Local Quarterback Training

If you are a young quarterback looking to improve your game to play at a high level, Valor Passing Academy can help. Read More »

Matsui Demands HHS Stop Illegal Restrictions on Drug Pricing Discounts

On July 1, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI) led a bipartisan group of 72 total members of Congress in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) take immediate action to stop Eli Lilly and Company from unlawfully conditioning access to 340B drug discounts. Read More »

Landmark Sculpture Installed at Elk Grove Library’s New Location

A monumental new sculpture by Aaron T Stephan now anchors the plaza outside the Elk Grove Library’s new location on Historic Main Street. Read More »

90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9. Read More »

Historical Society Invites Community to ‘Raise the Barn’ at Annual Banquet

The Elk Grove Historical Society is calling on businesses, community leaders and residents to help preserve Elk Grove’s rich heritage by supporting the Annual Raise the Barn Banquet, taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at District56, 8230 Civic Center Drive. Read More »

Resident Wins $400k Jackpot, Casino Reaches $4.6 Million in Table Games Jackpots

Sky River Casino is thrilled to announce Elk Grove resident Ramchand B. won a stunning jackpot of $400,000 while celebrating his wife's birthday on June 22. Read More »

New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7. Read More »

SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Read More »

Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season. Read More »

Women and Children Once Homeless Gather to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. Read More »

Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced. Read More »

Sacramento County Welcomes Peak Energy to Metro Air Park

Sacramento County today welcomed Peak Energy to Metro Air Park as the company celebrated the opening of its first commercial manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More »

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team. Read More »

Coroner Needs Your Help with John Doe Identification

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified adult male (Coroner Case 26-00572). Read More »

Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home! Read More »

Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC. Read More »

Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region. Read More »

County Confirms Year's First Human West Nile Virus Case

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) and the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District have recorded the first human case of West Nile virus in Sacramento County this year. Read More »

State of District Highlights Civic Duty, Growth

Ahead of the Cosumnes Community Services District’s regular board meeting on July 1, a special gathering was held in the district’s chamber for its 2026 State of the District address delivered by President Peter Sakaris. Read More »

Meet the 17 Semi-Finalists of Pitch Elk Grove 2026

After reviewing a record 109 applications from across eight Northern California counties, the City of Elk Grove has announced the 17 innovative startups selected to advance to Pitch Elk Grove’s semi-finals. Read More »

Animal Shelter Launches 250 Adoptions for America’s 250th

Elk Grove Animal Shelter has announced its “250 Adoptions for America’s 250th” campaign, a community-wide initiative to help 250 shelter pets find loving homes during the month of July in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Read More »

What’s Happening on Laguna Boulevard?

If Laguna Boulevard is part of your daily commute, you may have noticed the construction activity underway between Bruceville Road and Laguna Springs Drive. Read More »

Fine Arts Center Presents ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Exhibition

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center is presenting “Dog Days of Summer,” a group exhibition by the Center’s Member Artists now until July 31. Read More »

Roadways Impacted by Harvest Water Project Reopen

Good news for drivers: roadway work associated with the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s (SacSewer) Harvest Water project is now complete. Read More »

Run 4 Hunger Celebrates 250 Years of Independence

During the morning of the Fourth of July this year, the Run 4 Hunger races celebrated the 250-year anniversary of America while also helping support Elk Grove Food Bank Services. Read More »

The Power of Parks & Rec: Yadira Barrera

July is National Park & Recreation Month, and we’re celebrating by shining a spotlight on the incredible people that maintain our programs, parks and services. Read More »

Elk Grove Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Minister

Our congregation is pleased to welcome the Rev. Carla Dietz to our church, and to the local community. She and her husband, John Carroll, live in Sacramento. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions. Read More »

Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach. Read More »

Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer. Read More »