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Sacramento Native Competes for Team Navy in the 2024 Warrior Games

Jun 18, 2024 03:52PM ● By Alyssa Ross, Navy Installations Command

Sacramento Native Will Join More than 250 Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veterans at the Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games Challenge

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Sacramento’s K-ZAP Launches Donation Drive

Jun 18, 2024 02:08PM ● By K-ZAP News Release

Sacramento's Beloved K-ZAP Launched its "10 To Feed the Kitty" Donation Drive on June 9.

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Youth Offered Free RydeFreeRT Cards

Jun 18, 2024 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Area Youth Can Enjoy More Freedom this Summer Via Sacramento Regional Transit District’s RydeFreeRT, the Fare-Free Transit Program for Students/Youth

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Prepare for Boating Hazards

Jun 14, 2024 11:49AM ● By U.S. National Weather Service News Release

Check Weather Forecast and Make Sure Your Boat has Essential and Required Safety Equipment and Communications Tools

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Bounty Event Boosts Scholarships

Jun 13, 2024 11:33AM ● By Matthew Malone

In support of its efforts to fund students’ education goals, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation hosted its annual Bounty on the Boulevard fundraiser on June 2, offering a banquet of food, wine and beer from area restaurants, wineries and breweries.

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Report: Elk Grove Has 83 Without Shelter

Jun 13, 2024 11:23AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The 2024 Point in Time count, released June 5 by Steps Forward, estimates that Elk Grove has 83 unsheltered people, accounting for 2.1% of the county’s unsheltered population.

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Rancheria to Expand Casino

Jun 13, 2024 11:22AM ● By Matthew Malone

Wilton Rancheria announced on June 7 that it is expanding its Sky River Casino, with planned additions over the next three years including a hotel, an expanded gaming floor, and a pool and spa.

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New Health Techs Help Address ‘Elder Care Cliff’

Jun 13, 2024 11:15AM ● By Joe Wirt

A Sacramento-area in-home care agency recently recognized nine employees who completed a program giving them the skills to help patients stay in their homes and out of the hospital.

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Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor

Jun 11, 2024 10:07AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Right-Handed Pitcher Spencer Bivens Selected Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month

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Residents Together Honor the Fallen

Jun 06, 2024 01:51PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Many residents gathered at the Elk Grove Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27, to pay tribute to fallen veterans who served their country.

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Council Praises ‘Great News’ Budget

Jun 06, 2024 01:44PM ● By Matthew Malone

Reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Elk Grove City Council members and staff noted the city’s strong financial outlook.

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East Lawn Observes Memorial Day

Jun 06, 2024 01:25PM ● By Joe Wirt

East Lawn Memorial Park took time out on Memorial Day, May 27, to thank all of those who have served our nation and to remember those who sacrificed their own future for our cherished freedoms.

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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Field Day a Celebration for Ham Radio Enthusiasts

Jun 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Friends & Amateur Radio Communications Enthusiasts News Release

National Amateur Radio Exercise to Take Place from 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 23

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Volunteer Now for California Capital Airshow

Jun 04, 2024 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Mather Airport Airshow Presented by Sacramento County and City of Rancho Cordova Invites Community Members to Sign Up as Volunteers

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Patti LaBelle to Join the Toyota Concert Series on the Golden 1 Stage

May 30, 2024 03:16PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The Songstress Will Perform at the California State Fair

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John Ford Coley Leaves Legacy Through Music

May 30, 2024 02:13PM ● By Annie Kerr

The ‘70s Star Takes the Hard Rock Stage June 7

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Big Truck Day Bigger Than Ever

May 29, 2024 05:06PM ● By Matthew Malone

Big Truck Day rolled into Elk Grove once again on May 12, delighting children and families, and this time with even more trucks.

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Making the Sale at Livestock Auction

May 29, 2024 05:02PM ● By Matthew Malone

Months of hard work for Elk Grove agriculture students paid off on May 26 as they sold hand-raised livestock at the Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

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Music Fest Rocks Old Town

May 23, 2024 03:55PM ● By Matthew Malone

The inaugural Elk Grove Music Festival gathered a lineup of rock and country bands to Old Town Plaza on May 18. While attendees listened to the live music, they visited an array of food and craft vendors, and a beer, wine and spirits garden.

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California Capital Airshow Welcomes Back Thunderbirds

May 21, 2024 10:35AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team Will Be at this Year’s California Capital Airshow Lineup

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Honoring the Sacrifices of Fallen Heroes

May 17, 2024 09:25AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Memorial Day Ceremonies Help Community Remember

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City Council Approves $1.1M Funding for Community Development Grants

May 16, 2024 11:29AM ● By By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 8 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council received the International Slurry Services Association’s (ISSA) 2024 Agency Pavement Preservation and Sustainability Program Award.

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Victorian Spring Tea Celebrates Mothers

May 16, 2024 11:21AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Historical Society on May 11 let locals show off their fanciest hats and clothes at its annual Spring Tea.

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Spread the Love

May 16, 2024 11:10AM ● By Citizen Staff

A pair of young pageant royals recently donated more than 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly to Elk Grove Food Bank Services, to help feed children in need.

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Commenters Turn Out in Favor of Zoo's New Home

May 16, 2024 11:05AM ● By Matthew Malone

The public made its voice heard on the potential of the Sacramento Zoo moving to Elk Grove, as more than 40 citizens came to the podium during the May 8 Elk Grove City Council meeting.

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Sac Zoo Heads to Elk Grove

May 16, 2024 11:01AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Sacramento Zoo is officially coming to Elk Grove after Elk Grove City Council gave final approvals at its May 8 meeting.

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Esplanade Madeira Receives Approval for Lodge Design

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Sharon Pearce

Elk Grove staff senior planner Kyra Killingsworth presented the Planning Commission with a design review on the Lodge project at Esplanade Madeira, requesting a resolution be adopted finding no further environmental review required pursuant to state CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15183.

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Development Fuels Elk Grove’s Growth

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Malcolm Curry, Special to the Citizen

Already home to nearly 180,000 residents, Elk Grove has continued to grow in the past few years even as most of the state has seen population declines.

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Western Festival Canceled

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

After the Western Festival’s recent cancellation, community members voiced anger and disappointment at the May 1 meeting of the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) board of directors.

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Centenarian Receives Key to The City

May 02, 2024 02:38PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The City of Elk Grove recently honored Eola Bates with a Key to the City, one of the city’s highest honors.

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General Plan Defines Noise Levels

May 02, 2024 01:23PM ● By Sharon Pearce

Members of the Elk Grove Planning Commission sought guidance from senior planner Sarah Kirchgessner about the General Plan noise standards at its April 18 meeting. First, “noise” was defined as” unwanted sound.”

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Zoo Makes Case for Elk Grove Move

May 02, 2024 01:21PM ● By Matthew Malone

Looking to make its case for a move down to Elk Grove as a crucial City Council hearing approaches, the Sacramento Zoo hosted an information session April 18 and invited Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce members.

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