News across Sacramento County
Elk Grove approves down payment assistance for middle-income homebuyers
Program to launch later this year

Prairie City Road could grow from 2 lanes to 6 under Folsom, county plan
City Council actions set early framework for future corridor; nearly two-thirds of roadway tied to development improvements with construction progressing over time Long cited as a road in need of a bigger future, the southern stretch of Prairie City Road could eventually grow…

Elk Grove police union raises public safety concerns over Summer Villas
The union said the additional homes could increase traffic and generate more calls for police, fire and emergency medical services

Sutter Street 6 unit apartment project clears first Folsom City Council hurdle
Sutter Lofts project receives design review and density bonus entitlements; building, engineering and permit reviews next A proposed six-unit apartment project planned at the rear of two existing Sutter Street properties cleared a key hurdle Tuesday night, as the Folsom City…

Rural Elk Grove residents urge City Council to reject Summer Villas project
Comments made in the context of the proposed Summer Villas project

What Does Wilton Rancheria Want With Elk Grove’s Failed Zoo Property?
More backroom land dealing?

Beyond Rural Elk Grove: Preservation Matters to Us All
Once rural land and its character are lost, they are nearly impossible to restore.
119 affordable apartments and 100 homes planned for South Natomas
Plans are moving forward for 119 affordable apartments and 100 single-family homes in South Natomas following the City of Sacramento’s sale of approximately 17 acres of City-owned property. The site, located at 3625 Fong Ranch Road, was sold for $4 million to Anton Fong Ranch…
Three Public Works projects earn regional Project of the Year awards
Three City of Sacramento Public Works projects have earned 2026 Project of the Year awards from the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Sacramento EV Blueprint vehicle-charging project and Martin Luther King Jr. Library renovation received awards in…
City 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…
Homeowners invited to share feedback on ADU experience through City survey
If you’ve built an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), are currently building one or considered building one, the City of Sacramento wants to hear about your experience. Homeowners are invited to participate in a survey that will help the City’s Planning Division better understand the…
Housing report highlights increase in Sacramento housing production
City staff recently presented the Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the City Council, showing housing production in Sacramento increased by more than 14% over the past year. The report is state-mandated and details progress toward the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element…