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Soroptimist Opens Live Your Dream Applications

Soroptimist International of Elk Grove is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women, which can provide eligible recipients with up to $16,000 to support their education and career goals.

City to End Teen Center Lease, Weigh Youth Services

The City of Elk Grove will not renew its lease with the Teen Center of Elk Grove when the agreement expires at the end of September, citing ongoing operational and financial challenges at the organization.

What County’s Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents

When most people hear the words “Zoning Code,” they probably think about developers, construction projects and a whole lot of rules that have very little to do with their everyday lives, and some people probably don’t ever hear the words “Zoning Code” at all.

Teen Fire Camp Returns

The Cosumnes Fire Department will host a free two-day Teen Fire Camp Oct. 24-25 for youth ages 14 to 18 interested in learning about firefighting, emergency medical services and careers in the fire service. Read More »

Grind Card Show Returns Sept. 5

Sports card collectors, traders and other hobby enthusiasts will have a chance to buy, sell and trade collectibles when the Grind Card Show returns Saturday, Sept. 5. Read More »

Fatal Collision on Lewis Stein

Officers responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision in the intersection of Lewis Stein Road and West Stockton Boulevard around 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. Read More »

Competitive Youth Soccer Builds Skills at Fields Across City

The Elk Grove Soccer Club’s competitive schedule over the weekend of Aug. 22-23 started at parks or sports complexes throughout the Elk Grove area. Read More »

Scrimmages Allow Final Tune-Ups Before Season

High School football scrimmages on Friday, Aug. 21 against non-league schools gave each team a chance to go against someone in a different uniform. Read More »

Teen Fire Camp Returns

The Cosumnes Fire Department will host a free two-day Teen Fire Camp Oct. 24-25 for youth ages 14 to 18 interested in learning about firefighting, emergency medical services and careers in the fire service. Read More »

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers Read More »

Vonseeger Captures California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

Stefan Von Seeger claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid- Amateur Golf Championship, played Aug. 22 to 23 at Bing Maloney Golf Course. Read More »

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Two Sacramento County Teachers of the Year Announced

Educators from Dudley Elementary and Galt High Advance to State Level Read More »

Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry

Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers Read More »

Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services

Celebrating National Emergency Management Awareness Month

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August. Read More »

Veterans Services Office

Veterans Services Office Celebrates New Location

Sacramento County has opened a new Veterans Services Office in Rancho Cordova, providing veterans and their families with a new location to receive assistance with benefits, disability claims and other support services. Read More »

Bo Davidson Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

On Aug. 17, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Aug. 10-16. Read More »

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County Expands Program to Support Affordable Housing Development

Sacramento County is expanding a program designed to help offset development costs that can make affordable housing projects difficult to finance and build. Read More »

Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

Meet the 2026 Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient

On Saturday Aug. 15, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria recognized the Indigenous Future Scholars winner Gianna Azbill during Native American Heritage Night. Read More »

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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD). Read More »

Football Ranked Sixth in AFCA FCS Top 25

Now under two weeks until kickoff of week one, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its Preseason FCS Coaches Poll on Monday, Aug. 17. Read More »

Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies. Read More »

Anniversary Gala

Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25. Read More »

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Jackson Claims Women’s Soccer’s First-Ever Big West Player of the Week Honor

Sacramento State junior Mia Jackson made a bit of history for the Hornets' women's soccer program on Aug. 17 after being named The Big West Offensive Player of the Week following her team's scintillating start to the 2026 campaign. Read More »

Pipe Improvement Project

Sacramento County Water Agency Wraps Up 10-Year Water Meter and Pipe Improvement Project

The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) has completed its biggest construction project ever. Read More »

New School Year Sees SCOE Focused on Literacy, Student Success

Training Focuses Staff on Culture and Collective Responsibility Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court Judges Accept Statewide Outreach Challenge to Connect with Students

Sacramento County teachers who are interested in bringing civics to their K-12 classrooms this school year are invited to connect with the Sacramento Superior Court. Read More »

Affordability Issues Keep New Home Sales at Pre-Pandemic Levels

New home sales in July continued to reflect a return to post-pandemic levels, the North State Building Industry Association reported. Read More »

Celebrating Community at Ohana Walk

A simple idea to bring people together has become a beloved Pocket-area tradition. Read More »

Council Approves Bike and E-Bike Codes, Armored Vehicle Purchase

The City Council has adopted an ordinance adding regulations to the city’s municipal codes governing the operation, enforcement and administration of bicycles and personal transportation devices (PTDs) in Elk Grove. Read More »

Police Mark Five Years of BBQ in the Beat

The Elk Grove Police Department recently wrapped up its 2026 BBQ in the Beat summer series, marking another year of a community program that has brought residents and public safety personnel together over food, activities and conversation. Read More »

Attend ‘Bites with the Bosses’ Networking Event

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau (BBB) will host Bites with the Bosses Elk Grove, a networking event bringing together local business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders. Read More »

City Hosts Free Back to School Bike Rodeo

The city of Elk Grove will host a free Back to School Bike Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, at District56 to help students develop safer and more confident bicycling skills as they return to school. Read More »

Herd Football Celebrates 100

Elk Grove High School football’s Blue & Gold Kick-Off Dinner at the Elk Grove SES Hall celebrated the start of the football season and 100 years of football. Read More »

Pleasant Grove Hosts Clash at the Nest

The Pleasant Grove High School football team hosted it second annual Clash at the Nest season kickoff and community fundraiser event on Friday, Aug. 1. Read More »

The Sacramento River Cats Announce Their Schedule for the 2027 Season

The Sacramento River Cats, proud affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced their 150-game schedule for the upcoming 2027 season and are offering a limited time opportunity to be the first to secure tickets for next season. Read More »

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