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.

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City Council

The Sacramento City Council consists of a mayor, elected by all city voters, and eight councilmembers, elected to represent separate districts.

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Planning and Design Commission

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.

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City opens second round of Creative Venues grants to further support local arts

The City of Sacramentos Office of Arts and Culture has opened a second round of the Creative Venues Grant program to support a wider range of independent venues that contribute to the local cultural scene. Grants of $10,000 and $20,000 will be available to for-profit, independent venues, including music venues, art galleries, and bookstores, that support Sacramento-based [...] The post …
10/10/2024

Sacramento nighttime hospitality industry invited to upcoming safety events

The City of Sacramento Office of Nighttime Economy will host two free upcoming events designed to support and educate the Sacramento nighttime hospitality industry. These events, to be held at 300 Richards Blvd., Room 221, will provide valuable training and information to help businesses operate safely and effectively. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, and [...] The post …
10/09/2024

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Sept. 30-Oct. 6

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Sept. 30-Oct. 6, the City of Sacramento received 669 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 425 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was [...] The post …
10/09/2024

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In the midst of economic turmoil and a now-decade-long housing crisis, Sacramento’s leaders and creative community are trying to take their cooperation with each other to new levels – all in hopes of preserving the city’s artistic soul.

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An introduction to the candidates for the District 2 seat on the Sacramento City Council in the November election.

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A look at the November ballot for measures specific to the City and County of Sacramento.

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10/04/2024
On October 4, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the awarding of $18.2 million in funds to help the city address homelessness.
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