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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...
Women’s Empowerment
Listed under: Families & Children Homelessness Crisis & Personal Support
Folsom to Fix 976 Uplifted Sidewalks in District 4
City officials approved a contract this week to fix 976 sidewalk uplifts in Folsom District 4. The Public Works Department maintains Folsom sidewalks throughout the city with various inspections. The city sometimes hires firms to conduct reviews of the concrete network. Staff also responds to citizen complaints through the SeeClickFix city website, along with public works staff spotting problems on the job.
Folsom Approves 7-Year Agreement With Historic Railroad for Train Rides
The Folsom City Council approved a seven-year agreement on January 14 that gives the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad the right to keep running excursion train rides between Folsom and the El Dorado County line. The P&SVRR volunteer group has revived the Folsom stretch of California's first train line.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Citrus Heights Sends Strike Team South
The Citrus Heights Fire Department dispatched Engine 23 and its crew to assist in the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. Read on for details.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Sacramento State Announces Budget Cut
Read on for more details about Sacramento State cutting $45 million from the budget, and next steps.
Folsom Announces New City Manager, Who Brings 'Wealth of Experience'
The city of Folsom announced Bryan Whitemyer of Oakdale will replace retired City Manager Elaine Andersen. Following an extensive search, the Folsom City Council unanimously approved the appointment at the January 14 regular meeting.
Sacramento SPCA Takes in Animals From Strained Pasadena Humane Society
The horrific fires in Southern California are not only wreaking havoc on the lives of people in the area; wildlife and domestic pets have been severely impacted as well.
From Elk Grove Citizen...
Contract Approved, Elk Grove Library Project Advances
Read on for details about recent progress in the Elk Grove Boulevard Library Improvement Project.
From CapPublicRadio...
Interim Sacramento City Manager Salary Approved
In their January 14 meeting, the Sacramento City Council approved the salary for interim City Manager Leyne Milstein and agreed to keeping ormer City Manager Howard Chan on as a "special advisor." Read on to learn more.
New Station Arrives Fast, Douses Home Fire
Folsom’s newest fire station proved why it is so needed in the Folsom Ranch area on Jan. 10. At around 2:30 p.m. last Friday afternoon, firefighters at Station 34 got a call of a fire off Butterfly Ridge Drive. The crew responded to the call and got to the home within four minutes, thanks to quick action and close proximity to the blaze.
El Dorado Hills Fire Board of Directors Vacancy Filled
El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce President and CEO has been appointed to the El Dorado Hills Fire Board of Directors to fill a vacancy. Read on to learn more.
From CalMatters...
LA Wildfires Could Clobber California Economy as State Recovers From a Pandemic Recession
Three days after immensely destructive and deadly wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $322.3 billion state budget with a positive revenue forecast “based on an assumption of continued but slowing economic growth.”
Sacramento Business Leaders and Law Enforcement Announce Collaboration
Sacramento area law enforcement and business leaders held a press conference on January 15 to announce a regional collaboration to enforce the recently passed Proposition 36. Read on for details.
Monkey Spit, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk/Wheat/Soy in Monkey Spit BBQ Sauces
Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
A call with an evacuated friend fleeing fires in Los Angeles, and journalism's scary "platform problem."
In the shadow of Silicon Valley, and on California's North Coast, local news outlets deliver essential information.
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed big changes throughout the state, and today we present a quick look at a handful of some important ways California's civic landscape is shifting.
Californians are fed up with flash-mob shoplifting, smash-and-grab theft, and an alarming uptick in Fentanyl deaths.
We are partnering with Bay City News to do some big things. And we're feeling grateful.
Finding information about the community can be hard. We have a plan to make it easy.
Throughout California, people are being sworn into office—some for the first time, and others in the midst of long careers. Adam Schiff is one of the latter.
The LA Democrat takes office under fire, but says he will strive for bipartisanship.
For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.
Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!
What happens when a 19th century drinking club becomes an enduring force for good? We explain.
Can't make it down to San Diego to visit one of the best zoos in the country? No problem; they bring the zoo to you.
Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.
Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.
Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.
Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.
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 st...
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 6-12
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 6-12, the City of Sacramento received 955 calls to 311 ...
Meet Leyne Milstein, Sacramento’s new Interim City Manager
The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a contract appointing Leyne Milstein as the City’s Interim City Manager. Milstein officially assumed the role on Jan. 14, stepping in to ...
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 allow...
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 exp...
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