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Published June 12What should the future name of Cesar Chavez Park be? Take the survey by July 24
Community members can now share their thoughts on the future name of Cesar Chavez Park. A new public survey launched today as part of a community engagement process that will help inform recommendations for the park’s future name. Feedback collected through the survey, outreach…
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Published June 11‘Know Your Limit’ campaign aims to prevent impaired driving
The Sacramento Police Department will visit local bars and restaurants throughout Sacramento on June 12 as part of its “Know Your Limit” campaign to educate residents about the dangers of impaired driving. The outreach campaign will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. and is designed to…
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Published June 11Learn how to become a kitten foster and save tiny lives
Kitten season is here, and over 3,000 kittens with nowhere else to turn will come through the City’s Front Street Animal Shelter doors this year. Those interested in fostering are invited to attend the Kitten Bottle Baby Course on Saturday, June 13 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. at the…
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Published June 11City Auditor completes comprehensive evaluation of costs and outcomes of Sacramento’s homeless shelter programs
A new City audit, released on Thursday, found that Sacramento’s diverse homeless shelter system provides multiple pathways to support unhoused residents, however, better defined performance measures are needed to gauge the overall efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the City’s…
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Published June 10City pools opening for summer season with $2 admission weekend celebration
Summer is making a splash in Sacramento as City-operated pools open for the season this weekend with special $2 admission at neighborhood pools on Saturday and Sunday. The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) invites residents to kick off the summer swim…
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Published June 10City Council adopts $1.7 billion budget focused on fiscal stability and Council priorities
The Sacramento City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year 2026/27 operating and capital budgets, advancing City Council priorities while continuing efforts to address the City’s structural deficit and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. The adopted budget totals $1.7…
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Published June 08Opening a small business? Learn Sacramento’s permitting process at a free workshop
Understanding building permit and inspection requirements before opening a business can help entrepreneurs avoid costly delays and keep projects on track. To help business owners prepare for the permitting process, the Community Development Department’s Building Division is…
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Published June 08City expands executive leadership team with appointment of Assistant City Manager
The City of Sacramento has appointed Katie Dignan as Assistant City Manager, effective July 13. In her new role, Dignan will oversee the Community Development Department, Economic Development Department and Convention and Cultural Services. She will also help lead implementation…
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Published June 04Sacramento celebrates Clean California Community designation
The City of Sacramento has been officially recognized as a Clean California Community, becoming one of 100 communities and organizations statewide to earn the designation through the Clean California initiative. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the statewide milestone,…
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Published June 04Code Liaison Program helps resolve neighborhood code issues faster
The City of Sacramento’s Code Liaison Program is helping resolve neighborhood blight and public nuisance complaints more quickly — often without requiring an in-person site visit. Last fiscal year, the program closed more than 2,300 cases remotely, allowing code enforcement…
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Published June 02Sacramento receives top score in California Prohousing Designation for housing-friendly policies
The City of Sacramento successfully renewed its Prohousing Designation with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), earning the highest score in the state for adopting policies that go above and beyond state housing law to help accelerate housing…
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Published June 02How to recycle appliances and E-waste for free
For City of Sacramento customers, there is an easy way to recycle household appliances and electronic waste (E-waste) for free– without leaving home. The Recycling and Solid Waste Division provides households with up to two free pickup appointments per year for E-waste and…