Announcements

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Feb. 3-9

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Feb. 3-9, the City of Sacramento received 696 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 761 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
02/13/2025

Tracking down leaks: How a conservation specialist helps homeowners save water

On a Thursday morning like any other, Phillip Berkley pulled up to a home in the College Glen neighborhood, ready to investigate. As one of three water conservation representatives for the Citys Department of Utilities, he specializes in tracking down elusive leaks and helping homeowners save water. Our team inspects an average of 50 leaks [...] The post Tracking down …
02/11/2025

Leaf season is over. Here’s how to manage yard waste and household junk pickup

Wondering what to do with your yard waste now that leaf season is over? The final day to put out leaf piles for collection was Feb. 3. The City of Sacramento's leaf season crews are completing their final round of claw collections, covering more than 93 city zones and collecting over 10,000 tons of yard [...] The post Leaf season …
02/10/2025

Record settlement helps City of Sacramento protect ratepayers from future water meter repair costs

The City of Sacramento received $13.4 million to settle its lawsuit alleging non-compliant work and fraudulent billing on the Accelerated Water Meter Program, the Citys initiative to comply with a state requirement that all urban homes and businesses have water meters by 2025. Under the settlement, the largest in City history, Teichert Construction paid $7.5 [...] The post Record settlement …
02/06/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 27-Feb. 2

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 27-Feb. 2, the City of Sacramento received 845 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 887 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was [...] The post …
02/05/2025

City approves $3.3 million for mixed-use affordable housing project in downtown Sacramento

The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved $3.3 million in funding for a mixed-use affordable housing project with 241 units on State excess property at 805 R Street. The Monarch Project, a five-story affordable housing development led by the Capitol Area Development Authority and Mutual Housing California, will transform a former State of California storage [...] The post City approves …
02/05/2025

Family of 11 finds path back to stable, permanent housing at City’s Outreach and Engagement Center

Crystal O-Roy never imagined she would experience homelessness. In late 2023, she was renting a house in Antelope with her 10 children and grandchild while navigating the challenges of divorce. As her expenses increased, difficult financial decisions became unavoidable. When winter arrived and temperatures dropped, utility bills were prioritized over immediately paying rent, which resulted [...] The post Family of …
02/03/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 20-26

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 20-26, the City of Sacramento received 860 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 798 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
01/31/2025

City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 30-Feb. 4

With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures and wet weather, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. Walk-ups will be accepted, [...] The post City …
01/30/2025

City partners with providers to launch Street to Housing program for people experiencing homelessness

Following the Citys call for qualified providers to support the Street to Housing pilot program, two organizations have been selected to provide services aimed at transitioning people experiencing homelessness into stable housing. The Streets to Housing program marks an important step in addressing unsheltered homelessness in Sacramento, said the Citys Housing Manager Ya-yin Isle. We [...] The post City partners …
01/29/2025

Check out these City-supported programs for entrepreneurs and growing businesses

Two small business incubator programs, funded by the City of Sacramentos Office of Innovation & Economic Development through the Innovation Growth Fund, are now accepting applications: StartupSacs FastTrac Program and Alchemist CDCs Microenterprise Academy. The City of Sacramento is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses, said Denise Malvetti, Deputy Director of the Office of [...] The post Check out …
01/29/2025

City of Sacramento reaffirms commitment to ‘sanctuary city’ policies

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Police Department (SPD) are committed to the safety and well-being of all community members. California state law (Senate Bill 54) prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from enforcing federal civil immigration lawsthis is handled exclusively by federal agencies. In addition, the Citys sanctuary city ordinance makes it clear [...] The post City of …
01/29/2025

City debuts free tool for market research and analytics for Sacramento small businesses

The City of Sacramento has launched SizeUp Sacramento, a free innovative online tool designed to provide small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable market research and data insights to support informed decision-making in todays competitive market. To introduce the tool and highlight its features, the Citys Office of Innovation and Economic Development will host [...] The post City debuts …
01/23/2025

Sacramento launches new effort to prepare public transportation system for extreme weather

As summer heat and winter storms become more frequent and intense due to climate change, the City of Sacramento and SacRT are taking action to prepare its public transportation system for potential challenges. Through a new planning effort called SacAdapt, the agencies are creating an actionable roadmap to strengthen Sacramentos transportation infrastructure against the impacts of [...] The post Sacramento …
01/23/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 13-19

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 13-19, the City of Sacramento received 896 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 940 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
01/22/2025

City seeks operator for Meadowview Certified Farmers Market

The City of Sacramento is inviting proposals for the management of the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market, with operations set to begin in spring 2025. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24. Located at the Meadowview Light Rail parking lot, the market provides fresh, affordable produce while supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs. [...] The post City seeks …
01/17/2025

Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas

Many people will be gathering to participate in local events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. For the safety of participants and residents, please be aware that street closures will be occurring to accommodate the route of the march for each event. March for the Dream The march kicks [...] The post Streets temporarily …
01/17/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 6-12

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 6-12, the City of Sacramento received 955 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 670 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
01/17/2025

Meet Leyne Milstein, Sacramento’s new Interim City Manager

The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a contract appointing Leyne Milstein as the Citys Interim City Manager. Milstein officially assumed the role on Jan. 14, stepping in to oversee Sacramentos 6,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, manage an annual operating budget exceeding $1.6 billion, and implement policy direction from the Council. Thank you, [...] The post Meet Leyne …
01/15/2025

See how Measure U supports City services with new online tool

The City of Sacramento has launched the Measure U Budget Dashboard, an interactive tool that helps residents view how Measure U sales tax revenues support community priorities. The dashboard allows users to: Explore the Citys $159 million FY 2024/25 Measure U budget by priority area and department. View historical revenue trends and projections for future [...] The post See how …
01/15/2025

New shelter-and-service campus for people experiencing homelessness opens in south Sacramento

The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County and the State of California, has opened a new Safe Stay Community at 6810 Stockton Blvd. to provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. Located on property leased by the City, the Safe Stay Community features 155 tiny homes and can accommodate 175 people. The [...] The post New shelter-and-service …
01/15/2025

Take a shelter dog on a field trip with the Doggie Day Out program

The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on a "field trip" to get a break from life at the shelter and increase their chances for adoption. A video on the shelter's Facebook page describes how the program works. Community members [...] The post …
01/14/2025

City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 10-15

With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC [...] The post City …
01/09/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 30-Jan.5

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025, the City of Sacramento received 725 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 471 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue [...] The post …
01/09/2025

Grants available to revitalize commercial corridors and support economic growth in North Sacramento

The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramentos key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases, and business consulting. Led by the City Council District 2 Office and managed by the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, the North [...] The post Grants available …
01/09/2025

Discover adaptive sports and activities at upcoming Access Leisure open houses

The City of Sacramentos Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department, through its Access Leisure program, invites the public to two open house events designed to celebrate and introduce the programs offerings to the community. The first open house will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North [...] The post Discover adaptive …
01/09/2025

City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 6-8

With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the [...] The post City …
01/06/2025

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 23-29

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 23-29, the City of Sacramento received 545 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 294 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
01/03/2025

Here is how to dispose of your holiday tree for free

Wondering what to do with your decorative tree after the holidays are over? The City has multiple options for recycling trees. The easiest method for City residents who receive curbside collection services from the Recycling and Solid Waste Division is to put their tree out as part of their leaf season collection. Those who receive [...] The post Here is …
12/27/2024

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 16-22

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 16-22, the City of Sacramento received 655 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 1,021 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...] The post …
12/26/2024