Category: News
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday night adopted a $1.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, successfully closing a $62.2 million deficit without laying off…
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Summer is almost here, and the City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment is inviting residents to celebrate the season with $1 entry at its neighborhood…
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The annual Sacramento Pride event, hosted by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, is set to draw crowds this weekend (June 14-15). The two-day event kicks off with…
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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 June 2-8, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento City Council is scheduled to vote at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, on a proposal to expand the City’s Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District…
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The City of Sacramento has launched the Business Solutions Center, a new resource hub offering free expert guidance, funding opportunities and data tools to help…
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Editor’s Note (Updated June 5, 2025):Due to technical difficulties, the Norwood Avenue virtual community meeting originally scheduled for June 9 has been rescheduled to Tuesday,…
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Community members are invited to attend the Elder Fraud Seminar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, at the Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist…
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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 May 26-June 1, the City of Sacramento…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for the 2025 City Management Academy (CMA), a structured learning program designed to increase transparency, build community…
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With student loan collections resuming and millions of borrowers already in default or falling behind, the City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is offering…
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Sacramento artists and creatives can now apply for the Creative Growth Fellowship, a funding opportunity that provides $850 per month for one year to support…
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The City of Sacramento will celebrate the grand opening of the Mama Marks Splash Pad (1140 Roanoke Ave.) on Saturday, May 31. The new splash…
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Six local companies have been selected for Sacramento’s 2025 Economic Gardening 2.0 program, an initiative offering established businesses customized consulting, market research, and up to…
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With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a heat advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the Sam…
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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 May 19-25, the City of Sacramento received…
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Residents and community members are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, May 29, to learn about and provide feedback on upcoming safety improvements proposed…
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The City of Sacramento has awarded a grant to the Department of Sound, a local music education nonprofit, to launch an innovative music revenue development…
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As warm weather activities increase, the City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division reminds residents to stay safe with these tips on disposing of charcoal briquettes…
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With more residents choosing bicycles for commuting, recreation, and exercise, the Sacramento Police Department is reminding everyone to stay alert and put safety first. According…
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Sacramento’s parks are the perfect backdrop for family gatherings, friendly games, and sunny afternoons. As more residents take advantage of these outdoor spaces, the City…
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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 May 12-18, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership and PAVERART, will host a free community screening of the new short documentary…
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Front Street Animal Shelter is at critical capacity, and in an effort to place dogs into loving homes, all dog adoption fees are waived through…
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Sacramento residents and businesses now have even more options to get money back for switching their lawns to drought-tolerant landscapes. The City’s water conservation team…
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The Shop 916 gift card program is back from the City of Sacramento to help with upcoming gift giving for graduations, Father’s Day and special…
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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 May 5-11, the City of Sacramento received…
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Sacramento’s downtown R Street Corridor will soon be home to Monarch (805 R Street), a mixed-use affordable housing development providing 241 units for working families.…
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The City of Sacramento launched a new Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Dashboard to accompany the proposed budget for fiscal Year 2025/26. As the City navigates…
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The City of Sacramento invites the community to join in celebrating the release of its CityStart Blueprint, a strategic plan to advance racial wealth equity…
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The City Auditor will present the results of a performance audit of Animal Care Services to the Sacramento City Council on May 13 — and…
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The spring weather in Sacramento not only invites weeds to grow, but soon they will dry out causing them to be a fire hazard. The…
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As the temperatures in Sacramento starting to rise, the Sacramento Fire Department is urging swimmers and boaters to be cautious and wear life jackets in waterways this…
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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 April 28-May 4, the City of Sacramento…
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The Sacramento Police Department will be hosting a Community Academy Day, offering a unique opportunity to meet different members of the department and learn more…
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Sacramento residents are invited to pick up free mulch on May 17 during the City’s annual Mulch Mayhem giveaway. “Mulch is one of the easiest…
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The City of Sacramento has launched the Creative Growth Fellowship, a first-of-its-kind program offering more than $2 million in direct financial support to individual artists…
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Notable small business owners will discuss their journeys from startup to success during this year’s BizX event. Held annually as part of Capital Region Small…
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Sacramento this week will welcome global leaders for the 2025 Sociable City Academy and Summit, a three-day event focused on social economy strategies, taking place…
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City leaders today joined UC Davis and developer Wexford Science & Technology, LLC to inaugurate Aggie Square, a $1.15 billion innovation district designed to expand…
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Front Street in Sacramento will transform into a block party for the highly anticipated Front Street Brewfest—an afternoon filled with beer, wine, cider, music, games,…
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Families looking for a memorable summer getaway still have a chance to experience Camp Sacramento, with openings for some sessions, including newly added bonus sessions…
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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 April 21-27, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/26, outlining its financial plan for the year beginning July 1. The $1.65…
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The Meadowview Certified Farmers Market will reopen for the 2025 season on Sunday, May 4, with new vendors, entertainment and family-friendly activities to celebrate its…
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Two City weather respite centers were activated more than 130 times as this past winter to support unsheltered residents, according to data from the City…
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The Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Academy — a major step…
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The City of Sacramento is helping residents get rid of their junk — for free. On Saturday, May 3, from 8 to 11 a.m., the…
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Utilities staff are inviting community groups to apply for grant funding for projects that can help protect, restore or enhance Sacramento’s waterways. The grants offer…
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The City of Sacramento is initiating a $1.2 million planning effort to improve mobility and connectivity in Old North Sacramento, an area affected by longstanding…
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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 April 14-20, the City of Sacramento received…
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Aiming to advance equity in Sacramento’s growing cannabis industry, the City Council this week unanimously approved the addition of three storefront dispensary permits, increasing the…
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The City of Sacramento is awarding nearly $1.7 million in grants and loans to support North Sacramento businesses, with the goal of revitalizing commercial corridors…
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A City-funded program aimed at expanding homeownership in underserved Sacramento neighborhoods is already showing strong results. The CLTRE Keeper First-Time Homebuyer Program, launched in 2023…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to visit its drought-tolerant garden on May 3 to learn more about California native plants and water-efficient…
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As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance community safety, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Emergency Management (SacOEM) has donated nearly 150 children’s life…
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Automated bike lane enforcement is launching in Sacramento, making it the first city in California — and in the United States — to enforce bike…
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The City of Sacramento is recognizing “Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month” this April with a new interactive tool and a series of events that showcase…
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Sacramento residents now have a clearer window into their local government operations with the launch of a newly redesigned transparency webpage, a one-stop hub to…
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The City of Sacramento is once again offering free compost to residents this spring, helping them enrich their gardens and yards while promoting sustainability 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 April 7-13, the City of Sacramento received…
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With 4/20 around the corner, the City’s Office of Cannabis Management is issuing a friendly reminder to residents 21 and older to keep celebrations safe, responsible and…
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Although City of Sacramento crews prepare all year long for the rainy season, that work intensifies when storms do arrive, typically from October to April.…
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The Sacramento Police Department is increasing enforcement this month as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to stay alert and focused behind the…
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In an effort to boost housing production and reduce construction costs, the City of Sacramento has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the development…
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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…
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As part of ongoing efforts to calm traffic and reduce speeding on Fruitridge Road, the City of Sacramento is developing updated design plans and gathering…
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Sacramento community members are invited to a free celebration to honor Poet Laureate Andru Defeye and his lasting impact on the city’s literary and arts…
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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 31-April 6, the City of Sacramento…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to attend BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., where local business leaders…
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The Sacramento Fire Department will host its sixth annual Sacramento Area Girls Fire Camp on April 12-13 at the Sacramento Fire Academy in McClellan Park. This…
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The City of Sacramento’s Street to Housing pilot program has reached a critical first milestone, successfully helping an initial group of people experiencing unsheltered 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 March 24-30, the City of Sacramento received…
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Changes are coming to the City of Sacramento’s parking meter system to enhance reliability, security, and efficiency for drivers in response to ongoing challenges, primarily…
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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…