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The big picture

• Grants: Funding from the government can help cover the costs of land acquisition and construction. For example, the Community Development Block Grant Program provides annual grants to fund housing projects.
• Land dispositions: Transferring property to local governments, non-profits, and for-profit developers can reduce the cost of affordable housing.
• Taxes: When transforming office space into housing, systems like plumbing, heating, and cooling typically need replacing. This can be an opportunity to make improvements to energy efficiency — which can be rewarded with tax incentives and credits.

• Birds at Sunset Paint Party | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | R Vida Cantina, 7040 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights | $35 | Learn to paint your own masterpiece of birds in the twilight.
• Music Bingo | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | J.J. Pfister Distilling Co., 9819 Business Park Dr., Sacramento | Cost of purchase | Grab a drink and put your musical knowledge to the test as you try to win prizes.
• Johnny Taylor’s Storytelling Grad Show | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $20.30+ | See what jokes the graduates of Johnny Taylor’s Storytelling Comedy Class have been working on.

• Jenny Don’t and The Spurs | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $15 | These Portland-based “Western Cowpunks” take the River City stage.
• Natasha Leggero | Thursday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 3 | Times vary | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $30.25+ | The comedian known for her appearances on “Chelsea Lately” stops by the City of Trees.

• “Some of Us Are Brave” | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | 2533 R St., Sacramento | $15+ | See four one-act plays that explore themes like finding your first love, the end of a relationship, and more.
• The Silver Lining’s Broadway Musical Night | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-10 p.m. | 1414 16th St., Sacramento | $15 | Solo pianist Patrick Burns will be tearing up the keys as he plays the most famous Broadway tunes all night long.

• Downtown Sacramento hit a new record high this past Sunday, with temperatures peaking at 73°. This beats the previous record for Jan. 28 of 70°, which was set in 1984 and tied in 2014. (FOX40)

• Paperwork filed with the Folsom Planning Department indicates that Sutter Health could begin its expansion into Folsom this year. The local health care system looks to be the new tenant of a 106,000-sqft space at the corner of E. Bidwell Street and Iron Point Road. (Sac Biz Journal)

• Folsom Cordova Unified School District is holding a special meeting Monday evening to discuss potentially splitting into two separate districts. Regardless of the outcome of the meeting, any restructuring would take years to complete, according to the district. (ABC 10)

• Hypeboyz Tri-Tip is now open in Arden Fair Mall’s food court. The steak sandwich shop offers delicacies such as the “Cactus Jack” (mixed veggies with garlic hummus on sliced wheat) + “The OG” (melted cheddar and barbecue sauce). (Sac Biz Journal)

• SacRT’s Tiber Station will be closed Monday, Feb. 5-Sunday, Feb. 11, for construction. A bus will transport riders between Tiber and Butterfield stations as needed. (FOX40)

• Early bird tickets are on sale now for the American River Parkway Foundation’s Bike Fest event. Enjoy live music, food + drinks, and — of course — a nice bike ride during the Saturday, May 18 event.

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• If possible, avoid driving. If you have to drive, be vigilant for tree limbs or other debris.
• Secure loose items around the exterior of your home, like lawn furniture.
• Use a rake or broom to help keep storm drains and gutters clear.
• Call 311 to report flooding or hazards like fallen trees, and report power outages to SMUD at 888-456-7683.
• Keep pets inside, and take them out on a leash if necessary.