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Two Elk Grove Schools Placed on Brief Lockdown; No Weapon Found

Jan 17, 2025 01:48PM ● By MPG Staff

Both Albiani Middle School and Pleasant Grove High School were briefly put on lockdown on Friday Jan. 17 after a student was reported to possibly be in possession of a weapon or contraband.

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EGUSD Announces Plans to Fill Vacancy Through Appointment

Jan 17, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees announced plans at its Jan. 14 meeting to avoid a potentially pricey special election and appoint a replacement for the vacant Area 4 trustee seat.

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Elk Grove HS Student Arrested for Possession of Firearm on Campus

Jan 17, 2025 09:35AM ● By MPG Staff

An Elk Grove High School student was arrested by Sacramento County Sheriff Deputies Thursday after a firearm was found in the student’s backpack, according to Sacramento Sheriff’s news release.

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City Approves Contract for Library Project

Jan 16, 2025 09:20AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council took a significant step toward making its Elk Grove Boulevard Library Improvement Project a reality at its first meeting of 2025 with the approval of a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a nearly $10,000,000 construction contract for the project.

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City Manager Discusses Horn Elk Grove

Jan 16, 2025 09:19AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

City Manager Jason Behrmann discussed the recently announced plans for Michael Hargis’ Slow & Low smokehouse to reopen as Horn Elk Grove and $500,000 of city funds used to help guarantee a loan for improvement of the space.

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Chamber Announces Businesses of the Year

Jan 16, 2025 09:16AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce announced the four recipients of its 2024 businesses of the year awards on Jan. 8.

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Elk Grove Accepting 2025 Grant Applications

Jan 16, 2025 09:11AM ● By MPG Staff

The online application period for three Elk Grove city grant programs for local nonprofits opened on Jan. 10.

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Sky River Casino Honors 10 Nonprofits

Jan 16, 2025 09:02AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Several local organizations were celebrated for their work in the Elk Grove community and beyond at an event held by Sky River Casino on Jan.7.

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Slow & Low to Revamp as Horn Elk Grove

Jan 09, 2025 04:18PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Michael Hargis’ Slow & Low Smokehouse is shifting gears. The owner recently announced a partnership with Bay Area barbecue heavyweight Matt Horn to revamp the eatery as Horn Elk Grove.

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New Gym Opens; Pizza Due in March

Jan 09, 2025 04:16PM ● By Joe Wirt

Welcome to the latest edition of the Elk Grove Business Roundup, a column that highlights some of the retail, restaurant and nonprofit news around Elk Grove.

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‘Worlds Apart’ Exhibit Opens EG Fine Arts Center Season

Jan 09, 2025 04:13PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center in Old Town Elk Grove opened its latest new exhibit, “Worlds Apart,” featuring paintings and other mixed media pieces by artist Susan Taira.

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Shop Hosts Community Clothes Swap

Jan 09, 2025 04:06PM ● By Ramona Scarborough

Riffing on a line from the classic movie “Field of Dreams,” if you offer free used clothing, they will come. And they did.

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Elk Grove Accepting 2025 Grant Applications

Jan 09, 2025 01:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The online application period for three Elk Grove city grant programs for local nonprofits will open on Friday, Jan. 10.

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Restaurant Week Returns

Jan 09, 2025 01:30PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The seventh annual Elk Grove Restaurant Week kicks off on Jan. 10, offering the opportunity to try delicious local eateries at a discounted price.

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New Business Roundup Covers Retail, Restaurants, Nonprofits

Jan 09, 2025 01:17PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Elk Grove Business Roundup, a column that highlights some of the news in retail, restaurant and nonprofit news around Elk Grove.

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Finance Director Announces Resignation

Jan 09, 2025 12:31PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Elk Grove City Manager Jay Behrmann announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that Elk Grove Director of Finance Matt Paulin has resigned to accept a position as the director of finance for the city of Sunnyvale.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Dec 30, 2024 05:58PM ● By National Energy Assistance Directors Association News Release

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Non-Profits

Dec 30, 2024 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Sac County Partners Protect Children

Dec 30, 2024 04:53PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When the Child Abuse Prevention Center chose a new leader, it found someone with a deep understanding of its mission: someone who was in foster care mainly because her family was impoverished.

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Influencer's Car Show Drives Toy Giving

Dec 26, 2024 09:44AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

For the second year in a row, the Toxic World car club spread holiday cheer by holding its annual car show toy drive on Sunday at Elk Grove Dodge.

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Cleaning Up at the Special Waste Center

Dec 26, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ramona Scarborough

What is blue, green, black and all over Elk Grove? Answer: Carts for recycling, organics and garbage.

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Thomas Becomes City Editor at Citizen

Dec 19, 2024 01:59PM ● By MPG Staff

Sean P. Thomas, a veteran journalist with ties to the local Elk Grove community, joined Messenger Publishing Group as its new city editor for the Elk Grove Citizen on Dec. 11.

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Annual Drive’s Goal is 1,000 Toys

Dec 12, 2024 11:13AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

In this holiday season, Christmas cheer will fill the air with a toy drive event Dec. 15 in Elk Grove.

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Farm Bureau Honors 'Hometown Hero'

Dec 12, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Walter Hardesty, a cattle rancher from Elk Grove, has received the California Farm Bureau’s Hometown Hero Award in recognition of his support of the Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program in Sacramento County.

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Cosumnes CSD Welcomes New Board Members and Honors Outgoing Directors

Dec 12, 2024 11:01AM ● By Cosumnes CSD News Release

Cosumnes Community Services District extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing board members Gil Albiani and Orlando Fuentes for their years of dedicated service and welcomes Rich Lozano and Daniella Zehnder to the Board of Directors.

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Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season.

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Planning Commission Favors Climate Plan Amendments

Nov 27, 2024 01:58PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Planning Commission recommended adopting amendments to the city’s Climate Action Plan during its Nov. 21 regular meeting. The amendments, which now go before Elk Grove City Council, concerned zero net energy buildings and requirements for electric-vehicle chargers at parking lots.

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Elk Grove FFA Alum Elected National Officer

Nov 27, 2024 01:56PM ● By Matthew Malone

For the next year, Elk Grove FFA alumna Abigale Jacobsen will represent the Western United States as a national FFA officer.

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Sacramento Suburban Water District Appoints Diana Lynch

Nov 26, 2024 05:16PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors has appointed Diana Lynch to fill the Division 1 seat on the Board, effective Nov. 12.

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Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

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Sacramento County Fentanyl Deaths Declining

Nov 26, 2024 09:22AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has made remarkable progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024.

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Chamber Seeks Nonprofit of the Year Nominees

Nov 21, 2024 09:21AM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for its 2024 Nonprofit of the Year Award.

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Panel to Review Cap on Old Town Liquor Permits

Nov 21, 2024 09:18AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council requested input from the Historic Preservation Committee on the question of increasing the cap on liquor permits in Old Town Elk Grove.

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Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Nov 14, 2024 11:01AM ● By Derek Minnema

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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