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What’s Happening on Laguna Boulevard?

Jul 07, 2026 02:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

If Laguna Boulevard is part of your daily commute, you may have noticed the construction activity underway between Bruceville Road and Laguna Springs Drive.

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Roadways Impacted by Harvest Water Project Reopen

Jul 07, 2026 02:41PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Good news for drivers: roadway work associated with the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s (SacSewer) Harvest Water project is now complete.

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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Traffic Advisory for Salute the Red, White & Blue Event

Jun 30, 2026 11:43AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City of Elk Grove will implement temporary traffic controls across southeast Elk Grove on Saturday, July 4 for the annual Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue event scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. at Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Florin Road

May 26, 2026 03:08PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On May 22, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on eastbound Florin Road, west of Florin Perkins Road.

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County Adopts E-Bike Ordinance to Protect Parks, Recreation Facilities

May 19, 2026 04:07PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its Tuesday, May 12 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a set of ordinance changes recommended by Sacramento County Regional Parks designed to better protect park users, park and recreation facilities and natural areas from the growing impacts of Class 3 e-bikes, e-motorcycles, dirtbikes, quads and unauthorized trail building.

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City Announces Trail Closures though June 12

May 19, 2026 02:50PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Weekday trail maintenance is under way at various locations throughout the city through June 12. This work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and includes repairs, crack sealing and seal coating to improve long-term trail conditions.

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Police Encourage Bicycle Safety

May 19, 2026 02:49PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Elk Grove Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.

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Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

May 19, 2026 09:54AM ● By Helix Electric News Release

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026

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Victims' Families Fight for Accountability, Change in Law

May 05, 2026 05:06PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Family and friends of 23-year-old Connor Lopez filled a courtroom April 17 for a second hearing in the misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter case tied to his death, an emotional proceeding that came nearly one year after the fatal crash.

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Major Road Work Along Laguna Boulevard Begins

May 05, 2026 04:53PM ● By MPG Staff

The city announced that road work has begun, as of May 4, along Laguna Boulevard between Bruceville Road and Laguna Springs Drive to address worn pavement conditions and improve landscaping on center medians.

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Council Moves Blue Line Transit Extension Forward

Apr 28, 2026 05:00PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted unanimously at its April 22 meeting to accept a transit implementation plan for the proposed Blue Line/Bus Rapid Transit project.

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SacRT Launches New Transit Patch Program for Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

Apr 27, 2026 05:39PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Program co-created with local Girl Scout Troop to build transit riding confidence

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SacRT to Expand Wheelchair Accessible Service

Apr 27, 2026 04:35PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has been awarded $3.76 million in California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Access for All (AFA) Program funding to continue and expand its current SacRT Flex Microtransit pilot program, which provides on‑demand wheelchair accessible transportation for seniors, low-income and individuals with disabilities throughout Sacramento County.

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Police Crack Down on Distracted Driving

Apr 21, 2026 04:24PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Throughout the month of April, the Elk Grove Police Department conducted an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.

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City Announces Free Bus Rides for Seniors

Apr 07, 2026 04:33PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

More than 31,000 residents that are of the age 62 and older are estimated to live in Elk Grove, or about 17% of the city’s population.

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City Announces Free Bus Rides for Seniors

Apr 07, 2026 04:33PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

More than 31,000 residents that are of the age 62 and older are estimated to live in Elk Grove, or about 17% of the city’s population.

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Grant Line Road Doubles its Lanes

Mar 31, 2026 08:30AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Improving Sacramento’s Most Dangerous Roads

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Traveling the World through Currency

Mar 24, 2026 02:45PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Local Shares Extensive International Bill Collection

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Traveling the World through Currency

Mar 24, 2026 02:45PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Local Shares Extensive International Bill Collection

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Closing a Gap: Trail Segments Set for Construction

Mar 24, 2026 02:26PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Construction is set to begin this summer on one mile of two additional multi-use trail segments along the Laguna Creek Trail and Bruceville Road.

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April Service Adjustments to Improve On-Time Performance

Mar 24, 2026 10:27AM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will implement adjustments on seven bus routes effective April 6 to enhance on-time performance and maintain reliable connections across the system.

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Mar 20, 2026 10:50AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver's License checkpoint on Friday, March 20, 2026, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

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Celebrate the VW Splittie on a Sunday

Mar 17, 2026 04:58PM ● By J.G. Wirt, photos by J.G. Wirt

Since the 2023 closure of Sacramento Raceway Park on Excelsior Road, and the end of the Bugorama, fans of classic and custom Volkswagens have had fewer opportunities to find their wheels of choice gathered in large numbers.

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Clearing Critical Spaces

Mar 17, 2026 04:48PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

From addressing abandoned vehicles to enforcing parking restrictions in fire lanes, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and school zones, Elk Grove Police Department’s parking enforcement officer is helping ensure the city’s roadways remain clear for residents, visitors and emergency responders.

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Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

Feb 18, 2026 12:28PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver's License checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 20 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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McDaniel Named Women's Transportation Seminar Member of the Year

Feb 09, 2026 03:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento Chapter has named Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) Principal Planner, Mikki McDaniel, the organization’s member of the year.

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Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run On Bruceville Road

Feb 04, 2026 03:40PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Elk Grove Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man earlier this week on Bruceville Road.

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California Visitor’s Guide Unveiled

Jan 27, 2026 02:28PM ● By Visit California News Release

The 2026 edition of the California Visitor’s Guide featuring cover star Mandy Moore is now available.

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SacRT, Partners Unite to Combat Human Trafficking During Awareness Month

Jan 23, 2026 09:34AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), in partnership with local law enforcement and community organizations, reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking through public awareness, education and outreach.

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Police Remember Fallen Officer, Raise DUI Awareness

Jan 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Four years ago, Elk Grove Police Officer Ty Lenehan was tragically killed by a wrong-way impaired driver on Highway 99. His loss deeply impacted the Police Department, his family and the Elk Grove community, and it continues to reinforce why driving sober is a shared responsibility.

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Knight Auto Group Celebrates Three Years in Elk Grove

Jan 07, 2026 02:21PM ● By Knight Automotive Group News Release

The month of December marked a significant milestone for Knight Auto Group as it celebrated three years of serving the Elk Grove community following its acquisition of five long-standing Lasher Auto Group dealerships in the Elk Grove Auto Mall.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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