City of West Sacramento Government News

The streets in front of City Hall in West Sacramento will shut down and become a Winter Wonderland on Dec. 6.

Presented by the West Sacramento Recreation Center, Turkey Tri is a popular sprint triathlon that takes place annually, typically around the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a festive, family-friendly event that welcomes athletes of all levels to participate in various race formats designed to offer something for everyone. This year, the Turkey Tri will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 30.

After a more than four-hour public hearing Nov. 6, West Sacramento City Council voted four to one to deny an appeal and approve a resolution to proceed with the Yarbrough development, a project first approved in 2008.

The City of West Sacramento, Raise the Barr, Brinshore Development, Operative Office and Yolo County Housing Authority celebrated the grand opening of The Huddle on 5th, an 18-unit apartment complex located at 221 5th St. in West Sacramento on Oct. 25.

The City of West Sacramento celebrated the installation of new LED lights at the Recreation Center/River City High School tennis courts on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

City officials plan to thrust forward small business owners with 15 or fewer employees here.

Dozens of tiny colored papers, corridor walk audits, pop-up workshops and community workshops are just a few ways that the city reached out to the public for the Sacramento Avenue Complete Street Plan.

The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail is all over the map on local, regional and state planning sketches.

A nearly half-million-dollar state grant will help keep guns off the streets in West Sacramento.

The City of West Sacramento senior population understands the safety that a level step or a handrail provides, making minor construction projects priorities in their lives.

On Sept. 12, Mayor Martha Guerrero, Councilwomen Verna Sulpizio-Hull Quirina Orozco and other officials dug their shovels deep, breaking ground for the long-awaited State Street Rehabilitation Project.

Resident Robyn Davis has an issue living by the rules here.

Taking down a tree is not as easy as it sounds in West Sacramento.

State Street is getting a multi-million-dollar makeover.

Nestled among many agenda items, city officials approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of Bridge District bonds not to exceed $233 million.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year, with administration and teachers preparing summer events, including the National Day of Social Action and a large-scale Back to School Resource + National Night Out Block Party at Raider Stadium

City officials want to cut power to their partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) due to high rates

The Etenesh Zeleke Public Dock revitalization project, situated along the Sacramento River next to River Walk Park, is just one of dozens of projects that the West Sacramento Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) has helped fund.

Some West Sacramento residents owe almost half a million dollars in unpaid city service charges.

Affordable housing here appears lush with the addition of Evergreen Apartments.

West Sacramento's July 2024 Parks Make Life Better decree was given at Bridgeway Island Park and complimented by a $30,000 donation from West Sacramento.

City Council members approved an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with SKK Developments and UrbanCore, LLC, to implement the Grand Gateway Master Plan at the last regularly scheduled June 26 council meeting.

The Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Commission has a new sitting member.

The Grand Gateway Master Plan is a walkable, mixed-use destination that ties together the Bridge District, Washington District and West Capitol Avenue, the central business corridor.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, Yolo County and West Sacramento officials announced that the city will receive a $1.9-million grant through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Carbon Reduction Program.

City officials extended a three-year ride-share program contract with Nomad Transit LLC on June 5.

An inaugural horse ride officially opened the Southport Levee Trailhead to the public.

West Sacramento city officials are considering a $2.4-million parkland purchase.

"Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the 5th Street Widening and Riverfront Street Extension Project completion," Mayor Martha Guererro said under the bright sun and light breeze.