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A Final Thank You

Feb 11, 2026 10:13AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Centenarian Veteran Honored at Ivy Park

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A Final Thank You

Feb 11, 2026 10:13AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Centenarian Veteran Honored at Ivy Park

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Luke Bryan to Perform May 16 at Mahon Ranch

Feb 10, 2026 05:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The city announced in its latest newsletter that Elk Grove will welcome country music star Luke Bryan as part of his 2026 Farm Tour, set to perform at 6 p.m. May 16 at Mahon Ranch.

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In Honor of Courage, Sacrifice and Unity

Feb 10, 2026 05:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

American Legion Holds Four Chaplains Memorial Service

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Amazon Fresh Grocery Store to Close

Feb 10, 2026 05:23PM ● By Idaly Valencia

After about a year and a half in operation, the Amazon Fresh Market at The Ridge shopping center will soon vacate its space as part of a company-wide decision to close its physical Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores.

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Elks Lodge Raises $5K for Elk Grove High Band

Feb 10, 2026 05:20PM ● By Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 News Release

On Jan.10, Elk Grove Elks Lodge 2577 hosted the Elk Grove High School Band families, who held a successful “’80s Bingo” night fundraiser at which they raised a total of $5,000.

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Community Band Sizzles with ‘Hot Spanish Nights’

Feb 10, 2026 05:16PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Community Concert Band, led by conductor Christopher J. Tootle, transported the audience to the vibrant atmosphere of “Hot Spanish Nights” during a performance on Feb. 2 at Joseph Kerr Middle School.

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Guest Wins Sky River’s Largest Table Game Jackpot

Feb 10, 2026 04:17PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino announced its largest BSX Triple Diamond Progressive win to date after a guest hit an extraordinary $700,503.60 jackpot on the table game on Feb. 2.

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SacSewer Earns National Recognition

Feb 10, 2026 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) has been awarded a 2026 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)

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Grantmaking at a Glance

Feb 09, 2026 04:54PM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Sacramento Region Community Foundation Celebrates $22.2M Awarded from Local Donors in 2025

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Rarely Performed Masterpiece Comes to Sacramento

Feb 06, 2026 11:21AM ● By Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra News Release

Dvořák’s Requiem Presented by the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center

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Gathered in Gratitude

Feb 04, 2026 09:33AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Dinner Hosted for Local Veteran Advocate

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Franklin Shuts Out Sheldon in Soccer

Feb 04, 2026 09:11AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Sheldon High boys’ soccer team traveled to Franklin on Friday Jan. 30 for a game between two top-ranked teams in the Delta League.

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formal dance kimono worn by Japanese singer Agnes Yoshiko Miyakawa

‘Kokoro’ Explores Lost Japantown

Feb 03, 2026 04:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

When you think of downtown Sacramento today, you might think of DoCo or the Capitol Mall. But did you know that downtown Sacramento was once home to a thriving Japantown?

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American Legion to Host Fourth Annual Four Chaplains Memorial

Jan 29, 2026 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The Four Chaplains Memorial Service will take place Jan. 31, 2026, 10 a.m., at the Veterans Hall at District56, 8230 Civic Center Drive.

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Planet Fitness Announces Grand Opening

Jan 28, 2026 02:17PM ● By Planet Fitness News Release

Planet Fitness announced on Jan. 16 the grand opening of its new Elk Grove club located at 8457 Elk Grove Blvd.

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Local Leaders, Businesses Honored at Gala

Jan 27, 2026 03:50PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce gathered the local business community Friday, Jan. 16 at District 56 to honor leaders in commerce and community service during its 74th Board Installation and Recognition Gala.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras Style

Jan 27, 2026 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove Park will transform into a vibrant hub of culture and celebration Valentine’s Day weekend as the community comes together to celebrate Lunar New Year Tết with a two-day festival and parade featuring a Mardi Gras twist.

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Elk Grove Wrestling Dominates Senior Night Dual

Jan 27, 2026 03:29PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Elk Grove High School honored six seniors during its wrestling dual and hosted the Sheldon and Laguna Creek boys’ and girls’ teams on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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Top High School Girls’ Soccer Teams in Delta League Face-Off

Jan 27, 2026 03:19PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Eagles had come into this game rolling on a four-game win streak where they did not allow the other team to score, and they were looking to keep their momentum going. The Eagles have an overall record of 10-4-2 while being 7-0 in league, ranking them No. 1 in the Delta League.

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Casino Names Top Three Nonprofit Winners

Jan 27, 2026 03:11PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino announced the winners of its fourth Annual Wreaths of Hope, a holiday program that celebrates creativity, community spirit and giving back.

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Then and Now: Bob’s Club is a Landmark of Community Spirit

Jan 27, 2026 03:07PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Every building has a history, and 9039 Elk Grove Blvd. stands as one of the oldest and most beloved buildings in Historic Main Street. Known today as Bob’s Club, this two-story, wood-frame building has been a gathering place for nearly 150 years.

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Public Invited to Measure E Oversight Meeting

Jan 21, 2026 02:05PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee meets at least twice a year to ensure transparency and accountability. They review revenues and expenditures, examine annual independent financial audits, and evaluate proposed budgets to confirm that spending aligns with community priorities.

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Elementary Educator is ABC10 Teacher of the Month

Jan 21, 2026 10:13AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

andy Passmore, a fourth- and fifth-grade teacher of Cosumnes River Elementary School, has been recognized as Teacher of the Month for January 2026 by ABC10, a designation announced in a televised segment that aired Dec. 31.

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PTA Scores with Mother-Son Dodgeball Night

Jan 21, 2026 10:09AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Cosumnes River Elementary School’s multipurpose room echoed with cheers, laughter and the thud of rubber balls on Jan. 10 as the school’s PTA hosted Legends & Their Ladies in a dodgeball tournament designed to give mothers and sons dedicated time to bond.

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Neil Makes a Deal

Jan 20, 2026 02:37PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Musician Plays, and Wins, on Game Show

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Council OKs Parking Permits Near Pleasant Grove High

Jan 20, 2026 02:32PM ● By John McCallum, photos by Idaly Valencia

Acting on citizen complaints, the City Council approved a “Preferential Parking Permit Zone” for four residential streets facing the impacts of overflow parking from nearby schools Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine L. Albiani Middle School.

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Free Dog Spay and Neuter Service Returns

Jan 20, 2026 02:26PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove Animal Services is expanding access to affordable pet care with the return of free dog spay and neuter appointments beginning January.

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Deal Me In

Jan 20, 2026 02:07PM ● By By MPG Staff, Compiled from Hard Rock Sacramento, Thunder Rock Casino Resort and Sky River Casino

Local Casino January Events Calendar

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Sheldon Boys’ Dominant Season Continues

Jan 20, 2026 01:46PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Pleasant Grove Eagles, hosting the red-hot Sheldon Huskies on Jan. 16, entered the game just under .500 with a record of 9-8 and 0-2 in league. In their previous game they had lost to Franklin 62-51.

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Sheldon Girls Basketball Stays Persistent to Beat Monterey Trail

Jan 20, 2026 01:36PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Sheldon Huskies girls’ basketball team visited Monterey Trail on Wednesday, Jan. 14 for a top matchup between two of the top three teams of the Delta League.

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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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Pinkerton Basketball Team Claims Championship Again

Jan 20, 2026 12:31PM ● By MPG Staff

The eight-grade boys’ basketball team at Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School has won back-to-back championships. Pictured from left to right: John Rilloraza Jr., Julian Ulibas, Kyson Sullivan, Koshnick Kumar, David Gorman, Jayden Davis, Ashton Pelote, James Alston, Gabriel Arnold, Alexander Talavera, Gearre Harvin, Andre Mitchell, Mateen Razawi, Cameron Davis, Head Coach Anthony Rilloraza. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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