The City of Sacramento this week opened the Del Rio Trail, a new active transportation corridor that will provide a low-stress bike route connecting south Sacramento to downtown. The construction of this project, which began in November 2022, marks a significant step toward reducing automobile dependency and promoting sustainable transportation. “This trail is not just […] The post Sacramento opens the new Del Rio Trail for all to walk, bike, roll and enjoy appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento Police Department is hosting a recruiting open house on Thursday, May 16, at the Sacramento Public Safety Center (5770 Freeport Blvd). Attendees will learn more about SacPD and the diverse range of services they provide. Different units will be on site to provide individuals with insights into the various roles within the department. […] The post Explore career opportunities with SacPD at this upcoming open house appeared first on City Express ..read more

State funds awarded to the City in recognition of its pro-housing policies will be used to help build 113 affordable apartments on the site of the former San Juan Motel on Stockton Boulevard in south Sacramento. The Sacramento City Council voted Tuesday to direct $2.5 million from the state’s Prohousing Incentive Pilot grant to provide […] The post City approves $2.5 million in funding for affordable apartments in south Sacramento 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 29-May 5, the City of Sacramento received 692 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 650 calls were closed, meaning that either the issue was remedied, compliance was […] The post Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness April 29-May 5 appeared first on City Express ..read more

In Sacramento, creativity thrives. From the bustling streets of downtown to serene neighborhood parks, art galleries, murals, and cultural events bring people together and enrich the lives of both locals and visitors. As the City of Sacramento aims to grow its creative sectors and ensure everyone has a chance to succeed, understanding its creative economy […] The post New report spotlights growth opportunities for Sacramento’s creative economy appeared first on City Express ..read more

Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jill H. Talley on May 6 issued her final ruling on the complaint Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho filed against the City of Sacramento regarding its unhoused population. You can read the final ruling here: Final Order_City’s Demurrer.5.6.2024 In response to the final ruling, Sacramento City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood […] The post Sacramento City Attorney issues statement regarding judge’s final ruling on DA’s homelessness lawsuit appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the Forward Together Action Plan, a community-engaged initiative that outlines priorities aimed at enhancing the quality of life and fostering economic growth opportunities for residents and businesses along the Marysville-Del Paso Boulevard corridor. “District 2 has been historically disinvested, now it is time to change this,” said […] The post Marysville-Del Paso Boulevard is moving ‘forward together’ with adopted community-engaged action plan appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento City Council Tuesday voted to change the name of Pioneer Park on J Street in Old Sacramento to Mary Gregory Park in honor of an early Sacramento businesswoman who once owned the parcel. The Center for Sacramento History said the name change is an important step toward recognizing the contributions of Gregory and […] The post Old Sacramento park renamed to honor pioneering woman business owner appeared first on City Express ..read more

The Sacramento City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for a new financing district to build streets, drainage, and other backbone facilities needed to serve a teaching hospital and higher education campus planned for the site of the former Kings arena in Natomas. The development, called Innovation Park, would also include 2,500 homes, […] The post Sacramento City Council approves infrastructure financing blueprint for Natomas hospital project appeared first on City Express ..read more

On March 28, 2024, the City of Sacramento sent a notice to Safe Ground Sacramento notifying them that their lease for 2225 Colfax Road would be terminated on June 1, 2024. Today, the City of Sacramento notified Safe Ground Sacramento that it would hold off on the termination if various conditions were met. Read the […] The post City sends new letter to Camp Resolution leadership, offers to work toward solution appeared first on City Express ..read more