Category: News
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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…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved funding the continued operation of the North 5th Street Navigation Center, which offers year-round support to people experiencing…
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Arts and culture nonprofits located in the city, county and unincorporated Sacramento can now apply for grants to assist with general operating expenses. The $950,000…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture invites the public to celebrate the unveiling of Hanami, a new public art installation, on Wednesday,…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture has opened a second round of the “Creative Venues Grant” program to support a wider range of independent…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy will host two free upcoming events designed to support and educate the Sacramento nighttime hospitality industry. These events, 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 Sept. 30-Oct. 6, the City of Sacramento…
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The California Black Chamber of Commerce recently presented Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan with its 2024 President’s Award. Chan received the award as part of…
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The City of Sacramento today has been awarded two grants totaling over $18 million from State of California. These funds will be used to reduce…
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The annual Urban Cow Half Marathon, organized by Capital Race Management, will close various streets in Land Park and downtown Sacramento on the morning of Sunday, Oct.…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) invites you to a variety of festive and spooky events for all ages throughout the…
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The City of Sacramento each year recognizes “Clean Air Day” as part of a statewide effort led by the Coalition for Clean Air. The day is designed…
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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 Sept. 23-29, the City of Sacramento received…
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This article has been updated to reflect the extension of cooling center operations to Oct. 8. Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City of…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory from Tuesday, Oct. 1 through Wednesday, Oct. 2, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach…
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Film enthusiasts and aspiring creatives are invited to the second annual NorCal Film Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the SAFE…
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The Center for Sacramento History will open its collections vault to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 as part of the…
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The City of Sacramento is continuing development of the LGBTQ+ Historic Experience project, an initiative aimed at documenting and preserving the rich history of 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 Sept. 16-22, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting people to explore and interact with flood-fighting equipment during its annual Highwater Jamboree Oct. 19 at North Natomas Regional…
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Sacramento residents may have noticed a shiny new addition to the City’s solid waste collection fleet—though they may not know why the truck is so…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is featuring an exhibit at City Hall that highlights the essential role bats play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.…
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The City of Sacramento has already begun work on its next fiscal year budget and invites residents to participate in the process by completing an…
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California residents with student loan debt can now access free counseling services through the City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), an initiative led by…
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Over $643,000 in grants are being awarded by the City’s District 2 Council Office to fund façade improvements for 34 locations throughout North Sacramento. …
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The City’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability is teaming up with Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District to host a Clean Air Day event…
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The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday unanimously adopted the Missing Middle Housing Interim Ordinance, becoming the first in the State to allow multi-unit housing in…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved $750,000 to further support participants in the City’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program. Through a partnership…
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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 Sept. 9-15, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday approved over $1.1 million to extend two housing stability programs for eligible households along the Stockton Boulevard corridor near the…
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The City of Sacramento is hosting a series of eight community workshops to educate the public about its strategies for making housing more affordable and…
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The annual Farm-to-Fork Street Festival, hosted by Visit Sacramento, will take place this Friday (Sept. 20) and Saturday (Sept. 21) in downtown Sacramento. The free two-day event…
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The City of Sacramento launched its Incident Management Team responding to homelessness one year ago, and the results it has produced are significant. Over 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 Sept. 2-8, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting four free active-shooter preparedness and response training courses in in partnership with the Federal Department of Homeland Security. The virtual…
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Sacramento will soon be home to the San Juan Apartments (5700 Stockton Blvd.), a new development providing 113 new affordable housing units for working families.…
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Crowds of families, couples and individuals braved the late-summer heat on Saturday, Sept. 7, to attend the City’s “Water Discovery Day,” where staff gave tours…
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The Front Street Animal Shelter took in over 30 dogs from a hoarding situation last week, quickly overwhelming its capacity. The shelter will be waiving…
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As part of its ongoing efforts to protect pedestrian safety, the Sacramento Police Department recently issued 55 citations during a traffic safety operation in midtown…
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A community art project aimed at promoting climate action is set to be unveiled at the Hagginwood Community Center (3271 Marysville Blvd.) on Sept. 13.…
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The Sacramento Police Department recently welcomed two new officers to its Public Information Office (PIO) team: Sgt. Dan Wiseman and Officer Allison Smith, joining veteran…
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The City of Sacramento is seeking feedback on the potential routes to complete the Two Rivers Trail system. This phase of the project will extend…
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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 Aug. 26-Sept. 1, the City of Sacramento…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting triple-digit temperatures in the coming days, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center and the…
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Sacramento residents are invited to learn how to use water efficiently outdoors during a free event Sept. 28 at the Department of Utilities main campus…
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Following weeks of daily outreach that included the offer of alternate shelter, the City of Sacramento Monday morning sent an interdepartmental team to clear and…
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The annual 916 Day event series is around the corner where volunteers can celebrate city parks with a variety of volunteer events across Sacramento. Hosted…
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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 Aug. 19-25, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Public Works is preparing to begin construction on a major project that will transform Franklin Boulevard in the North…
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After more than five years of extensive community outreach and thorough analysis, the Sacramento City Council last week adopted the Parks Plan 2040, a comprehensive…
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The City is working to update its zoning regulations for cannabis businesses in response to a comprehensive study completed in 2022, which evaluated the impacts…
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Following weeks of daily outreach that has included the offer of alternate shelter, the City of Sacramento this morning sent an interdepartmental team to its…
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The City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division urges residents to observe proper disposal methods of all household materials due to recent truck fire incidents during…
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As summer draws to a close and students prepare to return to school, the Sacramento Police Department reminds all drivers to prioritize safety by slowing…
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The Sacramento Fire Department will host its fifth annual Sacramento Area Girls Fire Camp on Sept. 21-22 at the Sacramento Fire Academy in McClellan Park.…
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As the seasons begin to change, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment is offering a series of workshops at local community gardens…
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The Sacramento City Council has designated 2025 P St., a Colonial Revival house located in midtown, as a historic landmark. The home not only features…
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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 Aug. 12-18, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento today published an open letter to the people staying at 2225 Colfax St. — also known as Camp Resolution — reiterating…
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City Department of Utilities staff on Sept. 7 are inviting people to “Water Discovery Day,” an event designed to help people learn about how the…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved updates to speed limits in areas across the city, including reducing limits in 14 zones. Speed limits in…
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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 Aug. 5-11, the City of Sacramento received…
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Construction on the Central City Mobility project is reaching its final phase with the upcoming conversion of Fifth Street from a one-way to two-way street.…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved an extension of the property lease ensuring the continuation of the Emergency Bridge Housing program at Grove Avenue—a…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded a $19,000 grant to assist small developers in building more homes in Sacramento to address the housing shortage.…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood has issued the statement below following a Sacramento Superior Court judge’s denial of a preliminary injunction to enjoin the…
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The community is invited to learn about the potential uses for the City-owned 102-Acre Site in South Sacramento, including a community information session on Aug.14.…
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Sacramento city creative entrepreneurs and businesses can now apply to participate in the eight-month “EveryDay Creative” program, designed to help grow their businesses. Building on…
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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 July 29-Aug. 4, the City of Sacramento…
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Louis “Lou” Stanfill, a dedicated Sacramento firefighter and EMT, has been inducted into the U.S. Rugby Foundation 2024 Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition highlights…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is accepting applications for the 2025 Emerging Curators Fellowship. This fellowship offers emerging curators in the…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved an additional $500,000 to extend the Salvation Army’s housing-stabilization program for another year. The program aims to prevent…
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Sacramento City Council last week approved a nearly $1.4 million grant to continue the City’s #SacYouthWorks: Futures cannabis prevention and education program for teens. #Futures…
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In an effort to bring awareness to housing challenges, particularly for aging and senior residents, the City is inviting the community to attend a free…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development currently has four new grant programs aimed at enhancing North Sacramento businesses and bolstering 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 July 22-28, the City of Sacramento received…
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In its most significant decision on homelessness in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 28, 2024, ruled that it is not a violation of…
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Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood has issued the following statement about the fire and safety inspection that occurred July 25 at 2225 Colfax St.,…
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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 July 15-21, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento is set to receive a significant boost in its efforts to enhance broadband internet access, thanks to a $38.7 million grant…
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Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City of Sacramento is extending cooling center operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center and the Sam &…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting triple-digit high temperatures for the coming days, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center 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 July 8-14, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs…
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The City of Sacramento 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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The California State Fair is making history by introducing onsite cannabis sales and consumption for the first time, with the City of Sacramento providing authorization…
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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 July 1-7, the City of Sacramento received…
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As record temperatures send residents and visitors to regional waterways, City staff want to learn more about their recreational habits. The City’s Department of Utilities…
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Three historic homes off 21st and Q Street in Sacramento’s Winn Park Historic District have been preserved and renovated into 12 housing units, which supports…
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The Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is considering options for two new dog parks in the Land Park and Curtis Park neighborhoods and…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City of Sacramento is extending cooling center operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center and the Sam &…
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Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City of Sacramento is extending cooling center operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center 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 June 24-30, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento Police Department is seeking input from the public on its annual military equipment use report and policy via this online survey. The survey…
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The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission, in collaboration with the Sacramento Police Department, is hosting a community meeting to discuss SPD’s annual military equipment use…
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Sacramento is set to experience high temperatures in the coming days, and residents are encouraged to visit City spray parks, pools, and community centers to…
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Summer is officially here, and for many Sacramento residents, this means celebrating Fourth of July and other community events with barbecue grilling and fireworks displays.…
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The City is asking residents to review and provide input on the draft recommendations to improve the City’s active transportation network. The Department of Public…
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The Sacramento City Council recently voted to continue funding for women and family shelter programs offered by Saint John’s Program for Real Change and WEAVE…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with developer Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, has granted $40,000 to four local organizations to enhance science, technology, engineering,…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting an excessive heat watch for the coming days, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center…
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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 17-23, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted to continue providing emergency shelter to unhoused families in motels leased by the City. As of mid-June, the motel…
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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and while it is a monumental day of celebration, it can also be a stressful time…
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The Sacramento Fire Department is reminding residents to report illegal fireworks using its community reporting mobile app. “Just one spark can ignite a massive fire,…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a heat advisory for Saturday, June 22, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center as…
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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 10-16, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento is set to amend its Street Design Standards, the guidelines that shape the city’s streets, including travel lane widths, bikeway types…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for the Northgate Boulevard Storefront Improvement Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the exterior appearance of businesses located…
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The Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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The City of Sacramento has made significant progress on the LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project, an initiative aimed at documenting and preserving the rich history of…
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Warm weather has arrived in Sacramento and with it comes a reminder to eliminate tall, dry weeds growing in vacant lots and properties. “This routine…
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The City of Sacramento now is offering free compost to residents to help enhance soil fertility and promote sustainable practices. This program aligns with California…
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The Sacramento City Council has approved the acceptance of an $850,000 grant from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) aimed at expanding infant and…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment is kicking off summer at Sacramento public pools, with 15 facilities set to be open June 15.…
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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 3-9, the City of Sacramento received…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved a $7.8 million loan to expand Central Sacramento Studios, a permanent supportive housing complex at 11th and H…
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The steep decline in Sacramento’s unsheltered homeless population, as quantified in the recent Point-in-Time Count, has been attributed to many causes, including increased shelter capacity,…
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Film enthusiasts are invited to the Crocker Art Museum’s “Movies Off the Wall” series, presented in partnership with Sacramento Film + Media office and Councilmember…
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“Sacramento,” an independent film that stars Kristen Stewart and Michael Cera and was shot at several locations in the city last year, recently premiered at…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a heat advisory from Tuesday, June 11, through Wednesday, June 12, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach…
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Parks play a critical role in the life of the city, and recently Sacramento was ranked 30th out of 100 cities by the Trust for…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture has launched the “Creative Venues Grant” program, designed to support independent venues that are crucial to…
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Sacramentans are invited to join local officials in celebrating the grand opening of the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market, a weekly, year-round market set to provide…
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The annual Sacramento Pride event, hosted by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, is set to draw crowds this weekend (June 8-9). The two-day event kicks off with…
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Sacramento’s drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal standards, according to the annual “Consumer Confidence Report” published by the City’s Department 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 May 27-June 2, the City of Sacramento…
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Unsheltered homelessness decreases 41 percent in Sacramento, according to latest Point-In-Time Count
The number of people living outdoors in the City and County of Sacramento plunged 41 percent between 2022 and 2024 — one of the largest…
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The City of Sacramento now is accepting applications for its City Management Academy (CMA), a program to educate and encourage partnerships between the City, its…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is featuring an exhibit focused on caregivers, parents, and guardians who engage in artistic pursuits during…
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In its first full year of operation, the City and County of Sacramento’s joint Coordinated Access System — a one-stop access point for people experiencing…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting an excessive heat warning from Tuesday, June 4, through the evening of Thursday, June 6, the City of Sacramento…
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Thousands of runners and walkers are expected to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Women’s Fitness Festival on Sunday, June 2. The 5K and 10K event will close…
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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 20-26, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter is currently hiring for a number of important positions to serve the animals and people of Sacramento.…
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Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood has issued the following statement on the status of Camp Resolution and variance required by the Central Valley Regional…
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Those looking to add a pet to their family might find the perfect match this weekend. To address overcapacity issues, Front Street Animal Shelter is…
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With hotter temperatures approaching, the Sacramento Fire Department is urging swimmers and boaters to be cautious and wear life jackets in waterways this summer. “Our…
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Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s “Thousand Strong” paid internship program for high schoolers is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 session. The Thousand Strong program, which…
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Sacramento City, County, and State officials recently celebrated the opening of Central Sacramento Studios (1114 H St.), a former motel that has been converted into permanent…
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Members of the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday designated a new historic district in South Land Park Hills. The “South Land Park Hills (Eichler) Historic…
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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 13-19, the City of Sacramento received…
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In preparing the proposed budget for fiscal 2024-25, City staff is for the first time using a data tool that helps identify the effects of…
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Join City of Sacramento staff and community partners for a day of aquatic education and fun at an upcoming water safety day event. The free…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from property owners and tenants in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $30,000 in matching grant…
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The City of Sacramento recently opened applications for its $700,000 Forward Together grant program for non-profits, businesses and individuals located in and around Marysville and…
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In celebration of Memorial Day, the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (1515 J St.) will be hosting a free community event from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27.…
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As summer approaches and the temperatures rise, the City is prepared to open weather-respite centers during extreme heat. Following its use as a respite location…