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Be the change you want to see

How you can help Sacramento tackle climate change

This rendering shows one possible future for the City of Trees. | Photo via City of Sacramento

Sacramento city leaders announced new steps they’re taking to address climate change. They’re also now seeking community input on how to improve the process.

The “Sacramento 2040" plan consists of two parts. The first part is the General Plan, which outlines investments and improvements that can be made in areas like transportation, housing, and environmental protection. Part two is the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, which contains proposals for ways to lower greenhouse gas emissions and reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

Some of the “Sacramento 2040" goals include:

A 15% increase in urban tree canopy cover by 2045.
A 20% decrease in the number of residents spending >30% of their income on housing.
48,000+ new housing units and 72,000+ new jobs in corridors and centers (these terms refer to heavily-trafficked areas and the densely-populated regions they lead in and out of).

During a recent city council meeting, project staff members highlighted ways the city has already made some strides, including:

Allocating $76.8 million for improvements to the Sacramento Valley Station.
Investing $49 million across three different projects that expands accessibility for bikers and walkers.
Issuing permits for 40 all-electric buildings since January 1.

Officials urged community members to review both proposals from the city and provide feedback before the end of August. An online workshop has been set up for residents to learn more, with optional orientation webinars on Tuesday, June 6, and Thursday, June 29.

Events

Friday, May 12

Andrea Bocelli | Friday, May 12 | 8 p.m. | Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento | $80-$899 | The Italian singer brings his world-renowned voice to the City of Trees.
World Series of Comedy Competition | Friday, May 12 | 8 p.m. | Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club, 1207 Front St., Sacramento | $25 | The country’s biggest touring festival of laughs come to Sac for three nights of performances.

Saturday, May 13

Sacramento Republic FC vs Indy Eleven | Saturday, May 13 | 7 p.m. | Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $16-$176 | Join the Indomitable Club for Women’s Empowerment Night.

Sunday, May 14

Second Sunday Brunch Market | Sunday, May 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Old Sacramento Waterfront, 1014 Second St., Sacramento | Free | Be sure to stop by local artist booths and rock out to live music after chowing down on brunch by the river.

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Finance

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News Notes

Community

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center has opened a second hub for residents. Located at 7725 Stockton Blvd., the Marsha P. Johnson Center offers STD testing, counseling, educational services, and more to South Sac community members. (KCRA 3)

Sports

While the Kings’ season may be over, the accolades keep coming. Kings players De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have been selected to the All-NBA Third Team. The honor is determined by media members, who vote on the league’s best players by position. (KCRA 3)

Real Estate

Placer County has adopted an amendment that would allow home prices in Truckee to be capped at $615,000 for certain residents who are local workers. There are also income limits in place ($183,960 per year max for a family of four) for any interested buyers. (Sac Bee)

Open

Red Hawk Resort and Casino has a new 156-room hotel. When guests aren’t in the up-to-900-sqft rooms, they can stop by the gym or check out the pool on the outdoor terrace before heading to the nearby Apex entertainment center. (FOX40)

Eat

A burrito to call our own

Help design a Sacramento-style burrito

This stock photo feels appropriate until we can make our burrito uniquely Sacramentan. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

City Editor Jordan here, and I’ve got beef — or should I say carne asada. Mainly, it’s over the fact that my friends over at SDtoday and SJtoday can lay claim to their own regional burrito variants, and we cannot.

Let me explain:

San Diego-style burritos are categorized by their wall-to-wall usage of meat, accompanied by little more than pico de gallo and guacamole. The paragon of this culinary style is the famously mouthwatering California burrito with its trademark French fry filling.
San Francisco Mission-style burritos can be identified by the rice and beans used as a filling. You may have seen this called a “super burrito” on the menu at various restaurants — but they are, in essence, the same thing.

How would you make a Sacramento-style burrito? Whether it’s certain ingredients or method of preparation, tell me your thoughts.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jordan

From the editor

I have nothing to promote or quip about here, I just want to toot my own horn for having officially quit smoking cigarettes after 15+ years. Beep, beep.

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