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City Teams Up with Nationally Acclaimed Artist

Jul 15, 2025 04:55PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In a bold and exciting move to celebrate the City of Elk Grove’s 25th anniversary, the city is partnering with world-renowned artist and puzzle creator Eric Dowdle, of Dowdle Studios, to create one-of-a-kind artwork and puzzles honoring Elk Grove.

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Gaining a Greener Elk Grove

Jul 09, 2025 02:27PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Over the past 25 years, Elk Grove has made steady strides toward building a more sustainable and resilient future.

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Park Signs Honor Ties to Lewis and Clark

Jun 25, 2025 12:22PM ● By Idaly Valencia, Photos by Idaly Valencia

Many Elk Grove residents might recognize the names of local parks and streets but few might know the history behind them.

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Expect Road Closures for Harvest Water Project

Jun 18, 2025 01:58PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Elk Grove notified residents on June 13 via social media of an upcoming road closure associated with the Harvest Water Project, a regional infrastructure initiative led by Sacramento County.

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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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25 Years of Innovation and Dreams

Jun 18, 2025 01:46PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The City of Elk Grove celebrated its 25th anniversary during the annual State of the City Address held June 10 at the District56 Center.

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Find a Fur-ever Friend on Adopt-a-Pet Day

Jun 05, 2025 11:44AM ● By Idaly Valencia

June 7 is California Adopt-a-Pet Day, where participating animal shelters across the state waive adoption fees to help pets in need of a home find their forever family.

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Sacramento Zoo Relocation to Elk Grove Cancelled After Years of Planning

Apr 30, 2025 12:40PM ● By By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Plans to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove have been officially canceled, bringing an end to years of planning and negotiations.

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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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EGPD Releases Annual Report

Apr 03, 2025 10:14AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Elk Grove Police Department released its 2024 annual report offering a detailed look into crime trends and department policies and procedures for the previous year.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 03:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

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District Board of Education Makes Provisional Appointment

Feb 21, 2025 08:53AM ● By Elk Grove Unified School District

On Dec. 18, 2024 Elk Grove Unified School District Board Member, Gina Jamerson, for Trustee Area 4, resigned creating a vacancy on the Board of Education.

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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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Two Elk Grove Schools Placed on Brief Lockdown; No Weapon Found

Jan 17, 2025 01:48PM ● By MPG Staff

Both Albiani Middle School and Pleasant Grove High School were briefly put on lockdown on Friday Jan. 17 after a student was reported to possibly be in possession of a weapon or contraband.

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EGUSD Announces Plans to Fill Vacancy Through Appointment

Jan 17, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The 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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Elk Grove HS Student Arrested for Possession of Firearm on Campus

Jan 17, 2025 09:35AM ● By MPG Staff

An Elk Grove High School student was arrested by Sacramento County Sheriff Deputies Thursday after a firearm was found in the student’s backpack, according to Sacramento Sheriff’s news release.

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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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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Cleaning Up at the Special Waste Center

Dec 26, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ramona Scarborough

What is blue, green, black and all over Elk Grove? Answer: Carts for recycling, organics and garbage.

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Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season.

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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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Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

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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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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

Oct 15, 2024 03:36PM ● By Carol Barr, Mercy General Hospital Guild

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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CSD Saw $9 Million Surplus in Fiscal Year 2023-24

Oct 11, 2024 04:29PM ● By Matthew Malone

The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) netted a General Fund surplus of nearly $9 million in the previous fiscal year, the board of directors heard at its Oct. 2 regular meeting.

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Flag Football Roundup

Oct 11, 2024 04:22PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With approximately three weeks left in the regular flag football season, what is for many schools their first season has been a success.

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Laguna Creek Spoils Cosumnes Oaks' Comeback

Oct 11, 2024 04:14PM ● By Alejandro Barron, photo by Alejandro Barron

It’s fourth down and six for the Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack at the Laguna Creek Cardinals' 14-yard line as the Cardinals hold on to their 35-34 lead in the dying minutes of this league matchup.

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Pumpkin Paddlers Battle for First

Oct 11, 2024 04:01PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

On the second and final day of the Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove, the festival hosted its annual tradition, the Giant Pumpkin Regatta, on Oct. 6.

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Book Sale Recalls Legacy of Jane Austen, Raises $873

Oct 11, 2024 01:15PM ● By Nan Mahon

On Sept. 28, the Elk Grove chapter staged a tribute and sale of Austen’s books in an invitation-only event hosted by Mary Adams-Wiley and Joy Prevost at Adams-Wiley’s home.

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Inaugural Color Run for All Ages

Oct 11, 2024 12:44PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Elk Grove High School will host the inaugural Dreams in Motion Color Run on Oct. 20 to raise funds for youth sports, scholarships for graduating seniors in the Elk Grove Unified School District and the RISE Women of Elk Grove organization.

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The Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Oct 11, 2024 12:36PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

On Oct. 5, as per tradition for every year since the event’s inception, the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival hosted the much-anticipated giant pumpkin weigh-off.

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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