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Improving infrastructure

Sacramento announces flood control projects
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Miller Park — home of the Sacramento Marina — is one of six project sites. | Photo by SACtoday Staff
Following the barrage of storms in early 2023, city leaders have announced a series of projects aimed at improving Sacramento’s flood control infrastructure.

The scope of the work includes inspecting various flood-prone sites, repairing fences and levees, clearing out unruly vegetative growth, and removing debris that could either cause flooding or block service roads.

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This map shows some of the planned projects across the city’s eight districts.

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Photo via City of Sacramento


Six project sites are expected to receive maintenance throughout the month of May:
  • Upper Morrison Creek from Stockton Boulevard to S. Watt Avenue beginning Thursday, May 4
  • Sacramento River at North Miller Park beginning Tuesday, May 9
  • Union House Creek from Stockton Boulevard to Lower Morrison Creek beginning Thursday, May 11
  • Cascade Ditch beginning Thursday, May 11
  • Arcade Creek from Roseville Road to Marysville Boulevard beginning Tuesday, May 23
  • Lower Morrison Creek at Beach Lake beginning Thursday, May 25
Each project is expected to take several weeks for crews to complete. City staff will be working to connect with — and provide services for — community members affected by the maintenance.

For more information, check out our guide on what to do if your home is flooded.
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Events
Monday, May 1
  • Mike Henderson: “Before the Fire, 1965-1985" | Monday, May 1-Saturday, July 15 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, 254 Old Davis Rd., Davis | Free | Peruse paintings and films created by the UC Davis professor.
  • Nothing More | Monday, May 1 | 6 p.m. | Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St., Sacramento | $40-$42 | This San Antonio-based progressive rock band hits the stage for its “Spirits” tour.
Tuesday, May 2
  • Sacramento River Cats vs. Las Vegas Aviators | Tuesday, May 2 | 6:45 p.m. | Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Dr., West Sacramento | $10-$66 | Nothing like a little after-work baseball to unwind.
  • Nightcap: Drag Cabaret | Tuesday, May 2 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $17.25-$24.25 | Head to the Callback Bar inside Punch Line for a night of comedy, camp, and cabaret.
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News Notes
Sports
  • The Golden State Warriors beat the Kings 120-100 in yesterday’s Game Seven of the first round of this year’s NBA Playoffs. The loss eliminates the Beam Team from postseason contention following its incredible turnaround. (ESPN)
Civic
  • Sacramento police rolled out the first of what they hope is many “mobile police stations” over the weekend. The converted command vehicle allows Oak Park residents to file reports, have tickets signed off, and speak with recruiters. (Sacramento City Express)
Real Estate
  • WellSpace Health will soon move into Little Saigon Plaza on Stockton Boulevard, taking over a space that has been vacant for 14 years. The health provider said a planned expansion in five-to-seven years is also in the works at a cost of ~$120 million. (Sac Biz Journal)
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Holiday

May the Fourth be with you

Celebrate Star Wars Day around Sacramento
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That title card hits us right in the feels every time. | via Giphy
Hello there. Celebrating one of the most beloved and iconic franchises of all time, Star Wars Day takes place every year on May 4 (as a play on the famously recurring phrase “May the Force be with you”). If you’re anything like us, you’re itchier than an unkempt Wookiee to get in on the fun.

Connect with the Force by:
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