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Officer Shoots Armed Man at In-N-Out

Officers responded to a call of a person acting erratically and brandishing a firearm inside a restaurant. When officers attempted to contact the individual outside, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Concerts in the Park Returns in May

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

Sweet Treats at Day of La Concha

Elk Grove residents flocked to District 56 on April 13 to indulge their sweet tooth and to celebrate Day of La Concha.

Experience the Best of Broadway!

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’ Read More »

Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll? Read More »

Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January. Read More »

California State Library Receives Notice of Termination of Federal Grant

The California State Library has been notified by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that, effective April 1, the 2024-25 federal grant awarded under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has been terminated. Read More »

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Economic Concerns Lead to Drop in Home Sales

Economic uncertainty and an increase in the number of existing homes on the market led to a decline in new home sales in the Sacramento region in March, the North State Building Industry Association reported on April 8. Read More »

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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses. Read More »

Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season. Read More »

Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State. Read More »

Kings Sign Terence Davis

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read More »

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program. Read More »

Double-Homicide Suspect Found in Ditch, Dies Later

The suspect in an April 7 double homicide, 39-year-old Michael Diego, died at a local hospital on Thursday, April 10, Elk Grove Police reported. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote. Read More »

Monterey Trail Freshman Picked for National Basketball Minicamp

The freshman standout from Monterey Trail High School last season, Devaughn Dorrough, was selected by United States Basketball to participate in the Men’s Junior National Team April minicamp. Read More »

CCSD OKs Contract for New GM

The Cosumnes Community Services District has a new general manager. The District Board of Directors last week approved the contract for Tim Ogden to step into the role later this month. Read More »

Music Festival Returns to Old Town

Old Town Plaza was filled with raucous energy this past weekend as the Elk Grove Music Festival returned for its second year. Read More »

Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers. Read More »

Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail. Read More »

Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness

The Sacramento County departments of Homeless Services and Housing, and Health Services presented their biannual report to the Board detailing outreach efforts to the homeless population in the unincorporated region of Sacramento and along the American River Parkway from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. Read More »

Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions on March 25 at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Read More »

Cosumnes Community Services District Selects Ogden as New General Manager

After a thoughtful and rigorous nationwide search, Cosumnes Community Services District has selected Tim Ogden as its next general manager. Read More »

EGPD Releases Annual Report

The Elk Grove Police Department released its 2024 annual report offering a detailed look into crime trends and department policies and procedures for the previous year. Read More »

Running of the Elk Brings Community Together

Despite some slightly uncooperative weather, Kaiser Permanente’s 14th Annual Running of the Elk took place without any issue, drawing runners, families and supporters to District56 on Sunday, March 30. Read More »

Jessie Baker School Celebrates 60 Years

The Jessie Baker School, the first public school in California for children with severe disabilities, celebrated its 60th anniversary last week. Read More »

LC Baseball Continues to Honor Coach Mariano with Senior Scholarship

For the 2022 season, the Laguna Creek Cardinals introduced the Roy Mariano Memorial Scholarship, which is presented to a senior each year who exemplifies effort, a positive attitude and being a selfless teammate. Read More »

Monterey Trail High School Looks to Rebuild Baseball Program

Despite interest from underclassmen, the Monterey Trail Mustangs baseball program was not able to meet the participation numbers it needed to field a varsity team. Read More »

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Road Closures Announced for Elk Grove's 14th Annual Running of the Elk

Several road closures and detours will be in effect on Sunday, March 30, as the city hosts the 14th annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk. Read More »

Nonprofit Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser

The community came together for the second annual Logan’s Little Warriors Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser aimed at supporting a local nonprofit’s goals to protect at-risk youth from drug addiction. Read More »

Waterfront Hotel Planned for Hood

The developer behind the Westin Sacramento has plans for another waterfront hotel, this time in the quaint Delta town of Hood. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Honor Two EGUSD Teachers

Two Elk Grove Unified School District teachers were honored by the Sacramento Kings during a halftime ceremony last week. Read More »

Bay Area Firefighter from Elk Grove Dies Off-Duty

An Elk Grove resident who worked as a firefighter in Fremont died at his home in Elk Grove, the Fremont Fire Department announced last week. Read More »

Delta League Softball Kicks Off

The Delta League softball season began this past Wednesday with many teams bringing back familiar faces, while new ones are looking to emerge as new stars. Read More »

Bill Cartwright, NBA Legend, Discusses Memoir at Elk Grove Historical Society

NBA legend Bill Cartwright returned to Elk Grove to promote and sign his memoir at the Elk Grove Historical Society on Saturday, March 22. Read More »

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