The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From Jan. 13-19, the City of Sacramento received 896 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 940 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 13-19 appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento Kings are now accepting applications for their tenth annual Capitalize: Technology contest, the NBA’s first crowdsourced startup competition that offers local entrepreneurs a chance to gain publicity, receive mentorship and secure funding for their business. Capitalize, in partnership with the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development, Reviver, and Fidium Fiber, […] The post Apply to this startup competition for a chance to be awarded $10,000 appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento is inviting proposals for the management of the Meadowview Certified Farmers Market, with operations set to begin in spring 2025. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 24.  Located at the Meadowview Light Rail parking lot, the market provides fresh, affordable produce while supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs.   […] The post City seeks operator for Meadowview Certified Farmers Market appeared first on City Express ..read more

Many people will be gathering to participate in local events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20. For the safety of participants and residents, please be aware that street closures will be occurring to accommodate the route of the march for each event. March for the Dream The march kicks […] The post Streets temporarily closing Jan. 20 for MLK Day events in two Sacramento areas 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 Jan. 6-12, the City of Sacramento received 955 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 670 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was achieved, […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness Jan. 6-12 appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento City Council this week unanimously approved a contract appointing Leyne Milstein as the City’s Interim City Manager. Milstein officially assumed the role on Jan. 14, stepping in to oversee Sacramento’s 6,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees, manage an annual operating budget exceeding $1.6 billion, and implement policy direction from the Council. “Thank you, […] The post Meet Leyne Milstein, Sacramento’s new Interim City Manager appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento has launched the Measure U Budget Dashboard, an interactive tool that helps residents view how Measure U sales tax revenues support community priorities. The dashboard allows users to: Explore the City’s $159 million FY 2024/25 Measure U budget by priority area and department.  View historical revenue trends and projections for future […] The post See how Measure U supports City services with new online tool appeared first on City Express ..read more

The City of Sacramento, in partnership with Sacramento County and the State of California, has opened a new Safe Stay Community at 6810 Stockton Blvd. to provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness. Located on property leased by the City, the Safe Stay Community features 155 tiny homes and can accommodate 175 people. The […] The post New shelter-and-service campus for people experiencing homelessness opens in south Sacramento appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Front Street Animal Shelter has re-launched its popular Doggie Day Out program, which allows members of the community to take a shelter dog on a “field trip” to get a break from life at the shelter and increase their chances for adoption. A video on the shelter’s Facebook page describes how the program works. Community members […] The post Take a shelter dog on a field trip with the Doggie Day Out program appeared first on City Express ..read more

With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC […] The post City activates weather-respite centers Jan. 10-15 appeared first on City Express ..read more