transform Crocker Park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The project’s lead architect, Seattle-based…
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2018-19 RAILS Grants support innovation and entrepreneurship in Sacramento’s underserved communities
On Tuesday, July 3, the City Council approved 14 grant awards through the City’s Rapid Acceleration, Innovation, and Leadership in Sacramento (RAILS) Grant Program, supporting…
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After months of strategic planning, the Creative Edge Strategic Plan has arrived. The plan has been a culmination of nearly a year in the making,…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a traffic safety campaign as part of its Vision Zero goal of eliminating all traffic deaths and serious injuries…
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With the thrill of celebrating Independence Day, it’s important to keep in mind that fireworks can be dangerous. When using fireworks, it is critical for…
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Summer brings an added hazard to City collection operators; hot coals and smoldering fireworks in the garbage. When a truck dumps a garbage can with…
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Beginning June 2018, in preparation for the temporary relocation of the Community Center Theater events to the Memorial Auditorium, the City is improving the building…
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Vacant lots in the city must be maintained or will be subject to fines. As the summer heats up, weeds are drying quickly posing a…
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More than 150,000 daily visitors to the downtown area now have a place to recycle their bottles and cans. The City of Sacramento, Downtown Sacramento…
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As Sacramento’s weekend weather forecast creeps into triple digits, the Front Street Animal Shelter encourages owners to take precautions for their pets. Keeping your pets…
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The summer season has arrived which means families are kicking off summer-long trips and celebrations, most of which include our local waterways. The Sacramento Police…
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Beginning Monday, June 25, the City of Sacramento will begin the J Street Safety Project from 19th to 30th streets. The project will make J…
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City Officials and partners held a press conference this morning to unveil the Convention Center and Community Center Theater renderings prior to the Council meeting…
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In time for the official start of Summer, hot weather is following us into the weekend as the National Weather Service predicts valley highs of…
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The Folsom Boulevard Rehabilitation Project between 65th Street and Elvas Avenue is entering a new phase of construction which will require night work and traffic…
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El Departamento de Policia de Sacramento esta orgulloso de anunciar la implementacion de la linea pregrabada en Espanol para nuestro numero de no emergencias. Ahora,…
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The Sacramento Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of Spanish to our non-emergency phone line recording in our dispatch center. Now, when people…
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Public Encouraged to Attend Open House. The Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project, which will bring streetcar service to West Sacramento and Sacramento, continues to meet milestones.…