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Elk Grove City Council Lands on New Name for City Zoo

Feb 13, 2025 09:04AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The new zoo in Elk Grove finally has a name.

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Baby with Spina Bifida Has Promising Future After Surgery

Feb 11, 2025 03:03PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Lindsey was 18 weeks pregnant with her fifth child when she got a life-changing phone call. Her blood work was abnormal. She and husband, Jared, went in for an ultrasound and got news that they never expected: their developing baby had spina bifida.

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California Office of Traffic Safety Swears in New Director

Feb 11, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

Stephanie Dougherty was officially sworn in Jan. 13 as the new director for the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in December, Dougherty will also serve as the governor’s representative for highway safety at the federal level.

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Chamber Gala Honors Local Businesses

Jan 30, 2025 11:11AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Nearly 240 attendees filled the ballroom at the District56 community center on Friday, Jan. 24 for the 73rd annual Volunteer Recognition and Board Installation Gala, which celebrates the achievements of local citizens and businesses.

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Zoo Project Hits Fundraising Milestone

Jan 30, 2025 11:08AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Sacramento Zoological Society announced it had raised $17.5 million of the $50 million needed to start construction of the new zoo expected to move to Elk Grove in the near future.

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Sky River Casino Donates $3,000 and Food to Elk Grove Food Bank

Jan 30, 2025 11:04AM ● By MPG Staff

In an effort to help curb food insecurity in Elk Grove, members of the Sky River Casino Team donated $3,000 and almost 900 pounds of food to the Elk Grove Food Bank.

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Elk Grove City Council Approves Public Art for New Library

Jan 24, 2025 02:57PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council approved a public art piece for its soon-to-be relocated Elk Grove Public Library at its Wednesday, Jan. 22 meeting.

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Council Tables Zoo Discussion After Debate Over Name

Jan 24, 2025 02:12PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

he Elk Grove City Council tabled a decision on the official name of the new Zoo that is slated to begin construction in Elk Grove in 2027, after some council members took issue with the proposed name at its Wednesday, Jan. 22 meeting.

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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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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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