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Colorful Fundraiser Blows Powder, Bubbles

Oct 24, 2024 04:24PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

More than 100 people gathered to run and get powdered in the inaugural Dreams in Motion Color Run on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 20.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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Clarksburg Branch Trail Project Riding Along as Planned

Oct 18, 2024 12:32PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Clarksburg Branch Line Trail is all over the map on local, regional and state planning sketches.

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School Bands Sound Off at Franklin

Oct 17, 2024 11:03AM ● By J.G. Wirt

Franklin High School neighbors got a daylong dose of school band music when the Franklin Invitational Band Review filled the campus on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Volunteer Goes ‘Above and Beyond’ for Disabled

Oct 17, 2024 10:56AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Elk Grove Disability Advisory Committee on Oct. 9 named a Project R.I.D.E. volunteer as the recipient of the 18th annual Above and Beyond Program Accessibility Award.

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Hearts Full for ‘Empty Bowls’ Fundraiser

Oct 17, 2024 10:55AM ● By Interfaith Council of Elk Grove

The Interfaith Council of Elk Grove successfully hosted its first-ever “Empty Bowls” fundraiser event, aimed at addressing hunger in the community.

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Reading, Writing and Cyphering at Elk Grove’s Rhoads School

Oct 17, 2024 10:43AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Did you know there is a kids’ time machine right here in Elk Grove? It’s at the Rhoads School in Elk Grove Regional Park, and the time machine dial is set to return to the late 1880s.

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Guzmán Named Elk Grove's New Assistant City Manager

Oct 17, 2024 10:38AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann announced that Jaqui Guzmán is the City of Elk Grove’s new assistant city manager.

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Lewis Resigning as General Manager of CSD

Oct 17, 2024 09:52AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Community Services District General Manager Phil Lewis is set to resign his post after one and a half years as the district’s chief executive.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Pumpkin Paddlers Battle for First

Oct 11, 2024 04:01PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

On the second and final day of the Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove, the festival hosted its annual tradition, the Giant Pumpkin Regatta, on Oct. 6.

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Book Sale Recalls Legacy of Jane Austen, Raises $873

Oct 11, 2024 01:15PM ● By Nan Mahon

On Sept. 28, the Elk Grove chapter staged a tribute and sale of Austen’s books in an invitation-only event hosted by Mary Adams-Wiley and Joy Prevost at Adams-Wiley’s home.

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Inaugural Color Run for All Ages

Oct 11, 2024 12:44PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Elk Grove High School will host the inaugural Dreams in Motion Color Run on Oct. 20 to raise funds for youth sports, scholarships for graduating seniors in the Elk Grove Unified School District and the RISE Women of Elk Grove organization.

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The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Oct 11, 2024 12:36PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

On Oct. 5, as per tradition for every year since the event’s inception, the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival hosted the much-anticipated giant pumpkin weigh-off.

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Who is California’s Best Bricklayer?

Oct 09, 2024 09:31AM ● By Spec Mix LCC News Release

The world’s largest and most exciting masonry challenge, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®, is coming to Sacramento, CA on Oct. 11. The top masons from the territory will grab their levels and trowels to battle for a chance to be named, “California’s Best Bricklayer.”

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Local Couple to Host Art Showing

Oct 08, 2024 03:59PM ● By Helen Plenert News Release

Helen Plenert and Bobby Horiuchi, Sacramento natives, recently announced their “Places We’ve Been” art showing.

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It’s the 30th Year for Giant Pumpkins

Oct 03, 2024 01:50PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

This weekend, the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival returns bigger and better than ever to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades as Elk Grove's favorite fall tradition.

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City OKs $4.6M for Homeless Shelter Contract

Oct 03, 2024 01:48PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a contract to create a year-round homeless shelter in the city.

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Overcoming Your Fear with Toastmasters

Oct 03, 2024 01:45PM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Do you suffer from glossophobia? If you do, you are not alone. Many people list their worst fear as speaking in public.

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Braden Community Will Include 4 EGUSD Schools

Oct 03, 2024 01:43PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community, just outside Rancho Cordova along Grant Line Road, will include four schools under the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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Smooth Jazz on a Saturday in Laguna West

Oct 03, 2024 01:32PM ● By J.G. Wirt

Smooth jazz and happy music fans filled the Laguna Town Hall Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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All Makes Welcome at This Cars & Coffee

Oct 03, 2024 01:30PM ● By Joe Wirt

Car enthusiasts, including members of the Prosenity and Crescent Cruisers clubs, gathered Sept. 28 for their cars and coffee meet-up at the Elk Grove Commons shopping center at Elk Grove Boulevard and Bruceville Road.

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How to Make Your Vote Count on or Before Election Day

Oct 03, 2024 01:28PM ● By Matthew Malone

Sacramento County Elections Office will soon send out mail-in ballots for the general election, and Elk Grove residents have multiple ways of returning the ballots or voting in person. Election Day is Nov. 5. Here are your options.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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Mildly Scenic Author Events

Sep 27, 2024 02:39PM ● By Mildly Scenic News Release

Local author presents the backstory of turning a hobby into an indispensable trail guide in her upcoming Author Talk series

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CSD Fire to Launch Mobile Health Pilot Program

Sep 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Fire Department will soon expand its health care services with a mobile integrated health pilot program. The Cosumnes Community Services District board of directors approved the program at its Sept. 18 regular meeting.

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A New Route for Medical Response in County

Sep 27, 2024 11:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Triage to Alternate Destination (TAD) program, following approval from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) on Aug. 16.

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Greek Culture Fest Comes to Town

Sep 27, 2024 11:17AM ● By Matthew Malone

A local church will bring Greece to Elk Grove over the next few days with its annual Weekend in Greece celebration.

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Pitch Elk Grove Funds Four Area Startups

Sep 27, 2024 11:15AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The city of Elk Grove successfully hosted its third annual Pitch Elk Grove competition on Sept. 19, uniting the brightest minds and most innovative startups from across the Sacramento region.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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