Category: News
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The City and Downtown Sacramento Partnership are looking for a new and innovative business to operate a food service operation to bring new energy to…
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Monday, March 23 is the final day to enter the Calling All Dreamers competition. If you’ve ever dreamed about opening a business, here is your…
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Ambrosia Café, located at the corner of 11th and K streets, has been a part of the downtown community for over ten years. Ambrosia offers…
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Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. to Wednesday April 1 to 6 a.m. – 16th and R Street intersection closed The intersection of 16th and R…
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Construction and renovation of the historic Amtrak building continues, as Sacramento’s development and growth can be seen in a multitude of projects around the city.…
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The Sacramento City Council approved the contract for renowned artist Jeff Koons’ Coloring Book sculpture as the focal point of public art in the new…
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The video above was presented at the recent National Golf Course Owners Association Annual Meeting in San Antonio. We are extremely proud of Haggin Oaks…
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This week’s Business First Spotlight features Zia’s Delicatessen. Located at 1401 O Street in Downtown Sacramento, Zia’s has been in Sacramento for nearly 2 ½…
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March 5, 2015 saw the groundbreaking event for the 700 Block of K Street Project and this week we give you an inside look into…
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The Sacramento Metro Arts Commission (SMAC) recently announced a proposed $1.5 million donation to commission regional artists for public art at the new downtown arena. This latest…
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Painting a bigger picture With the capital city on the brink of a revival, Sacramento continues to direct unprecedented public/private investments to the local landscape.…
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Formerly the Fremont Adult School at 24th and N streets, the currently vacant 47,000 square-foot space will be the proposed home for the City’s first…
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When you reset your clocks this Sunday don’t forget to reset your sprinkler timers to comply with the City’s Spring Watering Rules. Effective March 8,…
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Although some demolition and abatement has been underway for some time, the 700 Block of K Street project is officially underway as of Thursday, March…
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Citizens view public safety, infrastructure and creating more jobs as top priorities Curious as to what our residents think should be the highest budget priorities…
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Don’t let the arena construction stand in the way of shopping and dining downtown and in Old Sacramento. Just follow the signs. We want to…
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The following is the tentative schedule for budget-related workshops and council meetings, culminating in the adoption of the fiscal year 2015/16 operating and capital improvement…
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The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter was recently awarded a Lifesaving Grant from the Petco Foundation to support continued community outreach and adoption…
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Located at 1029 Del Paso Blvd., Son of a Bean Coffee & Art has been providing specialty coffee drinks including lattes, espressos, frappes and even scones, for…
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An estimated 10,000 animals enter the Front Street Animal Shelter every year; many of these animals are lacking a license, microchip or ID tag. Without…
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The fourth Street pedestrian walkways and vehicle exits are now open at the Sacramento Valley Station. A two-lane exit at 4th street will give vehicles…
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The City’s General Plan Annual Report Survey gauges the appropriateness of the City’s policy when it comes to living, working and playing in Sacramento. We…
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Sacramento City Manager John F. Shirey was presented with the Wes McClure Award of Distinction at the League of California Cities City Managers’ Department Meeting…
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Water Usage at an All-Time Low Since 1914 – Community saves 7 billion gallons of water saved in 2014 Not only are City residents and…
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The City’s Household Junk Pickup program is now accepting appointments for 2015. Residential customers can make two appointments per year, from February through October, for…
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The City, together with Sacramento County are asking for volunteers to step up and help Sacramento Steps Forward better understand and serve our homeless population. On…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter is once again contributing and participating in Sacramento’s annual Spay Day program. Starting on Saturday, January 17, pet owners can…
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This annual, free event is available to all of Sacramento, but you may be wondering why you should attend. Wonder no more, as we’ve compiled…
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Several area organizations are partnering together to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend with a day of service. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Hands on Superior…
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The switch has been flipped on! The K Street Tunnel Lighting Improvement project is finished! This project converted existing fluorescent and metal halide (old style)…
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Located at 1730 Broadway Blvd., New Helvetia Brewing Company opened for business in 2012, and is modeled after the historic Buffalo Brewing Company in Sacramento.…
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Parkmobile is a new service in the City that offers the option of paying for parking using a mobile device such as a smart phone…
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Experience the best of Downtown Sacramento’s dining scene during the award-winning Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. For 10 days only, local chefs will create special 3-course…
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Annual survey helps the City plan for growth The City of Sacramento invites residents and those who work in Sacramento to complete a web-based survey…
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Here we are again in the Top 10 spot. This time, we’ve been ranked as one of the Top 10 Travel Worth Capitals in the…
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Just in time, Art Mix helps kick off the New Year – your opportunity to erase the past, start fresh and celebrate the you that…
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An expected 28,000 people will attend “March for the Dream” in downtown Sacramento, to participant in a day dedicated to honoring the legacy of Martin…
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In an effort to educate and engage Sacramento residents, businesses and community leaders in the City’s planning process, the Community Development Department is now accepting…
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Enjoy a small sampling of the scores of highlights that occurred in 2014, as captured by the City of Sacramento’s Media & Communications office, publishers…
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Sacramento CA. – In response to expected night temperatures in the lower 30s over the next three to four evenings, the City and County of…
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New Years revelers can once again celebrate the turn of the calendar in Old Sacramento along the river. The New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular is…
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Last day to put out trees and leaves is January 31, 2015 City of Sacramento residential yard waste customers can place trees in the street…
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A friendly reminder that City Hall and City offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays. Make sure to check out our full holiday schedule…
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After a house fire in South Sacramento claims the lives of two people, the Sacramento Fire Department reminds us of the importance of smoke alarm…
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In a year, The City’s Police Department see roughly 7000 applicants for the position of police recruit, and those that graduated on December 18 are…
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We’re in the running for yet another Top 10 list, this time the chance to be among the Top 10 Best Travel-Worthy State Capitals. Get…
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Avoid a Visit from Santa Clog this Holiday Season! – Properly Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease – Can it! Scrape it! Trash it! This…
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Join us to learn about the North 12th Complete Street Project between H Street and the Two Rivers Bike Trail. A complete street is a…
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As of Friday morning, Sacramento appears to be through most of the storm, though a few showers may crop up throughout the day. In total,…
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Residents are asked to report localized flooding and clogged drains to www.sac311.org and clear gutters of leaves The City is preparing for an upcoming severe…
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Storm is coming – Front Street Offering Amnesty to anyone with a dog at the shelter The Sacramento Area will be affected by a winter…
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A major storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday, Dec. 10 with local impacts occurring Wednesday night and continuing into Friday, Dec. 12.…
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Kevin McCarty, above/middle, is seen with other outgoing Council Members Darrel Fong, left, and Steve Cohn, right. Dear Friends, This last election day, voters in…
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Every day, the Front Street Animal Shelter takes care of 300 animals, over 10,000 animals per year. The shelter tries very hard to keep each…
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The City is expected to see an estimated 9,000 marathon runners and 1,000 relay teams (teams of four) run the course for this year’s annual…
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The Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento Capital Region Small Business Coalition, the City of Sacramento and Turner Construction will host a prime contractors and subcontractors matchmaking…
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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 impacting various residential and…
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Three incoming Council Members were sworn in last night to much fanfare and excitement. For District 1, Mayor Pro Tem Angelique Ashby and District 5,…
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City of Sacramento Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Lynn Perry has been named as a member of the Corporate Institute’s Leadership Faculty at Points of Light. Points…
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Sacramento is now ranked within the top 10 cities in its population class for enhancing the public’s online access information and services. e.Republic’s Center for…
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Downtown, Old Sacramento and Midtown shoppers can take advantage of free parking to encourage people to shop and dine downtown during the holiday season. The…
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Since November 1, crews have completed two full leaf collection rotations throughout the entire City in two weeks, and we’ve started our third rotation this…
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You only have until November 20 to bring your “letters to Santa” to City Hall and drop them in the Macy’s “Believe” campaign mailbox in…
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California’s drought is having some significant effects on the region’s vegetation. Lawns can be brought back to life relatively quickly, but once a tree dies,…
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October 2, marked the second birthday and first month on the job for Waverly, the Explosive Detection K9. The 50-pound half lab, half golden retriever…
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The Sacramento Police Department is offering a free driver safety class to teenage drivers. This class is being offered in an effort to educate and…
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The fourth annual Veteran’s Day Parade was the place to be Tuesday. Citizens lined the streets surrounding the State Capitol to salute the nation’s military heroes.…
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The Sacramento Police Department has advanced into the second phase of a 5-year deployment plan in which its Police Dispatchers are directly answering increased numbers…
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The City is preparing to keep water flowing by installing essential devices at its intake facilities to continue pumping water even when river levels are…
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Residential water use was 129 gallons per capita in the month of September The City of Sacramento used 20 percent less water in October and…
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The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is officially open! Check out our photos from the event. The Sacramento Downtown Plaza Holiday Ice Rink, a Sacramento holiday tradition,…
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Parade set for Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Join the City of Sacramento in recognizing current members of our military and vets at the…
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Construction to improve pedestrian access to the front of the station begins Wednesday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Feb. 13. Customers are encouraged to arrive at…
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This holiday season for the first time ever Front Street Animal Shelter and Sacramento Ballet are partnering to bring the warm and fuzzies (puppies that…
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This article posted on behalf of Sacramento Regional Transit District RT is hosting three community meetings to present RT’s Security Peer Review report, and discuss…
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Timing is Everything! Watering is allowed one day per week this winter starting November 2. When you reset your clocks, don’t forget to reset your…
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Sacramento continues its commitment to sustainability. A 1.5 megawatt solar installation was recently completed at Sutter’s Landing Park. Built by Conergy, the solar installation will…
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A big day for Sacramento as the Entertainment & Sports Center project officially broke ground, Wednesday, Oct. 29. Check out slide show below for photos…
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The R Street Market Plaza Project, between 16th and 18th Street will transform the corridor into a safe, pedestrian-friendly and multi-use public right-of-way. The project…
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The Sacramento Police Department has been awarded a grant totaling $170,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program aimed at…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities invites the public to attend a rare open house event at the water treatment plant. Visitors will see…
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One year after community members came together to rebuild the McKinley Playground, the community will celebrate the crowning touch – the donor plaque for the…
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Our new website, City of Sacramento, was recently featured as a finalist in the nationwide Best of the Web awards. Launched in 2013, the redesign…
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We’re super excited to let you know that Front Street Animal Shelter is part of the Saving Pets Challenge, a fundraising campaign launched by Found…
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Meeting planned to help determine public’s perspective on I Street Bridge Replacement Project The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento are inviting the public to…
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Don’ forget, City of Sacramento residential customers can legally place yard waste piles in the street for collection during the City’s designated leaf season of…
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A rousing crowd filled the front steps of the Capitol today, as Sacramento Republic FC celebrates it’s inaugural season with one of the best ways…
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Ann Land and Bertha Henschel grant applications Grants available to nonprofits; applications due Wednesday, Oct. 22 Grant guidelines and application forms for the City’s Ann…
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It’s evident by those passing, as much as it is those seeing it from above, and the visuals are there to prove it. A dramatic…
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The City’s Household Junk Pickup Program runs February through October. If you think you’ll need the service soon, make an appointment now before the program…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter Enforcement Team did their part during the King Fire near Pollock Pines and offered mutual aid to the residents and…
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What: Vessels and vines – FREE event to raise funds for a maritime youth organization, grab the full flyer! When: Saturday, October 4, 4- 8…
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Rain is in the forecast however, City Utilities customers are reminded to water with the weather in mind. With winter approaching, customers should begin moving…
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Groundbreaking kicks off $31 million makeover of Sacramento Valley Station In what was once a fine dining restaurant at the Sacramento Valley Station that has…
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With Fall (or Autumn!) upon us, the warm weather slipping away, and leaves of green becoming rich golds, yellows and oranges, there’s so much to…
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Why is the Downtown Grid so important to Sacramento? And how would you improve it? The City wants to hear from you! The Grid is…
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The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is looking for your input for transportation priorities. They will be holding eight public workshops around the county,…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities reports that city water customers saved over 1 billion gallons of water in the month of August. The…
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Traffic getting you down? Avoid it! We constantly update our Traffic Alerts page with road and lane closures due to constructions projects. Most alerts even…
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City releasing request for proposals for public parklets on National Park(ing) Day The City is releasing a request for proposals from businesses and organizations interested…
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Do you want light rail services expanded, bus services improved, potholes fixed, traffic signals synchronized, or new bridges or roadways built? Through its SacramentoGO outreach…
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Health and beauty doesn’t always come naturally to park ponds, adored by park visitors for the wildlife attractions. An abundance of fish, turtles, birds, ducks…
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The City of Sacramento was recently recognized by the Institute for Local Government and the California League of Cities at their annual conference with a…
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The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau will usher in the 2014 Farm-to-Fork Celebration on Sept. 12 with the roar of many tractors chugging through downtown…
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Effective September 16, motorists are required by law, to give at least three feet of space between their vehicles and any bicyclist in the road.…
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In 2009 the city of Sacramento completed the 2030 General Plan, a major overhaul of the old 1988 General Plan. While the 2030 General Plan…
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A City Parks and Rec program providing recreation for those with disabilities is celebrating being presented with a prestigious award for its stellar work improving…
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15 Virtual Public Artworks Unveiled on Major Sacramento Corridor Eleven renowned artists from Sacramento, Canada, Spain, and around the country have created artworks that have…
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The City of Sacramento is conducting outreach that will inform amendments to the Sacramento City Code to allow urban agriculture on vacant lots in residential,…
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Looking for something to do in September? Crocker Art Museum has got you covered! Check out the long list of great events to attend and…
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On September 20th, Sacramento City Vice‐Mayor Jay Schenirer and West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon will be kicking‐off the 2nd Annual GearUp Cycle for Youth. Registration…
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What happens when a citizen calls the City to report that the City is possibly wasting water at a park? One of our irrigation team…
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It’s all sinking in. The Spare Our Water website address on billboards and buses, water-saving tips on the City’s webpage, multiple public meetings, thousands of…
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Original published on Visit Sacramento’s blog. It’s time to plan your trip to Sacramento for the second annual Farm-to-Fork Celebration as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital doubles…
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Over the last six years, the Water Forum has partnered with the Bureau of Reclamation, the City and County of Sacramento and the U.S. Fish…
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This article originally published by Ryan Lillis on The Sacramento Bee. By Ryan Lillis rlillis@sacbee.com Published: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 – 1:05 pm The city…
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Three open houses will take place in September to provide an overview and answer questions regarding the 2035 General Plan update. City planners will …
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An open house is scheduled for the community to learn more about the two-year construction of the downtown Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project. The…
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Sacramento, you’ve made us proud. After receiving an overwhelming amount of photos — more than 4,000 #mysacramento tags on Instagram and Twitter combined to be…
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City Manager John Shirey joined Department of Utilities Director Dave Brent and Utilities staff on a tour of the on-going work at the Sacramento River…
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A free family Disney event is coming to Sacramento for the first time! This event is a Disney-designed family obstacle course and part of a…
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The Department of Utilities reports that city water customers have saved over 1 billion gallons of water in the month of July. The City’s water…
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2035 General Plan Update Project. Upcoming Planning and Design Commission workshop announced. City planners will be updating the General Plan over the course of the…
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We have reached a significant milestone in Sacramento’s history with the start of demolition activities on the Sacramento ESC and the project is well on…
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Today, the City of Sacramento released a community wide survey aimed to uncover what is uniquely Sacramento. Part of a comprehensive research project, this effort will…
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What’s better than free ice cream? Free ice cream for a cause, of course! On Tuesday, in an effort to raise 10,000 dollars towards community…
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Adorned with colorful art, this week, 28 utility boxes will be dressed up as part of a public art display throughout downtown. A project sponsored…
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The City of Sacramento 311 Call Center will be affected as a result of a city-wide phone system upgrade this Friday. The upgrade will take…
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Recently on NBC Nightly News, reporter Mike Taibbi takes us on a journey around the state, and even features our own campaign for water conservation,…
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Join the Front Street Shelter for our second annual benefit party of the year, Paws to Party! No need to dress up, no ties or…
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The City of Sacramento is cracking down on illegal dumpers. The RID campaign encourages citizens to report illegal dumping and offers generous rewards if the…
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More than 500 children from the Sacramento START program performed a hula hoop routine to music from the 1950s at Cesar Chavez Park on July…
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Guess what day is it! Well, yes it’s Friday, but also… the California State Fair Opens today! Do you have your tickets yet? “For more…
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City explains patches of ‘gold’ grass with new tagline on signage and digital communications The City wants citizens to know the grass isn’t always greener…
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For seven summer weeks, the City of Sacramento holds its free Summer at City Hall program. This program, aimed at providing incoming 11th and 12th…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities offers the “River Friendly Landscaping” program to help customers remove their front yard turf and replace it with…
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Seems like its everyone’s Sacramento! Last week we asked you to show us what makes this great city tick, by tagging your photos and tweets…
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You’re invited by the Front Street Animal Shelter! Do you care about the many animals killed in America’s shelters? Then join us next Thursday, July…
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The City is starting work next week to repair and repaint the Guy West bike and pedestrian bridge over the American River near CSU-Sacramento. The…
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As the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaches, the City of Sacramento reminds residents to stay safe while celebrations are underway. Fireworks, barbecues, camping, and…
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Shelters across the country are bracing themselves for the increase of stray animals that escape the safety of their homes in fear of fireworks. While…
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Recently, the City of Sacramento was honored by the International Parking Institute (IPI), for its effective public education campaign associated with the introduction of…
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A blighted building in the Oak Park neighborhood is set to be demolished this week as a result of the Justice for Neighbors (JFN)…
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With last week’s OK from the Preservation Commission of the final designs, the schedule is set to begin the second phase of the City’s multi…
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City of Sacramento’s Economic Development Department geared up for this year’s Sacramento Business First event. In its third year, this event brought in small businesses,…
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Gold lawn got you thinking about tearing out that turf and planting native and drought tolerant plants? Considering an irrigation upgrade to help save water?…
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As the City has declared a stage 2 water shortage, residents and businesses city-wide have so far managed to help cut back water usage by…