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Varsity Volleyball: Five Local Teams in Playoffs

Oct 31, 2024 09:56AM ● By Alejandro Barron

With the conclusion of the girls volleyball regular season last week, five local teams have qualified for playoffs including one team that is undefeated in league. Division I Bracket

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Football Roundup: Three Remain Undefeated in League

Oct 24, 2024 05:23PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Teams in the area continue their dominance, while others struggle to put points on the board as the conclusion of the regular season is inching closer.

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Jiving and Thriving at NewSongs School of Music

Oct 24, 2024 04:32PM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

A local Elk Grove citizen is making noise as a world-class music teacher and entrepreneur. Michael Hemsworth was raised and educated in Elk Grove and operates the popular NewSongs School of Music.

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Colorful Fundraiser Blows Powder, Bubbles

Oct 24, 2024 04:24PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

More than 100 people gathered to run and get powdered in the inaugural Dreams in Motion Color Run on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 20.

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School Bands Sound Off at Franklin

Oct 17, 2024 11:03AM ● By J.G. Wirt

Franklin High School neighbors got a daylong dose of school band music when the Franklin Invitational Band Review filled the campus on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Football Roundup: Teams Aiming for Playoff Spots

Oct 17, 2024 10:26AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Another week of football has gone by, meaning we are closer to the end of the regular season. Local teams have two or three remaining games and they’re all looking to lock up a playoff spot to try and make a deep run toward a section title.

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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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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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Braden Community Will Include 4 EGUSD Schools

Oct 03, 2024 01:43PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community, just outside Rancho Cordova along Grant Line Road, will include four schools under the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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Monterey Trail Mustangs Win Homecoming Game

Oct 03, 2024 01:25PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Despite starting the season 0-4, the Mustangs are now 2-0 in the Delta League after their home game win over the Sheldon Huskies on Friday, Sept. 27 for their Homecoming matchup. The final score was an impressive 47-0.

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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CO Remains Undefeated in League

Sep 27, 2024 11:10AM ● By Alejandro Barron

With their 19-14 win over the Franklin Wildcats, the Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack’s Girls Flag Football team remained undefeated in the Delta League tied with the Pleasant Grove Eagles for the league lead.

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PG Dominates Laguna Creek to Start 1-0 in Delta Opener

Sep 19, 2024 01:57PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Heading into their matchup against the Laguna Creek Cardinals, the Pleasant Grove Eagles were ranked 15 in the Sac-Joaquin Section and showed why as they took down the Cardinals 27-6.

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High School Football Roundup for Elk Grove: Week 4

Sep 19, 2024 01:38PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Local schools were in action on Sept. 13 under the Friday night lights as they all were in their final tune-up before beginning league play on Sept. 20.

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Broadway Comes Back to Elk Grove

Sep 12, 2024 02:13PM ● By Nan Mahon

Musical Mayhem Productions (MMP) is once again recreating some of America’s favorite theater shows for Elk Grove audiences. The sweet fantasy of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and the improbable comedy “Sister Act” will entrance those who love live theater.

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Eagles Soar Over Tigers to Remain Undefeated

Sep 12, 2024 02:06PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The Pleasant Grove Eagles are soaring high. Head coach Josh Crabtree and his squad are undefeated and have yet to surrender a single point this season after their 40-0 win over the Tokay Tigers at home.

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SAFE Credit Union Back-to-School Drive Successful

Sep 11, 2024 02:45PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union recently participated in a back-to-school supplies and backpack drive benefiting the Sacramento Children’s Home for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

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Wraparound Services Positively Impact Youth

Sep 05, 2024 02:50PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Zavion and Serenity are two inspiring teens whose stories exemplify how support services can positively change lives

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Tributes Pour in for John Hull

Sep 05, 2024 11:00AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Retired longtime sports editor of the Elk Grove Citizen, John Hull, began to experience symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease at the end of March and was diagnosed about three weeks ago.

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Not Just Horsin’ Around at Project R.I.D.E.

Sep 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Ramona and Chris Scarborough

Project R.I.D.E. has a worthy purpose. The Elk Grove program provides a recreational outlet with horse-riding lessons for people with special needs, who might need help physically, mentally and socially.

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No Football for Florin, Valley

Sep 05, 2024 10:17AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Prior to the start of the football season, the Florin Panthers and Valley Vikings didn’t get a chance to run out onto their field under the Friday night lights before having their football seasons canceled.

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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Mustangs Fall to 0-2 in Loss to Pittsburg

Sep 05, 2024 10:06AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Like last season, the Monterey Trail Mustangs fell to 0-2 to start the season as they lost to the Pittsburg Pirates on Aug. 30 by a score of 42-13.

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High School Football Roundup for Elk Grove: Week 1

Aug 29, 2024 10:11AM ● By Brandon Long

This past Friday, Aug. 23, kicked off the 2024 high school football season and as expected, it did not disappoint.

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College Football Rosters Showcase EG Talent

Aug 29, 2024 10:05AM ● By Brandon Long

With the college football season quickly approaching, keep an eye out for these local student-athletes to make a name for themselves at the Division I level and bring even more eyes to the Elk Grove area as college coaches seek out more talent to round out their rosters.

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SacRT Celebrates Launch of New Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicles

Aug 28, 2024 04:54PM ● By SacRT News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is celebrating the launch of the new S700 low-floor light rail vehicles on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a press conference followed by a community event.

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Elk Grove Football Preview 2024 — Valley High: Long-term Project

Aug 27, 2024 05:54PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Following Donald James’ first year as the head coach of Valley High School, he’s still trying to exceed expectations for his squad.

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Knight Foundry Monthly Self-Guided Walking Tour Day

Aug 20, 2024 04:52PM ● By Knight Foundry Alliance News Release

Historic Knight Foundry in Sutter Creek welcomes the public at its monthly 4th Saturday Self-Guided Walking Tour Day.

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Free Heart Screening for Youth Scheduled for Oct. 6

Aug 20, 2024 09:32AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

One in 300 youth has an undiagnosed heart condition that puts them at risk for sudden cardiac arrest

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Free Playmaker Flag Football Launches

Aug 19, 2024 01:59PM ● By Carol Feineman

National Football League (NFL) FLAG games give boys and girls of all abilities an opportunity to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment, according to the NFL FLAG organization.

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