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Baulwin Appointed to Vacant School Board Seat

Feb 20, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

After a nearly 5 and ½ hour special session last week, the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to appoint Delia Baulwin to the vacant area 4 seat.

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Zoo Project Hits Fundraising Milestone

Jan 30, 2025 11:08AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Sacramento Zoological Society announced it had raised $17.5 million of the $50 million needed to start construction of the new zoo expected to move to Elk Grove in the near future.

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Elk Grove City Council Approves Public Art for New Library

Jan 24, 2025 02:57PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council approved a public art piece for its soon-to-be relocated Elk Grove Public Library at its Wednesday, Jan. 22 meeting.

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EGUSD to Appoint Trustee for Vacancy

Jan 23, 2025 03:46PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

he Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees announced plans at its Jan. 14 meeting to avoid a potentially pricey special election and appoint a replacement for the vacant Area 4 trustee seat.

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City Approves Contract for Library Project

Jan 16, 2025 09:20AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council took a significant step toward making its Elk Grove Boulevard Library Improvement Project a reality at its first meeting of 2025 with the approval of a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a nearly $10,000,000 construction contract for the project.

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City Manager Discusses Horn Elk Grove

Jan 16, 2025 09:19AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

City Manager Jason Behrmann discussed the recently announced plans for Michael Hargis’ Slow & Low smokehouse to reopen as Horn Elk Grove and $500,000 of city funds used to help guarantee a loan for improvement of the space.

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Elk Grove Accepting 2025 Grant Applications

Jan 09, 2025 01:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The online application period for three Elk Grove city grant programs for local nonprofits will open on Friday, Jan. 10.

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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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Suen to Chair Area Council of Governments

Jan 09, 2025 01:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove City Councilmember Darren Suen was elected Chair of the Sacramento Area Council of Governments Board of Directors on Dec. 19.

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Historical Society Speaker Series Begins with Mayor

Jan 09, 2025 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Historical Society announced its slate of presenters for its 2025 Speaker Series kicking off in January.

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Finance Director Announces Resignation

Jan 09, 2025 12:31PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Elk Grove City Manager Jay Behrmann announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that Elk Grove Director of Finance Matt Paulin has resigned to accept a position as the director of finance for the city of Sunnyvale.

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Mayor, Councilors Take Oath of Office

Dec 19, 2024 02:04PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

After certifying its November election results, three familiar faces were sworn into office surrounded by family, friends and local dignitaries at the Dec. 11 Elk Grove City Council meeting.

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Council Expanding Mission of Arts Panel

Dec 18, 2024 12:24PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council approved a resolution at its Dec. 11 meeting to dissolve the Elk Grove Arts Commission and replace it with a new commission intended to help expand the relationship between arts and economic ventures throughout the city.

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Planning Commission Favors Climate Plan Amendments

Nov 27, 2024 01:58PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Planning Commission recommended adopting amendments to the city’s Climate Action Plan during its Nov. 21 regular meeting. The amendments, which now go before Elk Grove City Council, concerned zero net energy buildings and requirements for electric-vehicle chargers at parking lots.

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Walk at Edna Batey Honors Ruby Bridges

Nov 21, 2024 09:24AM ● By Matthew Malone

Honoring the pioneering steps of Ruby Bridges to integrate education, students, parents and staff at Edna Batey Elementary School participated in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.

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Chamber Seeks Nonprofit of the Year Nominees

Nov 21, 2024 09:21AM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for its 2024 Nonprofit of the Year Award.

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Panel to Review Cap on Old Town Liquor Permits

Nov 21, 2024 09:18AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council requested input from the Historic Preservation Committee on the question of increasing the cap on liquor permits in Old Town Elk Grove.

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In Lead for Mayor, Singh-Allen Promotes ‘Unity’

Nov 14, 2024 09:31AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen appeared strongly favored for reelection in early vote counts released Nov. 8. While the two school board trustees up for reelection were trailing their challengers, Elk Grove’s incumbent legislative representatives had strong leads.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Tourism Group Gives Yearly Update

Oct 31, 2024 10:29AM ● By Matthew Malone

Demand for local hotel rooms is reaching a more normal level after a post-pandemic boost, the director of tourism agency Explore Elk Grove said at the Oct. 23 Elk Grove City Council meeting.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Guzmán Named Elk Grove's New Assistant City Manager

Oct 17, 2024 10:38AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann announced that Jaqui Guzmán is the City of Elk Grove’s new assistant city manager.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Matsui Applauds Launch of California Home Energy Rebate Program

Oct 16, 2024 04:00PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, Rebate Program Will Save Californians up to $14,000

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Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

Oct 16, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Policy Center News Release

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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City OKs $4.6M for Homeless Shelter Contract

Oct 03, 2024 01:48PM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a contract to create a year-round homeless shelter in the city.

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How to Make Your Vote Count on or Before Election Day

Oct 03, 2024 01:28PM ● By Matthew Malone

Sacramento County Elections Office will soon send out mail-in ballots for the general election, and Elk Grove residents have multiple ways of returning the ballots or voting in person. Election Day is Nov. 5. Here are your options.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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