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City launches ‘Streamline Sacramento’ to speed up housing development
In an effort to boost housing production and reduce construction costs, the City of Sacramento has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the development approval process. Called Streamline Sacramento, the 2025 initiative is led by Mayor Kevin McCarty and Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum and seeks to identify ways to accelerate project approvals, improve efficiency and [...] The post City launches …See what’s ahead for Fruitridge Road improvements at April 23 workshop
As part of ongoing efforts to calm traffic and reduce speeding on Fruitridge Road, the City of Sacramento is developing updated design plans and gathering community input on the next phase of transportation improvements through an upcoming community workshop. The in-person meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Earl Warren [...] The post See what's …City to honor Sacramento Poet Laureate Andru Defeye on April 14
Sacramento community members are invited to a free celebration to honor Poet Laureate Andru Defeye and his lasting impact on the citys literary and arts landscape on April 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at City Hall (Room 1119, 915 I Street). Appointed as Sacramentos youngest Poet Laureate in 2020, Defeye served through 2024, leading efforts to [...] The post City to …Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness March 31-April 6
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 31-April 6, the City of Sacramento received 767 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 1,155 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was [...] The post …Annual BizX event returns May 7 with focus on local business success stories
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to attend BizX 2025 on May 7 from 3 to 6 p.m., where local business leaders will share their inspiring paths from startup to success. Held annually as part of Capital Region Small Business Week (CRSBW), BizX is the premier business resource and networking event, hosted [...] The post Annual BizX …Sacramento Fire Department offers free ‘Fire Camp’ for girls April 12-13
The Sacramento Fire Department will host its sixth annual Sacramento Area Girls Fire Camp on April 12-13 at the Sacramento Fire Academy in McClellan Park. This free two-day event is open to teens in grades 9 through 12 and is led by professional women firefighters. This camp is all about creating space for young women to [...] The post Sacramento …City’s Street to Housing pilot program moves unsheltered residents directly into apartments
The City of Sacramento's Street to Housing pilot program has reached a critical first milestone, successfully helping an initial group of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness transition from encampments directly into apartments. Backed by $5.85 million from the States Encampment Resolution Funds (ERF), the pilot program follows a housing-first approach to connect 100 unsheltered households living [...] The post Citys Street …Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness March 24-30
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 24-30, the City of Sacramento received 824 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 853 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …Middle school students invited to enter Law Day essay, illustration contest
The Sacramento City Attorneys Office is inviting students to celebrate Law Day this May by participating in an essay and illustration contest. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are invited to enter by April 11. This years Law Day theme is "The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One," which highlights the Constitutions role in uniting a diverse [...] The post Middle school …City Council approves new entertainment permit to boost Sacramento’s nightlife
The Sacramento City Council last Tuesday approved the creation of a new Limited Entertainment Permit (LEP), a move designed to support the citys vibrant nighttime, social and creative economies. The LEP provides smaller businesses with an opportunity to host entertainment while reducing barriers related to costs, applications, and requirements typically applied to larger venues. The [...] The post City Council …Major improvements coming along Franklin Boulevard to improve safety and connectivity
Work will soon begin on the Franklin Boulevard Complete Street Project, marking the beginning of a major transformation aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity along this key corridor. Construction kicks off at the beginning of April near the intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Sutterville Road and will progress south in phases toward 32nd Avenue. [...] The post Major improvements …Can you spot the Sacramento locations in the new Leonardo DiCaprio movie trailer?
Sacramento hosted a major Hollywood production early last year as downtown streets were transformed for One Battle After Another. The newly released trailer for the film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, opens with a scene inside La Superior Market on Northgate Blvd and features other Sacramento locations like the Railyards and downtown streets. The film [...] The post Can you …Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness March 17-23
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 17-23, the City of Sacramento received 900 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 976 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …Sacramento to host citywide clean-up events ahead of Earth Day
The City of Sacramento invites residents to roll up their sleeves and help beautify parks, trails, and waterways through the citywide volunteer events on Saturday, April 5. From picking up litter to planting and mulching, these efforts offer a hands-on way to support neighborhood green spaces while getting a head start on Earth Day celebrations. [...] The post Sacramento to …City receives $1.68 million ‘Cannabis Equity Grant’ from State
The City of Sacramento has been awarded $1.68 million in state funding to increase equity in its local cannabis industry. The funding, part of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, is provided by the Governors Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz). The grant program seeks to advance economic justice for individuals most harmed [...] The post City …Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness March 10-16
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 10-16, the City of Sacramento received 730 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 919 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …Old Sacramento schoolhouse and Ferris wheel to be removed for new children’s play area
As part of the ongoing revitalization of the Old Sacramento Waterfront, the historic Old Schoolhouse and temporary Ferris wheel will be removed to make way for a new children's play area. Designed in collaboration with local Native American tribes, the play space will honor the regions indigenous heritage while providing a vibrant and engaging environment [...] The post Old Sacramento …City activates weather-respite centers March 15-17
With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Saturday, March 15 to Sunday, March 16, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC). The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15 to 8 a.m. Monday, March 17. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...] The post City …Here’s where streets will close for St. Patrick’s Day weekend events
This upcoming St. Patricks Day weekend will bring multiple events that will close various streets across Sacramento. On Saturday, March 15, the first of two races for Shamrockn, the annual 5k, 10k, and half marathon organized by Fleet Feet, will take place. Residents and motorists are advised to review the maps below and allow extra [...] The post Heres where …Check out the latest upgrades at Sacramento parks
Sacramento residents and visitors can now enjoy new updates to the Citys parks and recreation system, which spans over 4,358 acres and includes 237 parks, 115 miles of shared-use paths, and numerous open space areas. These recent improvements enhance opportunities for exercise, relaxation, and community engagement. The Citys Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department [...] The post Check out …Final draft for new active transportation plan available for community input
The Department of Public Works has released the latest draft to complete Streets for People, the proposed Active Transportation Plan aimed at making walking, biking, and rolling easier for residents. Now, City officials are asking the community to provide feedback before the plan is finalized. The draft plan is available for public review and comment [...] The post Final draft …Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness March 3-9
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From March 3-9, the City of Sacramento received 910 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 748 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …City activates weather-respite centers March 11-13
With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Tuesday, March 11 to Wednesday, March 12, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC). The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 to 8 a.m. Thursday, March 13. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...] The post City …Paint, skate and celebrate at 28th and B Street Skate Park on March 15
The Sacramento community is invited to a free paint-and-skate day at the 28th and B Street Skate Park in Sutter's Landing Regional Park on Saturday, March 15. Art and recreation go hand-in-hand, and this free family event is a great way to celebrate both, said the Citys Art in Public Places Manager Donald Gensler. We [...] The post Paint, skate …Front Street Animal Shelter completes 203 spay/neuter surgeries in three-day event
During one weekend in February, the Front Street Animal Shelter partnered with Animal Balance, a non-governmental organization specializing in high-volume spay and neuter. Together, they successfully performed 203 spay and neuter surgeries for animals waiting to be adopted. This large-scale effort helped address a significant backlog of animals placed in foster care with their future [...] The post Front Street …City of Sacramento secures funding to expand financial coaching services for small business owners
The City of Sacramento received a $90,000 grant to strengthen financial coaching services for small business owners and entrepreneurs through the Sacramento Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). Sacramento is one of only seven municipalities selected for the Small Business Boost (SBB) Initiative, which aims to connect local small businesses with free, professional one-on-one financial coaching. While [...] The post City of …Sacramento Police receive $400,000 grant to make roads safer
The Sacramento Police Department has received a $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on the road. The grant will fund traffic safety efforts through September 2025. We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen [...] The post Sacramento Police …City awards $600,000 to support Marysville–Del Paso Boulevard revitalization initiatives
The City of Sacramento selected 16 nonprofits, businesses and individuals to receive grant funds through the Forward Together pilot grant program. A total of $600,000 will be used in the MarysvilleDel Paso Boulevard commercial corridor and adjacent neighborhoods. This grant funding represents our commitment to bringing back North Sacramento, said Councilmember Roger Dickinson, who represents [...] The post City awards …Sacramento Police Department hosts hiring workshop and open house
The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) is looking for new team members and is hosting a Hiring Workshop and Open House on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at 2409 Dean St, McClellan, CA. This event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity to learn more about careers in law enforcement. [...] The post Sacramento Police …
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