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Elk Grove Citizen - September 12, 2025

Sep 10, 2025 03:32PM ● By MPG Staff

Beauty Beyond the Surface

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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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Elk Grove High Hosts Salute to Service

Sep 10, 2025 12:20PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The night of its Sept. 5 game against Golden Valley High School, Elk Grove High’s Salute to Services night honored the United States Marine Corps.

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Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision on Point Pleasant

Sep 10, 2025 12:15PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Sunday, Sept. 7, at approximately 3:44 p.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a call of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on Point Pleasant Road.

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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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Elk Grove Citizen - September 5, 2025

Sep 03, 2025 01:32PM ● By MPG Staff

Have Your Say on Future Shelter

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Eight Teams in Elk Grove Pickleball Club Tournament

Sep 03, 2025 09:44AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Eight teams competed Saturday morning, Aug. 30 in a tournament hosted by the Elk Grove Pickleball Club.

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Week 2 High School Football Recap

Sep 03, 2025 09:39AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Friday, Aug. 29 marked the second week of Friday night lights in Elk Grove. A lot of good football was played by every team that competed.

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County Names Hancock Teacher of the Year

Sep 03, 2025 09:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove Elementary School teacher Bethany Hancock was named 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Sacramento County Board of Education and honored alongside Sacramento teacher Derek Tahara at an Aug. 22 ceremony.

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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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Bus Drivers Lobby Council for Contract Negotiations Help

Sep 03, 2025 09:18AM ● By John McCallum

Frustrated with stalled contract negotiations, Elk Grove Unified School District bus drivers and transportation employees turned to another government body they hoped would listen and help them with their issues: the Elk Grove City Council.

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September in Elk Grove: A Celebration of Culture and Community

Sep 03, 2025 09:15AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Elk Grove is celebrating the beauty of diversity throughout September with a series of cultural events featuring music, dance, food and art for Diversity Month.

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Police Investigate Gas Station Shooting

Sep 03, 2025 09:07AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

An argument at an Elk Grove gas station on Aug. 27 erupted into gunfire, leaving one man wounded.

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Elk Grove Citizen - August 29, 2025

Aug 28, 2025 09:08AM ● By Joe Wirt

Saving Pets in Crisis

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‘Up from Jackman’ Author Has Signing and Book Reading

Aug 26, 2025 05:03PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Harold D. Baldwin, author of “Up from Jackman,” had a book reading and signing Saturday, Aug. 23 at A Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove.

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Medical Care Accessibility Expands with Clinic

Aug 26, 2025 04:59PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group had a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 20 for its new express primary care clinic off Laguna Boulevard.

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Competitors Beat Obstacles at NorCal Spartan Event

Aug 26, 2025 04:55PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Aug. 22-24 Norcal Spartan Event Weekend featured five races at Mahon Ranch: Sprint, Super, Kids Race, 12-Hour Hurricane Heat and a Four-Hour Hurricane Heat.

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Elk Grove Run Club Hosts Weekly 3-Miler

Aug 26, 2025 04:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove Run Club hosted its weekly three-mile run each Thursday behind Waterman Brewing Company. The members start at 7 p.m. with a group stretch before heading out on their run.

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Golden State Throwers Capture 8 Medals, All-Americans

Aug 26, 2025 04:42PM ● By MPG Staff

During the last week of July, Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia, hosted the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.

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Department of Child Support Services Supports Local Youth with Backpack Drive

Aug 26, 2025 04:37PM ● By County of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the community by organizing a successful backpack drive for the 2025 school year.

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Shape the Future of Local Transit

Aug 26, 2025 04:36PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove is on the move and the city wants resident to help guide the way.

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Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Aug 26, 2025 04:33PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision on Elk Grove Florin Road, just north of Campbell Road, on Friday, August 22 around 6:15 a.m.

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Saving Pets in Crisis

Aug 26, 2025 04:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Nonprofit Seeks Help to Continue Mission

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Elk Grove to Open Cooling Center

Aug 21, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In anticipation of temperatures topping the century mark, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center on Thursday, August 21.

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Elk Grove Citizen - August 22, 2025

Aug 21, 2025 10:43AM ● By Joe Wirt

Junior Wins National Dance Championship

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Junior Brings Home National Dance Championship

Aug 20, 2025 11:26AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Jordyn Tran, 8, brought home national titles in both solo and group performances from the Leap! National Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida, on June 29 through July 4.

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Council Updated on Shelter Outreach

Aug 20, 2025 11:22AM ● By John McCallum

Progress Shown on Priority Projects

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Elk Grove High School Revitalization Celebrated

Aug 20, 2025 11:18AM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove High School welcomed the community this month to see its newly modernized campus, the result of a multi-year renovation project that included updated classrooms, new buildings and a revitalized quad.

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Event Explores Elk Grove’s Economic Future

Aug 20, 2025 11:12AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce hosted its Economic Outlook 2025 event Aug. 12 at District56, drawing local entrepreneurs and city officials to hear from leaders in economic development.

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Youth Football Season Kicks Off

Aug 20, 2025 11:08AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Saturday, Aug. 16, the opening day for youth football around Elk Grove, had junior programs of high schools like Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove, Franklin, Monterey Trail and Cosumnes Oaks playing their first games.

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