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The Sacramento Police Department is increasing enforcement against impaired driving starting today as part of a nationwide campaign that continues through Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 19 through Sept. 7, Sacramento police will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The increased enforcement is […] The post Sacramento…
From community events and public meetings to City services and opportunities to get involved, there’s always something happening across Sacramento. As part of an ongoing effort to keep residents informed, City Manager Maraskeshia Smith is sharing the latest updates on upcoming events, City initiatives and community opportunities. Here’s the latest from around Sacramento: CityConnect comes […] The…
The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint Friday night within city limits as part of an effort to improve roadway safety and deter impaired driving. The checkpoint is scheduled for Aug. 14 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at a location determined by data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes, according […] The post Sacramento Police to…
From community events and public meetings to City investments and opportunities to get involved, there’s always something happening across Sacramento. As part of an ongoing effort to keep residents informed, City Manager Maraskeshia Smith is sharing the latest updates on upcoming events, City initiatives and community opportunities. Here’s the latest from around Sacramento: Free backpack […] The…
The Recycling and Solid Waste Division provides multiple resources for City of Sacramento customers to easily dispose of their bulky household items properly. For large household items such as old carpeting, broken barbecue grills or worn-out mattresses, customers can request a free household junk pickup from February through October. Yard waste can be included in […] The post Here’s how to get…
As students head back to school, families can save on transportation costs thanks to the RydeFreeRT program, which allows all transitional kindergarten through 12th grade students to ride Sacramento Regional Transit District buses and light rail for free. The program is supported through partnerships with local jurisdictions and school districts, including the City of Sacramento. […] The post Head…
Sacramento entrepreneurs, researchers and business owners can participate in three upcoming opportunities supported by the City of Sacramento’s 2026 Innovation Grant Program. The grant program, administered by the City’s Economic Development Department, awarded a combined $1 million to 17 organizations providing training, technical assistance and other resources to help local entrepreneurs develop…
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 operate from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 to 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. […] The post City activates cooling centers Aug. 7-10 appeared…
Editor’s note: An earlier version stated that the project cost was $8.3 million. This has been corrected to reflect the most updated construction cost of $11.2 million. The Martin Luther King Jr. Library reopened this week following an 18-month, $11.2 million renovation delivering a modernized community space while preserving one of Meadowview’s most recognizable public […] The post Martin Luther…
The City’s Incident Management Team (IMT) received 2,335 calls for service from July 6 through Aug. 2 and responded by engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with City laws and ordinances. Key IMT activity and service data from the reporting period: 311 service requests 311 calls received related to […] The post Homelessness…
