Search Results for: Flood

The Southport Levee Improvements Project

Posted on May 8, 2013
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In an effort to reduce flood risk for West Sacramento residents, the Southport Levee Improvements project involves the construction of approximately four miles of new setback levee. The project requires the relocation of South River Road, adjacent to the Sacramento … Continue reading »

Posted in City Projects, Flood Protection, General Information, Transportation

Southport Levee Project: Supplemental Notice of Preparation for EIS/EIR

Posted on April 1, 2013
City of West Sacramento City Seal

The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) is proposing the Southport Sacramento River Early Implementation Project (EIP) to implement flood-risk–reduction measures along the Sacramento River South Levee in the city of West Sacramento, Yolo County, California. USACE and WSAFCA … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information

City Cancels Tree Lighting Event, Prepares for Storm Threat

Posted on November 30, 2012
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The City of West Sacramento and the Chamber of Commerce have cancelled this evening’s annual Tree Lighting event in response to the storm emergency.  The cancelled Tree Lighting was set for 6 p.m. at City Hall.  The City is also … Continue reading »

Posted in Chamber of Commerce, General Information, Public Safety

Storm Preparations

Posted on November 29, 2012
City of West Sacramento City Seal

City staff attended regional flood preparation meetings last month with the state.  A City specific flood preparation meeting was held last week and staff from RD 900 and the state attended. We reviewed the West Sacramento slow-rise flood plan, flood … Continue reading »

Posted in Active Aging, Chamber of Commerce, Events, Flood Protection, General Information, Public Safety

Do you have flood insurance?

Posted on November 13, 2012
City of West Sacramento City Seal

Have you thought about flood insurance? Winter is coming. That means rain. In addition to preparing for the wet season, this is a good time to think about flood insurance. As you’ve probably heard, our region is at high risk … Continue reading »

Posted in Flood Protection, General Information, Public Safety

U.S. Army Corps to Pause West Sacramento Levee Work for Rainy Season

Posted on October 31, 2012
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has concluded this year’s construction of a setback levee along South River Road in West Sacramento with plans to resume next spring. The construction site will be shut down for the winter … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information

City Council & WUSD Board Candidates Forum

Posted on September 19, 2012

The West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and Soroptimist International of West Sacramento are sponsoring a public Candidates Forum to bring the business community and residents of West Sacramento together with political candidates in a discussion of key issues. This is … Continue reading »

Posted in Chamber of Commerce, Politics

West Sacramento City Manager Toby Ross Retires July 13

Posted on July 6, 2012
Toby Ross

City Manager Toby Ross will retire July 13, 2012, following a decade of outstanding service to West Sacramento. He will be replaced by Martin Tuttle, former Executive Director of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. Mr. Ross served as West … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information

Ribbon-cutting celebrates completion of $27 million in West Sacramento levee improvements

Posted on June 27, 2012
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The West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, City of West Sacramento and its state and federal partners celebrated the completion of two levee improvement projects valued at $27 million at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The projects, known as The Rivers Early … Continue reading »

Posted in City Projects, Flood Protection, General Information, Public Safety

West Sacramento Levee Improvements Ribbon-cutting, June 26

Posted on June 21, 2012
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Together the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) celebrate the completion of two levee improvement projects-The Rivers Early Implementation Project and the CHP Academy Early Implementation Project (EIP), Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30 … Continue reading »

Posted in City Pride, City Projects, Flood Protection, General Information

City of West Sacramento City Council Announces New City Manager

Posted on June 7, 2012
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The Mayor of the City of West Sacramento, Christopher Cabaldon, announced this evening that the City Council unanimously appointed Martin Tuttle to replace City Manager Toby Ross, who will be retiring after nearly a decade of service to West Sacramento. … Continue reading »

Posted in General Information, Politics

Floodplain Management Ordinance

Posted on March 9, 2012
WSAFCA

The West Sacramento City Council will conduct a public workshop on proposed revisions to the Floodplain Management Ordinance, Title 18 of the City’s Municipal Code, on March 21, 2012 at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as possible.  The workshop … Continue reading »

Posted in Community Groups, Community Meetings, Flood Protection, General Information

Southport Sacramento River Early Implementation Project

Posted on February 21, 2012
WSAFCA

WSAFCA Board Meeting Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m. West Sacramento City Hall, Council Chambers 1110 West Capitol Avenue West Sacramento West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (WSAFCA) has completed analyses needed to compare project alternatives that would correct known deficiencies … Continue reading »

Posted in City Projects, Events, Flood Protection, General Information

West Sacramento City Manager Toby Ross to Retire

Posted on February 17, 2012
Toby Ross, City Manager

City of West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon announced Feb. 16 that City Manager Toby Ross intends to  retire sometime before July 1, 2012.  In a letter to the City Council, Mr. Ross stated, “…This decision does not come lightly.  I … Continue reading »

Posted in City Pride, General Information

Southport Sacramento River Early Implementation Project

Posted on January 6, 2012
WSAFCA

    LEVEE PROJECT WORKSHOP Thursday, January 26, 2012 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. City of West Sacramento Community Center, Community Room 1075 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento You are invited to learn about preliminary design alternatives of proposed levee … Continue reading »

Posted in Flood Protection, General Information, Public Safety