Category: News
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Center for Sacramento History wins national recognition for film series on racism and discrimination
The Center for Sacramento History recently received the Leadership in History Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History for its…
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The Sacramento Children’s Fund – also known as Measure L – was passed by voters last November to support positive youth development and youth violence…
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Sacramento is set to experience high temperatures this weekend, and residents are encouraged to visit City spray parks, pools, and community centers to beat the…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting triple-digit temperatures for the coming days, the City of Sacramento is activating cooling centers to offer relief from the…
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Following an extensive search by the City of Sacramento, Jason Jong has been hired as its new Cultural & Creative Economy Manager. He will start…
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The small, grey kitten was found at a local park, struggling to walk. Taken to Front Street Animal Shelter, the cat received a grim prognosis…
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City Department of Utilities staff are inviting people to a July 22 event called the “Water Wise Garden Showcase” to learn about gardening and watering…
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This ’embodies our commitment to inclusivity’; Sac Fire’s new paramedic trainee program takes flight
Sacramento Fire last week launched its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trainee program, which will provide 19 local Sacramento aspiring paramedics with the necessary skills…
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The City of Sacramento this week is adding 60 tents to its temporary “safe ground” camping site in Miller Park to support unsheltered residents in…
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City Council honors Street Soccer USA, partner in the upcoming 2023 Homeless World Cup in Sacramento
The Sacramento City Council on June 27 presented a resolution to Street Soccer USA, Sacramento, honoring the organization’s work to help stage the upcoming Homeless…
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The City’s Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood-control system. This maintenance will be similar to the critical…
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The Sacramento Fire Department’s new community-reporting mobile app and its phone hotline both proved to be useful for reporting illegal fireworks this July 4 season. …
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The City of Sacramento’s Recycling and Solid Waste Division recently reached a major milestone, giving away approximately 30,000 kitchen pails over the past year to…
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The City of Sacramento, in partnership with the Sacramento Tree Foundation Thursday broke ground on Sacramento’s first cherry blossom park – the Hanami Line –…
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The City’s Department of Utilities recently released a report that describes the quality of drinking water in the city of Sacramento to help customers understand…
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As July 4 approaches, the City of Sacramento is reminding residents to take precautions to safely dispose of smoldering fireworks and charcoal briquettes. Recycling and…
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With the National Weather Service forecasting a heat advisory from Friday, June 30, through the evening of Sunday, July 2, many jurisdictions in the region…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts + Culture is inviting community members to the opening of “BEFORE AND BEYOND,” the Del Rio Trail inspired…
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In an effort to foster outdoor dining, the City will be hosting a free informational workshop on July 11 to talk through the Al Fresco…
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Working to support the legal cannabis industry and the health and safety of local neighborhoods, the Sacramento City Council on June 27 amended an existing…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment this summer are providing 146 programs for youth and families across Sacramento. Offerings include camps, expanded…
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With July 4 around the corner, the Sacramento Fire Department is asking Sacramento residents to report illegal fireworks with its new community reporting mobile app, which…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Arts + Culture, in partnership with the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation, is hosting a free community mural paint day…
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A service group of nearly 100 volunteers from the Deloitte company recently completed an array of important improvement projects at Front Street Animal Shelter. Work…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, in coordination with the state’s California Creative Corps program, is awarding $4 million in grant funding…
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The City of Sacramento is co-hosting an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Fair for residents to meet ADU professionals and learn about what’s possible on your…
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Community members, elected officials and loved ones of the late Tyre Nichols gathered June 11 at Regency Community Park in Natomas for the ribbon cutting…
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Editor’s Note: As of 1:30 p.m. June 13, the workshop has reached its capacity. People can add their names to the waitlist or email volunteers@sactree.org…
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The City of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has been selected to receive $75,000 from Petco Love to support and expand the services Front Street…
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The annual Sacramento Pride event, hosted by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, is set to draw crowds this weekend (June 10-11). The two-day event kicks off with…
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The City of Sacramento’s Community Engagement team and IT Department have collaborated with the Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Verizon, SMUD, and others again this year…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Community Response recently coordinated with community partners to connect 11 families experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter in the City’s…
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The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting applications for grants to support organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs…
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Two new art murals are set to be unveiled at the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. June 10 in South Sacramento. As…
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The Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment (YPCE) maintains over 200 parks offering many locations and ways for people to spend time with friends…
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More than 4,000 runners are expected to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Women’s Fitness Festival on Sunday, June 4. The 5k and 10k event will…
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Folsom native and former Folsom firefighter Eric Williams, now a Sacramento Fire Prevention Officer Trainee, has faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering determination and strength. On…
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The Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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Join the City’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) on a webinar at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 8, to learn about protecting against the negative impacts of…
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After breaking ground on the project in December, City staff and construction crews have made significant progress on the Del Rio Trail over the past six months.…
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The City and County of Sacramento this past December entered into a historic partnership agreement to provide greater outreach, shelter and services to people experiencing…
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The Sacramento Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. May 26 in the area of 21st Street near Capitol…
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With hotter temperatures quickly approaching, the Sacramento Fire Department is urging swimmers and boaters to be cautious and wear life jackets in waterways this summer.…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting a hiring expo on Saturday, June 3, at the Sacramento Police Academy (2409 Dean St. in McClellan Park). Police…
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Sacramento City Council recently recognized National Public Works Week, which runs May 21-27. This year’s theme, chosen by the American Public Works Association, is “Connecting…
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Editor’s note: The training planned for June 20 has been canceled. The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with local nonprofit crisis intervention center…
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The feature film “Sacramento,” currently being shot in Sacramento, is wrapping up its final week of production. Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera and Michael Angarano star…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment is ready to kick off summer at Sacramento public pools, with 16 facilities opening over the…
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The Center for Sacramento History is hosting a free event June 6 to celebrate Linda Birner, the founder of Mom Guess What! (MGW), one of…
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The City of Sacramento’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) is celebrating the milestone of serving more than 1,000 clients with the support of free, professional, one-on-one…
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As summer approaches and the temperatures rise, the City of Sacramento is prepared to open weather-respite centers during extreme heat. Following its use as a…
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The Sacramento Police Department on May 20 hosted its first gun buyback event of the year, which resulted in 128 guns being collected by the…
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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,…
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The City of Sacramento is looking for people interested in applying to be on the new Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission. This nine-member…
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The City of Sacramento is asking residents and business owners to help determine what spots in Sacramento could benefit from new bike and scooter racks.…
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To celebrate preservation month, the City is partnering with local non-profit Preservation Sacramento for a community event 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 25 at City…
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Sacramento City Council last Tuesday unanimously approved over $500,000 for the Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program to provide grants to help income-eligible households…
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A newly refurbished sports field is ready for use at Hagginwood Park in District 2. The City’s Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment recently completed…
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The City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) invites volunteers to join staff at a pruning event held in the McKinley Park Rose Garden (3255…
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In 2005, Debra Jackson found herself in a two-week temporary assignment with the Sacramento Fire Department. Shortly after, she was hired full time. Now, 17…
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The City of Sacramento’s Outreach and Engagement Center played a key role in providing safe respite to unsheltered residents this winter, according to data provided…
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The City of Sacramento has taken significant steps to address climate change through investments in transit, housing policies that encourage infill and new requirements for…
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg recently joined City colleagues and State officials to celebrate the grand opening of an environmentally sustainable affordable housing project built on state…
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Interested in taking more trips by bike or scooter in Sacramento? Join City Transportation Planning staff for Urban Bicycling and Scooting 101, a free virtual…
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The City of Sacramento is hosting a self-guided online workshop for community members to review and comment on the draft “Sacramento 2040” plans, an important…
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City Utilities staff are inviting people to attend a “Mulch Mayhem” event on May 6 to get free “arbor” mulch, which supports soil health and…
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More than 150 people attended two recent community workshops regarding the possibility of allowing the social consumption of cannabis in Sacramento. The City of Sacramento’s…
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The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2023/24, which represents the City’s financial plan for the upcoming year starting July…
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The City of Sacramento is celebrating the annual “May is Bike Month” with activities and opportunities for all types of peddlers. This year, community members…
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The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for its fourth and final round of the City of Festival program to support special events taking place…
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With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduations right around the corner, the City of Sacramento has relaunched its Shop 916 gift card program with a special promotion…
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Ewe herd it here first. Sheep are back in North Natomas. For the last two years, grazing animals have made appearances at many Sacramento parks…
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As part of a regional partnership led by Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the City of Sacramento was awarded $26.8 million in funding from…
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The Sacramento Police Department will operate its first “mobile police station” Saturday, April 29, at the Oak Park Community Center (3425 Martin Luther King Jr.…
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After losing his only sister to domestic violence, Joseph Hunter said he leaned heavily on his mom, dad and his colleagues at the Sacramento Fire…
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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 Sacramento Fire Department has launched a new pilot program that uses “telehealth” technology to immediately connect people with a live doctor, thus helping patients…
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Notable industry leaders will discuss what it means to be innovative and creative in today’s fast-moving world at May 2’s BizX, the annual business and…
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Since the City of Sacramento implemented its residential organics recycling program this past July, many Sacramentans have been thinking more about their food waste and…
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The City’s Public Works and Utilities departments are hosting an in-person career and resource fair on Wednesday, April 26. Division representatives from Parking Services, Transportation,…
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Starting at noon Wednesday, April 19, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will open registration for summer programs and activities. “From outdoor…
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The Sacramento Police Department is hosting four free active-shooter preparedness and response training courses in April in partnership with the Federal Department of Homeland Security.…
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If you’re heading downtown to support the Sacramento Kings in their first playoff game in 17 years, here are three tips before you go. Reserve…
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City of Sacramento staff are inviting people to participate in the Great Sacramento Clean Up to celebrate Earth Day to help clean litter from community…
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The City of Sacramento is holding information sessions on the grants available for commercial building and small business owners along the Marysville and Del Paso…
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The City of Sacramento has built more affordable housing per capita than other cities in the region and other major cities in California over the…
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The mulch piles at William Land Regional Park are smaller now than they were a month ago, but City of Sacramento staff still have plenty…
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The City of Sacramento has been awarded a $75,000 grant to participate in the “CityStart” initiative with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) to…
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The City’s Office of Cannabis Management is hosting two community workshops this month to gather feedback and input on the business practice of allowing the…
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The City of Sacramento’s Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) program launched its latest campaign with ENCORE: Equity and Networking for CORE, a networking event…
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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 Sacramento County from 3 to…
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The City of Sacramento is inviting Sacramentans to the Florin Road Community Beautification Project kick-off on April 8 in South Sacramento (2251 Florin Road). The…
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The City of Sacramento has leased its property at 2225 Colfax St. to Safe Ground Sacramento, Inc., a non-profit organization that has agreed to assist…
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For the past several months, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has continued discussions regarding park use in the Curtis Park neighborhood. YPCE…
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City Department of Utilities staff are reminding people that instant rebates are available on certain kinds of water fixtures at SMUD’s Energy Store. The rebates…
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The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the naming of the Regency Community skate park as “Tyre Nichols Skate Park.” Nichols was a Sacramento…
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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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More than 300 young people came to Sacramento City Hall on March 25 to explore a wide range of resources and employment opportunities. The City’s…
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The City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Wednesday morning (March…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Youth Development recently announced the 15 local non-profits selected to participate in the Youth-Serving Organizational Resiliency Fund grant program.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Park Maintenance Division shared hundreds of pounds of mulch at their first of two giveaway events last weekend. The second mulch…
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The feature film “No Address,” currently being shot in Sacramento neighborhoods, is wrapping up its fifth and final week of production. The movie, produced by…
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Qualified city of Sacramento households now can apply for $500 of unconditional guaranteed income each month for one year. The program is funded by the…
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The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festival in Old Sacramento will take place Saturday, March 18. The event will involve the closure of several…
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Berkeley has them. So does Elk Grove. And now the City of Sacramento is exploring allowing digital kiosks on its streets. Digital kiosks, also known…
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The City of Sacramento and California Volunteers today announced the first round of awardees in Sacramento’s #CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps, a $6.9 million investment in…
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New website. New look. New URL. The City of Sacramento has launched a redesigned version of its website to better inform and serve residents. The…
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The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from commercial building and small business owners along the Marysville and Del Paso Boulevard corridor to receive…
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Sacramento has plenty of fun events and activities on offer this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for folks of all ages. As people gather for festivals…
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Young people looking to gain work experience are invited to attend the City’s annual Youth Resource & Employment Fair on Saturday, March 25, from 10…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is asking nonprofit organizations, artists collectives and individual artists to apply to join the “Creative Corps Capital Region”…
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The Department of Utilities soon will begin maintenance work along critical infrastructure in the City’s flood control system. This maintenance will be similar to the…
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City Utilities staff on March 21 are hosting a webinar to help people learn about how to find water leaks in their homes and how…
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Due to the continued wet weather, the City of Sacramento is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street…
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Less than 12 hours after announcing for its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) trainee program, the Sacramento Fire Department received 150 qualified applications. The…
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It’s now even easier to build housing, commercial and industrial development projects in the city of Sacramento in part to a new state law. …
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Shamrock’n, the annual 5k, 10k and half marathon event organized by Fleet Feet, will close various streets throughout Sacramento on the mornings of Saturday, March 11…
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Fallen trees from the recent storms have been transformed into mulch that will be made available free to the community. Staff from the City’s Park…
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Due to the continued wet weather, the City of Sacramento is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street…
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As part of the African American Experience Project, City of Sacramento staff are inviting Black residents to share their stories of living in Sacramento at two upcoming…
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Pravani Vandeyar recently was appointed by City Manager Howard Chan to direct the Department of Utilities. Vandeyar, who has more than 28 years experience in the environmental…
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The Sacramento Fire Department is accepting applications for its new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trainee program to prepare individuals to become paramedics. The program will provide…
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The City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Friday morning (March…
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African Americans have played an important role in Sacramento’s history, yet many of their contributions have gone undocumented and unrecognized – until now. The African…
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The City of Sacramento is extending weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Friday morning (March…
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Looking for a summer job? Join the City’s aquatics division as a life guard, pool manager or cashier
Recruitment is underway for more than150 seasonal positions in the City of Sacramento’s Aquatics Division. The Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department is looking to…
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The Sacramento Police Department, in partnership with Sacramento State University’s Institute for Social Research (ISR), is asking for residents’ feedback and recommendations on reducing violent…
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The City of Sacramento’s Department of Utilities is reminding residents and business owners that, starting March 1, landscapes can be watered twice a week rather…
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The City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Sunday morning (Feb.…
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Sacramento City Manager Howard Chan has been named “City Manager of the Year” by the California City Management Foundation (CCMF). CCMF President Ken Striplin announced…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a new online tool that can help single family homeowners and renters learn how to reduce their home’s energy…
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The former Miller Park safe camping ground for people experiencing homelessness will resume operations later this month using 15 large travel trailers previously deployed at…
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The City of Sacramento is activating weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Friday morning (Feb.…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture Art in Public Places program invites professional artists and artist teams to apply to create and…
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Sacramento firefighter/paramedic Matt Barnick holds an extensive resume. Born in Lompoc, California, he joined the Sacramento Fire Department in 2003 as a paramedic intern before…
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The Sacramento City Council this week approved a suite of programs designed to prevent people from being displaced from their homes along the Stockton Boulevard…
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The Sacramento City Council last week approved the purchase of an armored safety vehicle known as “the Rook” for the Sacramento Police Department. The vehicle…
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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the City of Sacramento is reminding people about the limited-time Shop 916 gift card program, which includes this special…
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The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is asking nonprofit organizations, artists collectives and individual artists to join the “Creative Corps Capital Region”…
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City of Sacramento creative entrepreneurs and businesses can now apply to participate in a six-week “Creative Business Innovation Challenge” to help grow their businesses. The…
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The City of Sacramento and the Franklin Neighborhood Development Corporation are seeking artists to create a new mural at Ethel Phillips Elementary School. The mural is part…
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A 3,900 square-foot building at Albert Winn Park that has sat vacant for decades soon will have a new purpose. The Sacramento City Council recently…
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Want to get a head start on that spring cleaning? City of Sacramento Solid Waste and Recycling residential customers now can make an appointment for…
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City of Sacramento crews have been working to repair the traffic signal at Alhambra Boulevard and J Street that is currently functioning as an all-way…
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The City of Sacramento has opened its third round of applications for grants for its City of Festivals program to support special events taking place…
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There are no right or wrong answers — just topics grouped together as you see fit. The City of Sacramento’s Information Technology Department is asking…
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The City of Sacramento’s Information Technology Department is asking residents to take a survey to help assess current internet availability, performance and needs across the…
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After receiving thousands of requests for service during recent storms, the Urban Forestry section of the Department of Public Works continues to address tree-related issues…
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The City of Sacramento has extended weather-respite operations at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter through Thursday morning, Feb.…
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The City’s Department of Utilities now is offering grants to community groups to help pay for projects that protect, restore or enhance rivers, creeks and nearby…