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Nguyen Secures Funds for Food Banks, Recovery Services, Public Safety

Jun 23, 2026 02:46PM ● By Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen highlights the inclusion of several priorities she advocated for during the 2026-27 state budget process, including funding for food banks, healthcare services, recovery support programs and other essential community resources.

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Elks Golf Club Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Student Golfers

Jun 23, 2026 02:45PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Antonio Azevedo

The Elks Golf Club proudly presented four scholarship awards totaling $10,000 to graduating high school seniors who participated in their school golf programs and will continue their education in college.

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Energy and Commerce Advances Two Matsui Bills Targeting Toxic Chemical Exposure, Life-Saving Patient Care

Jun 23, 2026 02:36PM ● By Office of Rep. Doris Matsui News Release

On May 21, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce overwhelmingly passed Rep. Doris Matsui’s (D-CA-07) Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act and Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act.

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Juvenile Arrested After Shooting on Raycroft Way

Jun 23, 2026 02:34PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department released a statement on social media June 10 that an 18-year-old man is recovering in a local hospital after being shot on Raycroft Way (off Toscano Drive and Bruceville Road) Tuesday evening, June 2, around 10 p.m.

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Growing Plants and Community

Jun 16, 2026 03:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Club Cultivates Gardens, Fellowship, Service

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Elk Grove Citizen - June 19, 2026

Jun 16, 2026 03:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Growing Plants and Community

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Elk Grove Adopts Budget, Increases Solid Waste Rates

Jun 16, 2026 02:59PM ● By John McCallum

The City of Elk Grove officially has a new budget.

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SchoolsFirst Credit Union Opens Elk Grove Branch

Jun 16, 2026 02:56PM ● By SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union News Release

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has opened the doors to its newest branch in Elk Grove, bringing its school-focused financial services directly into one of California's largest education communities.

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Bringing Recycling Education to Your Community

Jun 16, 2026 02:52PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City's Recycling & Waste team is expanding its hands-on outreach program to help more multi-family communities make recycling and organics sorting easier than ever.

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DRD Hospitality Acquires Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove

Jun 16, 2026 02:50PM ● By Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove News Release

DRD has officially announced its acquisition and new ownership of the Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove, a premier 116-room property located in the heart of the thriving Elk Grove business and retail corridor.

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Chamber Announces the 10th Annual State of the County

Jun 16, 2026 02:47PM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber proudly announces the return of one of the region’s most anticipated business and community events: the 10th Annual State of the County, taking place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 17 at The Pavilion in Elk Grove, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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F3 Dry Creek Hosts Male-Community Workout

Jun 16, 2026 02:46PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

F3 Dry Creek hosted one of its weekly male-community workouts on Saturday June 13 at Galt Community Park. The group put on two workouts in the morning, the first starting at 5:15 a.m. while the second one started at 6:30 a.m.

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Elk Grove Citizen - June 12, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 01:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Local Business Owner Speaks Out Against ‘Shakedown’ Website Lawsuits

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Local Business Owner Speaks Out Against ‘Shakedown’ Website Lawsuits

Jun 09, 2026 03:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Belinda Gutierrez, owner of Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating and Air, outside her Old Town Elk Grove office. Gutierrez is among small business owners supporting Senate Bill 690 after facing what she says are predatory lawsuits tied to website privacy and cookie disclosure requirements.

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Sacramento Area Public, Scholastic Media Programs Face Possible Defunding

Jun 09, 2026 03:38PM ● By Pia Manez, SacSchoolBeat, Franklin High School

With the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) announcing its decision to make cuts to public media programs by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, hundreds of students and adults involved in these public access channels and media broadcasting programs are scrambling to come up with a solution.

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The Flamenco Society Brings Passionate Andalusian Artistry

Jun 09, 2026 03:31PM ● By The Flamenco Society News Release

The Flamenco Society is thrilled to announce a spectacular afternoon of traditional Flamenco & Spanish music and dance, bringing the raw emotion, rhythm, and vibrant energy of Andalusia straight to the City of Elk Grove. This highly anticipated cultural production will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the premier Elk Grove Performing Arts Center.

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Local Realtor Builds Career on Three Decades of Sales Success and Service

Jun 09, 2026 03:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

For more than 50 years, helping people achieve their goals has been the foundation of Sacramento-area real estate agent Ron Nakano's professional career.

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Celebrate Elk Grove’s Diversity in June

Jun 09, 2026 03:24PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In a recent update, the city highlighted upcoming events taking place all-month long that are celebrating the diversity of Elk Grove residents. Click to see event details.

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Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground

Jun 02, 2026 05:17PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

City officials, community members and housing advocates gathered May 14 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Coral Blossom Apartments, an 81-unit affordable housing development intended to serve formerly unhoused and low-income households.

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Elk Grove Citizen - June 5, 2026

Jun 02, 2026 05:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground

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Two Killed, Others Injured in Early Morning Collision

Jun 02, 2026 05:13PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Two people were killed and two others were transported to a local hospital after a stolen vehicle being driven by a teen fleeing from police broadsided an unrelated vehicle in an intersection early Monday, June 1.

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A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Jun 02, 2026 05:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families.

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City Council Reviews $491 Million Budget Proposal

Jun 02, 2026 04:43PM ● By John McCallum

City Council members received a presentation at their May 27 meeting on the city’s proposed 2026-2027 budget; a $491 million balanced budget $80 million larger than the 2025-2026 budget.

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Casino, Tribe Raise $200,000 to Support Area Food Banks

Jun 02, 2026 04:26PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Wilton Rancheria, in partnership with Sky River Casino, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services, and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 3rd Annual Wilton Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament held on May 18 at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills

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County’s Recommended Budget Released; Hearings Set for June

Jun 02, 2026 04:24PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 in Board Chambers at the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street in Sacramento.

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Regional Safety Day Returns to Elk Grove Park

Jun 02, 2026 04:23PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Join the Cosumnes Fire Department for Regional Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and interactive look at public safety.

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Public Health Officials Report Three Additional Cases of Mushroom Poisoning

Jun 02, 2026 04:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) confirms three recent cases of amatoxin poisoning in Sacramento County caused by people accidentally picking and eating Death Cap and/or Western Destroying Angel mushrooms. All three cases are hospitalized for treatment.

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Elk Grove Citizen - May 29, 2026

May 26, 2026 04:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Local Parents Continue Fight for Deceased Veteran Son

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Local Parents Continue Fight for Deceased Veteran Son

May 26, 2026 03:43PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

For nearly eight years, parents Carlos and Juanita Lopez have kept medical records, legal filings, photographs and movie posters in their Elk Grove home tied to one mission: fighting for answers after the death of their son, Army veteran and aspiring actor Carlos Lopez Jr.

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Applications Open for Fifth Annual Pitch Elk Grove

May 26, 2026 03:36PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City of Elk Grove, in partnership with StartupSac and Explore Elk Grove, is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Pitch Elk Grove startup competition, celebrating its 5th anniversary as a leading platform for early-stage, tech-driven companies.

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Police Building Renamed, Memorial Dedicated to Officer Ty Lenehan

May 26, 2026 03:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

On May 13, the city held a brief ceremony to officially dedicate its police department building, located 8400 Laguna Palms Way, in honor of Elk Grove Police Officer Ty Lenehan.

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Art Center to Feature Ceramics by Artist Kelly Graves

May 26, 2026 03:13PM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present “All Your Friends Are Here,” a ceramics collection by art instructor Kelly Graves June 6 to 27. The exhibition opens with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.

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School District Names 11 Employees of the Year

May 26, 2026 03:10PM ● By Elk Grove Unified School District News Release

The Elk Grove Unified School District proudly recognizes its 2025-2026 Employees of the Year: 11 outstanding staff members whose commitment, leadership and service continue to make a lasting difference for students, families and colleagues across the district.

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Rivas Selected to Lead City’s Human Resources

May 26, 2026 03:09PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann has announced the hiring of Rosemary Rivas, the city’s new Human Resources Director.

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Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Florin Road

May 26, 2026 03:08PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On May 22, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on eastbound Florin Road, west of Florin Perkins Road.

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