Divided Sacramento City Council Passes 2015-16 BudgetJune 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has voted to approve a $947 million budget for next fiscal year. Much of the discussion focused on the shrinking Measure U reserve and the expansion of the mayor's staff.
Stations Identified For Proposed Bike Share PlanMay 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittOrganizers of a plan to create a Sacramento-region bike sharing system have identified 88 possible stations and three cities to take part in a pilot program.
Sacramento Approves New Food Truck RulesMay 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittIt will be easier for mobile food trucks to operate in the city of Sacramento by the end of next month. Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council voted to lift a 30-minute parking restriction that made it tough for the trucks to do business.
Sacramento City Council To Consider Budget Proposal, New Housing UnitsMay 26, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council will consider the Finance Department's most recent budget proposal Tuesday. That's not all that's on the council agenda. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Mayor's Staffing Proposal Draws Fire During Heated City CouncilMay 13, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council meeting became heated Tuesday night as one city councilman tried to silence another. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Public Works: Make All Streets "Complete" With Bike Lanes In 20 YearsMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says streets should be safer for people riding bicycles. The city's Department of Public Works says about 200 bicyclists are involved in accidents with cars every year.
City Council Moves One Step Closer To Regulating AirbnbMay 12, 2015 | Bob MoffittPeople in the City of Sacramento who use the online service Airbnb to rent out rooms are one step closer to being regulated. The city would like to clearly distinguish between occasional renters and bed-and-breakfast operators.
New Measure U Part Of Sacramento City Budget TalksMay 5, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Budget and Audit Committee has voted to send the city manager's budget proposal on to the full council. $30 million of the budget comes from a 2012, voter-approved Measure U sales tax increase that expires in four years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento Police Get More Intersection Cameras, License Plate ReadersApril 28, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: The Sacramento City Council has approved a police department request for license plate readers at 18 more intersections in the city this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Council Supports Plan To Reduce African American Baby DeathsApril 15, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council endorsed a plan created by a Sacramento County-created steering committee to reduce the mortality rate for African American babies.