Tag: sacramento
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The City is expected to see an estimated 9,000 marathon runners and 1,000 relay teams (teams of four) run the course for this year’s annual…
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Since November 1, crews have completed two full leaf collection rotations throughout the entire City in two weeks, and we’ve started our third rotation this…
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The Sacramento Police Department has advanced into the second phase of a 5-year deployment plan in which its Police Dispatchers are directly answering increased numbers…
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Parade set for Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Join the City of Sacramento in recognizing current members of our military and vets at the…
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This holiday season for the first time ever Front Street Animal Shelter and Sacramento Ballet are partnering to bring the warm and fuzzies (puppies that…
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Sacramento continues its commitment to sustainability. A 1.5 megawatt solar installation was recently completed at Sutter’s Landing Park. Built by Conergy, the solar installation will…
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A big day for Sacramento as the Entertainment & Sports Center project officially broke ground, Wednesday, Oct. 29. Check out slide show below for photos…
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The R Street Market Plaza Project, between 16th and 18th Street will transform the corridor into a safe, pedestrian-friendly and multi-use public right-of-way. The project…
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Our new website, City of Sacramento, was recently featured as a finalist in the nationwide Best of the Web awards. Launched in 2013, the redesign…
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Don’ forget, City of Sacramento residential customers can legally place yard waste piles in the street for collection during the City’s designated leaf season of…
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Rain is in the forecast however, City Utilities customers are reminded to water with the weather in mind. With winter approaching, customers should begin moving…
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With Fall (or Autumn!) upon us, the warm weather slipping away, and leaves of green becoming rich golds, yellows and oranges, there’s so much to…
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The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau will usher in the 2014 Farm-to-Fork Celebration on Sept. 12 with the roar of many tractors chugging through downtown…
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Effective September 16, motorists are required by law, to give at least three feet of space between their vehicles and any bicyclist in the road.…
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The City of Sacramento is conducting outreach that will inform amendments to the Sacramento City Code to allow urban agriculture on vacant lots in residential,…
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Looking for something to do in September? Crocker Art Museum has got you covered! Check out the long list of great events to attend and…
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On September 20th, Sacramento City Vice‐Mayor Jay Schenirer and West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon will be kicking‐off the 2nd Annual GearUp Cycle for Youth. Registration…
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What happens when a citizen calls the City to report that the City is possibly wasting water at a park? One of our irrigation team…
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It’s all sinking in. The Spare Our Water website address on billboards and buses, water-saving tips on the City’s webpage, multiple public meetings, thousands of…
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Original published on Visit Sacramento’s blog. It’s time to plan your trip to Sacramento for the second annual Farm-to-Fork Celebration as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital doubles…
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Sacramento, you’ve made us proud. After receiving an overwhelming amount of photos — more than 4,000 #mysacramento tags on Instagram and Twitter combined to be…
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A free family Disney event is coming to Sacramento for the first time! This event is a Disney-designed family obstacle course and part of a…
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The Department of Utilities reports that city water customers have saved over 1 billion gallons of water in the month of July. The City’s water…
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2035 General Plan Update Project. Upcoming Planning and Design Commission workshop announced. City planners will be updating the General Plan over the course of the…
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Today, the City of Sacramento released a community wide survey aimed to uncover what is uniquely Sacramento. Part of a comprehensive research project, this effort will…
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Join the Front Street Shelter for our second annual benefit party of the year, Paws to Party! No need to dress up, no ties or…
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Guess what day is it! Well, yes it’s Friday, but also… the California State Fair Opens today! Do you have your tickets yet? “For more…
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Seems like its everyone’s Sacramento! Last week we asked you to show us what makes this great city tick, by tagging your photos and tweets…
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As the City has declared a stage 2 water shortage, residents and businesses city-wide have so far managed to help cut back water usage by…
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Friday evening’s full “Honey moon” made a grand showing on the 13th, bringing to Sacramento (and the rest of the world) a rare, astronomical event…
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The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence these days. Even the gateway to the Capitol is stressed. Conservation continues…
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Union Pacific Railroad and Inland American Holdings have reached an “Agreement in Principle” to a property transfer for the Sacramento Railyards. A final agreement is…
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Meet Rebecca Crowther, a photographs archivist with the Center for Sacramento History. Her life-long passion collided with history archiving when she started as a volunteer…
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Yet again, Sacramento ranks among the Top 10 Parks System in the US and we couldn’t be more proud to include this as an accolade.…
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The Sacramento Fire Department Marine Program currently deploys two 4.7 meter inflatable boats from Fire Stations 2 and 8. This enables staff quick access to…
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A Northern California packaging company this week shipped 600 pounds of cherries directly to Chongqing, China. This is the first time a direct export will…
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Hold the date for another exciting morning where we will provide you with information and resources for your business. This free event on June 20…
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Desmond Parrington, project manager for the Entertainment and Sports Center, gives insights on how the downtown arena will be a transformative project for the central…
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Sacramento could not be more proud to host the overall start for AMGEN Tour of California, a “Tour de France-style cycling road race.” Stage One…
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It’s officially May and that means gorgeous, warm weather for all to bask in (unless you don’t like heat) and, of course, May is Bike…
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Spend your summer learning valuable skills, making friends and money! The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is currently looking for excited and motivated high…
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Just in time for students to get in the last of their required hours of community service, the City is releasing an important resource for…
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The 5th and 6th Street bridges at the Sacramento Intermodal Transit Facility, otherwise known as the Railyards, continue to bolster upwards as crews keeps steady…
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Ten bike racks designed by local architect and artist Jason A. Silva will be installed throughout Sacramento Council District 5 beginning May 1, 2014, 8:30…
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On your mark. Get set. Donate on May 6. Next Tuesday is a big event, 24-hour event where we can come together as a community…
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Traffic continues to flow, thanks to the public’s cooperation during this first phase of stage one of Caltrans’ Fix 50 project, where work on the…
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City Manager releases fiscal year 2015 budget Revenues exceed expenses for first time in seven year; 14 police officers being added Today Sacramento City Manager…
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Her interest in design and clothing is what lead Veronica Kandl into museum work. While working on her Bachelor’s in fashion design, a clothing history…
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Once the new California Family Fitness gym opens this month on K Street, it will mark a major milestone for downtown. All retail space on…
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How well is Sacramento doing so far in reducing water use? Pretty well, in fact as the numbers are in and our water conversation efforts…
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Bust out your favorite pair of shoes and join fashion and history enthusiasts alike Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27. The Center for Sacramento…
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Sure, you’ve seen plenty of videos from within Sacramento. Quality work is being produced in this city all the time, though every now and then…
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Dust off those bikes and join your neighbors and friends in bicycling for work, school, shopping or recreation this May during the Sacramento region’s annual…
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Following a week of spikes in water usage on Thursday and Friday (no watering days in the City of Sacramento) the Department of Utilities launched…
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Okay citizens, we need your help! If you love Sacramento and love bicycling even more, then you’ve got to head over to 10 Best and…
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Don’t forget, City Councilmember Steve Hansen will be presenting Defining Character: an exhibition of portraits by Sacramento area artists, at the City Hall Robert T.…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter is in the running to be ranked as the best local charity/animal shelter in our region for KCRA’s A-List…
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This video is so cool that we needed to share. In four minutes, it captures the forward movement of our technology sector in Sacramento, including…
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The City’s Front Street Animal Shelter has started a volunteer mentoring program. If you’re interested, this one day Shelter 101 class will make you ready…
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Sacramento is in the throes of transitioning from a relatively mild winter, to what seems like an already pleasant spring. From bouts of rain, to…
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The parking revolution continues as smart meters make their way across Sacramento. Smart meters have already been installed around City Hall and Old Sacramento, and…
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Cesar Chavez Park, between 9th and 10th streets and I and J streets, has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part…
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Watering with the weather is key to helping with water conservation. Many people know that daylight savings time means a change to watering schedules in…
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City is saving approximately 12 percent compared to previous two-year average. The Department of Utilities has reported that city water customers have saved over 200,000,000…
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Rolling clouds are seen over downtown Sacramento just beyond Historic City Hall. The valley received some much needed rain in the midst of an unprecedented…
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Unemployment for Californians between the ages of 16 and 19 is the highest of all age groups at 35.4 percent. This free job fair will…
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The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking interested volunteers to become Water Conservation Ambassadors. As a Water Conservation Ambassador, you will have an…
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Here is your opportunity to dream big and win. If you’ve contemplated opening up your on retail store, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership and its Downtown…
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Inderkum High School, located in Natomas, is looking for volunteer judges on Sacramento County History Day, Saturday, March 8. SCHD is year-long program where kids…
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Want the skinny on the drought and water conservation? We’ve got the answers you need. Get the latest on what we are doing in response…
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We’ve shown this video before, but it’s always a good reminder to look back. This time we are looking back at our Code Compliance Division…
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The public is invited to join the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission and Councilmember Angelique Ashby’s office for a public artwork unveiling on Sunday, February 23, 2014, beginning…
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District 2 will be holding a community meeting to provide an update on the Entertainment and Sports Center (ESC) project. Residents and local businesses are…
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The power of social media was apparent last night when a posting for a lost dog lead to a successful reuniting of pet with family,…
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Just last night, new renditions for the entertainment and sports center were revealed. These new concepts provide more details about how the project will look.…
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The Sacramento Police Department is offering a free driver safety class to teenage drivers and their parents or guardians. This class is being offered in…
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City Manager John Shirey strives to meet with employees on a regular basis to discuss hot topics and issues. The meet-ups are designed to offer…
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Before you throw something in the garbage, consider if it is really garbage, or if it can be recycled. In 2014, all residential customers will receive…
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If you haven’t seen it in person, the visuals are striking. Folsom Lake is currently at a historic low capacity and visiting the near-bottom of…
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Sacramento City Council members last night voted to require water customers to reduce their water use by 20 percent. The reductions are expected to be…
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Sacramento finds itself among the top 10, 15 and 20 spots somewhat frequently for lists when ranked in the nation. We’ve been a top bicycle…
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New play structures to be built this summer at McClatchy Park will feature a children’s adventure area complete with a roller coaster and trolley cars,…
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City staff is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily cutback water use and is preparing to ask City Council to activate the Water Shortage Conservation…
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Recently approved by City Council, the Center for Innovation Specific Plan will chart the course for redevelopment near the Power Inn area of the City.…
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We love this video so much, we though we’d share it again! Sacramento is home to wonderful amenities–from parks, a great mix of housing, a…
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At a press event last Friday, officials from the City of Sacramento and City of West Sacramento offered a preview of a proposed streetcar service that…
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City of Sacramento and Sacramento Basketball Holdings has released the Entertainment and Sports Center Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and will be holding a…
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Meet Thomas Mabra, a 27-year veteran of the Fire Department. Over those 20 plus years, Thomas has been a firefighter with Sac Fire and, this…
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With a click of a button, citizens can now access meaningful city data on one webpage, create reports and download information including building permit activity,…
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Meet Avis Tedford, a seasoned Firefighter/Paramedic with nearly 16 years under her belt. Her motivation to become a firefighter stems from her longstanding desire to…
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A look into Sacramento during the Civil War will be revealed on Thursday, January 16, 2014 when the Center for Sacramento History, in association with…
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Ride On! is the product of a collaborative effort to help deter bicycle theft. The bicycle registry will allow anyone to go to http://rideon.sacpd.org and…
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Downtown, Old Sacramento and midtown shoppers can park for free at metered spaces in specific areas and times for the 17th year to encourage people…
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With the holidays just around the corner and a winter chill in the air, we have entered the season of active fireplaces and heaters, cook-a-thons…
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Want an inside look at how the City of Sacramento is managed? Join us for the 2014 City Management Academy (CMA) – a program offered…
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Meet Robert Wenzler, a 19 year veteran with the Sacramento Fire Department. For the first 10 years with the Department, Robert worked as a firefighter-paramedic…
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The City of Sacramento and the Sacramento Kings are working on one of the biggest projects in Sacramento’s recent history—the development of a new, multi-million…
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Residential customers can legally place yard waste piles in the street for collection during the City’s designated leaf season of November – January: First Day…
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Code teams up with Burbank High students for a day on the job The Code Compliance division partnered with the Luther Burbank High School criminal…
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The historic train depot at 4th and I streets is being renovated to keep up with the growing demand for train transit. The renovation is…
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From the ashes rose the new McKinley Park Playground If you haven’t visited the newly rebuilt McKinley Park Playground, make a point to stop by…
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The City of Sacramento has launched a re-engineered website! The new site boasts a fresh new look and feel, improved navigation, and a functional mobile…
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Reducing carbon emissions is an important goal for the City. Recently, the City’s fleet, which includes electric cars, hybrids, and garbage trucks that use renewable…
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Clean Energy Sacramento makes energy saving easy Clean Energy Sacramento is a property-improvement financing program that enables building owners – both commercial and residential –…
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Something not right? Call or write the Whistleblower Hotline In the interest of public accountability and being responsible stewards of public funds, the City has…