Category: News
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The parking revolution continues as smart meters make their way across Sacramento. Smart meters have already been installed around City Hall and Old Sacramento, and…
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Sacramento City Manager John Shirey has been selected to receive the 2014 National Public Service Award for his outstanding and lasting contributions to public service. The…
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Cesar Chavez Park, between 9th and 10th streets and I and J streets, has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part…
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Watering with the weather is key to helping with water conservation. Many people know that daylight savings time means a change to watering schedules in…
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You’ve probably heard of and even visited Old Sacramento, Midtown, and other local treasures, but the Sacramento Marina remains largely under the radar. The Sacramento…
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Here is an infographic that gives you an idea of what a term sheet is and the process for reaching final terms of the Entertainment…
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City is saving approximately 12 percent compared to previous two-year average. The Department of Utilities has reported that city water customers have saved over 200,000,000…
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Storage building at River Cats Independence Field ransacked The City ‘s Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to assess the damage and missing specialized equipment…
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The Sacramento Fire Department reminds residents to replace the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clock forward an hour on Sunday,…
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Rolling clouds are seen over downtown Sacramento just beyond Historic City Hall. The valley received some much needed rain in the midst of an unprecedented…
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Unemployment for Californians between the ages of 16 and 19 is the highest of all age groups at 35.4 percent. This free job fair will…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking interested volunteers to become Water Conservation Ambassadors. As a Water Conservation Ambassador, you will have an…
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Outreach meetings have been planned for construction opportunities with the new Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC). The goal of these meetings is to educate and…
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Here is your opportunity to dream big and win. If you’ve contemplated opening up your on retail store, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and its Downtown…
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Inderkum High School, located in Natomas, is looking for volunteer judges on Sacramento County History Day, Saturday, March 8. SCHD is year-long program where kids…
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The City of Sacramento partnered with Kaiser Permanente to encourage City employees to get “a move on”. Some 62 percent of the City’s workforce is…
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As part of Sacramento Police Department’s ongoing effort to curb bike theft, the Bait Bike program has been used to stop people in their tracks…
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Want the skinny on the drought and water conservation? We’ve got the answers you need. Get the latest on what we are doing in response…
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We’ve shown this video before, but it’s always a good reminder to look back. This time we are looking back at our Code Compliance Division…
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The public is invited to join the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Councilmember Angelique Ashby’s office for a public artwork unveiling on Sunday, February 23, 2014, beginning…
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District 2 will be holding a community meeting to provide an update on the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project. Residents and local businesses are…
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The power of social media was apparent last night when a posting for a lost dog lead to a successful reuniting of pet with family,…
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Just last night, new renditions for the entertainment and sports center were revealed. These new concepts provide more details about how the project will look.…
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Whether they’re battling fires or responding to medical emergencies, firefighters are easily recognizable in their trusted turnouts, also known as bunker gear. The term, bunker…
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We’ve got opportunities for you to be involved in your local government. You can apply for an available board, commission or committee seat. These commissions…
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The Sacramento Police Department is offering a free driver safety class to teenage drivers and their parents or guardians. This class is being offered in…
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The City of Sacramento adopted an Economic Development Strategy aimed to build Sacramento, support local businesses, grow dynamic regional industries, position Sacramento as a global…
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You’ve driven by it many times if you’re downtown near City Hall. Most recently, the parking garage at the corner of 10th and I streets…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter will soon have a new veterinary medicine building. Currently, veterinary staff works out of a mobile surgical trailer that’s…
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Photos courtesy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Just today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Sacramento’s La Valentina building complex — located on the…
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Nearly all the old parking meters around City Hall and Cesar Chavez Plaza have been replaced by new, smart parking meters as of last Friday.…
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Progress is continuing on one of the largest public works projects in City history, the new I-5 Interchange and Cosumnes River Boulevard Extension. These recent…
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Creating a foothold in the Far East is critical to securing investment opportunities. To that end, in April 2013, City staff officially opened the Sacramento…
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Yesterday, the Sacramento Kings revealed the latest designs for the new Entertainment and Sports Center to be developed in the heart of downtown Sacramento. …
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City Manager John Shirey strives to meet with employees on a regular basis to discuss hot topics and issues. The meet-ups are designed to offer…
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Before you throw something in the garbage, consider if it is really garbage, or if it can be recycled. In 2014, all residential customers will receive…
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If you haven’t seen it in person, the visuals are striking. Folsom Lake is currently at a historic low capacity and visiting the near-bottom of…
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The City of Sacramento will be accepting comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project until 5…
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Sacramento City Council members last night voted to require water customers to reduce their water use by 20 percent. The reductions are expected to be…
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Calendar year 2013 was the driest year on record for much of Northern and Central California. Storage in Folsom reservoir is below 20% of its…
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City staff is seeking feedback from the community on how to apply the Mixed Income Housing Ordinance citywide. The current ordinance requires that residential developers…
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The City is now accepting registration for seven sports programs and activities for kids, teens and seniors that were cut over the last five years…
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Sacramento finds itself among the top 10, 15 and 20 spots somewhat frequently for lists when ranked in the nation. We’ve been a top bicycle…
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We want to hear from you. That’s why we’re inviting you, a key resident, business owner or stakeholder of Sacramento to complete a quick, five…
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New play structures to be built this summer at McClatchy Park will feature a children’s adventure area complete with a roller coaster and trolley cars,…
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On January 1, Sacramento Fire Department celebrated the 20 year anniversary of its paramedic and ambulance transportation program. The department’s fleet of ambulances began transporting…
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On January 10, the City’s civic engagement tool turns one year old. We launched this comprehensive community involvement website with the idea that citizens can…
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City staff is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily cutback water use and is preparing to ask City Council to activate the Water Shortage Conservation…
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Holiday tree recycling is a great way to help the environment and send less to the landfill. This year, residential yard waste customers can place…
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Frigid winter weather makes portable space heaters a hot commodity! However, these warming devices pose serious fire risks. An estimated 900 portable heater fires in…
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Recently approved by City Council, the Center for Innovation Specific Plan will chart the course for redevelopment near the Power Inn area of the City.…
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Peet’s Coffee at 37th & J Street is joining the Front Street Shelter to help raise money for Sacramento’s lost, stray and homeless pets. Peet’s…
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At your fingertips, you can report issues or get your questions answered–all from your smartphone device. This will eliminate the need to call our 311…
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We love this video so much, we though we’d share it again! Sacramento is home to wonderful amenities–from parks, a great mix of housing, a…
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At a press event last Friday, officials from the City of Sacramento and City of West Sacramento offered a preview of a proposed streetcar service that…
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City of Sacramento and Sacramento Basketball Holdings has released the Entertainment and Sports Center Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and will be holding a…
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In an effort to educate and engage Sacramento residents, businesses and community leaders in the City’s planning process, the City of Sacramento Community Development Department…
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We’re proud to announce we’ve received the SACOG Salutes “Blueprint Excellence” for our work on the Intermodal Station (Railyards and Sacramento Valley Station) as well…
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Meet Thomas Mabra, a 27-year veteran of the Fire Department. Over those 20 plus years, Thomas has been a firefighter with Sac Fire and, this…
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With a click of a button, citizens can now access meaningful city data on one webpage, create reports and download information including building permit activity,…
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Last night, the City of Sacramento approved the Center for Innovation Specific Plan, charting the course for redevelopment near the Power Inn area of the…
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Catching the tail wind of Operation Airlift, the Front Street Animal Shelter flew fifty dogs to Idaho Humane on Monday, December 9th at 10:00 A.M.,…
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Meet Avis Tedford, a seasoned Firefighter/Paramedic with nearly 16 years under her belt. Her motivation to become a firefighter stems from her longstanding desire to…
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A look into Sacramento during the Civil War will be revealed on Thursday, January 16, 2014 when the Center for Sacramento History, in association with…
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Ride On! is the product of a collaborative effort to help deter bicycle theft. The bicycle registry will allow anyone to go to http://rideon.sacpd.org and…
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Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the City won the 2013 Energy Vision Award from Energy Vision, a national non-profit organization that promotes clean, renewable, petroleum-free…
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With winter quickly approaching, representatives of the City and County of Sacramento Office of Emergency Services are monitoring the weather and advising residents to take…
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Old Sacramento via I Street We are looking to improve and activate the connection to Old Sacramento via the I Street corridor from downtown, specifically…
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Encouraging the economic growth of the community takes time and resources as well as staying laser-focused on activities that will help create jobs and…
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Downtown, Old Sacramento and midtown shoppers can park for free at metered spaces in specific areas and times for the 17th year to encourage people…
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With the holidays just around the corner and a winter chill in the air, we have entered the season of active fireplaces and heaters, cook-a-thons…
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Want an inside look at how the City of Sacramento is managed? Join us for the 2014 City Management Academy (CMA) – a program offered…
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Colleen Adamson, animal lover and art gallery CEO joins her two passions in a fundraising event for the Front Street Animal Shelter. Guests will have…
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Meet Robert Wenzler, a 19 year veteran with the Sacramento Fire Department. For the first 10 years with the Department, Robert worked as a firefighter-paramedic…
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The City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Kings are working on one of the biggest projects in Sacramento’s recent history—the development of a new, multi-million…
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Residential customers can legally place yard waste piles in the street for collection during the City’s designated leaf season of November – January: First Day…
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Copper wire: Property of the City of Sacramento Police and Public Works are reducing the risks of thieves stripping copper wire from streetlights by installing…
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Code teams up with Burbank High students for a day on the job The Code Compliance division partnered with the Luther Burbank High School criminal…
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The historic train depot at 4th and I streets is being renovated to keep up with the growing demand for train transit. The renovation is…
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Underage smoking has been a serious issue in our region. Back in 2003, the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Education Program…
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Eight years ago, lives were lost in a devastating fire on rental property where code violations were left unnoticed. In an effort to curb common…
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From the ashes rose the new McKinley Park Playground If you haven’t visited the newly rebuilt McKinley Park Playground, make a point to stop by…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a re-engineered website! The new site boasts a fresh new look and feel, improved navigation, and a functional mobile…
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Be sure to change your clocks and do a few other things on Sunday November 3. When you turn your clocks back on November 3,…
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2 X 4’s and plastic sheeting built as a makeshift greenhouse, another greenhouse for marijuana cultivation. More than 162 residential parcels have been identified by…
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Councilmember Steve Hansen is working hard to find creative solutions to challenging community problems, including bicycle theft. Steve’s answer to this problem is a comprehensive…
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Dog days of summer featured benefit for animal shelter Construction on a new surgery center is underway this month, thanks to the $26,000 raised…
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‘Front Street Crashers’ may show up at your event In a unique twist on marketing adoptable animals comes the “Front Street Crashers.” They are volunteers…
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Reducing carbon emissions is an important goal for the City. Recently, the City’s fleet, which includes electric cars, hybrids, and garbage trucks that use renewable…
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Clean Energy Sacramento makes energy saving easy Clean Energy Sacramento is a property-improvement financing program that enables building owners – both commercial and residential –…
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Something not right? Call or write the Whistleblower Hotline In the interest of public accountability and being responsible stewards of public funds, the City has…