State of the City 2013
May 24, 2013
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon
presented the annual State of the City Address, May 16, 2013 at the Civic Center Galleria. The State of the City program opens with the Mayor's Civic Leadership awards for Pride, Prosperity, Service, and Community. Click to watch the video of the Mayor's 2013 State of the City: City of West Sacramento YouTube
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West Sacramento Farmers Market Crops Up in New Location, Starting June 6
May 24, 2013
The 2013 season of the West Sacramento Farmers Market begins Thursday, June 6, 4:30 p.m. to dusk--at a new location: on West Capitol Avenue in the middle of the Civic Center, in front of City Hall and the Community Center. The season continues every Thursday into September!

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West Sacramento Parks Present "River Walk Music Festival", June 1-2
May 24, 2013
The West Sacramento Parks Dept. presents the "River Walk Music Festival," Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at River Walk Park. Free admission! Enjoy the music, fun and food trucks. Eight bands schdeduled to perfrom during the two-days.

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DUI Checkpoint Friday Night; Drive Safe and Sober Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2013
The West Sacramento Police Dept. (WSPD) is setting up a DUI / Driver's License Checkpoint, Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. thru Saturday, May 26, 3 a.m., in the interest of public safety. Drive safe and sober this Memorial Day weekend. If you see a drunk driver, call 9-1-1.
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Port of West Sacramento and SSA Pacific to Enter into New Lease Agreement of Port Terminal
May 23, 2013
The Sacramento-Yolo Port Commission has approved a new master lease of its West Sacramento maritime facilities with SSA Pacific, Inc. (SSA). The new lease, which takes effect July 1, 2013, replaces an existing Terminal Operations Management Agreement with SSA.

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West Sacramento City Manager Announces Appointment of New Police Chief, Effective July 2013
May 20, 2013
Tom McDonald, a highly regarded captain in the Los Angeles Police Dept. has been appointed as the City of West Sacramento's new Police Chief. In early July, McDonald will replace West Sacramento's current chief, Dan Drummond, who recently announced his retirement after serving the city for nine years.

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"Cry Wolf," New False Alarm Information
March 19, 2013
Ordinance 12-8 was passed which requires that all alarm systems within West Sacramento must be registered. Alarm systems that were registered prior to March 1, 2013, must be re-registered into the new system. There is no cost for alarm registration, however, unregistered alarm systems are subject to fees. Third and subsequent false alarms within a one year period will result in a fine.
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Sign Up for Reverse 911 Notification System
January 27, 2013
Reverse 911 is an emergency community notification tool to inform residents and business owners of significant incidents occurring in a geographical area within the city. To sign up for the Reverse 911 notification system, register your contact information by visiting the West Sacramento Police Dept. website at www.westsacpd.org .
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First Residential Building Breaks Ground in Bridge District
April 8, 2013
Construction of a new housing development named The Rivermark, has begun in West Sacramento's Bridge District. Located at 959 Bridge Street, The Rivermark will offer 70 units of affordable housing for families when it opens in the fall of 2014.

Click here for full coverage of today's groundbreaking.
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Air Quality Mower Exchange Program
March 26, 2013
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has launched its 2013 Mower Exchange program. West Sacramento residents who trade in a gas-powered mower and purchase a new eligible electric mower will receive a rebate of $120. Residents can request a voucher from the Yolo-Solano AQMD via ysaqmd.org/mowers or by calling (530) 757-3657.
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Spay Day 2013: Low Cost Spay Day for Eligible Individuals and Families
February 28, 2013
When spayed or neutered, your pet can be healthier and happier!
A low cost spay program has been scheduled for eligible individuals and families of Yolo and Sacramento counties. Costs: $15 Cat Spay/Neuter; $20 Dog Spay/Neuter. Complete the online application at sacanimal.org .
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West Sacramento Police Chief Drummond Announces Retirement, Effective July 2013
February 1, 2013

West Sacramento Police Chief Dan Drummond, after 36 years in law enforcement, has announced his retirement effective July of this year. Chief Drummond, the City's fourth Police Chief, has served the City since August 2004.


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When Those Leaves Fall
January 27, 2013
Assistance is needed to help keep city streets safe and the storm drains clear. Street crews pick up leaves and tree limbs that fall into the street, but crews do not pick piles of leaves or grass cuttings from your yard.
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City Photo Contest Winners Announced
December 20, 2012
The City of West Sacramento has announced the winners of the October photo contest, presented in celebration of the City's 25th anniversary. One contestant, Andrey Klimushkin of West Sacramento, was a winner in two separate categories: Residents Age 26 & Older and Special Black & White Photo. The top photos in the 2012 contest are now available online. Visit http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/residents/photocontest.asp
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Bike, Pedestrian & Trails Master Plan Update Continues
December 18, 2012
The City of West Sacramento has hired the firm of Fehr & Peers to assist in the completion of the preparation to of the update to the comprehensive plan for the City. The Plan started in 2011 and is funded by Caltrans. The plan temporarily stopped in August 2012 and is being restarted.
Your input to the process and the remaining Advisory Commissions is encouraged. Please contact the City of West Sacramento's Mike Luken at mikel@cityofwestsacramento.org or call (916) 617-4881.
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