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Family Seeks Accountability for Connor Lopez

Dec 30, 2025 04:47PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photo by Idaly Valencia

Family members seeking justice for Connor Lopez, a beloved piano teacher and musician from Galt, gathered at the county courthouse Dec. 15 for the first hearing in eight months related to his death.

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Police Awarded $340,000 for Traffic Enforcement Programs

Dec 30, 2025 04:34PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department announced on Dec. 22 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Collision

Dec 30, 2025 04:28PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

On Dec. 20, at approximately 8:16 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to the area of Bruceville Road just north of Laguna Boulevard for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian.

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SacRT Announces January Service Adjustments to Improve On-Time Performance

Dec 30, 2025 12:44PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will implement adjustments on nine bus routes effective Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to enhance on-time performance and maintain reliable connections across the system.

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Police Remind Residents to Celebrate Responsibly

Dec 24, 2025 11:23AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

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Program Bolsters Air Traffic Workforce Pipeline

Dec 17, 2025 10:57AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Rep. Ami Bera joined local education and aviation leaders Dec. 8 at Sacramento Executive Airport to recognize Sacramento City College’s advancement in the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative.

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Parade of Lights

Dec 03, 2025 02:40PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The City of Elk Grove issued a traffic advisory Dec. 2 in ahead of the Illumination Festival & Parade of Lights which takes places from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Traffic Advisory Issued for Gobble Wobble Run

Nov 21, 2025 02:12PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

To accommodate the Elk Grove Gobble Wobble 5K Family Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27, road closures and alternative routes will be set up between the hours of 6:30 to 11:00 am.

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Council Denies Appeal, Approves Maverik Fueling Station Project

Nov 19, 2025 02:58PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove City Council voted unanimously at its Nov. 12 meeting to deny an appeal of a Planning Commission decision and uphold that decision to grant a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing construction of a Maverik fuel station and convenience store at the corner of East Stockton Boulevard and Grant Line Road.

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Casino, Wilton Rancheria Donate $1M to City Improvements

Oct 24, 2025 11:15AM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On Oct. 23, Wilton Rancheria and Sky River Casino jointly presented a supplemental regional roadway contribution of $1,070,000 to the City of Elk Grove.

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on Elk Grove Boulevard

Oct 23, 2025 11:47AM ● By MPG Staff

A 17-year-old male died Sunday evening, Oct. 19 in a single-vehicle collision in Elk Grove.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision Reported on 47th Avenue

Oct 23, 2025 11:44AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Sunday, Oct. 19, at approximately 9:31 p.m., Sacramento Communication Center (SCC) advised of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred on 47th Avenue west of Franklin Boulevard.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Bond Road

Oct 01, 2025 09:59AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Bond Road at Salmon Creek Drive on Saturday, Sept. 27, around 2:50 p.m.

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Grants Available to Protect Waterways

Sep 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is offering grants of up to $2,500 to support school and community projects that help protect or improve creeks and rivers in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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How to Combat Road Rage

Sep 30, 2025 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

If you feel like aggressive drivers are everywhere, there might be some truth to it.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Elk Grove Police Promotes Car Seat Safety Week

Sep 26, 2025 10:51AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size.

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Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade

Sep 18, 2025 10:04AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes will be in effect from 12:45 to 3:00 pm on several roads from 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26.

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Life of Kindness, Call for Change

Sep 16, 2025 04:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Family, Friends Honor Connor Lopez’s Legacy

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Affordable, Convenient Transit Options

Sep 16, 2025 12:21PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Getting around has never been easier or more affordable thanks to two great transit options available to Elk Grove residents.

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Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision on Point Pleasant

Sep 10, 2025 12:15PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Sunday, Sept. 7, at approximately 3:44 p.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a call of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on Point Pleasant Road.

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Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Sep 10, 2025 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

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Cruise Into the Future

Sep 03, 2025 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Municipal Utility District News Release

Where retro meets the road ahead. SMUD is bringing electric vehicle education and test drives to the OG Lowrider x Wired Down Sacramento Festival on Sept. 13.

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Bus Drivers Lobby Council for Contract Negotiations Help

Sep 03, 2025 09:18AM ● By John McCallum

Frustrated with stalled contract negotiations, Elk Grove Unified School District bus drivers and transportation employees turned to another government body they hoped would listen and help them with their issues: the Elk Grove City Council.

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Fatal Collision between Vehicle and Bicyclist

Sep 02, 2025 09:50AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Early Aug. 29, around 2:33 a.m., officers responded to Calvine Road between Bader Road and Bradshaw Road regarding a vehicle versus bicyclist collision.

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Shape the Future of Local Transit

Aug 26, 2025 04:36PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove is on the move and the city wants resident to help guide the way.

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Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision

Aug 26, 2025 04:33PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision on Elk Grove Florin Road, just north of Campbell Road, on Friday, August 22 around 6:15 a.m.

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SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

Aug 20, 2025 08:55AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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