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Published July 28Food entrepreneurs in Sacramento invited to apply for 12-week business training
Sacramento food entrepreneurs looking to build the skills needed to start or grow their businesses can apply for the fall 2026 Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA). Offered by Alchemist Community Development Corporation, the 12-week program covers business financing,…
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Published July 24City secures more than $31 million for senior and veteran housing project
The City of Sacramento and developer Urban Capital LLC have been awarded nearly $31.9 million in State Homekey+ funding for the Rio Linda Senior Housing Project, a proposed permanent supportive housing community for seniors and senior veterans experiencing homelessness. The…
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Published July 24Sacramento celebrates the power of parks and recreation
The Sacramento City Council this week recognized July as Parks and Recreation Month, celebrating Sacramento’s parks, recreation programs and the employees who help make them possible. Sacramento is home to 243 parks spanning more than 4,000 acres, 17 aquatic facilities and 15…
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Published July 23Sacramento updates household pet ordinance to allow up to four licensed dogs
Sacramento households can now keep up to four licensed dogs under an updated City ordinance approved by the Sacramento City Council. Previously, Sacramento City Code section 9.44.370 allowed up to three licensed dogs per household. The updated ordinance increases that limit to…
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Published July 20Meet Sacramento’s new Front Street Animal Shelter manager
Front Street Animal Shelter is welcoming a new leader. April Stevenson joins the City of Sacramento as manager of the Community Development Department’s Animal Care Services Division, bringing more than 20 years of experience in shelter operations, animal welfare and municipal…
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Published July 20Learn de-escalation techniques at free training for Sacramento businesses on July 23
Hospitality and nightlife staff members are invited to a de-escalation training on Thursday, July 23, from 3–4 p.m. The free training is hosted by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Nighttime Economy in partnership with the Sacramento Police Department. It will take place at 300…
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Published July 17Sacramento, Morelia finalize Sister City partnership
The cities of Sacramento and Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, have officially established a Sister City partnership focused on tourism, economic development, education, arts and cultural exchange. A special meeting of the Sacramento City Council and signing ceremony on June 25 marked…
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Published July 17New language access tools now available at City facilities
Community members who speak languages other than English can now access language identification materials and free interpretation resources at City facilities across Sacramento. “I Speak” materials are now available at public counters and facilities throughout the city to help…
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Published July 16New Public Participation Hub makes it easier to engage with City meetings
Participating in Sacramento City Council and City Commission meetings is now easier with the launch of the City’s new Public Participation Hub, a centralized online resource that gives residents multiple ways to stay informed and participate in local government. The new hub…
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Published July 16Sacramento’s historic Hackett House site added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
A site in downtown Sacramento connected to one of California’s most significant freedom-seeking stories has been added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom list of significant sites. The City of Sacramento’s Historic Preservation Office successfully nominated…
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Published July 15Explore Railyards, Sacramento Valley Station projects at July 22 open house
Learn about the projects transforming Sacramento’s historic Railyards during a free community open house Wednesday, July 22, from 5–7 p.m. at the North Plaza at Sacramento Valley Station (401 I St.). The event marks two milestones for the district: the 20th anniversary of the…
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Published July 14Stay cool with free admission this week at select Sacramento city pools
As temperatures continue to climb this summer, the City of Sacramento is inviting residents to stay cool, stay active, and enjoy everything the City’s parks and aquatic facilities have to offer. To help families beat the heat, Mayor Kevin McCarty is sponsoring free Family Nights…