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Fire Department Welcomes First Certified Canine Rescuer

Oct 01, 2025 03:47PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department proudly announces a historic first: Captain Justin Quarisa and his canine partner, Ruffles, have officially earned national certification as a live find canine search team, a first in the department’s history.

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Elk Grove’s Giant Pumpkin Festival Returns

Oct 01, 2025 10:09AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Elk Grove Park comes alive every October with autumn cheer that invites pumpkin and fall lovers from all around to the coveted Giant Pumpkin Festival.

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Council Affirms Process to Annex Facilities Districts

Oct 01, 2025 10:02AM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council approved four resolutions at its Sept. 24 meeting designed to modernize the annexation process of Community Facilities Districts in the city.

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Homecoming Football Kicks Off Second Week

Oct 01, 2025 09:56AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The second week of homecoming games consisted of two games on Friday, Sept. 26: Cosumnes Oaks traveling to Elk Grove and Laguna Creek High School traveling to play Franklin.

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Youth Flag Football Players Dive into Season

Oct 01, 2025 09:29AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Cosumnes Community Services District’s youth flag football league had its first games of the year on Saturday Sept. 27.

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Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Sagepoint Behavioral Health

Oct 01, 2025 09:16AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 18 for the new Sagepoint Behavioral Health location at 2368 Maritime Drive, Suite 200.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Celebrates 30th Anniversary Season

Sep 30, 2025 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra News Release

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra announced its milestone 30th season of choral-orchestral excellence, promising audiences an unforgettable lineup of concerts, world-class soloists and a journey through powerful repertoire.

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River Cats Season Ends in 4-2 Defeat

Sep 30, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Two Runs in Third Courtesy of Luis Matos and Jesus Rodriguez

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:03AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Eli Simonson Named Trophy Semifinalist

Sep 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis graduate offensive lineman Eli Simonson has been named by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) a 2025 semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Community to Honor Cindy Mahon

Sep 26, 2025 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Historical Society will hold a memorial service for Cindy Mahon, a longtime member, volunteer, chairperson, board member and friend to many in the community.

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Zoological Society Submits Expansion Request to City

Sep 25, 2025 10:21AM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento Zoological Society has submitted a request to the City of Sacramento to expand the footprint of the Sacramento Zoo’s iconic Land Park home.

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Mural Marks New Era for City Arts

Sep 24, 2025 02:34PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Elk Grove received one of its first large-scale murals on Saturday, Sept. 13 with the unveiling of “The Elk” on Bartholomew Barn, located at Christopher Cellars, 9654 Bradshaw Road.

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International Peace Festival Returns for Third Year

Sep 24, 2025 01:56PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Celebration of Unity, Community and Culture

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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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