Category: News
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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…
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The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday adopted a strategy to guide the transition of existing buildings to replace gas appliances with electric by 2045. The…
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Several Oak Park homeowners recently received home repairs through the “Rock the Block” initiative, a community investment program funded in part by the City and…
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The City of Sacramento’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program hosted its latest networking event on May 2 at Sequoia at the Cannery 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 May 6-12, the City of Sacramento received…
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The next phase of construction on the Broadway Complete Streets project will soon be underway with planned nighttime paving activities. Starting Sunday, May 19, construction…
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With the warm spring weather ushering in kitten season, the Front Street Shelter is in need of volunteers to help foster. “When kittens come to…
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The City of Sacramento this week opened the Del Rio Trail, a new active transportation corridor that will provide a low-stress bike route connecting south…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting a recruiting open house on Thursday, May 16, at the Sacramento Public Safety Center (5770 Freeport Blvd). Attendees will…
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The City of Sacramento is asking residents to take a survey about its Tenant Protection Program to help assess current knowledge, effectiveness and needs across the city…
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State funds awarded to the City in recognition of its pro-housing policies will be used to help build 113 affordable apartments on the site of…
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Sacramento City Council this week approved a $250,000 grant for local media outlet Solving Sacramento Journalism Collective to support the recovery of the arts 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 29-May 5, the City of Sacramento…
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In Sacramento, creativity thrives. From the bustling streets of downtown to serene neighborhood parks, art galleries, murals, and cultural events bring people together and enrich…
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Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jill H. Talley on May 6 issued her final ruling on the complaint Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho filed against…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Forward Together Action Plan, a community-engaged initiative that outlines priorities aimed at enhancing the quality of…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted to change the name of Pioneer Park on J Street in Old Sacramento to Mary Gregory Park in honor…
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The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for a new financing district to build streets, drainage, and other backbone facilities needed…
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On March 28, 2024, the City of Sacramento sent a notice to Safe Ground Sacramento notifying them that their lease for 2225 Colfax Road (also…
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The City of Sacramento and Congresswoman Doris Matsui last week announced nearly $2 million in federal funding for the City’s urban forestry efforts. Staff 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 April 22-28, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2024/25, which represents the City’s financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year starting…
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The city of Sacramento saw accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permits increase from 57 in 2019 to 246 in 2023. In an effort to support further…
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The City of Sacramento has launched the draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan for public review and comment. This document will become the City’s primary planning…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is looking for people to fill roles in the organization, which provides drinking water, stormwater and wastewater services to residents…
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The City of Sacramento’s District 2 Council Office is awarding $1.1 million in grant funding to seven North Sacramento nonprofit organizations. Open to nonprofits 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 15-21, the City of Sacramento received…
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Notable industry leaders will discuss how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the implications on business at May 1’s BizX event, the annual business…
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The City of Sacramento’s Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) played a key role in providing weather respite to unsheltered residents this past winter, according to…
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City staff will be giving away free mulch to Sacramento residents during a “Mulch Mayhem” event on May 4 at the Sacramento Marina (2710 Ramp…
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Several streets in downtown Sacramento will be closed as City of Sacramento crews perform a sewer installation and roadway pavement work. The closures will occur…
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This large, vacant City-owned property has received a significant amount of attention and speculation in recent years. What does the future hold for the 102-acre…
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As April 20 – or “4/20” – approaches, the City’s Office of Cannabis Management is issuing a friendly reminder to residents 21 and older 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 April 8-14, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento’s Historic Preservation team is launching the “LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project” and is asking the public to get involved. The first public…
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The City’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability is extending an invitation to community members to paint with a local artist in residence and explore…
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The City’s Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work on its flood control system, which is considered critical infrastructure. This maintenance is consistent with…
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Summer registration day for programs and activities is almost here. Starting at noon Wednesday, April 17, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will open…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with developer Wexford Science + Technology, is seeking qualified professional visual artists to create…
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Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join the City’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and County’s Office of Economic Development…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County, supported over 100 Sacramento arts and culture organizations through the Arts and Cultural Nonprofit Recovery Program. …
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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 1-7, the City of Sacramento received…
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Following a series of community meetings that solicited public input and feedback, the City of Sacramento’s Finance Department on April 9 provided an update to…
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The City’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division this spring is offering a series of free in-person backyard composting seminars to help residents learn how to…
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As construction on the Broadway Complete Streets project continues, commuters and residents should be aware of an upcoming detour that may affect their commute. Starting…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is inviting community members to celebrate spring with a series of arts-based workshops and events led…
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Navigating debt-collection practices can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals feeling uncertain and powerless. To help Sacramentans in overcoming these challenges, the City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment…
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Front Street in Sacramento on Saturday, April 13, will be lined with dozens of the Sacramento region’s best breweries serving cold suds to animal-loving attendees.…
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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 25-31, the City of Sacramento received…
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Online applications are now being accepted for the summer season of Landscape & Learning, a City youth workforce development program. Run by the City’s Youth,…
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City of Sacramento residents on April 16 are invited to learn how to save money with water-efficient landscapes during a free webinar hosted by the…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for its City of Festivals program, aimed at supporting special events taking place within the city from…
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The number of building permits for new housing issued in the City of Sacramento dipped 7.5 percent in 2023 as higher interest rates made it…
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Looking to get an early start on Earth Day activities? Join City of Sacramento staff April 6 for clean-up and beautification events citywide. The events…
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Young people looking to get connected with local employers are invited to attend the City’s annual Youth Resource & Employment Fair on Saturday, April 6, from…
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Joining the list of more than 200 City parks, a new outdoor amenity in south Natomas is another recreational space Sacramento residents now can enjoy.…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved the newly developed Age Friendly Community Action Plan to help plan for the needs of older adults 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 March 18-24, the City of…
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More community spaces in Sacramento soon will be hosting live entertainment for people to enjoy. The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday voted to create a…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously appointed Shoun Thao to serve as the interim District 2 Councilmember. Thao will be sworn in at the…
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In celebration of Family History Week, the Center for Sacramento History is inviting the public to attend its two free genealogy presentations on April 5…
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Construction has begun on a 175-bed emergency shelter and service campus on Stockton Boulevard that will use sleeping cabins provided to the City of Sacramento…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter saw more than 9,000 animals in the past year, an increase of almost 20% from 2022, as detailed 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 March 11-17, the City of Sacramento received…
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The City of Sacramento recently launched an updated American Rescue Plan (ARP) Impact Hub, featuring new performance and equity dashboard reports. The performance dashboards provide…
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This upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend will see multiple events close various streets across Sacramento. Saturday, March 16, will see the first of two races…
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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 4-10, the City of…
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More than 25,000 people have moved from homeless to housed since 2017 through the efforts of Sacramento City and County, the leader of Sacramento Steps…
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With the National Weather Service issuing a high-wind warning, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.).…
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The city of Sacramento recently played host to a major Hollywood production starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor. The yet-to-be-titled film concluded its shooting in…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is inviting residents to a free webinar March 21 that will help them find and fix leaks in and around…
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Following several years of planning, preparation and community input, the City of Sacramento has released its draft Parks Plan 2040 for public review and comment.…
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The City of Sacramento will soon begin construction on a new multi-use path, furthering efforts to create a continuous, accessible river-trail network. The Two Rivers…
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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. 26-March 3, the City…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting artists to submit their artwork for consideration to be featured in an upcoming exhibit focused on caregivers, parents, and…
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The Center for Sacramento History has partnered with students from American Legion High School to curate an exhibit at Sacramento City Hall, spotlighting their personal…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved $5 million from UC Davis to further implement housing stability programs for eligible households surrounding the UC Davis…
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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. 19-25, the City of…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a period of cold and wet weather, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and…
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The Sacramento City Council adopted a 2040 general plan that includes policies to encourage housing construction near transit and in existing neighborhoods and reduce dependence…
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The Sacramento Bee on Feb. 24 published an article that erroneously inflated the City’s homelessness expenditures by nearly $50 million. The article centered on a…
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The City of Sacramento is developing its budget for fiscal year 2024/25 and is seeking the public’s input through upcoming community meetings and an online…
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After extensive outreach, over 60 community engagement opportunities and input from over 4,000 participants on the project, the City’s plan for the next 20 years…
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Leilani Koroiveti, 27, spent years working odd jobs without finding a clear direction until she heard about a new job training program administered by the…
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After seeing more than 100,000 drop-in visits to City pools in 2023, the City of Sacramento’s Aquatics Division is now hiring for another busy summer season.…
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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. 12-18, the City of…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with local nonprofit crisis intervention center WEAVE to offer “Safe Night Out” training for hospitality…
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City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 13 to approve the historic North Sacramento School located at 670 Dixieanne Ave. as a landmark on the Sacramento…
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As warmer temperatures approach, City Utilities staff are reminding people that residents and businesses can water their landscapes up to two days per week starting…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting an extended period of wet weather, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement…
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The City of Sacramento launched a feasibility study in July 2023 for the Truxel Bridge, a planned new bridge with multiple transportation modes across the…
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The Sacramento Police Department in partnership with Central California Intelligence Center, is hosting a youth internet safety webinar for community members and parents from 6…
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The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film…
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Sacramento City Clerk Mindy Cuppy and City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood Wednesday sent a letter to The Sacramento Bee detailing the steps the City took…
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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. 5-11, the City of…
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Due to cold temperatures, the City is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now will provide weather respite…
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Front Street Shelter flooded with lost dogs from storm, offers free adoptions to make critical space
Sunday’s wind-and-rain storm had many damaging effects, including leading to an increase in lost dog intake at the Front Street Animal Shelter. Nearly double the…
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A major motion picture will be filming in downtown Sacramento Feb. 10 through 13. Filming activities on these days include action scenes such as simulated…
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City of Sacramento crews are continuing to respond to downed trees across the city after Sunday night’s wind-and-rain storm. Staff are addressing approximately 500 requests…
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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. 29-Feb. 4, the City…
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Due to cold temperatures, the City is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now will provide weather respite…
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The Sacramento Kings are now accepting applications for their ninth annual Capitalize: Technology contest, the NBA’s first crowdsourced startup competition that offers local entrepreneurs a…
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The Sacramento community is invited to celebrate Black History Month at the upcoming Black Heritage Festival from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 10 at…
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The City is asking the public for input on various strategies to revitalize the area around Marysville-Del Paso Boulevard in a newly drafted plan. Public…
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City employees receive many different kinds of training, but one type — how to perform CPR — recently helped to save the life of a…
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City of Sacramento crews have been working nonstop to respond to hundreds of calls for service following Sunday night’s wind-and-rain storm. The storm, which brought…
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Due to the continuing wet weather, the City is once again extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (3615 Auburn Blvd.). The OEC now…
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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. 22-28, the City of…
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Doing some early spring cleaning, or just looking to get rid of bulky waste? City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling residential customers now can…
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The City’s Department of Utilities is now offering grants to community groups to help fund projects that protect, restore or enhance rivers, creeks and nearby…
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People interested in serving as the interim Councilmember for City Council District 2 now can submit their application. The Council seat, which represents areas in…
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The Sacramento Police Department has partnered with the television show “America’s Most Wanted” in the pursuit of justice for a wanted murder suspect. Following a…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting an extended period of wet weather, the City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement…
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The City and County of Sacramento are clarifying their shared communications regarding the opening of the City’s new shelter-and-service campus on Roseville Road. Recent media…
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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. 15-21, the City of Sacramento…
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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’s blueprint for how and where it will grow over the next 20 years has entered its final phase, with two more public meetings…
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The City of Sacramento is facing a budget deficit of more than $50 million in the coming fiscal year, according to information presented during a…
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Sacramento City Council last July approved $3 million to support affordable housing development through its “Zero-Dollar Rate” program which waives fees for development and construction of…
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The cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento last week formally dedicated the new riverfront public art project aimed at fostering connections through two vibrant tributes.…