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A Ghost Story Adventure

Oct 20, 2026 01:32PM ● By Keith Burbank

Resident and author Amy Gorder has written an excellent follow-up to her first book in the Gold Rush Ghosts series.

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Taste the Country

Oct 20, 2026 01:10PM ● By Keith Burbank, photos by Keith Burbank

Keema’s Season Ends Nov. 1

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New Boxing Gym Opens

Oct 20, 2026 12:45PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

H.U.S.T.L.E Fitness and Boxing hosted the grand opening of its new gym here Oct. 17.

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Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

Oct 20, 2026 09:34AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher.

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Light Inspires Sacramento Audience

Oct 19, 2026 01:42PM ● By Keith Burbank, photo by Keith Burbank

Moving, changing colors of light filled downtown Sacramento’s Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Oct. 10, in a daring show called Luminiscence.

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California Capital Airshow Celebrates 20 Years

Oct 19, 2026 12:02PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Milestone event featured two days of aerial performances, a nighttime show and a salute to America’s 250th

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Elk Grove resident Robert R. holds his check with dealer Mary K. following a win of $236,254 at Sky River Casino

Locals Win Nearly $372,000

Oct 13, 2026 03:38PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Luck was in the cards for two Elk Grove locals who struck it big at Sky River Casino, with combined wins greater than $371,000 in progressive jackpot payouts across two popular Light & Wonder table games.

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Senior Center Might Expand

Oct 13, 2026 03:34PM ● By Keith Burbank

The Elk Grove Senior Center, now serving 2,500 members, might be expanding, according to a letter to members from David Feinberg, president of the center’s board of directors.

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Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl

Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Oct 13, 2026 03:31PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17.

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Fathers and Daughters Enjoy Fishing and Family Fun

Oct 12, 2026 04:06PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

American River Parkway Foundation strives to make the American River Parkway more accessible to all in Sacramento County and beyond

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Court Sides with Union

Oct 08, 2026 04:11PM ● By Keith Burbank

An attorney thinks it is the end of the road for the owner of Sky River Casino and the owner’s efforts that have led to a lack of bargaining with the workers’ union.

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New Lights for Christmas Tree

Oct 07, 2026 08:20AM ● By Keith Burbank, photo by Keith Burbank

New Christmas lights were strung Oct. 3 on a tree here that’s part of a decades-old holiday tradition.

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2,195 Pounds of Pumpkin

Oct 07, 2026 08:11AM ● By Cosumnes CSD News Release

A 2,195-pound pumpkin tipped the scales and set a new site record Oct. 3 at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, earning Napa grower Linden Fowler the top prize of $7,000.

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Waste Facility

Oct 06, 2026 07:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Members of the fall Elk Grove 101 cohort recently toured the City of Elk Grove’s Special Waste Collection Center, getting a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to household hazardous waste after it leaves residents’ homes.

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Fog Willow Farms Welcomes Everyone

Oct 06, 2026 04:37PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Opening day for the Fog Willow Farms pumpkin patch was Sept. 26, and it will stay open through Oct. 31. Fog Willow Farms is in Wilton, and it is a 9-acre, family-owned farm that hosts a seasonal pumpkin patch and petting zoo.

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The event will feature miles of aircraft

California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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Startup Aims to Cut ID Verification Cost

Sep 29, 2026 03:37PM ● By Keith Burbank

A startup here is looking to transform identity verification by making it fast and cheap.

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Almost a thousand volunteers removed 11,470 pounds of trash

More Than 11,470 Pounds of Trash Removed by Volunteers During River Clean-Up

Sep 29, 2026 09:42AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s largest clean-up of the year spanned 13 sites along the American River Parkway

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United Way Invites Women to ‘Innovate and Ignite’ Foster Youth Event

Sep 29, 2026 09:36AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Four prominent local women leaders will join guests for fireside chat

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Giant Pumpkin Festival Grows Near

Sep 23, 2026 10:22AM ● By Keith Burbank

Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Elk Grove Park Oct. 3 and 4 for the city’s Giant Pumpkin Festival, which includes a giant pumpkin race and a giant pumpkin weigh-off.

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Small Businesses Seek Relief from Privacy Suits

Sep 23, 2026 10:16AM ● By Keith Burbank and Kevin Dietrich

Sacramento-area and Bay Area small businesses are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 690, which amends the California Invasion of Privacy Act relating to pen register and trap-and-trace violations.

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Elk Grove Welcomes Whole Foods

Sep 16, 2026 02:24PM ● By Keith Burbank

Residents here welcomed the opening of another business: the second in as many days to The Village shopping center along Elk Grove Boulevard on Sept. 16.

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New Editor Crosses U.S. to Elk Grove

Sep 15, 2026 02:25PM ● By Keith Burbank

Hi! I’m Keith Burbank, the new city editor for the Elk Grove Citizen, The Galt Herald, Land Park News, Pocket News, Arden Arcade News, East Sacramento News and River Valley Times. I moved to Sacramento from Jensen Beach, Florida.

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Weekend in Greece Returns

Sep 15, 2026 02:12PM ● By Joe Wirt

A weekend Greek culture and food festival is coming Sept. 26 and 27 to Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 9165 Peets St., Elk Grove.

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Elk Grove Gets Large Bookseller

Sep 15, 2026 02:05PM ● By Keith Burbank

Barnes & Noble is aiming to fill a void here starting Sept. 15 that Borders Books left when it closed in 2011.

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S.A.F.E. Event to Shine Light on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Sep 14, 2026 11:52AM ● By MAD LIT News Release

The public is invited to attend a powerful event, S.A.F.E. – Stopping Abuse for Everyone, to help bring awareness, education, intervention, prevention and healing to the issues of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Chamber Seeks Nonprofit Vendors for Oct. 1 Mixer

Sep 09, 2026 08:14AM ● By Joe Wirt

Program Booths, Networking Aim to Boost Visibility

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New Library to Celebrate Grand Opening

Sep 09, 2026 08:13AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The new Elk Grove Library will open its doors to the public Saturday, Oct. 10, following years of planning and renovations to transform a former retail building into a larger community library.

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Lodi Resident Wins $583,824 Jackpot at Sky River Casino

Sep 09, 2026 08:04AM ● By Joe Wirt

As Sky River Casino wraps up its anniversary month celebration, one lucky guest is ending August with more than a half a million reasons to celebrate.

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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Pitch Elk Grove Winners Get $20,000

Sep 08, 2026 02:18PM ● By StartupSac News Release

More than 100 startups applied, and ten finalists made it to the stage. More than 300 people came together to watch them pitch.

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Global Feast Fest Returns Sept. 12

Sep 01, 2026 02:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Global Feast Fest will return to Elk Grove on Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing international food, live music, cultural vendors and family activities to District56.

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Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

Sep 01, 2026 02:01PM ● By Joe Wirt

When the Sac-Town Rodeo returns to Cal Expo on Sept. 12 and 13, it will bring two days of bull riding, bronc riding, Western tradition and family entertainment to Sacramento.

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