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Sacramento is the capital of California and the seat and largest city of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers in Northern California's Sacramento Valley. Its estimated population as of 2019 makes it the sixth largest city in California. It is the seat of the state’s Legislature and governor, making it the state’s political center and a hub for lobbying and think tanks. The city is also the cultural and economic core of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga named the river in the current city “Rio de los Sacramentos” when he encountered it on his expedition in 1808. A Spanish writer on the expedition wrote, “The air was like champagne, and (the Spaniards) drank deep of it, drank in the beauty around them. ‘¡Es como el sagrado sacramento!’ (It's like the Blessed Sacrament),” referring to the Catholic sacrament of the Eucharist. The name of the river was later shortened to Sacramento and used for the city.
The Sacramento City Council consists of a mayor, elected by all city voters, and eight councilmembers, elected to represent separate districts. Generally, the City Council meets on Tuesday at 2 p.m. and/or 5 p.m.
Planning and Design Commission members spend their four-year terms planning goals and policies for directing and managing future growth and development. Meetings are typically held the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Recent AnnouncementsSacramento Fire Department celebrates first Emergency Medical Service Academy Graduation
The Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Academy a major step in modernizing emergency response and opening new career paths. The newly-created EMS Academy trains attendees for a role focused solely on medical response no firefighting required. In the past, [...] The post Sacramento Fire Department celebrates …Free Dump Day helps residents dispose of junk, hazardous waste
The City of Sacramento is helping residents get rid of their junk for free. On Saturday, May 3, from 8 to 11 a.m., the Recycling and Solid Waste Division will host a free Dump Day event to give residents an additional resource for waste disposal. "Last year in just three hours, we collected over [...] The post Free Dump Day …City offering grants of up to $3,000 to help keep local waterways clean. Here’s how to apply
Utilities staff are inviting community groups to apply for grant funding for projects that can help protect, restore or enhance Sacramento's waterways. The grants offer up to $3,000 to projects that prevent pollution from entering storm drains, creeks, and the Sacramento and American rivers. This is a great opportunity for people who want to help [...] The post City offering …
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