City seeking qualified providers to support new Streets to Housing program
The City of Sacramentos 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 homelessness in high-priority encampments along the Sacramento Northern Parkway. "The Street to Housing pilot program represents an innovative, multi-pronged approach to addressing unsheltered homelessness," said the Citys [...]
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11/20/2024
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 program will allow us to carefully evaluate how social cannabis consumption can operate in Sacramento, said Finance Director Pete Coletto. Our goal is to balance [...]
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11/20/2024
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 hotel. The initiatives will be funded through Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue. The Waterfront Reinvestment Program will be funded with TOT bonds, with the first bonds set to [...]
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11/20/2024
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 their homes and neighborhoods from potential storm impacts. "We're asking residents to prepare their homes and the areas around them," said Carlos Eliason, [...]
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11/19/2024
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 North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...]
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11/18/2024
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 that provides real-time updates directly to phones, emails or landlines. Sacramento Alert delivers critical information on threats such as floods, power outages, or road closures, helping residents [...]
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11/18/2024
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 management. The strategy makes recommendations to: Improve public parking management Expand parking maximums Increase bicycle parking to support active transportation The City currently has regulations in [...]
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11/18/2024
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. 15, 2025, shoppers can enjoy bonus spending when purchasing Shop 916 gift cardsideal for holiday gifting or treating oneself. With over 120 Sacramento [...]
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11/15/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Nov. 4-10
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Nov. 4-10, the City of Sacramento received 770 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 598 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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11/14/2024
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 Childrens Fund, with an estimated $17.9 million available over the first three-and-a-half-year period. Details on the application process can be found on the City's website. Applicants can apply for funding between $25,000 and $500,000 per year for [...]
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11/13/2024
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 live entertainment venue in The Railyards downtown. "We are breaking barriers and making history here in Sacramento, said Mayor Darrell Steinberg. Wilton Rancheria is [...]
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11/13/2024
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 members had the chance to meet the artists and City staff, explore the artworks, and experience the trails transformation firsthand. The Del Rio Trail, [...]
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11/12/2024
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 Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 to 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Walk-ups will be accepted, [...]
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11/12/2024
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, which is scheduled to take place from 9:45-11:45 a.m. at Tahoe Elementary School (3110 60th St.). The goal is to empower [...]
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11/12/2024
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 citys corridors: Norwood Avenue and Howe Avenue. These efforts, the Norwood Mobility Project and the Connecting Howe Avenue Project, will include multiple opportunities for community members to weigh in, including four upcoming workshops in November [...]
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11/08/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Oct. 28-Nov. 3
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 28-Nov. 3, the City of Sacramento received 748 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 575 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was [...]
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11/08/2024
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 $321 million, this project is expected to bring substantial private investment and community benefits aimed at revitalizing the area. The proposed stadium [...]
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11/07/2024
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 Museum of Science and Curiosity (400 Jibboom St.). The Truxel Bridge, a new multi-modal crossing of the lower American River connecting Truxel Road and [...]
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11/07/2024
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 Host Committee" will support the incubator program to create a network of developers and contractors who are familiar with their own neighborhoods and can develop smaller-scale housing [...]
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11/06/2024
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 diverse populations and historically underrepresented communities. Led by Citys Neighborhood Development Action Team (NDAT), the program provides a stipend to active community members to assist in promoting City services and communications by [...]
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11/05/2024
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 Engagement Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...]
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11/04/2024
Check out Del Rio Trail’s 18 new art installations and meet the artists Nov. 8-9
The City of Sacramentos 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. Were thrilled to celebrate the dedication and creativity these artists have brought to the Del Rio Trail, said Art in Public [...]
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11/04/2024
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 additional 16 homes currently undergoing work. The program, funded by a one-time allocation of over $500,000, helps residents who cannot afford necessary repairs by providing up [...]
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11/01/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Oct. 21-27
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Oct. 21-27, the City of Sacramento received 835 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 582 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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11/01/2024
Sacramento Police use new camera network to arrest robbery suspects
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. Officers on Oct. 25 were alerted by a 13-year-old victim regarding a robbery that had just taken place. By accessing the network, officers identified the suspects clothing [...]
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10/31/2024
Leaf season is coming! Here are tips for making the most of it
Its 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 Waste Division deploys a special tractor called the claw to pick up leaf piles placed in the street. Starting Monday, Nov. 4, [...]
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10/31/2024
Learn how the City plans to improve neighborhood mobility and reach climate action goals at these virtual workshops
The Department of Public Works Transportation Planning team invites community members to participate in two upcoming virtual workshops to review and provide input on the latest piece of the Streets for People Active Transportation Plan. The Streets for People Plan is based on over two years of community engagement that included attending over 70 events [...]
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10/30/2024
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 Sacramento is legally required and serves as an official vaccination record, helping to protect pets and the community from rabiesa deadly but preventable disease. [...]
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10/30/2024
What do cooler temperatures mean for your lawn? Fall and winter watering schedule starts Nov. 1
As temperatures cool, Utilities staff are reminding Sacramento residents and businesses to adjust how often they water their landscapes. From Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, customers are permitted to use sprinklers once per week on either Saturday or Sunday, at any time of day. Watering during rain and for 48 hours after is not allowed. [...]
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10/29/2024
City of Sacramento awarded $4 million grant to complete active transportation link to Railyards District
The City of Sacramento has been awarded $4 million in funding from the California State Transportation Agencys "Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program" (TIRCP) to fill a gap in the Citys active transportation network, connecting the growing Railyards District to Sacramento Valley Station (SVS). As part of a regional partnership led by Capitol Corridor Joint [...]
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10/25/2024
