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Women’s Empowerment to Hold Annual Holiday Drive

Dec 04, 2024 09:58AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive.

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Record Crowd Hits the Streets for 2024 Run to Feed the Hungry

Dec 03, 2024 04:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The streets of East Sacramento were bustling with energy on Thanksgiving morning as the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry drew a record number of participants to the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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Marathoners Hit the Road Sunday

Dec 02, 2024 04:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of many streets that will channel almost 10,000 California International Marathon athletes to Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Planning Commission Favors Climate Plan Amendments

Nov 27, 2024 01:58PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Planning Commission recommended adopting amendments to the city’s Climate Action Plan during its Nov. 21 regular meeting. The amendments, which now go before Elk Grove City Council, concerned zero net energy buildings and requirements for electric-vehicle chargers at parking lots.

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Elk Grove FFA Alum Elected National Officer

Nov 27, 2024 01:56PM ● By Matthew Malone

For the next year, Elk Grove FFA alumna Abigale Jacobsen will represent the Western United States as a national FFA officer.

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Food Bank Gives Hundreds of Turkeys

Nov 27, 2024 01:44PM ● By Matthew Malone

Hundreds of families will have a hearty Thanksgiving meal after Elk Grove Food Bank Services’ annual turkey distribution on Nov. 23.

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Road Closures Nov. 28 for Gobble Wobble

Nov 25, 2024 11:41AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Motorists should expect delays between 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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Moving and Grooving at the Senior Center

Nov 21, 2024 09:28AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

You don’t have to be a candidate for “Dancing with the Stars” to enjoy dancing at the Elk Grove Senior Center. No competition. Couples and singles are welcome. Are you 50 years old or better? You qualify. There is ample parking and no meters to feed.

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Springers Join Citizen of the Year Roster

Nov 21, 2024 09:25AM ● By Joe Wirt

Jason and Raelynn Springer became Citizen of the Year honorees on Nov. 12 at District56.

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Chamber Seeks Nonprofit of the Year Nominees

Nov 21, 2024 09:21AM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for its 2024 Nonprofit of the Year Award.

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Prop. 28 Brings as Many Problems as Solutions to Arts and Music Funding

Nov 21, 2024 09:17AM ● By Skyla Nguyen SacSchoolBeat, Cosumnes Oaks High School

In 2022, nearly seven million California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. The proposition provides around $800 million to $1 billion worth of annual funding to PK-12 and charter schools as long as they are state-funded to “supplement arts education programs.”

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Veterans Day Parade Shines

Nov 14, 2024 09:48AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

On a rainy Veterans Day in Elk Grove, nothing stopped veterans from being honored by the 2024 Elk Grove Veterans Day parade hosted by American Legion Post 233.

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WellQuest Honors Veterans

Nov 14, 2024 09:44AM ● By Annie Kerr

Veterans Day came early for those at WellQuest of Elk Grove, a senior living center in town.

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Fine Arts Center Events for All Ages

Nov 14, 2024 09:41AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

If you are an artist or an art lover, visit the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. Since 2008, this nonprofit organization has supported local artists.

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CORE Center Public Art to Draw on Community

Nov 14, 2024 09:39AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Cosumnes Community Services District board of directors unanimously approved a $125,000 contract to install public art at the CORE Recreation Center. The sculpture will use images of value to the community.

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In Lead for Mayor, Singh-Allen Promotes ‘Unity’

Nov 14, 2024 09:31AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen appeared strongly favored for reelection in early vote counts released Nov. 8. While the two school board trustees up for reelection were trailing their challengers, Elk Grove’s incumbent legislative representatives had strong leads.

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Veteran Art Institute Hosts Veterans Day Show

Nov 08, 2024 11:10AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Veteran Art Institute (VAI) has brought veterans from all military branches together into a very special digital space where their works of artistic creativity and imagination can be shared.

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Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather

Nov 08, 2024 08:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Mather Community Campus Trunk or Treat Event was alive with fun, laughter and sugar as Sacramento County’s three shelter programs celebrated with an early Halloween party for its guests.

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Food Bank Gives Back All Year

Nov 07, 2024 11:37AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

We all need life essentials: food, clothing and shelter. The Elk Grove Food Bank helps to care for two of those basic needs, food and clothing. They serve low-income families, homeless and disabled people, migrant workers, seniors and children.

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Community Band on the Move

Nov 07, 2024 11:15AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Community Concert Band gave a moving performance on Oct. 28 at Joseph Kerr Middle School, with a program based on various kinds of travel or movement.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Filipino Americans in Spotlight

Oct 31, 2024 10:35AM ● By Matthew Malone

Filipino Americans spoke about their dual identity and the needs of their community on Oct. 22 at the Elk Grove Diversity and Inclusion Commission’s annual Cultural Connections series.

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Falling in Love at Elk Grove's Animal Shelter

Oct 31, 2024 10:32AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Want to fall in love? It’s happening at the Elk Grove Animal Shelter. Who could resist those pleading puppy dog eyes? Or that kitty’s meow that translates to “Please take me home.”

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Tourism Group Gives Yearly Update

Oct 31, 2024 10:29AM ● By Matthew Malone

Demand for local hotel rooms is reaching a more normal level after a post-pandemic boost, the director of tourism agency Explore Elk Grove said at the Oct. 23 Elk Grove City Council meeting.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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Altars, Art, Dance Offer Tribute

Oct 24, 2024 05:09PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Many people gathered for the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Old Town Plaza on Oct. 13.

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Jiving and Thriving at NewSongs School of Music

Oct 24, 2024 04:32PM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

A local Elk Grove citizen is making noise as a world-class music teacher and entrepreneur. Michael Hemsworth was raised and educated in Elk Grove and operates the popular NewSongs School of Music.

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