July 2022 - Press Highlights
City votes to open 24-hour homeless respite and service center on Auburn Boulevard
Front entrance to the former Powerhouse Science Center and new Outreach and Engagement Center on Auburn Blvd.
Sacramento (July 26, 2022) The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to operate the former Powerhouse Science Center and Museum on Auburn Boulevard as a full-time Outreach and Engagement Center for people experiencing homelessness.
The center is already staffed under a $3.3-million contract with Hope Cooperative approved by the Council in January, but its operation has been restricted to days when the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory – something that has happened just six times this summer. Now the Outreach and Engagement Center will be open every day as a place for up to 50 people to come inside, regardless of the weather, and to receive additional help from case workers, clinicians and housing coordinators.
Print & Online
Sacramento measure would expand how hotel taxes can be used - Sacramento Business Journal - July 28, 2022
‘This is the biggest game we have played.’ The moment for Republic FC and Sac has arrived - Sacramento Bee - July 27, 2022
Sacramento City Council votes unanimously to open homeless respite center on Auburn Blvd. - Sacramento Bee - July 27, 2022
Can new development and the homeless coexist in Sacramento? This neighborhood is a test - Sacramento Bee - July 24, 2022
How Sacramento’s breakup with a nonprofit illustrates the need for youth funding overhaul - Sacramento Bee - July 24, 2022
Sacramento to put youth funding measure back on the ballot - EdSource - July 22, 2022
Sacramento City Council to return to in-person meetings. How will they ensure COVID safety? - Sacramento Bee - July 21, 2022
Sacramento County will finally consider cannabis sales (and taxes) in unincorporated areas - Sacramento Bee - July 12, 2022
Sacramento County officials may legalize the sale of cannabis in unincorporated areas - Sacramento Bee - July 12, 2022
Column: ‘No treatment until tragedy’ is our mental health system. CARE Court could change that - Los Angeles Times - July 11, 2022
$56.9 million Wong Center senior housing to be built in Sacramento - Construction Review Online - July 09, 2022
50 new homes to be built in this Sacramento neighborhood popular with first-time buyers - Sacramento Bee - July 08, 2022
Community Members, Mothers of Gun Violence Victims and Leaders Speak Out at Capitol - Davis Vanguard - July 01, 2022
TV & Radio
Last 'no cruising' sign removed in Sacramento; lowriders rejoiced - KCRA 3 - July 30, 2022
Fans, city leaders want Sacramento Republic FC in the MLS following huge US Open Cup semifinal win - KCRA 3 - July 29, 2022
Sacramento officials approve expanding homeless respite center's services - KCRA 3 - July 27, 2022
Sacramento approves 24-hour respite center for the homeless | Update - ABC10 - July 26, 2022
Sacramento City Council meetings to return in person - FOX 40 - July 20, 2022
Sacramento voters to decide on a measure to fund youth programs with cannabis taxes - KCRA 3 - July 20, 2022
Sacramento City Council to consider youth ballot measure. How it differs from past proposals. - Capital Public Radio - July 18, 2022
Could Sacramento become the home of some of the world’s most iconic music festivals - CBS Sacramento - July 15, 2022
Several cooling centers open in Sacramento County as 'significant heat' expected - Capital Public Radio - July 11, 2022
Report showing surge in Sacramento’s homeless population could boost campaign to outlaw encampments - Capital Public Radio - July 07, 2022
Sacramento mayor discusses downtown safety after L Street shooting - FOX 40 - July 04, 2022
One dead, 4 injured in Downtown Sacramento shooting - Capital Public Radio - July 04, 2022
Inderkum High Coach Killed, 4 Hurt In Shooting Outside Sacramento Nightclub - CBS Sacramento - July 04, 2022
1 dead, 4 injured in shooting on downtown Sacramento's L Street: What we know - ABC 10 - July 04, 2022
Paratransit helps deliver two million meals to Sacramento residents in past two years - KCRA 3 - July 01, 2022
