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Serving Those Who Served: Veterans Career and Resource Fair

Feb 24, 2026 03:33PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Veterans, transitioning service members and military families are invited to connect with opportunity at the Veterans Career & Resource Fair presented by Elk Grove American Legion Post 55 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 13 at District 56 (8230 Civic Center Drive).

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Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Feb 18, 2026 12:28PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver's License checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 20 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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Elk Grove Citizen - February 20, 2026

Feb 18, 2026 11:01AM ● By MPG Staff

‘Recycling Is Easy,’ Boss Tootie Raps

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‘Recycling Is Easy,’ Boss Tootie Raps

Feb 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

A local student and hip-hop artist is using music to teach her peers about recycling and the sorting of food waste through a new collaboration with area waste management company Cal-Waste.

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Arts Center Features Works by Crockett

Feb 18, 2026 10:45AM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present the “Multi-faceted, many mediums and styles of Marie Crockett” from March 7 to 26.

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Council Picks Survey Road as New Homeless Shelter Site

Feb 18, 2026 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at its Feb. 11 meeting to roll the dice that staff can strike a purchase deal with the property owner of a 1.5-acre parcel at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard for use as the location of the city’s permanent homeless shelter.

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Mustangs Football & Cheer to Host ‘Kickoff Night’

Feb 18, 2026 10:35AM ● By MPG Staff

The Monterey Trail Jr. Mustangs Football & Cheer program is accepting sign-ups for the 2026 season, under the guidance of the Monterey Trail High School Athletic & Football program, for students in sixth through eighth grade.

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Planet Fitness 24/7 Gym Celebrates Grand Opening

Feb 18, 2026 10:32AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Planet Fitness held its grand opening on Feb. 11 at the Laguna 99 shopping center off Elk Grove Boulevard, welcoming current members and new guests to explore the gym’s amenities.

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League of California Cities Honors City Manager

Feb 18, 2026 10:28AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann has been awarded the League of California Cities’ Wes McClure Award of Distinction, one of the highest honors in California local government, recognizing exceptional leadership, integrity, innovation and service.

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Fire Department Shares Garage Fire Safety Tips

Feb 18, 2026 10:27AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department recently responded to several structure fires that all started in garages. Though these incidents were not related and had different causes; they can serve as an important reminder that garages can be high-risk spaces.

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Three Arrested Following Late-Night Catalytic Converter Thefts

Feb 17, 2026 05:11PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

A vehicle carrying three suspects entered the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 10000 block of Bruceville Road at about 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. The suspects cut and stole two catalytic converters from separate vehicles.

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A Final Thank You

Feb 11, 2026 10:13AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Centenarian Veteran Honored at Ivy Park

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A Final Thank You

Feb 11, 2026 10:13AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Centenarian Veteran Honored at Ivy Park

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Elk Grove Citizen - February 13, 2026

Feb 11, 2026 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

A Final Thank You

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Luke Bryan to Perform May 16 at Mahon Ranch

Feb 10, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The city announced in its latest newsletter that Elk Grove will welcome country music star Luke Bryan as part of his 2026 Farm Tour, set to perform at 6 p.m. May 16 at Mahon Ranch.

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In Honor of Courage, Sacrifice and Unity

Feb 10, 2026 05:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

American Legion Holds Four Chaplains Memorial Service

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Amazon Fresh Grocery Store to Close

Feb 10, 2026 05:23PM ● By Idaly Valencia

After about a year and a half in operation, the Amazon Fresh Market at The Ridge shopping center will soon vacate its space as part of a company-wide decision to close its physical Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores.

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Elks Lodge Raises $5K for Elk Grove High Band

Feb 10, 2026 05:20PM ● By Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 News Release

On Jan.10, Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 hosted the Elk Grove High School Band families, who held a successful “’80s Bingo” night fundraiser at which they raised a total of $5,000.

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Community Band Sizzles with ‘Hot Spanish Nights’

Feb 10, 2026 05:16PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Community Concert Band, led by conductor Christopher J. Tootle, transported the audience to the vibrant atmosphere of “Hot Spanish Nights” during a performance on Feb. 2 at Joseph Kerr Middle School.

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Sheldon Boys Basketball Takes Control of Delta League

Feb 10, 2026 04:59PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The top two teams of the Delta League in boys basketball faced off to see who controls the lead of the league as the postseason gets closer.

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Elk Grove Wrestling Dominates Delta League Championships

Feb 10, 2026 04:52PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

As the postseason for high school wrestling began over the past weekend, wrestlers cut weight to gain any advantage they could, whether a few ounces or a few pounds. They were willing to do anything to win as there can only be one state champion.

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Guest Wins Sky River’s Largest Table Game Jackpot

Feb 10, 2026 04:17PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino announced its largest BSX Triple Diamond Progressive win to date after a guest hit an extraordinary $700,503.60 jackpot on the table game on Feb. 2.

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Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run On Bruceville Road

Feb 04, 2026 03:40PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Elk Grove Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man earlier this week on Bruceville Road.

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Firefighter-Paramedics Join the Ranks

Feb 04, 2026 10:38AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department welcomed 17 new firefighter-paramedics at their Fire Academy Graduation the evening of Thursday, Jan. 29 in Elk Grove.

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Gathered in Gratitude

Feb 04, 2026 09:33AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Dinner Hosted for Local Veteran Advocate

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Point Quest Expands Access to Student Therapy

Feb 04, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Point Quest Group is a national provider of special education services, headquartered off East Stockton Boulevard, that acquired LinkUp Teletherapy in November 2025. Company leaders said the move was designed to help school districts deliver consistent therapy services as budgets tighten and hiring challenges persist.

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Elk Grove Citizen - February 6, 2026

Feb 04, 2026 09:18AM ● By MPG Staff

Gathered in Gratitude

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Winery’s Event Permit Approved Despite Noise Concerns

Feb 04, 2026 09:17AM ● By John McCallum

Owners of the Bartholomew Winery can now offer more and larger events along with events with amplified music after the City Council unanimously approved changes to the city’s Municipal Code for Agricultural-Residential (AR) uses, a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and amendments to an existing CUP at its Jan. 28 meeting.

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Franklin Shuts Out Sheldon in Soccer

Feb 04, 2026 09:11AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Sheldon High boys’ soccer team traveled to Franklin on Friday Jan. 30 for a game between two top-ranked teams in the Delta League.

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History Made and Records Broken

Feb 03, 2026 04:14PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Over the two days of Jan. 27 and 28, history was made on the wrestling mat while broken records were being honored on the basketball court and soccer field at Pleasant Grove High School.

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Harris Girls are Champions Again

Feb 03, 2026 04:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The Edward Harris Middle School 8th grade girls’ basketball team celebrates its back-to-back championship.

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American Legion to Host Fourth Annual Four Chaplains Memorial

Jan 29, 2026 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The Four Chaplains Memorial Service will take place Jan. 31, 2026, 10 a.m., at the Veterans Hall at District56, 8230 Civic Center Drive.

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Planet Fitness Announces Grand Opening

Jan 28, 2026 02:17PM ● By Planet Fitness News Release

Planet Fitness announced on Jan. 16 the grand opening of its new Elk Grove club located at 8457 Elk Grove Blvd.

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Elk Grove Citizen - January 30, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 08:40AM ● By MPG Staff

Local Leaders, Businesses Honored at Gala

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Matsui Wins Majority of Democratic Party Delegate Vote

Jan 27, 2026 04:30PM ● By Office of Rep. Doris Matsui News Release

U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui earned a commanding majority (57%) of votes in the California Democratic Party’s pre-endorsement process, demonstrating strong grassroots support and significantly outpacing her nearest opponent’s 34%.

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