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Published April 29City releases proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27
The City of Sacramento has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27, outlining a balanced plan that closes a $66.2 million General Fund gap while maintaining core services and advancing City Council priorities. The proposed budget totals $1.7 billion across all funds,…
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Published April 29City awards $1 million in Innovation Grants to support local entrepreneurs
Seventeen organizations were selected to receive a combined $1 million through the 2026 Sacramento Innovation Grant Program to support programs for local entrepreneurs. The grant program, whose funding was approved by the Sacramento City Council this week, is administered by the…
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Published April 29Meadowview Certified Farmers Market to reopen May 3 for 2026 season
The Meadowview Certified Farmers Market will return Sunday, May 3, offering expanded access to fresh food, local vendors and community activities in the Meadowview neighborhood. The grand reopening, hosted by operator Alchemist Community Development Corporation will be from 9…
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Published April 28Older Adult Resource Fair set for May 8 at Hart Senior Center
A wide range of services aimed at supporting healthy, active aging will be available in one place during the Older Adult Resource Fair on Friday, May 8, at the Hart Senior Center (915 27th St.). Hosted by the City of Sacramento’s Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Department in…
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Published April 24Homelessness Response Report: Extensive outreach and cleanup resolves large encampment in North Sacramento
The City’s Incident Management Team (IMT) received 640 calls for service last week and responded by engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with City laws and ordinances. From April 13-19, the IMT responded to 512…
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Published April 24CORE Summit set for May 6–7 to highlight equity and opportunity in Sacramento’s cannabis industry
The inaugural CORE Summit is a two-day event hosted by the City’s Office of Cannabis Management that will bring together cannabis business owners, industry professionals, advocates and community members. The event will take place May 6–7 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center…
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Published April 24Get your small scale development questions answered at this open house May 6
The City of Sacramento’s Community Development Department (CDD) is hosting an open house to help new or emerging developers learn how to navigate the building process. The open house will be held Wednesday, May 6, from 3-5 p.m. at 300 Richards Blvd. 2nd Floor in room 221.…
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Published April 24Relaunched platform connects schools with arts education providers across the region
Schools and youth programs can now access the relaunched artlook® Sacramento, an online platform that connects them with local arts education providers. The platform, updated by the City’s Office of Arts and Culture, features enhanced support to Sacramento’s growing arts…
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Published April 23Volunteer events offer hands-on opportunities to support Sacramento parks this weekend
Two volunteer events this Saturday will give community members a chance to improve local parks while learning new skills and spending time outdoors. The Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment (YPCE) is hosting a cleanup at Jacinto Creek Dog Park and a hands-on…
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Published April 22Earth Month events draw dedicated volunteers across Sacramento
Hundreds of volunteers took part in Earth Month events across Sacramento over the past two weekends to invest in community parks, trails and waterways in celebration of Earth Day. The Climate Action & Sustainability Team organized 10 events that brought together 270 volunteers to…
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Published April 20Sacramento Financial Empowerment Center adds new partner, expands language access
The City of Sacramento has added the Health Education Council (HEC) as a second partner for its Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) initiative, expanding access to professional, confidential one-on-one financial coaching as a free public service for local residents ages 18 and…
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Published April 17Front Street recognizes animal services officers for ‘lifesaving’ community work
Animal Services Officer Appreciation Week takes place during the second full week of April each year, and Front Street Animal Shelter is recognizing the officers who serve the Sacramento community. Animal Services Officers respond daily to a wide range of calls, many of them…