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City program funds crucial repairs to prevent displacement for 14 income-eligible homes
Since the launch of the Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program in 2023, 14 income-eligible households have received grants to complete crucial safety and habitability repairs, with an...
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
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Mayoral Candidates Share Visions for Sacramentoâs Creative Economy
Sacramentoâs mayoral candidates presented their visions for the cityâs creative economy at a two-part âMeet the Candidates for Mayorâ Creative Economy meeting hosted by Atrium 916 in late September and early October.
Design Week Sacramento Celebrates, Supports Local Artists and the Creative Economy
The nonprofit Capitol Creative Alliance held its second annual Design Week Sacramento from Oct. 14-19 with community events throughout the city, culminating in a two-day conference at The Urban Hive downtown.
From Citrus Heights Sentinel...
Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza Advances
A plan to develop an empty lot in Citrus Heights into a food truck plaza has been approved by the planning commission.
Citrus Heights State of the City Address Upcoming
The annual Citrus Heights State of the City presentation will be held at City Hall on November 14.
Folsom Launches Home Solar, Battery Permitting Portal
The city of Folsom is launching a new "instant solar permitting portal" to streamline permits for residential solar and battery storage, authorities announced last week.
Teamwork, Serendipity Help Rotary Club Aid Flying Samaritans
A combination of teamwork, determination and serendipity were all at play when the Rotary Club of Folsom donated a van to a beloved cause - the Flying Samaritans.
From The Sacramento Bee...
Campaign Finance: Sacramento Mayor
A look at what's revealed in the latest campaign finance filings by candidates running for the office of Mayor of Sacramento in the November election.
From Elk Grove News Net...
SacRT to Transit Extensions Into Elk Grove
In their October 23 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council heard from a Sacramento Regional Transit official about plans to extend services into Elk Grove.
City of Folsom Seeks Applicants for Commissions, Committees
The city invites citizens to take an active role to shape the future of Folsom by serving on a commission or committee. âThe city of Folsom thrives on the active participation of its residents in civic activities,â the city announced online last week. âOne meaningful way to contribute is by serving on one of the city commissions.â
Historic Folsom Ice Rink Gearing Up to Officially Open Nov. 8
Thereâs been a hustle and bustle of activity in Historic Folsom this week and that can only mean one thing, the holiday season is fast approaching. With that most wonderful time of the year comes the return of one of the city's most beloved traditionsâthe Historic Folsom Ice Rink.
From CalMatters...
Bird Flu Jumped From Cows to People. Now Advocates Want More Farmworkers Tested
A strain of bird flu that imperiled California poultry and cattle has jumped to people. In humans, the symptoms are mild and the virus has not been transmitted among people.
Californiaâs Transition Off Carbon Fuels Could Upset Gasoline Supply, Prices
California motorists buy and consume a billion gallons of gasoline each month and are very sensitive about pump prices, which are markedly higher than those in other states. Naturally, they are a political football.
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Oct. 21-27
Sacramento Police use new camera network to arrest robbery suspects
Democratic institutions are at work statewide, dealing with local issues and big stuff including the California Delta.
An international network of business leaders are working to build local alliances and solve global problems.
Californians are being asked to approve two bond measures totaling $20 billion in the election now underway. What does that mean, and how does it work? Find out here.
As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.
In more than 30 states, itâs harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, itâs never been easier.
Making a better world for women and preparing women to make a better world.
The legacy of âservice clubsâ such as Soroptomists and Rotary lives on in a new generation of social clubs and volunteer organizations.
Volunteering and looking out for one another is central to community life.
A spectacular piece of land north of Santa Cruz shows what a determined group of people, with the help of a tenacious little media company, can do.
The Cotoni Coast Dairies National Monument, just north of Santa Cruz, brought a community together.
California's first big reservoir project in decades is underway, as the state finally gets rid of some old dams. Environmental responsibility meets aridification.
We check in on efforts to raise some dams in the state to store more water, and to raze some dams to to let water run free.
What happens if you have a democracy and nobody shows up?
We look at one of many local efforts to cultivate the local civic engagement talent pool.
As some municipalities struggle to find people to run for elected offices and advisory boards, we look at the civic engagement pipeline.
In which we salute the hard workers who make California the fifth largest economy on the planet.
Things bloom best when people get their hands dirty.
For one thing, "citizen," like "garden," can be used as a verb.
In the midst of charges that California, and its favorite daughter Kamala Harris, are soft on crime, lawmakers step up in the name of public safety.
Nobody is happy with the current situation. Especially California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Cityâs Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 21-27, the City of Sacramento received 835 calls to 311...
Just days after launching its Public Safety Camera Network, the Sacramento Police Department successfully used the new technology to arrest suspects involved in a robbery in Old Sacramento. Office...
Leaf season is coming! Here are tips for making the most of it
Itâs that time of year when Sacramento leaves start to fall, and many residents find themselves with an excess of yard waste. To help accommodate this extra yard waste, the Recycling and Solid Was...
Learn how the City plans to improve neighborhood mobility and reach climate action goals at these virtual workshops
The Department of Public Worksâ Transportation Planning team invites community members to participate in two upcoming virtual workshops to review and provide input on the latest piece of the Stree...
Front Street Animal Shelter calls for pet vaccinations and licensing after recent rabies cases
Following recent rabies cases near the Sacramento Zoo, including a skunk biting a visitor, the Front Street Animal Shelter urges pet owners to vaccinate and license their pets. Pet licensing in Sa...
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