The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From April 15-21, the City of Sacramento received 891 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 584 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness April 15-21 appeared first on City Express ..read more

Notable industry leaders will discuss how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the implications on business at May 1’s BizX event, the annual business and networking event held in Sacramento. Hosted by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and County’s Office of Economic Development, BizX brings together entrepreneurs, small business owners […] The post Learn about AI technologies from industry experts at this May 1 event appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento’s Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) played a key role in providing weather respite to unsheltered residents this past winter, according to data provided by the Department of Community Response.  Between November 2023 and March 2024, the OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) was activated for weather respite 69 times, providing 2,599 bed nights […] The post City’s Outreach and Engagement Center played key role in providing weather respite this past winter appeared first on City Express ..read more

Several streets in downtown Sacramento will be closed as City of Sacramento crews perform a sewer installation and roadway pavement work. The closures will occur Saturday, April 20 through Monday, April 22 on S Street from 20th Street to 22nd Street and on 21st Street from R Street to T Street. “Motorists are encouraged to […] The post Traffic alert: Closures on 21st and S streets this weekend appeared first on City Express ..read more

This large, vacant City-owned property has received a significant amount of attention and speculation in recent years. What does the future hold for the 102-acre site in South Sacramento, which the City purchased in 2022 from the federal government for $12.3 million? Planners from the City’s Community Development Department last week presented an “opportunities and […] The post What does the future hold for this vacant 102-acre site in South Sacramento? appeared first on City Express ..read more

As April 20 – or “4/20” – approaches, the City’s Office of Cannabis Management is issuing a friendly reminder to residents 21 and older to keep celebrations safe, responsible and lawful. “If you’re celebrating 4/20 this Saturday, please remember to do so responsibly in accordance with local and state laws,” said Davina Smith, who heads […] The post Have a safe, responsible and lawful ‘4/20’ by following these rules and tips appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From April 8-14, the City of Sacramento received 687 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 596 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness April 8-14 appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento’s Historic Preservation team is launching the “LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project” and is asking the public to get involved. The first public meeting for the project is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at First United Methodist Church, (2100 J St.). City staff will give a brief presentation to provide information […] The post Learn about the City’s LGBTQ+ Historic Experience Project at this April 18 meeting appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City’s Office of Climate Action and Sustainability is extending an invitation to community members to paint with a local artist in residence and explore the City’s climate action goals at the upcoming ECOS Earth Day event. The free, family-friendly gathering will take place on Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at […] The post ‘Make your mark’ with City artist in residence at this Earth Day event April 21 appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City’s Department of Utilities will soon begin maintenance work on its flood control system, which is considered critical infrastructure. This maintenance is consistent with the critical infrastructure work previously conducted by the City and is projected to span several weeks for completion. The work is scheduled for several creeks in the city, including Laguna, […] The post City prepares for next phase of critical infrastructure maintenance at six locations appeared first on City Express ..read more