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If Waters Rise, We’ll Be Ready

Oct 01, 2025 09:22AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

While the chances of catastrophic flooding in Elk Grove are not as high as other places in the state and the country, heavy downpours and our proximity to local rivers and waterways can add a layer of risk during the rainy season.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Sagepoint Behavioral Health

Oct 01, 2025 09:16AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 18 for the new Sagepoint Behavioral Health location at 2368 Maritime Drive, Suite 200.

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Community to Honor Cindy Mahon

Sep 26, 2025 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Historical Society will hold a memorial service for Cindy Mahon, a longtime member, volunteer, chairperson, board member and friend to many in the community.

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Mural Marks New Era for City Arts

Sep 24, 2025 02:34PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Elk Grove received one of its first large-scale murals on Saturday, Sept. 13 with the unveiling of “The Elk” on Bartholomew Barn, located at Christopher Cellars, 9654 Bradshaw Road.

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International Peace Festival Returns for Third Year

Sep 24, 2025 01:56PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Celebration of Unity, Community and Culture

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Get Your Garden Fall-Ready with Free Compost

Sep 24, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and Elk Grove residents have access to a great resource: free compost from the Elder Creek Transfer Station.

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‘Dancing the Globe’ Highlights Cultural Heritage

Sep 24, 2025 01:41PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dancing the Globe event was held on Saturday, Sept. 13 as part of the monthlong festivities for Elk Grove’s Diversity Month 2025. This event featured more than a dozen cultural dance groups.

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Community Band Colors it ‘Blue’

Sep 24, 2025 01:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove Community Concert Band to perform free concert Monday, Nov. 11.

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Homecoming Season Begins with Pleasant Grove Win

Sep 24, 2025 01:31PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Pleasant Grove High School played the first homecoming game of the year for all high schools in Elk Grove on Friday, Sept. 19.

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A Decade of Service

Sep 24, 2025 01:08PM ● By Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove News Release

The Story of the Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove

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SacSewer Receives National Gold Peak Performance Award

Sep 24, 2025 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is going gold once again.

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United Chamber Advocacy Network Visits State Capitol

Sep 24, 2025 11:55AM ● By United Chamber Advocacy Network News Release

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, United Chamber Advocacy Network (UCAN) members participated in a legislative visit day at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

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Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade

Sep 18, 2025 10:04AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes will be in effect from 12:45 to 3:00 pm on several roads from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26.

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‘Topping Off’ Ceremony Celebrates Casino Expansion

Sep 18, 2025 09:55AM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On Sept. 17, Sky River Casino marked a major milestone in its highly anticipated expansion project with a “topping off” ceremony to install the final precast concrete piece on the new parking garage.

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Life of Kindness, Call for Change

Sep 16, 2025 04:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Family, Friends Honor Connor Lopez’s Legacy

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Pitch Elk Grove Breaks Records, Awards $20K

Sep 16, 2025 03:58PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Since launching in 2022, the Pitch Elk Grove competition has showcased and awarded innovative startup companies from across the Sacramento region.

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City Selects Talking Walls as Mural Festival Coordinator

Sep 16, 2025 03:49PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove’s inaugural Mural Festival took a big step toward reality with the approval of an event production partner to collaborate with city staff to create and manage the event.

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Louis Silveira Named Citizen of the Year

Sep 16, 2025 03:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce has named Louis Silveira the 2025 Elk Grove Citizen of the Year.

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‘Weekend in Greece’ Returns to Elk Grove

Sep 16, 2025 03:41PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church is inviting the community to experience a “Weekend in Greece” at its annual Greek culture and food festival on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for New 7-Eleven

Sep 16, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 7-Eleven location on Power Inn Road Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m.

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Emerald Lakes Hosts Wilson Golf Challenge

Sep 16, 2025 01:42PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Emerald Lakes Golf Course hosted a long drive contest and a closest to the pin contest on Friday, Sept. 12, sponsored by Wilson Sporting Goods.

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Affordable, Convenient Transit Options

Sep 16, 2025 12:21PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Getting around has never been easier or more affordable thanks to two great transit options available to Elk Grove residents.

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Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Sep 15, 2025 05:36PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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Beauty Beyond the Surface

Sep 10, 2025 12:49PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Latina-Owned Salon Celebrates Grand Opening

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Police Alert Public to Distraction Robberies

Sep 10, 2025 12:41PM ● By Idaly Valenica

The Elk Grove Police Department is warning residents about recent “distraction robberies,” in which suspects use trickery to steal property by diverting a victim’s attention.

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Tickets on Sale for Rotary Club Beef & Reef Bash

Sep 10, 2025 12:31PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Rotary Club will host its annual fundraiser, the Beef & Reef Bash, from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at S.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 10428 E. Stockton Blvd.

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Arts Center Focuses on ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

Sep 10, 2025 12:29PM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present the annual art competition show “All Creatures Great and Small” from Oct 4 to Oct. 23, with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.

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‘Caring for Kids Awards’ to Honor Local Youth Advocates

Sep 10, 2025 12:26PM ● By xHope, Inc. News Release

xHope, a nonprofit serving vulnerable youth and families in Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento region, is calling on the community to submit nominations for its Caring for Kids Awards before the Sept. 20 deadline.

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Celebrate Elk Grove Through Your Lens

Sep 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Celebrate Elk Grove’s 25th Anniversary by sharing your perspective through photography.

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County Revises Approved 2025-26 Budget

Sep 09, 2025 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to revise the approved budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Sep 05, 2025 02:31PM ● By Seniors Helping Seniors News Release

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area

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joint press conference with city officials

Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Putt-ing Elk Grove on the Map

Sep 03, 2025 09:29AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Teens Qualify for Golf Championship

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Have Your Say on Future Shelter

Sep 03, 2025 09:24AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The city of Elk Grove hosted an open house-style meeting Aug. 20 at the Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd., to begin planning for a permanent homeless shelter.

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