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CSD Board Approves Fire Code Updates, Professional Services and LAFCo Seats

Oct 29, 2025 02:40PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) Board of Directors met Oct. 15 to discuss several agenda items, including the 2025 California Fire Code, new on-call profes¬sional service contracts and appointments to the Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).

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Eagles Take the Win in ‘Battle of The Groves’

Oct 29, 2025 02:36PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Pleasant Grove Eagles traveled Oct. 24 to play the Elk Grove Thundering Herd in not just Elk Grove’s senior night, but in the “Battle of The Groves” rivalry game.

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Tule River Indian Tribe of California Reclaims 17,030 Acres and Reintroduces Tule Elk on Ancestral Land

Oct 29, 2025 02:25PM ● By California Natural Resources Agency News Release

Funded through California Natural Resource Agency’s Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program, Wildlife Conservation Board’s Habitat Conservation Fund, and private philanthropic partners, for the Tule River Indian Tribe, the return facilitated by The Conservation Fund restores sacred homelands, renews access to traditional foods and medicines and strengthens cultural continuity for future generations

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FootGolf Aims for Large Holes at Emerald Lakes

Oct 29, 2025 02:24PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

On Sunday, Oct. 26, Emerald Lakes Golf Course hosted a fall festival, not for regular golf, but for FootGolf, a mixture of golf and soccer.

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Casino, Wilton Rancheria Donate $1M to City Improvements

Oct 24, 2025 11:15AM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On Oct. 23, Wilton Rancheria and Sky River Casino jointly presented a supplemental regional roadway contribution of $1,070,000 to the City of Elk Grove.

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Flooring Liquidators Opens New Local Showroom

Oct 24, 2025 10:40AM ● By Flooring Liquidators News Release

Flooring Liquidators, one of California’s largest independent flooring retailers, announced on Oct. 23 that the opening of its newest showroom at 10299 East Stockton Blvd.

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City Sees Fast Rise in Home Values

Oct 23, 2025 12:04PM ● By Samuel Bierdeman and Ruth Finch

Elk Grove’s home values have risen sharply since the start of the pandemic, outstripping the rest of Sacramento County.

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Arts Center Features ‘Small Treasures’ and Elk Grove Through Your Lens

Oct 23, 2025 11:59AM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present “Small Treasures and Holiday Gifts” from Nov. 1 to Dec. 28 with First Saturday Public Receptions on Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Commission Approves Elk Grove Subaru in Auto Mall

Oct 23, 2025 11:50AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Planning Commission approved plans for a new Subaru dealership during its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 16.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for ACES ABA

Oct 23, 2025 11:46AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of ACES ABA, a new local therapy center at 9129 Elk Grove Blvd.

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The Shops at Laguna Reserve Sells for $19.2 Million

Oct 23, 2025 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Representatives with Roseville-based real estate firms Gallelli Real Estate and Hanley Investment Group announced that The Shops at Laguna Reserve, located at 10040 to 10064 Bruceville Road, has been sold for $19,175,000 to a Los Angeles-based private investment company, Bershon Realty Company, LP.

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Wide Open Walls Unveils Third Major Mural in Celebration of Elk Grove’s 25th Anniversary

Oct 16, 2025 04:31PM ● By Wide Open Walls News Release

Wide Open Walls to unveil “The Sunflowers” mural at Elk Grove Food Bank, 9888 Kent St., to celebrating art, community and the city’s 25th anniversary on Monday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.

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Student Awarded $10,000 PG&E Scholarship

Oct 15, 2025 04:32PM ● By PG&E News Release

The PG&E Corporation Foundation announced that 54 students from hometowns across Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Northern and Central California service area will receive 2025 Better Together STEM Scholarships.

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Local Stars in Iconic ‘Got Milk?’ Campaign

Oct 15, 2025 03:33PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Earlier this year, the Elk Grove Citizen interviewed Neil Nayyar, a born-and-raised Elk Grovian who continues to prove himself as a musical prodigy and rising talent from his hometown.

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Council Questions Business Survey Results, Due to Sample Size

Oct 15, 2025 03:03PM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council received results of a new business survey that the city recently conducted. The council questioned the survey’s accuracy at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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Fall Fun Around Elk Grove

Oct 15, 2025 02:58PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents are starting to “fall” into the season’s festivities as October brings a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating autumn and Halloween.

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Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Intercare Therapy

Oct 15, 2025 02:48PM ● By MPG Staff

Intercare Therapy celebrated its ribbon-cutting as a new local business dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based therapy for children with autism.

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Local Hits $400K Jackpot at Casino

Oct 15, 2025 02:24PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

A little puff of luck turned into a massive payday, as a Sacramento resident won a life-changing $424,365.91 jackpot at Sky River Casino on Sept. 24.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Fifth Annual Magkaisa Filipino American History Month Celebration and Night Market

Oct 09, 2025 05:08PM ● By Magkaisa 916 News Release

Magkaisa will return for its fifth annual Filipino American History Month celebration and night market Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Laguna Town Hall.

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Reddy Medical Adds Aesthetics

Oct 09, 2025 09:10AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Reddy Medical Services has served the community for more than a decade, focusing on family medicine and building long-term patient relationships under the care of Dr. Vijaya Reddy.

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City Council Gets Update on Permanent Homeless Shelter

Oct 08, 2025 05:00PM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council has a good idea of what the community is hoping to see in its proposed permanent homeless shelter.

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Heaviest Pumpkin Tops a Ton

Oct 08, 2025 04:53PM ● By MPG Staff

A pumpkin weighed in at over a ton during the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival’s weigh-off Saturday, Oct. 4, setting a new record in the event’s history at 2,147 pounds.

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Diwali Festival of Lights 2025

Oct 08, 2025 04:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Celebrate the spirit of Diwali at a free community event filled with lights, music, cultural dances, a fashion show and delicious food.

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Cattlemens Steakhouse is Coming to Town

Oct 08, 2025 04:44PM ● By Cattlemens Steakhouse News Release

Cattlemens Steakhouse, a California tradition since 1968, announced plans to open a new location in spring 2026 at 9105 W. Stockton Blvd.

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Free Chamber Memberships for New Members

Oct 08, 2025 04:03PM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Elk Grove, is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative providing free one-year Chamber memberships to first-time Chamber member businesses and non-profits.

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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Beanie Babies Needed for Holiday Gift Drive for Kindergarteners

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies for their kindergarten project that takes place each holiday season.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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Elk Grove’s Giant Pumpkin Festival Returns

Oct 01, 2025 10:09AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Elk Grove Park comes alive every October with autumn cheer that invites pumpkin and fall lovers from all around to the coveted Giant Pumpkin Festival.

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Board Votes Down Girls’ Sports Measure

Oct 01, 2025 10:06AM ● By MPG Staff

At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Elk Grove Unified School District board heard hours of public comment on a proposed resolution addressing Title IX and girls’ sports.

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Council Affirms Process to Annex Facilities Districts

Oct 01, 2025 10:02AM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council approved four resolutions at its Sept. 24 meeting designed to modernize the annexation process of Community Facilities Districts in the city.

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Homecoming Football Kicks Off Second Week

Oct 01, 2025 09:56AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The second week of homecoming games consisted of two games on Friday, Sept. 26: Cosumnes Oaks traveling to Elk Grove and Laguna Creek High School traveling to play Franklin.

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