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Chamber Seeks Nonprofit Vendors for Oct. 1 Mixer

Sep 09, 2026 08:14AM ● By Joe Wirt

Program Booths, Networking Aim to Boost Visibility

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New Library to Celebrate Grand Opening

Sep 09, 2026 08:13AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The new Elk Grove Library will open its doors to the public Saturday, Oct. 10, following years of planning and renovations to transform a former retail building into a larger community library.

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Lodi Resident Wins $583,824 Jackpot at Sky River Casino

Sep 09, 2026 08:04AM ● By Joe Wirt

As Sky River Casino wraps up its anniversary month celebration, one lucky guest is ending August with more than a half a million reasons to celebrate.

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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget Available

Sep 08, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Board Chambers in the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street, Sacramento, 95814. If necessary, hearings will continue on Sept. 9,10 and 11 at the same time and location.

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Global Feast Fest Returns Sept. 12

Sep 01, 2026 02:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Global Feast Fest will return to Elk Grove on Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing international food, live music, cultural vendors and family activities to District56.

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Emissions Reduction Plan Approved by California Air Resources Board

Sep 01, 2026 01:58PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air News Release

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the South Sacramento Florin Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP), marking a major milestone in the Sac Metro Air District’s ongoing partnership with the community to reduce exposure to air pollution and improve public health.

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Nguyen Amendment Guarantees Every Voter an Equal Voice, Regardless of Party

Sep 01, 2026 01:56PM ● By Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) on Aug. 25 introduced Assembly Constitution Amendment (ACA 24), the Right to Vote, a proposed amendment to the California Constitution affirming that no eligible voter can be shut out of a publicly funded election because of their party, or lack of one.

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City Seeks Input on Future of Main Street Buildings

Sep 01, 2026 01:49PM ● By By MPG Staff

The City of Elk Grove is expanding its community outreach on the future of two buildings along Historic Main Street, including the former library and nearby Teen Center.

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What County’s Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents

Aug 25, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

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.

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City to End Teen Center Lease, Weigh Youth Services

Aug 25, 2026 03:43PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Soroptimist Opens Live Your Dream Applications

Aug 25, 2026 03:42PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Grind Card Show Returns Sept. 5

Aug 25, 2026 03:37PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Competitive Youth Soccer Builds Skills at Fields Across City

Aug 25, 2026 03:35PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

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.

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Scrimmages Allow Final Tune-Ups Before Season

Aug 25, 2026 03:32PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

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.

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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Aug 24, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

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).

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Celebrating Community at Ohana Walk

Aug 18, 2026 01:59PM ● By ACC Senior Services News Release

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

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Attend ‘Bites with the Bosses’ Networking Event

Aug 18, 2026 01:52PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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City Hosts Free Back to School Bike Rodeo

Aug 18, 2026 01:51PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Cosumnes CSD to Host Free Swim Bash for Teens Only

Aug 12, 2026 11:34AM ● By MPG Staff

he Cosumnes Community Services District will host a free Teen Pathways End of the Summer Bash from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex, 9014 Bruceville Road in Elk Grove.

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Elk Grove Resident Named to Local United Way Board

Aug 12, 2026 11:31AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Elk Grove resident and SMUD executive Brandy Bolden has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region.

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Softball Western Nationals Host 130 Teams

Aug 04, 2026 04:28PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) made its way back to Elk Grove for the Western National Championships from Tuesday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Elk Grove High Class of 1981 Celebrates 45th

Aug 04, 2026 04:20PM ● By Christina Wagner

Elk Grove High School’s Awesome Class of 1981 recently enjoyed its 45-year reunion. Festivities commenced the morning of Friday, July 24 with a golf tournament at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento, followed by a casual evening of food and drink at Dust Bowl Brewery in Elk Grove.

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Resident Wins $341,389 on Coveted Progressive Jackpot at Sky River

Aug 04, 2026 04:15PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On July 18, Sky River Casino had a six-figure table game jackpot after an Elk Grove resident won a combined $341,389 jackpot while playing Light & Wonder’s I Luv Suits Poker™.

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City Expands Public Comment Options

Aug 04, 2026 04:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove residents now have an additional way to participate in City Council meetings following changes to state law that allow live remote public comment during meetings.

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City Names 10 Pitch Elk Grove Finalists

Aug 04, 2026 04:05PM ● By Joe Wirt

The City of Elk Grove has announced the 10 startup companies selected to compete in the finals of the 2026 Pitch Elk Grove competition, where entrepreneurs from across the Sacramento region will present their business ideas before a panel of investors.

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Still Time to Visit the State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:17PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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Visions in Motion Leaves Lasting Impact

Jul 28, 2026 01:14PM ● By MPG Staff

In recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, the City of Elk Grove celebrated the work of Visions in Motion, a local nonprofit that partners with city departments to promote inclusion while serving the community.

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Council Approves Parks MOU with Cosumnes CSD

Jul 28, 2026 01:09PM ● By John McCallum

City Council members voted 4-0 – Vice Mayor Darren Suen had an excused absence – at their July 22 meeting to approve an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cosumnes Community Services District providing greater clarity over the roles and responsibilities each entity has for park development in Elk Grove.

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Calvary Christian Center Hosts National Night Out

Jul 28, 2026 01:07PM ● By MPG Staff

It’s almost that time of the year! National Night Out, held every year on the first Tuesday in August is a community-building campaign designed to bring law enforcement and neighbors together to promote safety and unity.

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ACC Care Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Overall Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Jul 28, 2026 01:05PM ● By ACC Senior Services News Release

ACC Senior Services is proud to announce that the ACC Care Center has earned the highest possible 5-Star Overall Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a distinction that recognizes excellence in quality of care, staffing and health inspections.

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Gear Up for Summer Concerts

Jul 28, 2026 01:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Live music, local talent and family-friendly entertainment will take center stage this August as the Cosumnes Community Services District’s Hot Summer Nights Concert Series returns to Laguna Town Hall Amphitheatre.

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Supervisor Hume Covers State of County

Jul 21, 2026 03:29PM ● By Joe Wirt

County Supervisor Pat Hume brought the State of the County home to Elk Grove on Friday, July 17, updating a full house on topics impacting the business growth and community resilience of Sacramento County.

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New Plan Forecasts Watershed Climate Resilience

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) and regional partners have completed the American, Bear and Cosumnes Watersheds Resilience Plan, a new climate resilience strategy that evaluates how climate change is expected to affect water supplies, flood risk, ecosystems, infrastructure and communities across one of California’s most important watershed systems.

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Cosumnes River Stretch Permanently Protected

Jul 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

A critical stretch of the Cosumnes River – the only undammed river on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada – is now permanently protected and slated for ecological restoration.

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Community Input Sought for Heat-Ready Mobility Plan

Jul 21, 2026 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

As summer temperatures continue to rise, the City of Elk Grove is developing a new plan aimed at making streets, sidewalks, bikeways and transit facilities safer during periods of extreme heat.

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