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Boots Collect Thousands for Burn Victims

May 22, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Firefighters, interns and volunteers stood at all four corners of the intersection at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road this past weekend, shaking boots and calling on passing drivers to donate to a cause that hits close to home: the Firefighters Burn Institute.

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Police Release Video from In-N-Out Shooting

May 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department last Thursday released body-worn camera footage showing the April 12 police shooting of Jerry Tolliver Jr., 50, outside an In-N-Out Burger on East Stockton Boulevard.

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Four Dead in Three Fatal Collisions in Elk Grove Over the Past Week

May 22, 2025 01:14PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating three separate fatal collisions that occurred over the past seven days, resulting in the deaths of four individuals.

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DeMarco is New Assistant Fire Chief

May 22, 2025 01:13PM ● By Joe Wirt

The Cosumnes Fire Department held a pinning ceremony last week for Matt DeMarco, who was officially sworn in as assistant chief.

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Two People Killed in Fatal Collision on Waterman Road

May 14, 2025 10:36AM ● By By MPG Staff

Two people were killed early Tuesday when the vehicle they were in struck a light pole on northbound Waterman Road just south of Sheldon Road, according to an Elk Grove Police Department news release.

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Elk Grove Named Fourth-Best City to Live in California

May 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Joe Wirt

Elk Grove was ranked as the fourth-best large city in California to live, according to a ranking released by Consumer Affairs last month.

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Assistant Chief to Retire; Input Sought on Succesor

May 08, 2025 09:44AM ● By MPG Staff

Assistant Chief of Police Paul Solomon will retire from the Elk Grove Police Department after nearly three decades of service, prompting the department to begin the process of selecting his replacement.

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‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ is Back in Elk Grove

May 08, 2025 09:42AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Cosumnes Fire Department crews are once again suiting up and hitting the streets for a cause close to their hearts.

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Galt Man Killed in Elk Grove Crash Remembered for Kindness, Talent

May 08, 2025 09:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Connor Lopez, a beloved Elk Grove piano teacher and musician from Galt, was identified as the 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash earlier this month in Elk Grove. His family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of a man they described as warm, witty and extraordinarily gifted.

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Plaques Marking Elk Grove History Stolen

Apr 24, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Several historical plaques have gone missing from Elk Grove in recent months, including one marking Murphy’s Corral, a site tied to early events that contributed to California’s transition from Mexican rule to U.S. statehood.

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Officer Shoots Armed Man at In-N-Out

Apr 16, 2025 03:09PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Officers responded to a call of a person acting erratically and brandishing a firearm inside a restaurant. When officers attempted to contact the individual outside, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

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Double-Homicide Suspect Found in Ditch, Dies Later

Apr 16, 2025 03:08PM ● By MPG Staff

The suspect in an April 7 double homicide, 39-year-old Michael Diego, died at a local hospital on Thursday, April 10, Elk Grove Police reported.

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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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