Sacramento County Bulletin Board

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Inside Pocket December 2024

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Inside East Sac December 2024

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Inside Arden December 2024

Sacramento hospitality industry invited to attend upcoming ‘Stop the Bleed’ training

The City of Sacramento's Office of Nighttime Economy is partnering with UC Davis Health to offer “Stop the Bleed” training for hospitality and nighttime businesses from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, De...

Sacramento’s Food Justice Grant Program distributes over 1.2 million pounds of food to underserved communities

The City of Sacramento has concluded its Food Justice Grant Program, a $1 million initiative launched in 2023 during the COVID-19 pandemic to combat food insecurity in vulnerable communities. The ...

Four steps to avoid a common Thanksgiving disaster

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the City's Department of Utilities is reminding Sacramento residents to properly dispose of cooking fats, oils and grease. Certain holiday dishes, includ...

Thanksgiving Day road closures for annual Run to Feed the Hungry

Run to Feed the Hungry, an annual 10K run and 5K run/walk benefiting Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, will take place on Thanksgiving morning (Nov. 28). The event will result in street clos...

Grants available to support youth workforce programs in Sacramento’s creative industry

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture invites creative organizations and businesses to apply for grants supporting impactful training and workforce readiness programs for youth ages ...

City of Sacramento launches first-responder drone trial program

The Sacramento Police Department (SPD), in partnership with the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD), has launched an innovative Drone First Responder (DFR) Trial Program aimed at enhancing public saf...

The Story of Sacramento's One Millionth Tree

Take a stroll through Sacramento, and it’s easy to see why it’s called the City of Trees. The city boasts tree-lined streets, lush public parks, and vibrant green neighborhoods. For over a century...

Sacramento Police share winter driving tips as rainy season begins

As rain and winter weather set in, the Sacramento Police Department is asking drivers to take extra precautions on the road. With slick conditions increasing the risk of accidents and flooding, of...

215 trees planted along Sacramento Northern Parkway in community-led climate effort

The City of Sacramento joined forces last weekend with state leaders, community organizations, and more than 400 volunteers to make a lasting impact during a day of climate action along the Sacram...

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Nov. 11-17

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 11-17, the City of Sacramento received 771 calls to 311...

City seeking qualified providers to support new Streets to Housing program

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development is seeking qualified providers to support its new Street to Housing pilot program, which aims to house people experiencing ho...

Here’s what you need to know about Sacramento’s new cannabis social consumption ordinance

The Sacramento City Council this week voted to approve an ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow social cannabis consumption at designated locations in the city of Sacramento. “This pilot...

City Council approves plan to revamp waterfront, support iconic Sacramento events and develop Convention Center hotel

The Sacramento City Council unanimously approved a tourism investment package Tuesday to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront, support festivals and advance plans for a new convention center h...

With $100 million in new contracts, Nate’s Fine Foods plans $11 million expansion

Nate’s Fine Foods, based in Roseville since 2012, is a full-service cooking and packing facility for the food service industry that uses locally sourced products and natural ingredients to support...

Residents can do these simple things to prepare for upcoming rain

The first strong storm system of the year is expected to arrive in Sacramento this week, bringing with it much-needed rain. City officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect t...

City activates weather-respite centers Nov. 19-25

With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures and ongoing rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the Nort...

Winter is coming. Stay informed with Sacramento Alert

As winter approaches, the City's Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for potential emergencies by signing up for Sacramento Alert, a free regional notification system tha...

City seeks public input on new Parking Strategy by Dec. 2

The City of Sacramento is inviting residents to weigh in on a proposed Parking Strategy, aimed at advancing housing and climate goals by updating parking requirements and optimizing parking manage...

Shop local and get extra! Sacramento’s Shop 916 holiday gift card promotion returns

The City of Sacramento is relaunching its popular Shop 916 gift card promotion, making it easy for residents to support local businesses during the holiday season. From Nov. 15, 2024 through Feb. ...

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Nov. 4-10

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 4-10, the City of Sacramento received 770 calls to 311 ...

City seeking proposals for Sacramento Children’s Fund grant program

The City of Sacramento is inviting public agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants from the Sacramento Children’s Fund, with an estimated $17.9 million available over the first thr...

Sacramento City Council approves framework for $321 million downtown Railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue

The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary term sheet for an estimated $321 million in private investments to build a soccer stadium for Sacramento Republic FC and a li...

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VIDEO: Discover the 18 new art installations on the Del Rio Trail

The City of Sacramento recently celebrated the installation of 18 new public art pieces along the Del Rio Trail, turning this 4.8-mile path into an “outdoor museum.” At the celebration, community ...

City activates weather-respite centers Nov. 13-15

With the National Weather Service forecasting a period of wet weather, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North 5th Stree...

Help shape Sacramento’s future urban forest at this free pruning workshop

The Department of Utilities is inviting people to a free workshop on Nov. 16 to learn how to prune young shade trees. Staff are partnering with the Sacramento Tree Foundation to host the event, wh...

City launches safety and mobility transportation projects for Norwood and Howe avenues, seeks public input

The City's Transportation Planning team recently launched two transportation planning projects aimed at enhancing safety and mobility along two of the city’s corridors: Norwood Avenue and Howe Ave...

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Oct. 28-Nov. 3

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 28-Nov. 3, the City of Sacramento received 748 calls to...

Sacramento City Council to vote on new soccer stadium and entertainment venue development in Railyards

The Sacramento City Council next Tuesday is set to vote on a proposal to build a soccer stadium for Sacramento Republic FC and a live entertainment venue in the Downtown Railyards. Estimated at $3...

Connecting Natomas to Downtown: City hosting open house for Truxel Bridge Project on Nov. 13

The City of Sacramento is hosting a community open house that will include project information stations highlighting outcomes from the Truxel Road Bridge Feasibility Study on Nov. 13 at the SMUD M...

Henry Li (Sacramento Regional Transit)

Henry Li​ is General Manager and CEO of the Sacramento Regional Transit and a member of GSEC's Competitiveness Council. Learn more about why he values economic development, working with GSEC and l...

City seeks development and business professionals for Small Developer Incubator committee

The City is launching a Small Developer Incubator Program to address Sacramento's housing shortage and seeks skilled professionals for an advisory committee to support small developers. The "Local...

Become a community ambassador to help bridge the gap in Sacramento’s diverse neighborhoods

The City of Sacramento is once again recruiting “community ambassadors” to build and maintain relationships with community partners and residents who represent culturally and linguistically divers...

With high winds forecasted, City activates weather-respite center Nov. 5-7

With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory from Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Wednesday, Nov. 6, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engage...

Check out Del Rio Trail’s 18 new art installations and meet the artists Nov. 8-9

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is inviting community members to celebrate the 18 newly-installed public art along the Del Rio Trail at two special events on Nov. 8 and 9. “We’...

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...

Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Oct. 21-27

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 21-27, the City of Sacramento received 835 calls to 311...