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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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SAFE Credit Union Awards Students for Academic Excellence

May 28, 2025 05:31PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union awarded five students each with $4,000 scholarships to use for higher education in its annual scholarship program, which provides funding for graduating high school seniors and current community college students.

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CalKIDS Offers Scholarships

May 28, 2025 05:29PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

College acceptance and financial aid letters are arriving soon, and high school seniors and college students have a major opportunity to ease their higher education costs through the CalKIDS program.

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Boots Collect Thousands for Burn Victims

May 22, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Firefighters, interns and volunteers stood at all four corners of the intersection at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road this past weekend, shaking boots and calling on passing drivers to donate to a cause that hits close to home: the Firefighters Burn Institute.

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Angelman Walk Helps Bring Awareness

May 22, 2025 01:19PM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Several people walked around the Elk Grove Park pond on May 17 to help support those who have Angelman Syndrome.

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RAD Games Offer Inclusive Fun

May 15, 2025 01:00PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The third annual RAD Games at the Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex in Elk Grove brought together hundreds of participants and families Saturday, May 10 for a free, inclusive event designed for individuals with disabilities.

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Laguna Creek High School Students Win Western Festival Poster Contest

May 15, 2025 12:56PM ● By MPG Staff

Three students from Laguna Creek High School were presented with checks for winning the 2025 Elk Grove Western Festival Poster Contest.

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Elk Grove Unified School District Names 2024-25 Employees of the Year

May 15, 2025 12:54PM ● By Elk Grove Unified School District News Release

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has announced its 2024-2025 Employees of the Year, honoring 11 staff members for their outstanding contributions to education and student success.

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Life-Saving Device Installed at Parks

May 15, 2025 12:51PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Thanks to three Rotary clubs, 18 automated external defibrillator (AED) units have recently been installed at public facilities in Sacramento, Carmichael, Elk Grove and Marysville.

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Elk Grove Named Fourth-Best City to Live in California

May 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Joe Wirt

Elk Grove was ranked as the fourth-best large city in California to live, according to a ranking released by Consumer Affairs last month.

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Elk Grove Celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander Month

May 08, 2025 09:32AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Asian American Pacific Islander Month is here and the City of Elk Grove kicked it off with its fourth annual Asian and Pacific Islander CultureFest on May 4.

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Galt Man Killed in Elk Grove Crash Remembered for Kindness, Talent

May 08, 2025 09:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Connor Lopez, a beloved Elk Grove piano teacher and musician from Galt, was identified as the 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash earlier this month in Elk Grove. His family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of a man they described as warm, witty and extraordinarily gifted.

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Graduation Ceremonies at Golden 1 Center

May 08, 2025 09:26AM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) will celebrate the graduation of more than 4,900 seniors from its nine comprehensive high schools at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center later this month.

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Elk Grove Awards $350,000 in Grants to Community Events

May 01, 2025 11:29AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Elk Grove has awarded approximately $350,000 in sponsorship grants to 44 nonprofit organizations as part of its Event Sponsorship Grant Program, a city-supported initiative aimed at bolstering events that foster community connection.

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Koranne Foundation Expands Scholarships for EGUSD Homeless Students with Fundraiser

May 01, 2025 11:20AM ● By Koranne Foundation News Release

The VI-SH Koranne Foundation, known for supporting underprivileged students, awarded the inaugural Vishnu-Shashikala Koranne Scholarships in 2024 to six homeless high school graduates from the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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‘One Supreme Night’ of Pro Wrestling

Apr 24, 2025 11:46AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

For the past 25 years, Supreme Pro Wrestling has entertained crowds all over Sacramento. Once again, SPW is setting up shop in Elk Grove, bringing their annual anniversary show “One Supreme Night” to Soccer World on Sunday, April 27.

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Pleasant Grove Robotics Team Takes Second

Apr 24, 2025 11:40AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

EagleForce 2073, the robotics team from Pleasant Grove High School, finished second overall at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship last week, an international robotics competition featuring some of the brightest young minds in engineering.

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Elk Grove Gymnasts Vault to National Championships

Apr 24, 2025 11:26AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove’s Elevate Gymnastics Academy is once again sending local gymnasts to the Development Program National Championships and the Western National Championships for USA Gymnastics.

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EGUSD Student-Athletes Sign Scholarship Offers

Apr 24, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

ore than 35 Elk Grove Unified School District student-athletes put pen to paper last week at the Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex, signing scholarship offers to continue their athletic careers at Division I and II schools.

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Thundering Herd Alum Canter Breaks CRC Homerun Record

Apr 24, 2025 11:11AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove Thundering Herd alumnus and current Cosumnes River College catcher Noah Canter broke the Hawks’ single-season home run record with a three-home run game on April 18 against Sierra College.

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Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

Apr 10, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote.

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Music Festival Returns to Old Town

Apr 10, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Old Town Plaza was filled with raucous energy this past weekend as the Elk Grove Music Festival returned for its second year.

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Monterey Trail Freshman Picked for National Basketball Minicamp

Apr 10, 2025 12:56PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The freshman standout from Monterey Trail High School last season, Devaughn Dorrough, was selected by United States Basketball to participate in the Men’s Junior National Team April minicamp.

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Jessie Baker School Celebrates 60 Years

Apr 03, 2025 10:23AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

The Jessie Baker School, the first public school in California for children with severe disabilities, celebrated its 60th anniversary last week.

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Running of the Elk Brings Community Together

Apr 03, 2025 10:17AM ● By MPG Staff

Despite some slightly uncooperative weather, Kaiser Permanente’s 14th Annual Running of the Elk took place without any issue, drawing runners, families and supporters to District56 on Sunday, March 30.

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