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Elk Grove City Council Adopts 2025-26 Budget

Jun 18, 2025 01:55PM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council unanimously adopted the city’s $411-million 2025-2026 budget at its June 11 meeting.

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The Capital Caucus Foundation, a newly established nonprofit organization, is founded by the Sacramento Metro Chamber and committed to uniting leaders across the Capital Region.

Metro Chamber Applauds Bipartisan Collaboration

Jun 03, 2025 01:37PM ● By Sacramento Metro Chamber News Release

The Sacramento Metro Chamber is proud to be a founding member of the Capital Caucus Foundation, a newly-established nonprofit organization committed to uniting leaders across the Capital Region to foster bipartisan collaboration and strengthen the region’s business climate.

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Horn Barbecue Fires Up a New Chapter

May 01, 2025 11:39AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The smoky and alluring scent of barbecue wafted down Elk Grove’s Main Street on Saturday, April 26, as Horn Barbecue officially opened its doors, drawing crowds eager to try the pitmaster's food.

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Council OKs $4.2M Loan for Affordable Senior Housing

May 01, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council approved a $4.2 million loan to Mutual Housing California to develop an 89-unit senior affordable housing project in Old Town Elk Grove during its April 23 meeting.

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Elk Grove Awards $350,000 in Grants to Community Events

May 01, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Elk Grove has awarded approximately $350,000 in sponsorship grants to 44 nonprofit organizations as part of its Event Sponsorship Grant Program, a city-supported initiative aimed at bolstering events that foster community connection.

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Prasad Appointed as Elk Grove’s New Finance Director

May 01, 2025 11:22AM ● By MPG Staff

Rajneil Prasad has been appointed as the new finance director for the City of Elk Grove, according to a city news release.

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City to Lend $3.3M for Affordable Housing Project

Apr 24, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a $3.3 million loan to Abode Housing to support the first phase of Sheldon Farms North, a 240-unit affordable housing project aimed in part at families and adults with developmental disabilities.

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Elk Grove Adopts Revised Code of Ethics with Positive, Inclusive Focus

Apr 24, 2025 11:35AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved a revised Code of Ethics earlier this month, shifting the city’s guiding principles for elected officials, commission members and staff toward what city officials state is a more positive and inclusive approach.

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Slow & Low Defaults on City-Backed Loan

Apr 24, 2025 11:33AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Elk Grove is seeking to recoup $425,000 following the revelation that the now shuttered Slow & Low Smokehouse, a restaurant that had been positioned as a key part of the city’s Old Town revitalization effort, defaulted on a city-backed loan.

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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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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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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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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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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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