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CCSD OKs Contract for New GM

Apr 10, 2025 12:59PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Cosumnes Community Services District has a new general manager. The District Board of Directors last week approved the contract for Tim Ogden to step into the role later this month.

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EGPD Releases Annual Report

Apr 03, 2025 10:14AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department released its 2024 annual report offering a detailed look into crime trends and department policies and procedures for the previous year.

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Cosumnes Community Services District Selects Ogden as New General Manager

Apr 03, 2025 10:13AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

After a thoughtful and rigorous nationwide search, Cosumnes Community Services District has selected Tim Ogden as its next general manager.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Bay Area Firefighter from Elk Grove Dies Off-Duty

Mar 27, 2025 11:09AM ● By MPG Staff

An Elk Grove resident who worked as a firefighter in Fremont died at his home in Elk Grove, the Fremont Fire Department announced last week.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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Cosumnes Community Services District Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy

Mar 20, 2025 01:31PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

The Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors has announced that it is inviting community members to fill a vacant seat representing Division 3.

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City Council Exempts Specific Outdoor Dining Areas from Fees

Mar 20, 2025 01:22PM ● By Joe Wirt

In a move to help attract more restaurants, breweries and wineries, the Elk Grove City Council voted to approve an ordinance exempting outdoor dining areas from development impact fees at its recent City Council meeting.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Police Release Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting

Mar 06, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department released footage last week detailing a police chase that ended with an officer fatally shooting a man in early February after the man allegedly fired at least three shots at officers and rammed his vehicle into two police cars.

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Galt Police Department Unveils Grewal Memorial

Feb 27, 2025 10:44AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

In a heartfelt ceremony attended by family, fellow officers and community members, the Galt Police Department unveiled a memorial bust honoring Officer Harminder Grewal, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in 2021.

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Galt PD to Reveal Memorial for Fallen Officer

Feb 13, 2025 11:20AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt Police Department is hosting a public memorial reveal for Officer Harminder Grewal in front of Galt Police Department headquarters at 3 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Council Approves Drink Permit Expansion for Old Town

Feb 13, 2025 09:11AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve an ordinance amendment doubling the amount of conditional use permits allowed in Elk Grove’s Old Town district for breweries, bars, brew pubs and wineries from three to six permits.

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Driver Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Following Pursuit Involved Elk Grove Police

Feb 03, 2025 08:53AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Elk Grove Police said an officer shot and killed a man after the man allegedly fired a handgun at law enforcement following a pursuit through southern Sacramento County late Saturday evening.

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Valley High School Students Arrested for Gun on Campus

Jan 31, 2025 09:41AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A 15-year-old Valley High School student was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30 after allegedly carrying a loaded firearm and two knives on campus.

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Elk Grove PD Receives FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Flights

Jan 28, 2025 04:20PM ● By Joe Wirt

The Elk Grove Police Department on Tuesday announced it was granted a Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, which enables the department to conduct drone operations without the need for human visual observers.

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CFD Firefighters Return from Duty in Los Angeles

Jan 28, 2025 03:52PM ● By Joe Wirt

Four Cosumnes Fire Department firefighters returned home safely last week after spending more than two weeks in Southern California fighting the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

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Police Reiterate Plans for Ticketing Around Schools

Jan 23, 2025 03:41PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Motorists breaking traffic laws around Elk Grove Unified School District campuses can expect citations through the mail after the Elk Grove Police Department reiterated plans to use video evidence to help deter parking complaints around schools.

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Two Elk Grove Schools Placed on Brief Lockdown; No Weapon Found

Jan 17, 2025 01:48PM ● By MPG Staff

Both Albiani Middle School and Pleasant Grove High School were briefly put on lockdown on Friday Jan. 17 after a student was reported to possibly be in possession of a weapon or contraband.

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Elk Grove HS Student Arrested for Possession of Firearm on Campus

Jan 17, 2025 09:35AM ● By MPG Staff

An Elk Grove High School student was arrested by Sacramento County Sheriff Deputies Thursday after a firearm was found in the student’s backpack, according to Sacramento Sheriff’s news release.

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Key Projects on the Horizon for 2025

Jan 09, 2025 01:25PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

While no one can predict with absolute certainty what 2025 will bring for the city of Elk Grove, there are several projects and issues that will continue to take precedent heading into the new year.

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Cosumnes CSD Welcomes New Board Members and Honors Outgoing Directors

Dec 12, 2024 11:01AM ● By Cosumnes CSD News Release

Cosumnes Community Services District extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing board members Gil Albiani and Orlando Fuentes for their years of dedicated service and welcomes Rich Lozano and Daniella Zehnder to the Board of Directors.

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Teen Driver Dies in Collision with Tree

Nov 27, 2024 01:50PM ● By MPG Staff

A teenage driver died in a car crash Nov. 20 on Big Horn Boulevard, Elk Grove Police Department reported.

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Elk Grove Man Gets 228 Years to Life in Davis Freeway Shooting

Oct 17, 2024 10:27AM ● By Yolo County District Attorney’s Office News Release

On Oct. 14, Andre Chevill Wilson, 56, of Elk Grove, was sentenced following his Aug. 28 conviction by a Yolo County jury of two counts of attempted murder, two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle, two counts of assault with an assault weapon or machine gun, two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a machine gun, possession of an assault weapon, and four counts of being a felon in possession of ammunition.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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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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California Launches “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign to Combat Overdoses and Save Lives

Sep 17, 2024 05:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the launch of “Facts Fight Fentanyl,” a new statewide public education campaign to ensure Californians know the dangers of fentanyl and have the information they need to prevent overdoses and save lives.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Traffic Rerouted as Franklin Narrows for Pipe Project

Sep 05, 2024 10:13AM ● By J.G. Wirt

With construction beginning on the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s Harvest Water pipeline along Franklin Boulevard, northbound traffic is being funneled into a right-turn lane to eastbound Laguna Boulevard and into a single lane on the west side of Franklin.

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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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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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