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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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Supporting a Worthy Cause at the Discovery Store

Jan 23, 2025 03:49PM ● By Ramona Scarborough

All of us in some ways have been touched by an enemy. We may have watched a beloved spouse, child or friend battle this enemy and lose. Or we may have seen them win at great cost. At the very least, we know of someone who has had cancer.

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Wilton Rancheria Purchases 43 Acres Near Casino

Jan 23, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Wilton Rancheria, the tribe that owns Sky River Casino, is expanding its business footprint in Elk Grove after confirming the purchase of an additional 43-acre plot adjacent to the casino.

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City Council Seeks Stars of Service Nominations

Jan 23, 2025 03:39PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Stars of Service awards are designated to recognize volunteers who have made a significant impact on the quality of life in Elk Grove and are offered across seven categories.

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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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