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SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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RAD Games Offer Inclusive Fun

May 15, 2025 01:00PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The third annual RAD Games at the Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove brought together hundreds of participants and families Saturday, May 10 for a free, inclusive event designed for individuals with disabilities.

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Laguna Creek High School Students Win Western Festival Poster Contest

May 15, 2025 12:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Three students from Laguna Creek High School were presented with checks for winning the 2025 Elk Grove Western Festival Poster Contest.

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Elk Grove Unified School District Names 2024-25 Employees of the Year

May 15, 2025 12:54PM ● By Elk Grove Unified School District News Release

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has announced its 2024-2025 Employees of the Year, honoring 11 staff members for their outstanding contributions to education and student success.

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Hmong American Day to Celebrate 50th Anniversary at Elk Grove Park

May 15, 2025 12:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The 50th anniversary of Hmong American Day will be celebrated with a free, family-friendly festival at Elk Grove Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17.

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Planet Fitness Gym Expands its Footprint to Elk Grove Center

May 15, 2025 12:52PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Planet Fitness, which operates six gyms in the Sacramento region, is moving into the Laguna 99 shopping center on Elk Grove Boulevard.

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Life-Saving Device Installed at Parks

May 15, 2025 12:51PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Thanks to three Rotary clubs, 18 automated external defibrillator (AED) units have recently been installed at public facilities in Sacramento, Carmichael, Elk Grove and Marysville.

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Elk Grove Named Fourth-Best City to Live in California

May 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Joe Wirt

Elk Grove was ranked as the fourth-best large city in California to live, according to a ranking released by Consumer Affairs last month.

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No Zoo for You

May 08, 2025 09:51AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300 million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Fridays in the Grove Kicks off with Line Dancing

May 08, 2025 09:49AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Elk Grove’s 2025 “Fridays in the Grove” series returned on May 2 with “Country in the Plaza,” a lively evening of line dancing and live country music at Old Town Plaza.

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Assistant Chief to Retire; Input Sought on Succesor

May 08, 2025 09:44AM ● By MPG Staff

Assistant Chief of Police Paul Solomon will retire from the Elk Grove Police Department after nearly three decades of service, prompting the department to begin the process of selecting his replacement.

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‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ is Back in Elk Grove

May 08, 2025 09:42AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Cosumnes Fire Department crews are once again suiting up and hitting the streets for a cause close to their hearts.

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Elk Grove Celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander Month

May 08, 2025 09:32AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Asian American Pacific Islander Month is here and the City of Elk Grove kicked it off with its fourth annual Asian and Pacific Islander CultureFest on May 4.

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Historical Society’s Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser Returns

May 08, 2025 09:22AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for an elegant way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend? Why not dive back into the Victorian Era at the Elk Grove Historical Society’s Spring Tea event?

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Horn Barbecue Fires Up a New Chapter

May 01, 2025 11:39AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The smoky and alluring scent of barbecue wafted down Elk Grove’s Main Street on Saturday, April 26, as Horn Barbecue officially opened its doors, drawing crowds eager to try the pitmaster's food.

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Council OKs $4.2M Loan for Affordable Senior Housing

May 01, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council approved a $4.2 million loan to Mutual Housing California to develop an 89-unit senior affordable housing project in Old Town Elk Grove during its April 23 meeting.

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Sutter Health Breaks Ground on New Elk Grove Care Center

May 01, 2025 11:31AM ● By MPG Staff

Sutter Health broke ground April 23 on a new care center that will expand access to specialty healthcare services for Elk Grove and surrounding communities, according to a news release issued by the healthcare providers.

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Elk Grove Awards $350,000 in Grants to Community Events

May 01, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Elk Grove has awarded approximately $350,000 in sponsorship grants to 44 nonprofit organizations as part of its Event Sponsorship Grant Program, a city-supported initiative aimed at bolstering events that foster community connection.

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Elk Grove Arts Festival Livens Up Old Town Plaza

May 01, 2025 11:28AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

A threat of rain didn’t stop Old Town from hosting its fourth annual Festival of the Arts on April 26.

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Prasad Appointed as Elk Grove’s New Finance Director

May 01, 2025 11:22AM ● By MPG Staff

Rajneil Prasad has been appointed as the new finance director for the City of Elk Grove, according to a city news release.

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Koranne Foundation Expands Scholarships for EGUSD Homeless Students with Fundraiser

May 01, 2025 11:20AM ● By Koranne Foundation News Release

The VI-SH Koranne Foundation, known for supporting underprivileged students, awarded the inaugural Vishnu-Shashikala Koranne Scholarships in 2024 to six homeless high school graduates from the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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‘One Supreme Night’ of Pro Wrestling

Apr 24, 2025 11:46AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

For the past 25 years, Supreme Pro Wrestling has entertained crowds all over Sacramento. Once again, SPW is setting up shop in Elk Grove, bringing their annual anniversary show “One Supreme Night” to Soccer World on Sunday, April 27.

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City to Lend $3.3M for Affordable Housing Project

Apr 24, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a $3.3 million loan to Abode Housing to support the first phase of Sheldon Farms North, a 240-unit affordable housing project aimed in part at families and adults with developmental disabilities.

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Slow & Low Defaults on City-Backed Loan

Apr 24, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Elk Grove is seeking to recoup $425,000 following the revelation that the now shuttered Slow & Low Smokehouse, a restaurant that had been positioned as a key part of the city’s Old Town revitalization effort, defaulted on a city-backed loan.

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

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.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

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?

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 10, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

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.

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Music Festival Returns to Old Town

Apr 10, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

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

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CCSD OKs Contract for New GM

Apr 10, 2025 12:59PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

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.

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EGPD Releases Annual Report

Apr 03, 2025 10:14AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

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.

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Cosumnes Community Services District Selects Ogden as New General Manager

Apr 03, 2025 10:13AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

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

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Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

Apr 03, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

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.

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