(AGENPARL) – ven 13 gennaio 2023 Headlines from the City of Sacramento’s blog that you can read in under a minute.
All stories are sourced from our blog, the [Sacramento City Express](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h4a24194,409a7a8,409ed19)
CITY OF SACRAMENTO EXTENDS OPERATIONS OF ITS WEATHER-RESPITE CENTERS TO JAN. 18
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With another storm system expected to bring rain and wind to the region, the City of Sacramento has extended weather-respite operations at both its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North Fifth Street Shelter lobby through Wednesday morning (Jan. 18).
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CITY OF SACRAMENTO EXTENDS TWO SANDBAG LOCATIONS THROUGH JAN. 13
[sandbag](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h4a24194,409a7a8,409ed1c)
UPDATE: Both locations remain open through Friday, Jan. 13, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents must fill their own bags as staff will not be available to assist.
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CITY OF SACRAMENTO OFFERING GRANTS OF UP TO $20,000 TO EXPAND OUTDOOR DINING
[al fresco dining render](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h4a24194,409a7a8,409ed78)
Funded through the federal American Rescue Plan, the Al Fresco grant program will provide reimbursable grants to support the cost of building or expanding a permanent outdoor dining patio or sidewalk café within the public right-of-way or on a private parking lot.
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CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS ITS VICE MAYOR, MAYOR PRO TEM AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS
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Mayor Darrell Steinberg named Councilmember Eric Guerra (District 6) as Vice Mayor and Councilmember Mai Vang (District 8) as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023. Vice Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore appointments typically last for a calendar year.
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CITY SELECTS 10 COMPANIES TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND EXPERT SUPPORT TO GROW LOCAL BUSINESSES
[Economic gardening 2.0](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h4a24194,409a7a8,409ed7c)
The program pairs local companies with funding as well as experts who assist in analyzing data and creating strategies to achieve desired growth outcomes.
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SAFETY TIPS FOR NEXT ROUND OF WIND AND RAIN FROM THE CITY’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
[Economic gardening 2.0](https://t.updates.cityofsacramento.org/r/?id=h4a24194,409a7a8,409ed7e)
As another storm system heads toward the Sacramento region, bringing with it more high winds and rain, the City of Sacramento’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to stay safe and be prepared by taking a few simple steps.
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