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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…
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Published June 01Gain insight into local government operations: Apply for the 2026 City Management Academy
The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications for the 2026 City Management Academy (CMA), a structured learning program designed to educate, increase transparency, build community partnerships, and deepen public understanding of how local government functions. Through…
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Published May 29City Hall exhibit showcases artists inspired by Sacramento waterways
Visitors to City Hall can now experience a new art exhibit exploring water as a source of memory, creativity and connection in Sacramento. Curated by the City’s Emerging Curator Fellow Lorena Rodríguez, the exhibit “Liquid Memories: An Ode to the Waters of Sacramento” is on…
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Published May 28Front Street Animal Shelter provides free vaccines to more than 13,000 pets since 2022
At Front Street Animal Shelter, keeping pets healthy and with the families who love them extends far beyond the shelter walls. Through a partnership with Petco Love, Front Street provides free monthly community vaccine clinics that are making a lifesaving impact across…
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Published May 28Annual reports highlight infill development, sustainability and climate action effort
City staff recently shared the 2040 General Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan annual reports, addressing progress made toward goals set in place for the last two years. Highlights presented to City Council detailed continued accomplishments in local development, equity,…
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Published May 27Meet Sacramento’s new Community Development director
City Manager Maraskeshia Smith has appointed Matt Hertel as director of the City’s Community Development Department, overseeing planning, building, code compliance and animal care services, effective May 30. Hertel was selected following a competitive national recruitment…
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Published May 22City, County and regional partners move forward with framework to strengthen regional collaboration on housing and homelessness
The Sacramento City Council recently took action to support a new partnership that would bring together elected officials from local jurisdictions and the Sacramento Continuum of Care (CoC) to help guide regional housing and homelessness efforts. The action taken on April 28…