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Fireworks and July 4

Jun 25, 2024 04:05PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Keep it Safe, Keep it Legal

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County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless

Jun 25, 2024 09:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved the Transfer of 2.2 Acres of Land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the Development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4

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Franklin Basketball Competes in Pennsylvania

Jun 20, 2024 09:37AM ● By Alejandro Barron

This year marks 52 years of the West Reading-Sacramento Cultural Exchange Program, where the Franklin Wildcats basketball program participated in this year. The Wildcats traveled to Pennsylvania for seven games and two youth clinics.

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SARTA Awards $500 Microgrant to the Happy Hour Theatre Company

Jun 18, 2024 04:06PM ● By Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) News Release

Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance Awards Microgrant to a Local Theatre Group

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals to Youth

Jun 18, 2024 01:31PM ● By Annie Kerr and Mitch Barber

Fourteen Public Libraries Throughout the Area are Offering Free Meals to Local Youth as Needed Throughout the Summer

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Youth Offered Free RydeFreeRT Cards

Jun 18, 2024 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Area Youth Can Enjoy More Freedom this Summer Via Sacramento Regional Transit District’s RydeFreeRT, the Fare-Free Transit Program for Students/Youth

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Sheldon, Monterey Trail Showcase Hoops at Classic

Jun 13, 2024 11:06AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Hoopers from Sheldon and Monterey Trail high school boys basketball teams kicked off their summer schedule by showcasing themselves at the Nor Cal High-School Summer Classic at Diablo Valley College.

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Four Highlights from a High School Spring Season

Jun 13, 2024 09:27AM ● By Alejandro Barron

On March 8, I took on my first assignment for sports coverage of the Elk Grove Citizen with the retirement of sports editor John Hull. From that moment on, the spring season brought many unforgettable sports moments in Elk Grove and for me as a journalist.

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Birds and Mosquito Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 11, 2024 02:24PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

On June 10, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Confirmed that the First Mosquito Sample of the Season has Tested Positive for West Nile Virus (WNV)

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Dominant May Leads Bivens to PCL Pitcher of Month Honor

Jun 11, 2024 10:07AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Right-Handed Pitcher Spencer Bivens Selected Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Month

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Nurturing Young Leaders Through 4-H, FFA and the Sacramento County Fair

Jun 06, 2024 01:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Sacramento County Fair buzzed with excitement as youngsters proudly paraded their livestock before eager onlookers on May 26. Among them were participants from two venerable organizations dedicated to shaping the leaders of tomorrow: 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA).

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Bradshaw Christian Claims NorCal Championship

Jun 06, 2024 01:18PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The Bradshaw Christian Pride, after a 33-1 season, were crowned as the 2024 Division IV CIF NorCal Baseball champions following a 6-0 win over the Piedmont Highlanders.

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All-Delta League Spring Honorees Named

Jun 06, 2024 01:11PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With the conclusion of the regular season across the Delta League, teams have announced their all-league selections.

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Herd Falls Short to End Season

Jun 06, 2024 01:09PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The eventual NorCal champions in Division II and No. 1 seed Cardinal Newman Cardinals ended the No. 5 seed Elk Grove Thundering Herd’s season in the semifinals by a score of 5-3 on May 30.

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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Field Day a Celebration for Ham Radio Enthusiasts

Jun 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Friends & Amateur Radio Communications Enthusiasts News Release

National Amateur Radio Exercise to Take Place from 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 23

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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Volunteer Now for California Capital Airshow

Jun 04, 2024 08:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Mather Airport Airshow Presented by Sacramento County and City of Rancho Cordova Invites Community Members to Sign Up as Volunteers

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Herd Lose Championship in Extra Innings

May 29, 2024 05:11PM ● By Alejandro Barron

In the bottom of the eleventh inning with the Division II Sac-Joaquin Section Championship on the line, the Elk Grove Thundering Herd was ready to send it to the twelfth inning against the Granite Bay Grizzlies.

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Bradshaw Christian Baseball Snags Section Title

May 29, 2024 05:09PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The other local teams in action last week on the diamond in postseason play included the Elk Grove Thundering Herd and Pleasant Grove Eagles in softball, while the Bradshaw Christian Pride competed for their section title.

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Cosumnes Oaks' McFarland Takes State Title in Hurdles

May 29, 2024 05:08PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The 104 annual CIF State Track and Field Championships took place on May 24 and 25 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High School in Clovis.

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Big Truck Day Bigger Than Ever

May 29, 2024 05:06PM ● By Matthew Malone

Big Truck Day rolled into Elk Grove once again on May 12, delighting children and families, and this time with even more trucks.

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Making the Sale at Livestock Auction

May 29, 2024 05:02PM ● By Matthew Malone

Months of hard work for Elk Grove agriculture students paid off on May 26 as they sold hand-raised livestock at the Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

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Eagles Tame the Flames to Reach Semifinals

May 23, 2024 03:43PM ● By Alejandro Barron

In the Division I quarterfinals, the No. 3 seed Pleasant Grove Eagles defeated the No. 6 seed Lodi Flames by a score of 3-0 to leave them as the lone local school in this bracket.

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Track & Field Athletes Reach State Championship

May 23, 2024 03:42PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Finals for Track and Field were held May 17 and 18 at Davis High School. Local athletes stood out with first place finishes and were able to move on to the CIF State Championships in Clovis on May 24-25.

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Laguna Creek Softball Captures Metro Title

May 23, 2024 03:38PM ● By Erik Olson, Special to the Citizen

he Laguna Creek High School softball team capped its 2024 season with a second consecutive Metro League title, a school record and a nail-biter of a playoff game.

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Herd Reach Section Championships

May 23, 2024 03:37PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With their backs against the wall, the Elk Grove Thundering Herd held on to their section championship aspirations with an extra-inning 7-6 win over the No. 1 seed Whitney Wildcats at home on May 15.

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Eagles Pull Off Upset for Section Championship

May 16, 2024 11:29AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

During the regular season, the Jesuit Marauders dominated the Delta League with a 12-0 record, handing two losses to the runner-up with a 10-2 record to the Pleasant Grove Eagles.

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Cardinals Send Broncos Trotting Home in First Round

May 16, 2024 11:24AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

The Laguna Creek Cardinals were not going to be timid. They jumped all over their first-round opponent in the Division Two CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Baseball Playoffs and defeated the Bella Vista Broncos at home 7-2.

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Spread the Love

May 16, 2024 11:10AM ● By Citizen Staff

A pair of young pageant royals recently donated more than 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly to Elk Grove Food Bank Services, to help feed children in need.

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Franklin Pitcher Abraham is Strikeout Standout

May 16, 2024 10:02AM ● By By Nathan Smith

Changes of scenery are nothing new for Franklin senior pitcher Nic Abraham. His 8-0 pitching record, 6-foot-4-inch stature and 0.98 ERA on the season foreshadow a bright college future as he prepares to attend the University of Tennessee on scholarship.

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Herd to Face Off in Semifinals Against No. 1 Seed Whitney

May 16, 2024 10:00AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

Once again, a pitching gem from senior Russell Pettis gave the Elk Grove Thundering Herd the win, this time in the Division Two CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Baseball Playoffs quarterfinals against the Patterson Tigers by a score of 5-1.

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Cardinals to Adjust Approach for Playoff

May 10, 2024 10:46AM ● By Alejandro Barron

In the bottom of the second inning in the Metro League matchup of the Laguna Creek Cardinals and the McClatchy Lions, one of the Cardinals' top players, senior Ariel Burton, came to the plate down 4-2 with the bases loaded.

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Eagles Finish Regular Volleyball Season in Second Place

May 10, 2024 10:44AM ● By Matthew Malone

The first round of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section boys’ volleyball playoffs kicked off on May 2 with a handful of local high schools competing. The Division I bracket featured two Elk Grove high schools, two others in Division II and a lone school in Division IV.

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The Pride Look Strong Ahead of Playoffs

May 10, 2024 10:44AM ● By Alejandro Barron

A dominant season by the Bradshaw Christian Pride culminated with a 23-1 win over the Union Mine Diamondbacks to cap off their first-place finish in the Sierra Valley Conference.

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