Downtown, Midtown Parking Rate Increases To Start; Only Warnings Issued For Now

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Starting Thursday night, meter hours will increase to 10 p.m. in downtown Sacramento and 8 p.m. in parts of midtown.

It's all in preparation for the grand opening of the Golden 1 Center.

Keep in mind, when large arena events occur all street meter parking within three blocks of the arena will cost a flat rate of $18.75 when you park for three hours or more.

Parking officials say they will leave warnings instead of citations on cars until October 1.