Local Register Would Protect Historic Properties

In an effort to better protect and recognize Elk Grove’s historically significant properties, city planning staff held an open house on June 27 to educate and gather input on the planned Elk Grove Register of Historic Resources. Read More »

Soccer Standout Barajas Headed for Chivas

One of the most popular soccer teams in the world is finalizing a deal to bring an Elk Grove Charter alumnus to their squad. Read More »

Sports Opinion: Let the Kids Play

In two recent interviews where I spoke to local junior college athletes who this fall will be taking their talents to four-year universities, the most difficult question I asked was not about their athletic careers. The question they spent the most time thinking about was, “What do you like to do in your free time?” Read More »

EG Teams Showcased at Boys Cali Live

Various local basketball teams participated in the Cali Live Boys 2024 Tournament from June 28-30 in Roseville. Read More »

District Meets Standards in Educational Plan

The Elk Grove Unified School District board of education reviewed and approved the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan at its June 25 regular meeting, after reviewing results for various performance measures. Read More »

Strauss Festival Stages ‘Two Kingdom Tournament’ July 25-28

This year’s festival, July 25-28 at Elk Grove Regional Park, will enchant with the story of two kingdom princes competing to win the hand of the beautiful princess. Read More »

Council Approves Budget, Contract for Zoo

Elk Grove City Council signed off on a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year at its June 26 regular meeting, as well as a cost-sharing agreement with the entity looking to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove. Read More »

Sacramento’s K-ZAP Launches Donation Drive

Sacramento's Beloved K-ZAP Launched its "10 To Feed the Kitty" Donation Drive on June 9. Read More »

Sacramento Native Competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games

Sacramento Native Will Join More than 250 Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge Read More »

Fighting Through Homelessness to Housing

Keri is a Community Health Worker with Community Health Works (CoHeWo) in Sacramento County Read More »

Cooling Centers Activated Across County

Those Seeking Reprieve From the Heat Wave Can Go to the Following Locations During the Week Read More »

Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville Read More »

California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville Read More »

County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless

On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved the Transfer of 2.2 Acres of Land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the Development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4 Read More »

Fireworks and July 4

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Sheldon Hoops Struggles in Arizona Tournament

As summer competition continues with teams preparing for the winter season for the 24-25 school year, the Sheldon Huskies qualified for the Section 7 Arizona boys basketball tournament. Read More »

Juneteenth Spotlights Black Pro Players from Elk Grove

Union troops on June 19, 1865, arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with the news that slaves in the United States were free on what became known as Juneteenth. Read More »

Jordan is City's New Development Services Director

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann announced on June 20 the selection of Christopher Jordan as the city’s next development services director. Jordan will assume his new role with the city on July 28. Read More »

Juneteenth Highlights Freedom, Resilience

Two community groups celebrated Black culture this month in the lead-up to Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Read More »

Franklin Wins Cybersecurity Contest

Elk Grove celebrated local brilliance as Franklin High School’s “Team Half Dome” triumphed at the sixth annual NorCalCyber Mayors Cup - Greater Sacramento Region. Read More »

Have a Blast at City’s 20th July 4 Salute

The city of Elk Grove is gearing up for the nation’s birthday with its 20th annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue festival. Read More »

Rec Center to Offer ‘Holistic’ Fitness at Morse Park

The CORE Recreation Center, under construction at Morse Community Park, is projected to draw more than 1,700 members by 2026, Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) staff said at the June 5 board of directors’ regular meeting. Read More »

Planning Passes Lot Split for Sheldon Dialysis, Adult Day Care

The Elk Grove Planning Commission on June 6 approved a parcel split for an upcoming commercial development on Sheldon Road. Read More »

Injury Woes Continue for Elk Grove MLB Players

With almost three months of play through the Major League Baseball season, Elk Grove’s stars continue to compete although not with the best results. Read More »

Franklin Basketball Competes in Pennsylvania

This year marks 52 years of the West Reading-Sacramento Cultural Exchange Program, where the Franklin Wildcats basketball program participated in this year. The Wildcats traveled to Pennsylvania for seven games and two youth clinics. Read More »

Support for School Bonds Ticks Up

Elk Grove Unified School District might have a “viable path forward” for a bond measure in the November election, district staff said at the Board of Education’s June 11 meeting. Read More »

Council Delays Budget Vote

Elk Grove City Council on June 12 took a second look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 but it held off on a vote so that all councilmembers could have a say. Read More »

Rotary Grove Refreshed

The Rotary Grove picnic area at Elk Grove Regional Park is back in service, with Cosumnes Community Services District and Rotary Club of Elk Grove coming together on June 12 to celebrate the “revitalized” space’s new look. Read More »

Four Highlights from a High School Spring Season

On March 8, I took on my first assignment for sports coverage of the Elk Grove Citizen with the retirement of sports editor John Hull. From that moment on, the spring season brought many unforgettable sports moments in Elk Grove and for me as a journalist. Read More »

Sheldon, Monterey Trail Showcase Hoops at Classic

Hoopers from Sheldon and Monterey Trail high school boys basketball teams kicked off their summer schedule by showcasing themselves at the Nor Cal High-School Summer Classic at Diablo Valley College. Read More »

New Health Techs Help Address ‘Elder Care Cliff’

A Sacramento-area in-home care agency recently recognized nine employees who completed a program giving them the skills to help patients stay in their homes and out of the hospital. Read More »

Report: Elk Grove Has 83 Without Shelter

The 2024 Point in Time count, released June 5 by Steps Forward, estimates that Elk Grove has 83 unsheltered people, accounting for 2.1% of the county’s unsheltered population. Read More »

Truesdale Retiring After 27 Years of Sheldon Softball

During the week of May 20, it was announced that long-time Sheldon Huskies softball head coach Mary Jo Truesdale was retiring, ending her 27-year career with the Huskies. Read More »

Rancheria to Expand Casino

Wilton Rancheria announced on June 7 that it is expanding its Sky River Casino, with planned additions over the next three years including a hotel, an expanded gaming floor, and a pool and spa. Read More »

Bounty Event Boosts Scholarships

In support of its efforts to fund students’ education goals, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation hosted its annual Bounty on the Boulevard fundraiser on June 2, offering a banquet of food, wine and beer from area restaurants, wineries and breweries. Read More »