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City Salutes War Prisoners, Missing Heroes

Sep 24, 2025 01:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW&MIA) Recognition Day ceremony was held at the Veteran’s Grove located at District 56.

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Get Your Garden Fall-Ready with Free Compost

Sep 24, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and Elk Grove residents have access to a great resource: free compost from the Elder Creek Transfer Station.

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‘Dancing the Globe’ Highlights Cultural Heritage

Sep 24, 2025 01:41PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dancing the Globe event was held on Saturday, Sept. 13 as part of the monthlong festivities for Elk Grove’s Diversity Month 2025. This event featured more than a dozen cultural dance groups.

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Community Band Colors it ‘Blue’

Sep 24, 2025 01:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove Community Concert Band to perform free concert Monday, Nov. 11.

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Homecoming Season Begins with Pleasant Grove Win

Sep 24, 2025 01:31PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Pleasant Grove High School played the first homecoming game of the year for all high schools in Elk Grove on Friday, Sept. 19.

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A Decade of Service

Sep 24, 2025 01:08PM ● By Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove News Release

The Story of the Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove

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SacSewer Receives National Gold Peak Performance Award

Sep 24, 2025 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is going gold once again.

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United Chamber Advocacy Network Visits State Capitol

Sep 24, 2025 11:55AM ● By United Chamber Advocacy Network News Release

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, United Chamber Advocacy Network (UCAN) members participated in a legislative visit day at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

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Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

Sep 23, 2025 04:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Major Arena Soccer League Coming to Sacramento-Cordova Region

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Karl Bly is a Sacramento native and kayaker who runs a local popular Facebook page called American River Lost & Found.
Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade

Sep 18, 2025 10:04AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes will be in effect from 12:45 to 3:00 pm on several roads from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26.

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‘Topping Off’ Ceremony Celebrates Casino Expansion

Sep 18, 2025 09:55AM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On Sept. 17, Sky River Casino marked a major milestone in its highly anticipated expansion project with a “topping off” ceremony to install the final precast concrete piece on the new parking garage.

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Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest

Sep 17, 2025 02:58PM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Submit original artwork to the 2025 Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest for a chance to win a pizza party for your class, gift certificates and other prizes.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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Pitch Elk Grove Breaks Records, Awards $20K

Sep 16, 2025 03:58PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Since launching in 2022, the Pitch Elk Grove competition has showcased and awarded innovative startup companies from across the Sacramento region.

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City Selects Talking Walls as Mural Festival Coordinator

Sep 16, 2025 03:49PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove’s inaugural Mural Festival took a big step toward reality with the approval of an event production partner to collaborate with city staff to create and manage the event.

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Louis Silveira Named Citizen of the Year

Sep 16, 2025 03:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce has named Louis Silveira the 2025 Elk Grove Citizen of the Year.

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‘Weekend in Greece’ Returns to Elk Grove

Sep 16, 2025 03:41PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church is inviting the community to experience a “Weekend in Greece” at its annual Greek culture and food festival on Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for New 7-Eleven

Sep 16, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 7-Eleven location on Power Inn Road Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m.

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Elk Grove Soccer Boys Play Home Opener

Sep 16, 2025 01:48PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

At the home opener Sunday, Sept. 16, the Elk Grove Soccer boys’ teams took on the Atletico Santa Rosa Soccer Club, playing games at both Hal Bartholomew Sports Complex and Franklin High School.

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Emerald Lakes Hosts Wilson Golf Challenge

Sep 16, 2025 01:42PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Emerald Lakes Golf Course hosted a long drive contest and a closest to the pin contest on Friday, Sept. 12, sponsored by Wilson Sporting Goods.

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Affordable, Convenient Transit Options

Sep 16, 2025 12:21PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Getting around has never been easier or more affordable thanks to two great transit options available to Elk Grove residents.

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Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive is on display for a limited time at the California State Railroad Museum
Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

Sep 16, 2025 11:15AM ● By California State Railroad Museum News Release

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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Beauty Beyond the Surface

Sep 10, 2025 12:49PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Latina-Owned Salon Celebrates Grand Opening

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Tickets on Sale for Rotary Club Beef & Reef Bash

Sep 10, 2025 12:31PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Rotary Club will host its annual fundraiser, the Beef & Reef Bash, from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at S.E.S. Portuguese Hall, 10428 E. Stockton Blvd.

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Arts Center Focuses on ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

Sep 10, 2025 12:29PM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present the annual art competition show “All Creatures Great and Small” from Oct 4 to Oct. 23, with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.

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‘Caring for Kids Awards’ to Honor Local Youth Advocates

Sep 10, 2025 12:26PM ● By xHope, Inc. News Release

xHope, a nonprofit serving vulnerable youth and families in Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento region, is calling on the community to submit nominations for its Caring for Kids Awards before the Sept. 20 deadline.

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Fall Brawl Youth Baseball Played in Four Cities

Sep 10, 2025 12:23PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

National Championship Sports’ youth baseball tournament Sept. 6-7 included age groups from 9U to 14U in Elk Grove along with Rancho Cordova, Suisun City and Martinez.

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Elk Grove High Hosts Salute to Service

Sep 10, 2025 12:20PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The night of its Sept. 5 game against Golden Valley High School, Elk Grove High’s Salute to Services night honored the United States Marine Corps.

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Celebrate Elk Grove Through Your Lens

Sep 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Celebrate Elk Grove’s 25th Anniversary by sharing your perspective through photography.

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Gianna Singh captured the golf Women’s Championship title
Singh Wins 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship

Sep 09, 2025 01:07PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 State Fair Women’s Golf Championship ran from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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