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Adu Resource

If you're curious about building an Accessory Dwelling Unit—also known as a granny flat or in-law unit—the city of Sacramento has made the process easier.

Free permit-ready building plans for detached ADUs are now available through the city’s ADU Resource Center. The plans meet all 2022 Residential Building Code requirements and offer all-electric studio, one- or twobedroom layout options.

“The permit-ready plans are a helpful addition to streamline the process for customers and to produce more housing options in Sacramento,” says Garrett Norman, senior planner with the city.

The ADU Resource Center is part of the city’s eight-year housing strategy to produce more than 45,000 housing units of all types by 2029. For information, visit adu.cityofsacramento.org.

Juvenile Justice

The Sacramento County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Subcommittee is looking for two community members to make a positive impact on youth residing in Sacramento County’s Youth Detention Facility.

JJCC Subcommittee members help educate the public about Senate Bill 823 (also known as Juvenile Justice Realignment), which gradually transfers the responsibility for managing youth housed at the California Division of Juvenile Justice from the state to local county jurisdictions.

Members work directly with the chief probation officer and representatives from Behavioral Health Services, Child Protective Services, District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Sacramento County Office of Education and Superior Court to develop and provide program updates for the county’s local Juvenile Justice Realignment plan.

Applications are due March 8. For information, visit saccoprobation.

40 Under 40

Sacramento Metro Chamber President/CEO Amanda Blackwood has received a national 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award. The biennial awards recognize rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.

The selection committee, made up of six economic development leaders and site selection consultants, evaluated nominations based on strong leadership, commitment and innovation in the workplace.

“I am very proud to serve as the voice of business for the greater Sacramento region and promote the importance of our work on a national stage,” says Blackwood, the first female president and CEO to serve full time in the 128year history of the Metro Chamber. For information, visit metrochamber.org.

Young Singers

The Sacramento Master Singers Scholarship for Young Choral Singers is now accepting applications.

Applicants must be 14 to 22 years old; from Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin or Amador counties; current or recent (within the last two years) members of their school choir, church choir or community choir; and show commitment to and leadership in the choral arts.

Applications are due March 18. Top applicants in each age category will be invited to an interview and feedback session April 8. One or more winners will be showcased at YouthSINGS! on April 20 at the McClatchy High School Auditorium. To apply, visit mastersingers.org, under “Get Involved.”

Safe Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is offering $2,000 scholarships for 10 high school seniors continuing their education after graduation.

The scholarships are based on financial need, grade point average, a personal statement and letter of recommendation. To be eligible, applicants must attend schools in Alameda, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba counties and be members of SAFE (or their parents or guardians are members of SAFE).

Scholarship recipients can use the funds at any university, college, community college or trade school.

SAFE has awarded approximately $200,000 to students living in the 13 Northern California counties over the last 20 years. Applications are due March 15. To apply, visit safecu. org/2023scholarship.

Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n