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Folsom Times
Published 19 hours agoFolsom Fire joins region in Sacramento 110-story climb to honor the fallen of 9/11
Folsom firefighters were among first responders from across the Sacramento region who climbed 110 stories Friday in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks with a physically demanding tribute to the first…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11Professional development scholarships available for Sacramento artists
Artists living in the city of Sacramento can apply for a scholarship to attend an eligible professional development course, class or workshop. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is offering 450 scholarships valued at $100 each. Applications will be accepted…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11City seeks artist for public art project at Martin Luther King Jr. Library
Professional artists are invited to apply to design and fabricate a public artwork at the renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Library in south Sacramento. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, through its Art in Public Places (APP) program, has issued a request for…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 11Turn vacant or underutilized land into an urban farm with City tax incentive program
Sacramento property owners can apply for a City of Sacramento program that provides reduced property taxes in exchange for dedicating eligible land to urban agriculture. Through the City’s Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (UAIZ) program, eligible property owners enter into a…
Folsom Times
Published September 11Welcome Ben Simmons to the Sacramento roster
Many of you have now been Sacramento Kings fans for literally decades, and discussions of playoffs have been a topic rarely heard in the city of Sacramento. Enter new GM Scott Perry who has been promising changes with regard to bad drafts and trades that don’t make sense.…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 09Applications open for final round of Stockton Boulevard project grants
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for approximately $80,000 in grants to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. This is the third and final funding round for the Stockton Blvd Plan…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 09Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 08City activates cooling centers Sept. 9-11
With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center as cooling centers where residents can find relief from the heat. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 04Registration open for Sacramento biotech summit at Aggie Square
The City of Sacramento is joining regional partners to present the inaugural CAPBIO Summit on Sept. 16 at Aggie Square. The one-day event will bring together biotech and life sciences employers, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators and workforce organizations to…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 03Attending a Sacramento event this Labor Day weekend? Plan ahead with these five tips
Several events are expected to bring thousands of people to the Central City during Labor Day weekend. Our Street Night Market will take place Sept. 5 along R Street, Chalk It Up! returns to Fremont Park Sept. 5–7, and the Sacramento Rainbow Festival will be held on Sept. 6 in…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 03Help prevent fires by recycling batteries the right way
Did you know sorting trash correctly can be a safety issue? To help reduce fire risk, residents should always dispose of batteries properly. Household batteries can cause a fire when they mix with other materials in the curbside container, collection truck, or at the waste…
Sacramento City Express
Published September 02Sacramento approves safety improvements near seven schools
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved a $2.25 million project to improve safety and access for students traveling to seven schools across the city. The Vision Zero School Safety Project will bring pedestrian and traffic safety improvements near: Father Keith B. Kenny…