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Annual Holiday Food & Craft Fair Returns

Dec 03, 2025 03:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Figuring out what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Find a present for everyone on your list at The Creative Space’s biggest event of the year from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 20.

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Police Pursue Additional Charges in Hit-and-Run Case

Dec 03, 2025 03:12PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department has been investigating a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Oct. 10 that later resulted in the death an 80-year-old Elk Grove woman.

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Sowing Seeds in Northern California

Dec 03, 2025 03:09PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

New Chicano Bookstore Opens in Region

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High School Wrestling, Basketball, Soccer are Next Up

Dec 03, 2025 02:52PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

With the fall high school sports post season coming to a close, the winter sports have already begun their seasons.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Parade of Lights

Dec 03, 2025 02:40PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City of Elk Grove issued a traffic advisory Dec. 2 in ahead of the Illumination Festival & Parade of Lights which takes places from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

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Father Suspected of Stabbing Son Killed in Police Shooting

Dec 03, 2025 01:01PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

An Elk Grove man, former Sacramento Sheriff deputy Marvin Morales, suspected of stabbing his 11-year-old son, was killed in an officer-involved shooting after fleeing the scene near I-5 and Highway 12.

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Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ Foster Event

Nov 26, 2025 10:18AM ● By Elk Grove Animal Services News Release

The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is inviting the community to open their hearts and homes this season through its Home for the Pawlidays Dog Foster Event on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from noon to 5 p.m.

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Elk Grove Citizen - November 28, 2025

Nov 26, 2025 08:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Filling Need, Feeding Hope

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Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 14 in Elk Grove

Nov 25, 2025 04:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Rabbi Chaim Groner and Chabad of Elk Grove invite the entire Elk Grove community to its fourth annual Chanukah celebration “Light Up Elk Grove” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St.

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Filling Need, Feeding Hope

Nov 25, 2025 02:38PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Elk Grove Food Bank Services role has become even more critical in recent months, helping feed families in times of need.

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Holiday Spirit in the Grove

Nov 25, 2025 02:11PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Festive Community Events Roundup

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Christopher Cellars Approved for Outdoor Center Events

Nov 25, 2025 01:45PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Planning Commission reviewed a request on Nov. 6 for a proposal that would allow an “outdoor event center” at the Bartholomew Vineyards grounds, home to Christopher Cellars winery.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for New Vinyl and Print Store

Nov 25, 2025 01:43PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Nov. 19 for SacTown’s Finest Vinyl and Print, located at 9277 Bendel Place Suite 235.

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Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Nearing Playoffs

Nov 25, 2025 01:38PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Cosumnes CSD’s Adult League volleyball played three games Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Wackford Community Center.

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Monterey Trail Football Season Comes to a Close

Nov 25, 2025 01:32PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Monterey Trail Mustangs traveled Friday, Nov. 21 to play the Folsom High Bulldogs in the semifinals of the San-Joaquin Section Playoffs, with Folsom the No. 1 seed and the Mustangs No. 4.

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Barnes & Noble Among Tenants Planned for Village Center

Nov 25, 2025 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

The real estate company overseeing The Village project at Elk Grove and Big Horn boulevards has released an online brochure that includes a Barnes & Noble bookstore among its future tenants.

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David Reilly Selected as New School District Superintendent

Nov 20, 2025 10:16AM ● By Elk Grove Unified School District News Release

At its Nov.18 meeting, the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) Board of Trustees approved the superintendent contract for David Reilly.

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Parade Honors Hometown Racing Hero

Nov 19, 2025 03:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove community gathered on Friday, Nov. 14 for yet another parade during the week, but this time honoring Elk Grove native Kyle Larson.

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‘Elk Grove Through Your Lens’

Nov 19, 2025 03:24PM ● By Idaly Valencia

City Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Photo Contest

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Community Parade Salutes Veterans, Service

Nov 19, 2025 03:12PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Friends and families gathered Tuesday, Nov. 11 to honor veterans who have served and those who are currently serving our country in the military.

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Council Denies Appeal, Approves Maverik Fueling Station Project

Nov 19, 2025 02:58PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove City Council voted unanimously at its Nov. 12 meeting to deny an appeal of a Planning Commission decision and uphold that decision to grant a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing construction of a Maverik fuel station and convenience store at the corner of East Stockton Boulevard and Grant Line Road.

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Wilton Winter Festival Slated for Dec. 6

Nov 19, 2025 02:54PM ● By Patsy Nemetz

Kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive fun at the 17th annual Wilton Winter Festival & Parade! Bring your family, friends and holiday cheer: There’s something for everyone!

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Water District Dedicates Garden to Former Board Chair

Nov 19, 2025 02:51PM ● By Elk Grove Water District News Release

In a heartfelt ceremony held on Nov. 14, the Elk Grove Water District formally dedicated its new water-wise demonstration garden in honor of former board member Sophia Scherman.

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Barbershop Gives Back with Food and Haircut Giveaway

Nov 19, 2025 02:40PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Fade Room is inviting community members who need help feeding their families this holiday season to stop by for a free haircut and grocery giveaway from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23.

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Elk Grove Citizen - November 21, 2025

Nov 19, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

Parade Honors Hometown Racing Hero

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Championship Season for Cosumnes Oaks Girls Tennis

Nov 19, 2025 02:38PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cosumnes Oaks Girls Tennis season has finished. The Girls Tennis team finished the season with a perfect 12-0 record to win the Delta League title.

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Elk Grove Citizen - November 14, 2025

Nov 12, 2025 04:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Tribal Flag Raised at City Hall

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Tribal Flag Raised at City Hall

Nov 12, 2025 03:49PM ● By Idaly Valencia

On Monday, Nov. 3, the City of Elk Grove marked a historic first by raising a tribal flag at City Hall to celebrate the start of Native American Heritage Month.

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Running for Families in Need

Nov 12, 2025 03:43PM ● By Inez Whitlow, Founder and Executive Director of Chicks in Crisis

Annual Community Gobble Wobble 5K Returns

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Assemblymember Nguyen to Host Turkey, Food Distributions

Nov 12, 2025 03:39PM ● By MPG Staff

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen invites the community to a Thanksgiving drive-thru turkey giveaway at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and drive-thru food distributions with free fresh produce from 9 a.m. every Tuesday in November.

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‘Share the Warmth’ Coat Drive Supports College Students

Nov 12, 2025 03:34PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Basic Needs Center at Cosumnes River College, known as the Hawk CARES Center, is hosting a Share the Warmth Coat Drive through Nov. 21 at its on-campus location at 8401 Center Parkway.

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Chamber to Host Food Drive Mixer to Support Families

Nov 12, 2025 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce announced it will have a food drive in response to the unexpected hardship that many Elk Grove families are facing due to the recent government shutdown and the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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Bowl Games Begin Football Postseason

Nov 12, 2025 03:16PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The end of regular season games brings the postseason, whether teams are playing in a bowl game or in the playoffs. Friday, Nov. 7 was the first night of the postseason, with four teams from the Delta League competing in bowl games.

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Second Person Dies in Pub Shooting

Nov 12, 2025 03:08PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

A second person has died following the Nov. 2 shooting at the Z Town Gastro Pub, located at 8409 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives Two-Year $50,000 Grant

Nov 10, 2025 04:35PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Kelly Foundation to Help Unhoused Sacramento Women Find Homes

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