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 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24. Located at the Meadowview Light Rail parking lot, the market provides fresh, affordable produce while supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs. [...]
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01/17/2025
Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas
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 street closures will be occurring to accommodate the route of the march for each event. March for the Dream The march kicks [...]
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01/17/2025
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 6-12
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 6-12, the City of Sacramento received 955 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 670 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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01/17/2025
Meet Leyne Milstein, Sacramento’s new Interim City Manager
The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a contract appointing Leyne Milstein as the Citys Interim City Manager. Milstein officially assumed the role on Jan. 14, stepping in to oversee Sacramentos 6,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, manage an annual operating budget exceeding $1.6 billion, and implement policy direction from the Council. Thank you, [...]
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01/15/2025
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 allows users to: Explore the Citys $159 million FY 2024/25 Measure U budget by priority area and department. View historical revenue trends and projections for future [...]
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01/15/2025
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 experiencing homelessness. Located on property leased by the City, the Safe Stay Community features 155 tiny homes and can accommodate 175 people. The [...]
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01/15/2025
Take a shelter dog on a field trip with the Doggie Day Out program
The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on a "field trip" to get a break from life at the shelter and increase their chances for adoption. A video on the shelter's Facebook page describes how the program works. Community members [...]
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01/14/2025
City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 10-15
With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC [...]
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01/09/2025
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 30-Jan.5
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025, the City of Sacramento received 725 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 471 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue [...]
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01/09/2025
Grants available to revitalize commercial corridors and support economic growth in North Sacramento
The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramentos key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases, and business consulting. Led by the City Council District 2 Office and managed by the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, the North [...]
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01/09/2025
Discover adaptive sports and activities at upcoming Access Leisure open houses
The City of Sacramentos Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) Department, through its Access Leisure program, invites the public to two open house events designed to celebrate and introduce the programs offerings to the community. The first open house will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North [...]
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01/09/2025
City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 6-8
With the National Weather Service issuing a wind advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the [...]
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01/06/2025
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 23-29
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 23-29, the City of Sacramento received 545 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 294 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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01/03/2025
Here is how to dispose of your holiday tree for free
Wondering what to do with your decorative tree after the holidays are over? The City has multiple options for recycling trees. The easiest method for City residents who receive curbside collection services from the Recycling and Solid Waste Division is to put their tree out as part of their leaf season collection. Those who receive [...]
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12/27/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 16-22
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 16-22, the City of Sacramento received 655 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 1,021 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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12/26/2024
5 tips to have a fun and safe night on New Year’s Eve
New Years Eve is a time to gather with friends and family to say goodbye to 2024 and count down to 2025. As Sacramentans attend parties and celebrations, the Citys Office of Nighttime Economy has a few tips to help everyone have fun and a safe night. New Years Eve is a big night for [...]
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12/26/2024
City activates weather-respite centers Dec. 21-26
With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...]
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12/20/2024
‘Countdown on the Cobblestones’ to ring in 2025 at Old Sacramento Waterfront
Sacramento residents can welcome the new year at "Countdown on the Cobblestones," an event bringing music and festivities to the Old Sacramento Waterfront on New Years Eve. The event will feature live music, interactive activities, and a light show, providing a family-friendly alternative to midnight festivities. The celebration will run from 4 to 10 p.m. [...]
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12/19/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 9-15
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 9-15, the City of Sacramento received 620 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 644 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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12/19/2024
City Manager Howard Chan’s last day Dec. 31
At Tuesdays City Council meeting, the Mayor and City Council chose not to extend City Manager Howard Chans contract, which expires Dec. 31. The Council had been considering extending Chans contract for one year. Overall, Chan has served eight years as City Manager and a total of 22 years with the City of Sacramento. I [...]
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12/18/2024
City-supported short film achieves Sundance recognition
The locally produced short sci-fi drama "En Memoria" has earned a prestigious spot in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it will be featured in the Short Film Program 2 from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2, 2025. The short film, written and produced by Roberto Fatal and Ali Meyers-Ohki, tells the story of a mother [...]
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12/18/2024
Community invited to celebrate Florin Road’s transformation through art in south Sacramento
The Sacramento community is invited to celebrate the completion of the Florin Road Art Walk with three special events on Dec. 21. This free, family-friendly celebration is part of the Florin Road Community Beautification Project and will feature art exhibits, vendor booths, and variety of other winter festivities. During the Florin Road Art Walk, attendees [...]
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12/17/2024
City activates weather-respite centers Dec. 12-15
With the National Weather Service forecasting consecutive days of rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Walk-ups will be accepted, with [...]
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12/12/2024
SPD’s IMPACT team plays important role in City’s homelessness response
Every day, the Citys Incident Management Team (IMT) responding to homelessness deploys multi-departmental units across Sacramento that provide outreach and engagement to people experiencing homelessness while simultaneously enforcing City laws and ordinances. These Rapid Response units pair outreach workers from the City's Department of Community Response, who provide connection to homeless services, with IMPACT officers [...]
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12/12/2024
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Dec. 2-8
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the Citys Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Dec. 2-8, the City of Sacramento received 731 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 493 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, [...]
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12/12/2024
City accepting applications for 2025 Planning Academy
Applications are now open for the Citys 2025 Planning Academy, a program designed to educate, engage, and empower Sacramento residents, business owners and community leaders in the Citys planning process. The free, eleven-week course, which begins March 3, 2025, provides participants with a background in the fundamentals of city planning and covers a broad spectrum [...]
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12/12/2024
Meet Sacramento’s New Mayor and City Councilmembers
The new Sacramento mayor and two new members of City Council were officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Council Chambers. Kevin McCarty, Sacramentos most recent District 6 State Assemblymember and former City Councilmember, was sworn in as the mayor. McCarty replaces Darrell Steinberg, who was mayor from 2016 to 2024. I know [...]
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12/11/2024
Front Street Animal Shelter offers free adoptions to help animals find homes for the holidays
The Front Street Animal Shelter launched a Home for the Holidays adoption campaign this week, announcing waived-fee adoptions through Dec. 31 in an effort to find loving homes for many animals in need. The shelter continues to face challenges maintaining kennel space, regularly operating close to 200% of its appropriate capacity. When it rains, it [...]
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12/10/2024
City offering local companies market research and funding through ‘Economic Gardening 2.0′
Local businesses now can apply to participate in the City of Sacramentos Economic Gardening 2.0 program, which offers companies 40 hours of market research consulting and up to $50,000 in matching funds for future growth. The program pairs local companies with business experts from the National Center for Economic Gardening who provides key market research [...]
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12/09/2024
Over $450,000 awarded to support Sacramento start-up businesses and entrepreneurs
The Sacramento City Council approved awards for six projects last Tuesday to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. The Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants are focused on supporting early-stage businesses located in the city of Sacramento. The goal is to help participants start or grow their own businesses, spur innovation, and [...]
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12/09/2024
