March 2022 - Press Highlights
State awards Sacramento nearly $16 million to beautify parks, roads and trails throughout the city
Mayor Steinberg with Caltrans Secretary Toks Omishakin at the Sacramento kick off for the Clean California grant program. They are joined by workers hired for Caltrans cleanup projects
Sacramento (March 3, 2022) Sidewalks, alleys, parks and trails throughout the city will become cleaner, greener and more beautiful with a $16 million boost from new Clean California grants announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week.
The five approved projects chosen for the Caltrans grants include alley cleanup and beautification in North Sacramento’s Dixieanne neighborhood; art installations and new public spaces along Florin Road; funding for public art along the planned Del Rio Trail; improvements to the Robert Matsui Park along the Sacramento River; and new sidewalks, shade trees and other amenities that will make it easier and safer to walk for students at Ethel Phillips Elementary School. Read more…
Print & Online
Sacramento’s citywide gift card program is back with new deals. See how you can get it - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 31, 2022
Danny Wimmer Presents announces GoldenSky Country Music Festival - The Music Universe - Mar. 30, 2022
Naija Boy Tacos planning temporary outdoor restaurant on 15th Street - Sacramento Business Journal - Mar. 28, 2022
In a union town, Sacramento teachers have allies in power as their strike continues - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 26, 2022
Stung by pandemic fallout, Sacramento teachers strike for a third day - Los Angeles Times - Mar. 25, 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom convenes CARE Court roundtable at Napa State Hospital highlighting framework to help Californians with severe mental illness - Sierra Sun Times - Mar. 25, 2022
Aggie Square holds groundbreaking ceremony in Sacramento - The California Aggie - Mar. 16, 2022
The One-Year Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan - Center for American Progress - Mar. 14, 2022
Sacramento mayor calls for end to homeless sweeps, more arrests for drug dealing, assaults - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 11, 2022
As Sacramento homelessness grows worse, city and county leaders play the blame game - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 11, 2022
Sacramento homeless plan gets a breakthrough at one site, but scaled down from concept - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 6, 2022
California’s mental health system leaves some people on the streets. What Newsom wants to change - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 5, 2022
What we know about Newsom’s plan to compel care for homeless, mentally ill Californians - Los Angeles Times - Mar. 4, 2022
Counties say they’re ‘all in’ on Newsom’s mental health plan — if it comes with enough money - San Francisco Chronicle - Mar. 4, 2022
Sacramento homeless shelters face uncertain funding by summer, city manager says - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 3, 2022
California counted its homeless population, but can it track the money? - CalMatters - Mar. 2, 2022
Could Ukrainian refugees come to Sacramento? What we know so far and how you can help - Sacramento Bee - Mar. 02, 2022
TV & Radio
Sacramento gets new country music festival for weekend just after Aftershock - GoodDay Sacramento - Mar. 30, 2022
Traveling to help Ukrainian refugees - SCUSD strike update - California wine industry - Insight with Vicki Gonzalez, Capital Public Radio - Mar. 28, 2022
Sacramento teachers and staff strike: What to know, resources and latest updates - Capital Public Radio - Mar. 25, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom Discusses Mental Health Court Plan In Napa Visit - KPIX5 - Mar. 24, 2022
Sacramento City Unified teachers strike enters 2nd day; campuses remain closed - CBSSacramento - Mar. 24, 2022
Pocket Girls Softball league returns after a tough two years of COVID-19 - KCRA3 - Mar. 14, 2022
Sacramento city’s participatory budget program is underway. Here’s how to get involved. - Capital Public Radio - Mar. 14, 2022
Hundreds camping illegally on the American River Parkway have officials demanding a solution - KCRA3 - Mar. 12, 2022
Clean-up event along the American River Parkway hopes to spark action among local leaders - ABC10 - Mar. 12, 2022
Sacramento resettlement agencies prepare for potential Ukrainian refugees - KCRA3 - Mar. 10, 2022
City urges water conservation as warmer months approach - Fox40 - Mar. 10, 2022
Here’s how Sacramento residents can have a say in how the city spends $1 million - KCRA3 - Mar. 10, 2022
Sacramento Mayor Calls For Law Enforcement Crackdown On Major Crimes In Homeless Encampments - CBS13 - Mar. 10, 2022
State, local leaders urge residents to conserve water amid a worsening drought in California - KCRA3 - Mar. 10, 2022
Final immersive art exhibit opens at historic Sacramento building - ABC10 - Mar. 9, 2022
Thousands attend Ukrainian crisis rally for 2nd Sunday in a row at state Capitol - KCRA3 - Mar. 7, 2022
Mayor Steinberg joins supporters of Ukraine at State Capitol - Fox40 - Mar. 6, 2022
California leaders show bi-partisan support for Ukraine at rally - ABC10 - Mar. 6, 2022
Taking stock of a growing crisis: Sacramento conducts first homeless count since 2019 - Capital Public Radio - Mar. 4, 2022
Newsom proposes plan to compel people with severe mental illness into treatment - Capital Public Radio - Mar. 3, 2022
