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

Summer registration day for programs and activities is almost here. Starting at noon Wednesday, April 17, the City’s Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment will open registration for outdoor adventures, water activities and more. Sacramento families will find opportunities for camps, youth programs, pools and other activities. Early online registration is strongly recommended as spots fill […] The post Registration for summer programs opens April 17. Here’s how to sign up for camps and activities appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with developer Wexford Science + Technology, is seeking qualified professional visual artists to create two murals as part of the UC Davis Aggie Square innovation district. The opportunity is open to Sacramento area artists and artist teams experienced in studio painting, large-scale designs, environmental […] The post Sacramento artists invited to apply for mural projects in Aggie Square appeared first on City Express ..read more

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join the City’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and County’s Office of Economic Development from 3 to 6 p.m. May 1 to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors. This year’s event – “Leveraging AI Technologies to Stay Ahead of the […] The post Annual BizX event returns May 1 to Sacramento, inviting businesses and entrepreneurs to explore AI innovations appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County, supported over 100 Sacramento arts and culture organizations through the Arts and Cultural Nonprofit Recovery Program.  The program, managed by the City’s Office of Arts and Culture, aims to retain core organizations within the creative economy, expand employment opportunities, and ensure continued access to arts and […] The post Sacramento recovery program supports over 100 arts and nonprofit organizations 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 1-7, the City of Sacramento received 693 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 652 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness April 1-7 appeared first on City Express ..read more