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Sacramento County: Supporting Homeless Pets & 2023 Plans
People may wonder what Sacramento County is doing about homeless issues. One thing we might not consider is supporting a beloved pet. Many times a homeless person may find the unconditional love of a cherished pet the one thing that keeps them going. Sacramento...
Team up with SacPD for the Holidays
Hello Friends! I hope this message finds you well. It’s hard to believe that it’s November already, which means the holiday shopping season is upon us. We want to do everything possible to ensure a safe holiday season for everyone, so I want to share a few tips. As we...
Help Fix Front Street and Support the Animals
Front Street is struggling right now and long-time animal advocates are doing something about it. They are hosting a “Walk to Fix Front Street” event on Sunday, November 5, 2023. They are also advocating to improve the current conditions at shelter including their...
City Approves New Homeless Siting Plan
About $18.83 million of funding for the package approved by the Council on Tuesday, October 29th will come from money previously set aside to implement the City’s Comprehensive Siting Plan to address homelessness. Some of the sites identified in the siting plan for...
The Animals are Getting a Head Start on the Sacramento Zoo’s Move Away from Land Park
By Ignacio Barragan Earlier this month, a famous resident of the Sacramento Zoo escaped for the second time. Josephine, the armadillo, seems insistent on starting her big move away from the Land Park area. But like our armored friend, residents around here don't get...
SacPD Crime Reports & Sidewalk Ordinance Update
Attached are the SacPD South Command Reports for July and August 2022. Monthly Chief's Report - July 2022 Firearm Crime Report - July 2022 Monthly Chief's Report - August 2022 Firearm Crime Report - August 2022 Below is an update for the new sidewalk ordinance that...
Neighbors Support Local Businesses by Speaking Out
If you've been walking around Broadway lately, you might have noticed the blight and ruin closing businesses. Four businesses along Broadway have shut their doors within the past two months. This includes Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and the Check Cashing store. As of...
Will William Land Regional Park Remain Underfunded as Population Grows?
Sacramento is a growing community. Due to new residential development along the Broadway corridor, we can expect many new neighbors to visit and use William Land Regional Park. For several decades, the park has been underfunded for a variety of rationales. Decades...
Is Neighborhood Gridlock in our Future?
Imagine one day your neighborhood thoroughfares are calm, and the next is nothing but gridlock. What if riding a bike or scooter becomes a risk instead of a fun experience? As the City of Sacramento plans ahead for a new bridge connecting Broadway to West Sacramento,...
Citizens Speak Up about Keeping Sidewalks Open to the Public
It seems a bit absurd to say that public sidewalks are well…for the public, yet this will be the discussion at the upcoming City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 9th. Neighborhoods and local business owners worked with Councilmember Jeff Harris to put forth an...