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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
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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Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

Jun 15, 2026 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.

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City to Hold Immigration Enforcement Listening and Learning Sessions

Apr 06, 2026 10:17AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The city and local partners will offer a training and two listening sessions on immigration enforcement to support immigrant communities and allies.

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‘Goated’ Workforce is Back

Mar 24, 2026 02:36PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Elk Grove announced March 17 that its Public Works Department is bringing back the seasonal workforce of grazing goats this month as part of its Grazing Management Program, a vegetation maintenance effort that uses goats to help reduce wildfire risk.

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Elk Grove Named California’s Best Place to Live

Mar 24, 2026 02:31PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

There’s a lot to celebrate in Elk Grove. A new study from Livability has ranked Elk Grove as the No. 1 best place to live in California and No. 6 overall in the Western United States, highlighting the city’s strong quality of life and community appeal.

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Elk Grove Among the Best Small Towns

Mar 17, 2026 04:44PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove and Lodi are among the 40 finalists in the search for America's Favorite Small Town presented by Parade and Steller, the leading platform that connects travel videos to trip-planning and booking.

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Spring Into Action for Arbor Day

Mar 17, 2026 04:42PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

Elk Grove residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and give back to their community at Cosumnes Community Services District's Arbor Day Spring Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 11.

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Council Picks Survey Road as New Homeless Shelter Site

Feb 18, 2026 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at its Feb. 11 meeting to roll the dice that staff can strike a purchase deal with the property owner of a 1.5-acre parcel at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard for use as the location of the city’s permanent homeless shelter.

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Fire Department Shares Garage Fire Safety Tips

Feb 18, 2026 10:27AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department recently responded to several structure fires that all started in garages. Though these incidents were not related and had different causes; they can serve as an important reminder that garages can be high-risk spaces.

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Sacramento County Honored with North State BIA ‘Friend of Housing’ Award

Feb 09, 2026 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has been recognized by the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) with its prestigious Friend of Housing Award.

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Winery’s Event Permit Approved Despite Noise Concerns

Feb 04, 2026 09:17AM ● By John McCallum

Owners of the Bartholomew Winery can now offer more and larger events along with events with amplified music after the City Council unanimously approved changes to the city’s Municipal Code for Agricultural-Residential (AR) uses, a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and amendments to an existing CUP at its Jan. 28 meeting.

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With FEMA Funds, Levee District Advances Flood Planning

Jan 27, 2026 03:41PM ● By Gail Bullen

Three years after the January 2023 Cosumnes River floods upended its finances, Reclamation District 800 is finally beginning to see relief while still confronting the limits of a small assessment district responsible for aging levees.

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Council OKs Parking Permits Near Pleasant Grove High

Jan 20, 2026 02:32PM ● By John McCallum, photos by Idaly Valencia

Acting on citizen complaints, the City Council approved a “Preferential Parking Permit Zone” for four residential streets facing the impacts of overflow parking from nearby schools Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine L. Albiani Middle School.

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California Homeowners Could Qualify for Grants for New Roofs and Fire Safety

Jan 13, 2026 03:51PM ● By Levi Sumagaysay, CALMatters.org

Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a new state law that went into effect Jan. 1.

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City Earns Statewide Recognition for Livability, Affordability

Jan 07, 2026 02:27PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove continues to gain statewide recognition as a city that offers an exceptional quality of life for residents at every stage of life.

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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County Strengthens Disaster Response in Full-Scale Training

Nov 05, 2025 02:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento County departments came together Oct. 27 and 28 at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex for a full-scale mass care and shelter exercise aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in disaster response.

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Fall Fun Around Elk Grove

Oct 15, 2025 02:58PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents are starting to “fall” into the season’s festivities as October brings a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating autumn and Halloween.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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If Waters Rise, We’ll Be Ready

Oct 01, 2025 09:22AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

While the chances of catastrophic flooding in Elk Grove are not as high as other places in the state and the country, heavy downpours and our proximity to local rivers and waterways can add a layer of risk during the rainy season.

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Get Your Garden Fall-Ready with Free Compost

Sep 24, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and Elk Grove residents have access to a great resource: free compost from the Elder Creek Transfer Station.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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Police Alert Public to Distraction Robberies

Sep 10, 2025 12:41PM ● By Idaly Valenica

The Elk Grove Police Department is warning residents about recent “distraction robberies,” in which suspects use trickery to steal property by diverting a victim’s attention.

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Celebrate Elk Grove Through Your Lens

Sep 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Celebrate Elk Grove’s 25th Anniversary by sharing your perspective through photography.

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Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Sep 05, 2025 02:31PM ● By Seniors Helping Seniors News Release

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area

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Saving Pets in Crisis

Aug 26, 2025 04:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Nonprofit Seeks Help to Continue Mission

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Elk Grove to Open Cooling Center

Aug 21, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In anticipation of temperatures topping the century mark, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center on Thursday, August 21.

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