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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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Mass Sept. 27 to Honor St. Lorenzo Ruiz

Sep 19, 2024 03:31PM ● By Filipino Community Leadership Group at Good Shepherd Catholic Church

Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove will hold a Mass for St. Lorenzo Ruiz at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

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Council Boosts Employee Pension Funding

Sep 19, 2024 02:35PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council on Sept. 11 approved a plan to fund 90% of its employee pension obligation.

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Working Out with F3-Delta

Sep 19, 2024 02:19PM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Men's Exercise Group Deals in Fitness, Fellowship and Faith

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Multicultural Festival Fosters Appreciation

Sep 19, 2024 02:08PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

A crowd of more than 8,000 representing many cultures gathered at the Elk Grove Multicultural Festival, presented by Kaiser Permanente, at District 56 on Sept. 14.

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Hundreds Join in Golden Celebration of EG Food Bank

Sep 19, 2024 01:11PM ● By Nan Mahon

Five decades of feeding families in need brought the community together on Sept. 14 for the Elk Grove Food Bank’s Golden Celebration.

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Customers Explore New Amazon Fresh Market

Sep 19, 2024 11:46AM ● By J.G. Wirt

Hundreds of shoppers lined up early Sept. 12 to get first crack at the products and services inside the long-awaited Amazon Fresh Market in The Ridge shopping center at Elk Grove Boulevard and Bruceville Road.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Birthday Bash Celebrates Constitution

Sep 17, 2024 04:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Penned in 1787, the American Constitution was last week celebrated by a patriotic event in Folsom.

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Broadway Comes Back to Elk Grove

Sep 12, 2024 02:13PM ● By Nan Mahon

Musical Mayhem Productions (MMP) is once again recreating some of America’s favorite theater shows for Elk Grove audiences. The sweet fantasy of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and the improbable comedy “Sister Act” will entrance those who love live theater.

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Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

Sep 11, 2024 03:00PM ● By MPG staff

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025.

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Come One, Come All…

Sep 06, 2024 03:02PM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Community is Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day with Free Cake & Ice Cream at the State Capitol on Sept. 9

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Tributes Pour in for John Hull

Sep 05, 2024 11:00AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Retired longtime sports editor of the Elk Grove Citizen, John Hull, began to experience symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease at the end of March and was diagnosed about three weeks ago.

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Not Just Horsin’ Around at Project R.I.D.E.

Sep 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Project R.I.D.E. has a worthy purpose. The Elk Grove program provides a recreational outlet with horse-riding lessons for people with special needs, who might need help physically, mentally and socially.

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California Museum to Host 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 12

Sep 05, 2024 10:21AM ● By California Museum News Release

Tickets are now available for the California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Risk of West Nile Virus Continues

Aug 30, 2024 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents.

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Macy’s Launches With Ribbon-Cutting

Aug 29, 2024 10:28AM ● By J.G. Wirt

The new Elk Grove Macy’s opened with a ribbon-cutting Aug. 23 in the Laguna Crossroads shopping center at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road.

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Rotary: Making a Positive Difference

Aug 29, 2024 10:21AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Joining Elk Grove Rotary Club can be your springboard to involve yourself in worthwhile projects.

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Council Weighs Emissions Reduction Ideas

Aug 29, 2024 10:13AM ● By Matthew Malone

How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings was the focus of the Aug. 14 Elk Grove City Council meeting, with questions of how to balance the city’s goal of addressing climate change with the costs faced by homeowners and business owners.

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‘The Voice’ Singer Shane Q Shares Powerhouse Vocals Across City

Aug 28, 2024 03:23PM ● By Annie Kerr

Sacramento continues to produce stars. That’s precisely what Sacramento native and acclaimed musician Shane Q is to the area. Shane Q, whose birth name is Shane Quidachay, rose to fame on Season 17 of the hit NBC competition singing show “The Voice” in 2019.

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Elk Grove Seeks Citizen of the Year

Aug 27, 2024 05:51PM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and American Legion, a nonprofit organization serving veterans, service members and communities, are seeking nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year award. Nominations close Sept. 18.

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 27, 2024 05:07PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards.

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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‘Team Hope Walk’ Raises Needed Funds

Aug 27, 2024 09:52AM ● By Weston Greene Communications News Release

The Northern California Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host the Sacramento Team Hope Walk on Sept. 21 at River Walk Park, 651 2nd St. in West Sacramento.

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SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

Aug 23, 2024 01:42PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million

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New Report Estimates Potential Water Losses

Aug 21, 2024 04:59PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On July 31, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its final 2023 State Water Project (SWP) Delivery Capability Report

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Knight Foundry Monthly Self-Guided Walking Tour Day

Aug 20, 2024 04:52PM ● By Knight Foundry Alliance News Release

Historic Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek welcomes the public at its monthly 4th Saturday Self-Guided Walking Tour Day.

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SMF Breaks Ground on Pedestrian Walkway

Aug 19, 2024 04:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has broken ground for its new Pedestrian Walkway, a key project in the SMForward program

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Two Challengers for Elk Grove Mayor

Aug 15, 2024 09:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

Two other candidates are challenging Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen in the November general election, which will also see multiple competitive school board races.

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Police, Fire Have National Night Out

Aug 15, 2024 09:35AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove neighborhoods took part in National Night Out on Aug. 6, joining a nationwide event to bring police officers and firefighters closer to the people they serve.

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UPS Store has New Owners

Aug 15, 2024 09:27AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

An Aug. 8 ribbon-cutting celebrated the new ownership of UPS Store 1040 on 8698 Elk Grove Blvd. and the location at 4900 Elk Grove Blvd. in the Elk Grove Commons shopping center.

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Planners Uphold Coral Blossom Review

Aug 15, 2024 09:21AM ● By Matthew Malone

Citing state law, the Elk Grove Planning Commission on Aug. 1 upheld a decision to grant expedited review to a proposed affordable-housing project on Elk Grove-Florin Road.

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