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Shape the Future of Local Transit

Aug 26, 2025 04:36PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove is on the move and the city wants resident to help guide the way.

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Saving Pets in Crisis

Aug 26, 2025 04:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Nonprofit Seeks Help to Continue Mission

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Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship
Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course.

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Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season basketball
Kings Tickets Available

Aug 26, 2025 09:27AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26.

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groundbreaking event for the club’s new stadium in the Railyards
Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Aug 26, 2025 09:17AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18.

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Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

Aug 26, 2025 08:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento.

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Elk Grove to Open Cooling Center

Aug 21, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In anticipation of temperatures topping the century mark, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center on Thursday, August 21.

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Atha Celebrates Debut Novel

Aug 21, 2025 01:29PM ● By MPG Staff

Longtime Land Park resident Marisa Gray Atha is celebrating the publication of her debut novel, “Written on the Wall,” with a Northern California book launch this month through October.

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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Opens Express Primary Care

Aug 21, 2025 12:18PM ● By Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group News Release

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group opened a new, express primary care location in Elk Grove on August 11, 2025. Conveniently located in a retail location at 8259 Laguna Blvd, Ste. 100.

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Junior Brings Home National Dance Championship

Aug 20, 2025 11:26AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Jordyn Tran, 8, brought home national titles in both solo and group performances from the Leap! National Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida, on June 29 through July 4.

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Elk Grove High School Revitalization Celebrated

Aug 20, 2025 11:18AM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove High School welcomed the community this month to see its newly modernized campus, the result of a multi-year renovation project that included updated classrooms, new buildings and a revitalized quad.

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Event Explores Elk Grove’s Economic Future

Aug 20, 2025 11:12AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce hosted its Economic Outlook 2025 event Aug. 12 at District56, drawing local entrepreneurs and city officials to hear from leaders in economic development.

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Youth Football Season Kicks Off

Aug 20, 2025 11:08AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Saturday, Aug. 16, the opening day for youth football around Elk Grove, had junior programs of high schools like Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove, Franklin, Monterey Trail and Cosumnes Oaks playing their first games.

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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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previous Senior Health Fair
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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Women’s Soccer players
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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mosquito
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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kids playing in a park
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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Soccer game
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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UC Davis Football game
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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player and coaches for baseball
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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