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Asian Sports Foundation Unveils All-Electric Kitchen

Jun 23, 2026 02:52PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD and local elected officials unveiled an all-electric commercial kitchen at the Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation (9040 High Tech Court) on June 16, made possible through SMUD’s Community Impact Plan’s Business District Electrification program.

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Elks Golf Club Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Student Golfers

Jun 23, 2026 02:45PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Antonio Azevedo

The Elks Golf Club proudly presented four scholarship awards totaling $10,000 to graduating high school seniors who participated in their school golf programs and will continue their education in college.

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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Growing Plants and Community

Jun 16, 2026 03:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Club Cultivates Gardens, Fellowship, Service

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Elk Grove Adopts Budget, Increases Solid Waste Rates

Jun 16, 2026 02:59PM ● By John McCallum

The City of Elk Grove officially has a new budget.

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Bringing Recycling Education to Your Community

Jun 16, 2026 02:52PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City's Recycling & Waste team is expanding its hands-on outreach program to help more multi-family communities make recycling and organics sorting easier than ever.

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Chamber Announces the 10th Annual State of the County

Jun 16, 2026 02:47PM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber proudly announces the return of one of the region’s most anticipated business and community events: the 10th Annual State of the County, taking place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 17 at The Pavilion in Elk Grove, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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F3 Dry Creek Hosts Male-Community Workout

Jun 16, 2026 02:46PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

F3 Dry Creek hosted one of its weekly male-community workouts on Saturday June 13 at Galt Community Park. The group put on two workouts in the morning, the first starting at 5:15 a.m. while the second one started at 6:30 a.m.

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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Sacramento Area Public, Scholastic Media Programs Face Possible Defunding

Jun 09, 2026 03:38PM ● By Pia Manez, SacSchoolBeat, Franklin High School

With the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission (SMCTC) announcing its decision to make cuts to public media programs by the end of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, hundreds of students and adults involved in these public access channels and media broadcasting programs are scrambling to come up with a solution.

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The Flamenco Society Brings Passionate Andalusian Artistry

Jun 09, 2026 03:31PM ● By The Flamenco Society News Release

The Flamenco Society is thrilled to announce a spectacular afternoon of traditional Flamenco & Spanish music and dance, bringing the raw emotion, rhythm, and vibrant energy of Andalusia straight to the City of Elk Grove. This highly anticipated cultural production will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 at the premier Elk Grove Performing Arts Center.

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Celebrate Elk Grove’s Diversity in June

Jun 09, 2026 03:24PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In a recent update, the city highlighted upcoming events taking place all-month long that are celebrating the diversity of Elk Grove residents. Click to see event details.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Jun 02, 2026 05:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families.

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Casino, Tribe Raise $200,000 to Support Area Food Banks

Jun 02, 2026 04:26PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Wilton Rancheria, in partnership with Sky River Casino, the Elk Grove Food Bank Services, and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 3rd Annual Wilton Rancheria Charity Golf Tournament held on May 18 at Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills

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Regional Safety Day Returns to Elk Grove Park

Jun 02, 2026 04:23PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Join the Cosumnes Fire Department for Regional Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and interactive look at public safety.

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climate emergency mobilization

County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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flag colelction drive

SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Individual Volunteer of the Year

Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Fan Favorite Monster Jam truck

Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Applications Open for Fifth Annual Pitch Elk Grove

May 26, 2026 03:36PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City of Elk Grove, in partnership with StartupSac and Explore Elk Grove, is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Pitch Elk Grove startup competition, celebrating its 5th anniversary as a leading platform for early-stage, tech-driven companies.

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Police Building Renamed, Memorial Dedicated to Officer Ty Lenehan

May 26, 2026 03:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

On May 13, the city held a brief ceremony to officially dedicate its police department building, located 8400 Laguna Palms Way, in honor of Elk Grove Police Officer Ty Lenehan.

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Art Center to Feature Ceramics by Artist Kelly Graves

May 26, 2026 03:13PM ● By Elk Grove Fine Arts Center News Release

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will present “All Your Friends Are Here,” a ceramics collection by art instructor Kelly Graves June 6 to 27. The exhibition opens with a First Saturday Public Reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.

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Rivas Selected to Lead City’s Human Resources

May 26, 2026 03:09PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann has announced the hiring of Rosemary Rivas, the city’s new Human Resources Director.

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Local Grower Shares Expert Tips for Home Gardens

May 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia

This cover story appeared in the Spring 2026 Home and Garden section, included in the May 22 Elk Grove Citizen, East Sacramento News, Land Park News and Pocket News.

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Local ‘Blue Star Museums’ Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families

May 20, 2026 09:38AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento-area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day on May 16 through Labor Day on Sept. 7, 2026.

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O’Con Is New Planning Commission Chair

May 19, 2026 09:25PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

At its May 7 meeting, the Planning Commission appointed Oscar O’Con as chair and Varinder Singh as vice chair following a nearly four-month break in meetings.

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County Adopts E-Bike Ordinance to Protect Parks, Recreation Facilities

May 19, 2026 04:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its Tuesday, May 12 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a set of ordinance changes recommended by Sacramento County Regional Parks designed to better protect park users, park and recreation facilities and natural areas from the growing impacts of Class 3 e-bikes, e-motorcycles, dirtbikes, quads and unauthorized trail building.

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Mixer Celebrates a Night to Give Back

May 19, 2026 02:59PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local nonprofit organizations and community advocates were recognized in April during “A Night to Celebrate Those Who Give Back,” an event hosted by Life & Libations at Raw Sushi Bar and Lounge, 8280 Elk Grove Blvd.

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