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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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Homecoming Season Begins with Pleasant Grove Win

Sep 24, 2025 01:31PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Pleasant Grove High School played the first homecoming game of the year for all high schools in Elk Grove on Friday, Sept. 19.

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Elk Grove Girls League Plays Fall Ball

Sep 24, 2025 01:18PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove Girls Softball League was into its second and third week of recreational fall ball season, with four games going on at one time at Elk Grove Park.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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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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Elk Grove Soccer Boys Play Home Opener

Sep 16, 2025 01:48PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

At the home opener Sunday, Sept. 16, the Elk Grove Soccer boys’ teams took on the Atletico Santa Rosa Soccer Club, playing games at both Hal Bartholomew Sports Complex and Franklin High School.

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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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‘Caring for Kids Awards’ to Honor Local Youth Advocates

Sep 10, 2025 12:26PM ● By xHope, Inc. News Release

xHope, a nonprofit serving vulnerable youth and families in Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento region, is calling on the community to submit nominations for its Caring for Kids Awards before the Sept. 20 deadline.

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Fall Brawl Youth Baseball Played in Four Cities

Sep 10, 2025 12:23PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

National Championship Sports’ youth baseball tournament Sept. 6-7 included age groups from 9U to 14U in Elk Grove along with Rancho Cordova, Suisun City and Martinez.

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Elk Grove High Hosts Salute to Service

Sep 10, 2025 12:20PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The night of its Sept. 5 game against Golden Valley High School, Elk Grove High’s Salute to Services night honored the United States Marine Corps.

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Week 2 High School Football Recap

Sep 03, 2025 09:39AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Friday, Aug. 29 marked the second week of Friday night lights in Elk Grove. A lot of good football was played by every team that competed.

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County Names Hancock Teacher of the Year

Sep 03, 2025 09:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove Elementary School teacher Bethany Hancock was named 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Sacramento County Board of Education and honored alongside Sacramento teacher Derek Tahara at an Aug. 22 ceremony.

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Putt-ing Elk Grove on the Map

Sep 03, 2025 09:29AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Teens Qualify for Golf Championship

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Department of Child Support Services Supports Local Youth with Backpack Drive

Aug 26, 2025 04:37PM ● By County of Sacramento News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the community by organizing a successful backpack drive for the 2025 school year.

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Junior Brings Home National Dance Championship

Aug 20, 2025 11:26AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Jordyn Tran, 8, brought home national titles in both solo and group performances from the Leap! National Dance Competition in Orlando, Florida, on June 29 through July 4.

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Elk Grove High School Revitalization Celebrated

Aug 20, 2025 11:18AM ● By MPG Staff

Elk Grove High School welcomed the community this month to see its newly modernized campus, the result of a multi-year renovation project that included updated classrooms, new buildings and a revitalized quad.

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Youth Football Season Kicks Off

Aug 20, 2025 11:08AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Saturday, Aug. 16, the opening day for youth football around Elk Grove, had junior programs of high schools like Elk Grove, Pleasant Grove, Franklin, Monterey Trail and Cosumnes Oaks playing their first games.

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Thundering Herd Tests Plays in Granite Bay Scrimmage

Aug 20, 2025 11:03AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove Thundering Herd football teams and Granite Bay Grizzlies scrimmaged Friday Aug. 15 at the Elk Grove High School football stadium.

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xHope Equips Youth for Success

Aug 13, 2025 11:53AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Returning to school can be a nerve-racking experience for students who may not have access to new clothes and gear to begin the school year on a confident note. Nonprofit xHope helped ease those nerves through a series of back-to-school events from mid-July to early August.

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Young Players Test Skills at Football Jamboree

Aug 13, 2025 11:20AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Sacramento Youth Football held a jamboree for the youth football programs at Sheldon High School on Saturday Aug. 9, which was hosted by the Pleasant Grove Junior Eagles football program.

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Eagles Scrimmage at Clash of The Nest

Aug 13, 2025 11:10AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Pleasant Grove High School football team had a successful night for its first Clash of The Nest inner squad scrimmage on Friday Aug. 8 at Pleasant Grove.

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Starts with a Spark

Aug 08, 2025 10:23AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Fire Department Offers Youth Program

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Freitas Farm Bandits Host Family Night

Aug 06, 2025 02:33PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Freitas Farm Bandits had a family night at South Slopes Wine on Thursday, July 31.

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Classes are in Session

Aug 06, 2025 01:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Back-to-School Events and Resources

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Stronger Together on National Night Out

Jul 23, 2025 03:13PM ● By Idaly Valencia

National Night Out, held annually on the first Tuesday in August, is a nationwide event that brings neighbors and law enforcement together to promote community safety and unity.

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Hawaii Manoa Advances to Cal Ripken World Series

Jul 23, 2025 02:47PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

With a week of great baseball, the 10U Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament came to a close with Hawaii Manoa beating Laguna 13-4 to advance to the Cal Ripken World Series.

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The Little Gym to Celebrate Grand Opening

Jul 23, 2025 02:02PM ● By The Little Gym of Elk Grove News Release

The Little Gym of Elk Grove will hold a ribbon-cutting with the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at 9163 E. Stockton Blvd., Suite 340.

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Fun and Skills Youth Foundation's Soccer Camp

Jul 16, 2025 10:12AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

A free soccer camp, hosted by the Invictus Youth Foundation, was held July 10 and July 11 at Hal Bartholomew Sports Complex to help youth improve their soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment.

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Ten Teams Aim for Cal Ripken World Series

Jul 16, 2025 10:03AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

The Cal Ripken 10U Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament at Morse Community Park this week concludes with the championship game on Saturday, July 19.

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Franklin Summer Choir Shines

Jul 09, 2025 02:16PM ● By Idaly Valencia, Photos by Gagan Singh

Franklin Elementary’s multipurpose auditorium was packed the morning of June 27 as parents, community members and school staff gathered to watch the summer school choir concert.

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Jun 18, 2025 02:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project.

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Youth 411 Program Gives Teens Inside Look at Police Work

Jun 10, 2025 01:26PM ● By MPG Staff

Are you currently a high school student interested in learning more about law enforcement and building relationships within the field? The Elk Grove Police Department is calling all high schoolers to get hands-on experience through its Youth 411 program.

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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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SacRT to Suspend Green Line Service During Construction in the Railyards

Jun 05, 2025 11:40AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will temporarily suspend Green Line light rail service beginning Monday, June 16, 2025, to accommodate major construction in the Railyards, including the addition of a new light rail station at 7th Avenue and Railyards Boulevard.

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Athletes Break Records, Earn College Slots

May 28, 2025 05:34PM ● By Pia Manez, Franklin High School, SacSchoolBeat

Several athletes at Franklin High School in Elk Grove demonstrated excellent hard work throughout their different seasons, and three signed commitments in late February to continue their academic and athletic careers in college.

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