Category: News
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The Sacramento City Attorney’s Office is inviting students to celebrate Law Day this May by participating in an essay and illustration contest. Seventh- and eighth-grade…
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The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday approved the creation of a new Limited Entertainment Permit (LEP), a move designed to support the city’s vibrant nighttime,…
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Work will soon begin on the Franklin Boulevard Complete Street Project, marking the beginning of a major transformation aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity…
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Sacramento hosted a major Hollywood production early last year as downtown streets were transformed for “One Battle After Another.” The newly released trailer for the…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 17-23, the City of Sacramento received…
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Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and join City staff to help beautify parks, trails, and waterways during citywide volunteer events on Saturday,…
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A $1.68 million state grant has been awarded to the City of Sacramento to increase equity in its local cannabis industry. The funding, part of…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 10-16, the City of Sacramento received…
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As part of the ongoing revitalization of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the historic Old Schoolhouse and temporary Ferris wheel will be removed to make way…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 16, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at…
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This upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend will bring multiple events that will close various streets across Sacramento. On Saturday, March 15, the first of two…
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Sacramento residents and visitors can now enjoy new updates to the City’s parks and recreation system, which spans over 4,358 acres and includes 237 parks,…
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The Department of Public Works has released the latest draft to complete Streets for People, the proposed Active Transportation Plan aimed at making walking, biking,…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 3-9, the City of Sacramento received…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Tuesday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 12, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at…
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The Sacramento community is invited to a free paint-and-skate day at the 28th and B Street Skate Park in Sutter’s Landing Regional Park on Saturday,…
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During one weekend in February, the Front Street Animal Shelter partnered with Animal Balance, a non-governmental organization specializing in high-volume spay and neuter. Together, they…
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The City of Sacramento received a $90,000 grant to strengthen financial coaching services for small business owners and entrepreneurs through the Sacramento Financial Empowerment Center…
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The Sacramento Police Department has received a $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs…
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The City of Sacramento selected 16 nonprofits, businesses and individuals to receive grant funds through the Forward Together pilot grant program. A total of $600,000…
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The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) is looking for new team members and is hosting a Hiring Workshop and Open House from 9 a.m. to 3…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 24-Mar. 2, the City of Sacramento…
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The City’s water conservation team is inviting Sacramento residents to a webinar on March 18 that can help them save water and money by finding…
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The City of Sacramento joined 15 other municipal jurisdictions as plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s actions that violate the Constitution by taking harmful…
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The Sacramento City Council last week approved the Neighborhood Connections Plan, a key initiative aimed at expanding the City’s active transportation network by creating low-stress…
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The upcoming feature film “Sacramento” has officially released its first trailer, along with the announcement of its theatrical release date: April 11, 2025. Directed by…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted to approve new contracts for the City’s Motel Shelter Program, which shelters hundreds of people experiencing homelessness each…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 17-23, the City of Sacramento received…
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Seven Oak Park families achieved a significant milestone in homeownership through the collaborative efforts of the City of Sacramento, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento,…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted to reduce the projected Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget deficit by $23.6 million, approving the use of prior year savings…
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Young people looking to connect with local employers are invited to attend the City’s annual Youth Resource & Employment Fair on Saturday, March 8, from…
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The Sacramento community is invited to celebrate the completion of the Florin Road Beautification Project with two special events on March 2. These free, family-friendly…
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Sacramento city creative entrepreneurs and businesses can now apply to participate in the 12-week “EveryDay Creative” accelerator program, designed to help scale their businesses. This…
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As the weather begins to warm, Utilities staff are reminding Sacramento residents and businesses that they can water with sprinklers up to two days per…
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The City of Sacramento Tuesday began issuing citations to vehicles parked illegally in bus stops as part of the Bus Stop Enforcement Program, which first…
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Sacramento leaders and community members recently joined the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) in a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the future Dos Rios Station on the…
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The Center for Sacramento History has partnered with students from Tallac Village’s Mark Twain Elementary School to curate an exhibit at Sacramento City Hall that…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 10-16, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) recently received a grant to design an ADA accessible trail to the south side of the American River…
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Utilities staff invites Sacramento residents to a webinar on March 4 that can teach them how to transform their yards into water-efficient landscapes. The free…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 3-9, the City of Sacramento received…
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On a Thursday morning like any other, Phillip Berkley pulled up to a home in the College Glen neighborhood, ready to investigate. As one of…
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Wondering what to do with your yard waste now that leaf season is over? The final day to put out leaf piles for collection was…
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The City of Sacramento received $13.4 million to settle its lawsuit alleging non-compliant work and fraudulent billing on the Accelerated Water Meter Program, the City’s…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 27-Feb. 2, the City of Sacramento…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in funding for a mixed-use affordable housing project with 241 units on State excess property at…
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Crystal O-Roy never imagined she would experience homelessness. In late 2023, she was renting a house in Antelope with her 10 children and grandchild while…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 20-26, the City of Sacramento received…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of weather-respite operations to Feb. 14. With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures and rain, the…
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Following the City’s call for qualified providers to support the Street to Housing pilot program, two organizations have been selected to provide services aimed at…
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Two small business incubator programs, funded by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation & Economic Development through the Innovation Growth Fund, are now accepting…
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The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Police Department (SPD) are committed to the safety and well-being of all community members. California state law (Senate Bill…
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The City of Sacramento has launched SizeUp Sacramento, a free innovative online tool designed to provide small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable market…
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As summer heat and winter storms become more frequent and intense due to climate change, the City of Sacramento and SacRT are taking action to…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 13-19, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento Kings are now accepting applications for their tenth annual Capitalize: Technology contest, the NBA’s first crowdsourced startup competition that offers local entrepreneurs a…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting proposals for the management of the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market, with operations set to begin in spring 2025. The…
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Many people will be gathering to participate in local events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. For the safety…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 6-12, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a contract appointing Leyne Milstein as the City’s Interim City Manager. Milstein officially assumed the role on…
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The City of Sacramento has launched the Measure U Budget Dashboard, an interactive tool that helps residents view how Measure U sales tax revenues support…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County and the State of California, has opened a new Safe Stay Community at 6810 Stockton Blvd.…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of weather-respite operations to Jan. 30. With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures, the City of…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 30, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025,…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000…
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The City of Sacramento’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department, through its Access Leisure program, invites the public to two open house events designed…
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Two members of the Sacramento City Council have been appointed by Mayor Kevin McCarty and unanimously confirmed by the City Council for leadership posts. The…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy will host two free upcoming events designed to support and educate the Sacramento nighttime hospitality industry. These events…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 23-29, the City of Sacramento received…
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Wondering what to do with your decorative tree after the holidays are over? The City has multiple options for recycling trees. The easiest method for…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 16-22, the City of Sacramento received…
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New Year’s Eve is a time to gather with friends and family to say goodbye to 2024 and count down to 2025. As Sacramentans attend…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of weather-respite operations to Dec. 30. With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the…
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Sacramento residents can welcome the new year at “Countdown on the Cobblestones,” an event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on New…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 9-15, the City of Sacramento received…
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At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and City Council chose not to extend City Manager Howard Chan’s contract, which expires Dec. 31. The Council…
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The locally produced short sci-fi drama “En Memoria” has earned a prestigious spot in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it will be featured in…
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The Sacramento community is invited to celebrate the completion of the Florin Road Art Walk with two special events on Dec. 21. This free, family-friendly…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and…
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Every day, the City’s Incident Management Team (IMT) responding to homelessness deploys multi-departmental units across Sacramento that provide outreach and engagement to people experiencing homelessness…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 2-8, the City of Sacramento received…
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Applications are now open for the City’s 2025 Planning Academy, a program designed to educate, engage, and empower Sacramento residents, business owners and community leaders…
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The new Sacramento mayor and two new members of City Council were officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Council Chambers. Kevin McCarty,…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter launched a “Home for the Holidays” adoption campaign this week, announcing waived-fee adoptions through Dec. 31 in an effort to…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of the grant application deadline to March 10. Local businesses now can apply to participate in…
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The Sacramento City Council approved awards for six projects last Tuesday to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. The “Innovation Incubator…
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Sacramento is set to welcome Stockton Gateway (3400-3401 Stockton Blvd.), a new infill residential development near UC Davis Aggie Square providing 196 new mixed-income housing…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of weather-respite operations to Dec. 11. With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures, the City of…
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The Sacramento City Council approved the LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project on Dec. 3, an initiative to document and preserve the city’s LGBTQ+ history. This decision…
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Homeowners in Oak Park now can apply for home repairs through the “Rock the Block” initiative, a community investment program funded in part by the…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 25-Dec. 1, the City of Sacramento…
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The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) will host a second Community Open House on Dec. 12 to gather public input on the design and…
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The City of Sacramento recently celebrated the opening and art unveiling of the Dixieanne Neighborhood Clean & Green Alleys project. This project was led by…
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Thousands of runners are expected to participate in the 41st California International Marathon on Sunday, Dec.8. With a course that has remained unchanged since its inception,…
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The Sacramento City Council recently designated a Tudor Revival-style home in East Sacramento as a historic landmark. The structure was home to a few prominent people…
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The City of Sacramento is partnering with the Capitol Area Development Authority (CADA), YMCA of Superior California, and MusicLandria for the launch of a food, toy,…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 18-24, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with UC Davis Health to offer “Stop the Bleed” training for hospitality and nighttime businesses…
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The City of Sacramento has concluded its Food Justice Grant Program, a $1 million initiative launched in 2023 during the COVID-19 pandemic to combat food…
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the City’s Department of Utilities is reminding Sacramento residents to properly dispose of cooking fats, oils and grease. Certain…
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Run to Feed the Hungry, an annual 10K run and 5K run/walk benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, will take place on Thanksgiving morning…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture invites creative organizations and businesses to apply for grants supporting impactful training and workforce readiness programs…
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The Sacramento Police Department (SPD), in partnership with the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD), has launched an innovative Drone First Responder (DFR) Trial Program aimed at…
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As rain and winter weather set in, the Sacramento Police Department is asking drivers to take extra precautions on the road. With slick conditions increasing…
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The City of Sacramento joined forces last weekend with state leaders, community organizations, and more than 400 volunteers to make a lasting impact during a…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 11-17, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development is seeking qualified providers to support its new Street to Housing pilot program, which aims to…
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The Sacramento City Council this week voted to approve an ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow social cannabis consumption at designated locations in the…
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The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a tourism investment package Tuesday to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront, support festivals and advance plans for a new…
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The first strong storm system of the year is expected to arrive in Sacramento this week, bringing with it much-needed rain. City officials are urging…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of weather-respite operations to Dec. 2. With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures and ongoing rain,…
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As winter approaches, the City’s Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for potential emergencies by signing up for Sacramento Alert, a free…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to weigh in on a proposed Parking Strategy, aimed at advancing housing and climate goals by updating parking…
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The City of Sacramento is relaunching its popular Shop 916 gift card promotion, making it easy for residents to support local businesses during the holiday…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 4-10, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting public agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, with an estimated $17.9 million…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary term sheet for an estimated $321 million in private investments to build a soccer stadium for…
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The City of Sacramento recently celebrated the installation of 18 new public art pieces along the Del Rio Trail, turning this 4.8-mile path into an…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a period of wet weather, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center…
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Editor’s Note: As of 12:30 p.m. November 14, the workshop has reached its capacity. People can email volunteers@sactree.org with questions. The Department of Utilities is…
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The City’s Transportation Planning team recently launched two transportation planning projects aimed at enhancing safety and mobility along two of the city’s corridors: Norwood Avenue and Howe…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 28-Nov. 3, the City of Sacramento…
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The Sacramento City Council next Tuesday is set to vote on a proposal to build a soccer stadium for Sacramento Republic FC and a live…
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The City of Sacramento is hosting a community open house that will include project information stations highlighting outcomes from the Truxel Road Bridge Feasibility Study…
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The City is launching a Small Developer Incubator Program to address Sacramento’s housing shortage and seeks skilled professionals for an advisory committee to support small…
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The City of Sacramento is once again recruiting “community ambassadors” to build and maintain relationships with community partners and residents who represent culturally and linguistically diverse…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Wednesday, Nov. 6, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is inviting community members to celebrate the 18 newly-installed public art pieces along the Del Rio…
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Since the launch of the Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program in 2023, 14 income-eligible households have received grants to complete crucial safety and…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 21-27, the City of Sacramento received…
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Just days after launching its Public Safety Camera Network, the Sacramento Police Department successfully used the new technology to arrest suspects involved in a robbery…
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It’s that time of year when Sacramento leaves start to fall, and many residents find themselves with an excess of yard waste. To help accommodate…
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The Department of Public Works’ Transportation Planning team invites community members to participate in two upcoming virtual workshops to review and provide input on the…
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Following recent rabies cases near the Sacramento Zoo, including a skunk biting a visitor, the Front Street Animal Shelter urges pet owners to vaccinate and…
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As temperatures cool, Utilities staff are reminding Sacramento residents and businesses to adjust how often they water their landscapes. From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28,…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded $4 million in funding from the California State Transportation Agency’s “Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program” (TIRCP) to…
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In September 2022, a specialized team from the Front Street Animal Shelter began supporting people experiencing homelessness and their pets, recognizing the vital role pets…
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Newly adopted Stockton Blvd Plan sets vision for revitalizing corridor and surrounding neighborhoods
Sacramento City Council unanimously adopted the Stockton Blvd Plan this week, which will serve as a guide to revitalize and strengthen the Stockton Boulevard corridor…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 14-20, the City of Sacramento received…
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Thousands of athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 IRONMAN California race in Sacramento on Sunday, Oct. 27. The triathlon competition will temporarily close several…
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The City of Sacramento’s District 3 Council Office is awarding $200,000 in grants to fund exterior storefront improvements for 23 locations along Northgate Boulevard. The…
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The Sacramento City Council approved the appointment of Farishta Ahrary as the City’s new Auditor, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first woman…
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Sacramento City, County, and State officials recently celebrated the grand opening of Wong Center (530 7th Street), a new transit-oriented senior housing community located in…
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Record-breaking temperatures in Sacramento this past summer prompted the City to activate its cooling centers 35 times, providing much-needed weather respite for residents. Operating out…
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After surveying the community earlier this summer, the Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) invites residents to a drop-in style open house to decide…
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Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye invites all Sacramentans to join in celebrating Sacramento Poetry Week, taking place from Oct. 20-26. Mayor Anne Rudin originally declared…
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The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 7-13, the City of Sacramento received…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Thursday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Oct. 18, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations…