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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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BizX Event Returns May 7 for Small Business Week

Apr 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Entrepreneurs, small business owners and industry professionals are invited to join BizX 2025 from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 7, where local business leaders will share their inspiring path from startup to success.

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Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento to St. Joseph

Apr 17, 2025 04:58PM ● By National Pony Express Association News Release

Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento

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Sweet Treats at Day of La Concha

Apr 16, 2025 03:16PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Elk Grove residents flocked to District 56 on April 13 to indulge their sweet tooth and to celebrate Day of La Concha.

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Concerts in the Park Returns in May

Apr 15, 2025 12:50PM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

On April 4, Downtown Sacramento Partnership announced the much-anticipated “Concerts in the Park” series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Fridays at 6 p.m. starting May 2, 2025.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

Apr 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses.

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American River Levee Upgrades to Improve Flood Protection Threaten Heritage Oaks

Apr 15, 2025 10:25AM ● By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 10, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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Music Festival Returns to Old Town

Apr 10, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Old Town Plaza was filled with raucous energy this past weekend as the Elk Grove Music Festival returned for its second year.

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CCSD OKs Contract for New GM

Apr 10, 2025 12:59PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Cosumnes Community Services District has a new general manager. The District Board of Directors last week approved the contract for Tim Ogden to step into the role later this month.

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California Snowpack Reaches Near Average at the End of Wet Season

Apr 07, 2025 12:31PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 28, The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the April snow survey at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 39.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17 inches, which is 70 percent of average for this location.

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Local Museums Participate in Photography Month Sacramento

Apr 07, 2025 11:39AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Many Sacramento area museums are proudly participating in Photography Month Sacramento in April 2025.

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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Jessie Baker School Celebrates 60 Years

Apr 03, 2025 10:23AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

The Jessie Baker School, the first public school in California for children with severe disabilities, celebrated its 60th anniversary last week.

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Running of the Elk Brings Community Together

Apr 03, 2025 10:17AM ● By MPG Staff

Despite some slightly uncooperative weather, Kaiser Permanente’s 14th Annual Running of the Elk took place without any issue, drawing runners, families and supporters to District56 on Sunday, March 30.

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EGPD Releases Annual Report

Apr 03, 2025 10:14AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department released its 2024 annual report offering a detailed look into crime trends and department policies and procedures for the previous year.

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Cosumnes Community Services District Selects Ogden as New General Manager

Apr 03, 2025 10:13AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

After a thoughtful and rigorous nationwide search, Cosumnes Community Services District has selected Tim Ogden as its next general manager.

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Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

Apr 03, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions on March 25 at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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Sacramento County Highlights 2024 Achievements

Apr 01, 2025 01:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County released its 2024 Year in Review, showcasing significant achievements and statistics across its more than 35 departments.

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Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Apr 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Secretary of State Press Office News Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”

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Sacramento Weekly Gas Price Update

Apr 01, 2025 11:17AM ● By GasBuddy News Release

Average gasoline prices in Sacramento have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.54per gallon on March 24, according to GasBuddy's survey of 720 stations in Sacramento.

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Monthly Lunch Bunch on April 3

Mar 31, 2025 12:24PM ● By Tri-Communities News Release

Tri-Communities is having its monthly Lunch Bunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 3 at the Brookfields Restaurant located on Madison Avenue.

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Road Closures Announced for Elk Grove's 14th Annual Running of the Elk

Mar 27, 2025 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Several road closures and detours will be in effect on Sunday, March 30, as the city hosts the 14th annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk.

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Nonprofit Hosts Pickleball Fundraiser

Mar 27, 2025 11:21AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The community came together for the second annual Logan’s Little Warriors Pickleball Tournament, a fundraiser aimed at supporting a local nonprofit’s goals to protect at-risk youth from drug addiction.

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Bill Cartwright, NBA Legend, Discusses Memoir at Elk Grove Historical Society

Mar 27, 2025 11:13AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

NBA legend Bill Cartwright returned to Elk Grove to promote and sign his memoir at the Elk Grove Historical Society on Saturday, March 22.

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Sacramento Kings Honor Two EGUSD Teachers

Mar 27, 2025 11:06AM ● By MPG Staff

Two Elk Grove Unified School District teachers were honored by the Sacramento Kings during a halftime ceremony last week.

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Waterfront Hotel Planned for Hood

Mar 27, 2025 10:43AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The developer behind the Westin Sacramento has plans for another waterfront hotel, this time in the quaint Delta town of Hood.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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SPCA Doggy Dash Returns for 32nd Year

Mar 25, 2025 12:03PM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), open to all dogs, their owners and dog lovers, will hold its 32nd Doggy Dash on April 12.

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