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Local Hits Massive Half-Million Jackpot

Aug 20, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino announced Aug. 14 that a significant jackpot win, bringing another life changing moment to a lucky guest from Elk Grove.

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Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Aug 19, 2025 11:15AM ● By Women's Empowerment News Release

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families.

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Elaine LaLanne, the "First Lady of Fitness

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Aug 19, 2025 09:20AM ● By Carol Feineman

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world.

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Participants learned new skills and/or finetuned skills

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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xHope Equips Youth for Success

Aug 13, 2025 11:53AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Returning to school can be a nerve-racking experience for students who may not have access to new clothes and gear to begin the school year on a confident note. Nonprofit xHope helped ease those nerves through a series of back-to-school events from mid-July to early August.

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Barn Banquet to Preserve Elk Grove History

Aug 13, 2025 11:26AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Historical Society will host its annual Barn Banquet from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 to raise funds for a planned barn that will store historical items and serve as an event venue.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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City Announces Finalists for Pitch Elk Grove

Aug 07, 2025 12:27PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The wait is over! Following a highly competitive review process, the City of Elk Grove is pleased to announce the nine startups advancing to the finals of the 2025 Pitch Elk Grove competition.

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Strauss Festival Upholds Timeless Tradition

Aug 06, 2025 03:29PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Rawbert A. Wagner

Founder Iris Zimbelman’s vision 36 years ago was to bring the light, lyrical sounds of Johann Strauss Jr. that she experienced in Vienna to Elk Grove. Since then, her vision has grown into a full musical and visual production that is now a cherished community tradition.

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Sammy’s Star Search & Hot Summer Nights Concerts

Aug 06, 2025 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cosumnes Community Services District is calling all rookie performers of Elk Grove to participate in the Sammy’s Star Search talent show from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8. Performers will receive positive feedback from the panel of “Star Gazers.” Two acts will be chosen to open the concerts on Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.

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Stomper Entertains at A’s Watch Party

Aug 06, 2025 03:07PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino’s 32 Brews Street was the setting of an A’s Watch Party for the July 25 game against the Astros in Houston.

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Senior Softball USA Players Connect at Western National Championships

Aug 06, 2025 03:02PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Hal Bartholomew Sports Complex held the 2025 Western National Championships for Senior Softball USA from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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Freitas Farm Bandits Host Family Night

Aug 06, 2025 02:33PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Freitas Farm Bandits had a family night at South Slopes Wine on Thursday, July 31.

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‘Up from Jackman’ Author Storytime and Signing

Aug 06, 2025 02:25PM ● By MPG Staff

Join author Harold D. Baldwin on Saturday, Aug. 23 for a kids’ hour reading at 11:30 a.m. and an adult hour reading at 12:30 p.m. from his book “Up from Jackman.”

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Patient and doctor at UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

Aug 05, 2025 09:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region

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One of the partners of the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan is Sacramento County’s Resources for Independent Living

Promoting Independence for All

Aug 05, 2025 08:41AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating local achievements to create a disability-friendly community. One exciting achievement is the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP).

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Sacramento is to host thousands for an international spiritual event at the Golden 1 Center

Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 30, 2025 08:33AM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, local Witnesses from across Northern California are warmly inviting their neighbors to attend this unique international event at the Golden 1 Center from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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A 12-U player serves during the SATA Junior Grand Prix Tournament.

Tennis Talent Grows at Junior Grand Prix Tourney

Jul 29, 2025 05:28PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Laguna Creek Sports Club hosted the Sacramento Area Tennis Association (SATA) Junior Grand Prix Tournament on July 25-27.

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New Pleasant Grove Head Coach Looks to Keep Tradition

Jul 29, 2025 05:14PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The resignation of Pleasant Grove High School head football coach Josh Crabtree left the team looking for someone to take his place.

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ndy Gaudy, the owner of Country Roads Wine Cellars, serves customers in his tasting room, located within Clarksburg’s Old Sugar Mill

Old Sugar Mill is ‘Business as Usual’ in Midst of Transition

Jul 29, 2025 05:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Old Sugar Mill Tenants Group Maintains Operations During Legal Precedings

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Ballpark Atmosphere at Sky River Casino

Jul 29, 2025 05:03PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Major League Baseball, a custom happy hour menu and the Sutter Health Park gameday atmosphere took over the 32 Brews Street restaurant at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove on July 24 for the A’s watch party against the Houston Astros.

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Golden 1 Hosts Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 29, 2025 03:29PM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

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Community Celebrates Grand Opening of CORE Recreation Center

Jul 29, 2025 11:49AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

Thousands of Elk Grove residents came together on July 26 to celebrate the highly anticipated grand opening of CORE, their new hub for health, wellness and connection.

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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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