Sacramento County Voices

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...