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Last-Second Ending

Oct 20, 2026 03:18PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Top Teams Battle to End

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A Ghost Story Adventure

Oct 20, 2026 01:32PM ● By Keith Burbank

Resident and author Amy Gorder has written an excellent follow-up to her first book in the Gold Rush Ghosts series.

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Taste the Country

Oct 20, 2026 01:10PM ● By Keith Burbank, photos by Keith Burbank

Keema’s Season Ends Nov. 1

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New Boxing Gym Opens

Oct 20, 2026 12:45PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

H.U.S.T.L.E Fitness and Boxing hosted the grand opening of its new gym here Oct. 17.

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Affordable Housing Program Approved

Oct 20, 2026 12:40PM ● By John McCallum

Homeless Shelter Residents Qualify

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2026 Golden Bear Games

Oct 13, 2026 03:50PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Golden Bear Games made their return to Elk Grove Oct. 10, hosted by CrossFit 916. The first event started at 8 a.m., and lasted until 5 p.m.

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Flag Football Winding Down

Oct 13, 2026 03:43PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Each game matters as the season winds down. One game can determine who will be named Delta League Champion. Three flag football games were played Oct. 7, and all six teams were part of the Delta League.

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Senior Center Might Expand

Oct 13, 2026 03:34PM ● By Keith Burbank

The Elk Grove Senior Center, now serving 2,500 members, might be expanding, according to a letter to members from David Feinberg, president of the center’s board of directors.

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Homecoming Games Continue

Oct 07, 2026 08:27AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Another week of league competition for high school football continued with more homecoming games. Elk Grove, Monterey Trail and Sheldon were the schools that played Oct. 2.

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New Lights for Christmas Tree

Oct 07, 2026 08:20AM ● By Keith Burbank, photo by Keith Burbank

New Christmas lights were strung Oct. 3 on a tree here that’s part of a decades-old holiday tradition.

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2,195 Pounds of Pumpkin

Oct 07, 2026 08:11AM ● By Cosumnes CSD News Release

A 2,195-pound pumpkin tipped the scales and set a new site record Oct. 3 at the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, earning Napa grower Linden Fowler the top prize of $7,000.

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Waste Facility

Oct 06, 2026 07:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Members of the fall Elk Grove 101 cohort recently toured the City of Elk Grove’s Special Waste Collection Center, getting a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to household hazardous waste after it leaves residents’ homes.

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Department Graduates New Firefighters

Oct 06, 2026 06:57PM ● By Cosumnes CSD News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department welcomed eight new firefighters at their fire academy graduation Sept. 30 in Elk Grove.

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Sky River Casino workers picket the casino

Casino Workers Seek Better Pay

Oct 06, 2026 06:54PM ● By Unite Here News Release

Sky River Casino workers, community allies, and customers picketed the casino Sept. 30, carrying a banner with photos of over 300 workers calling on the casino to honor its agreement and negotiate a fair contract.

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City Creates Home-Buying Program for 'Missing Middle'

Sep 29, 2026 03:38PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council here voted 4-0 Sept. 23 in favor of a resolution addressing a lack of affordable housing for an often-overlooked group when it comes to home buying financial assistance: moderate-income households.

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Historic School Prepped for Celebration

Sep 29, 2026 03:03PM ● By Keith Burbank

A historic school got a cleaning recently for a coming celebration Oct. 10.

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New Preserves Held by Land Trust Protect Open Space in Sacramento County

Sep 14, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) added two new open space preserves to the system of protected lands in Sacramento County this summer, one protecting blue oak woodlands and the other open grasslands for Swainson’s Hawk foraging.

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Pitch Elk Grove Winners Get $20,000

Sep 08, 2026 02:18PM ● By StartupSac News Release

More than 100 startups applied, and ten finalists made it to the stage. More than 300 people came together to watch them pitch.

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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget Available

Sep 08, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Board Chambers in the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street, Sacramento, 95814. If necessary, hearings will continue on Sept. 9,10 and 11 at the same time and location.

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Emissions Reduction Plan Approved by California Air Resources Board

Sep 01, 2026 01:58PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air News Release

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved the South Sacramento Florin Community Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP), marking a major milestone in the Sac Metro Air District’s ongoing partnership with the community to reduce exposure to air pollution and improve public health.

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Aug 24, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

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Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

Aug 24, 2026 12:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies.

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Sutter Opens Door to Expanded Care

Aug 11, 2026 02:46PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Sutter Health has opened a new primary care center in Elk Grove that the health system says will expand access to medical services for thousands of patients as the city continues to grow.

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the “Beyond Books” community engagement initiative

What’s Next for the Library?

Aug 04, 2026 11:49AM ● By MPG Staff

Residents Invited to Help Shape Redevelopment Plans

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MMS Strategies Honored with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Aug 03, 2026 03:18PM ● By FBI Sacramento News Release

On July 28, the FBI Sacramento Field Office honored MMS Strategies, LLC, a Sacramento-based consulting firm, with the local FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for their collaborative partnership in support of the FBI’s mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. Michelle Smira, founder and chief executive officer for MMS Strategies, accepted the award.

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Council Approves Parks MOU with Cosumnes CSD

Jul 28, 2026 01:09PM ● By John McCallum

City Council members voted 4-0 – Vice Mayor Darren Suen had an excused absence – at their July 22 meeting to approve an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cosumnes Community Services District providing greater clarity over the roles and responsibilities each entity has for park development in Elk Grove.

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Start of 2026 Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament

Jul 14, 2026 03:23PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The 10U Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament makes its way back to Elk Grove for a second straight year.

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Local Quarterback Training

Jul 14, 2026 03:09PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

If you are a young quarterback looking to improve your game to play at a high level, Valor Passing Academy can help.

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Landmark Sculpture Installed at Elk Grove Library’s New Location

Jul 14, 2026 02:48PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

A monumental new sculpture by Aaron T Stephan now anchors the plaza outside the Elk Grove Library’s new location on Historic Main Street.

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Strauss Festival Presents ‘Vienna Once More’

Jul 14, 2026 02:42PM ● By Beth Hedlund and Margie Jones, Strauss Board Co-Chairs

The Strauss festival returns to its roots in Vienna with the 2026 theme “Vienna Once More.”

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Philz Coffee Opens at The Village

Jul 14, 2026 01:57PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

A San Francisco-based coffee chain has joined the growing list of businesses opening at Elk Grove’s newest shopping center, adding another walk-in cafe option to the city’s expanding retail scene.

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Historical Society Invites Community to ‘Raise the Barn’ at Annual Banquet

Jul 14, 2026 01:17PM ● By Elk Grove Historical Society News Release

The Elk Grove Historical Society is calling on businesses, community leaders and residents to help preserve Elk Grove’s rich heritage by supporting the Annual Raise the Barn Banquet, taking place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at District56, 8230 Civic Center Drive.

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Resident Wins $400k Jackpot, Casino Reaches $4.6 Million in Table Games Jackpots

Jul 14, 2026 12:10PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

Sky River Casino is thrilled to announce Elk Grove resident Ramchand B. won a stunning jackpot of $400,000 while celebrating his wife's birthday on June 22.

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