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Scholarships Boost Local Students

May 10, 2024 10:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

Nearly 200 Elk Grove Unified School District students got a boost to their collegiate goals on May 2, with funds from the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF).

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CalAnimals and More to Host First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day On June 1

May 08, 2024 04:09PM ● By Will Reisman, Progress Public Affairs News Release

ASPCA Providing Funds to Cover Adoption Fees for Participating Shelters

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Martin Vega: From Mexico to Florin Panthers Ace

May 02, 2024 03:28PM ● By Matthew Malone

he Florin Panthers’ current left-handed ace, Martin Vega, was destined to thrive in baseball … at least that’s what his dad said the second he realized his son was a lefty.

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Hawks Baseball Moves Ahead to Playoffs vs. Butte

May 02, 2024 03:21PM ● By Alejandro Barron

With a 6-3 win over the Sierra Wolverines, the Cosumnes River Hawks conclude their regular season with an overall record of 19-20 ahead of their CCCAA NorCal Regional matchup as the No. 21 seed against the No. 4 seed Butte Roadrunners.

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Local Gymnasts Competing in National Championships

May 02, 2024 03:18PM ● By Alejandro Barron

Several local gymnasts who train at Elevate Gymnastics Academy in Elk Grove will be traveling to Daytona Beach, Fla., to compete in the 2024 Men’s Development Program National Championships from May 9-12.

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Scholarship Foundation Honors Bounty Sponsors

May 02, 2024 01:25PM ● By Matthew Malone

Gearing up for its annual presentation of scholarships to high-achieving local students, Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF) held a party to thank the sponsors for its Bounty on the Boulevard fundraiser.

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Eagles Take the Win

Apr 25, 2024 09:45AM ● By Alejandro Barron

The offense for the Pleasant Grove Eagles jumped on the Elk Grove Thundering Herd early, as three runs in the first two innings were enough to take the win at Elk Grove High School on April 17 by a score of 3-1.

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College Volleyball Players Make an Impact on Sand

Apr 25, 2024 09:41AM ● By Ryan Lorenz

Cosumnes River College’s inaugural season of beach volleyball has gone swimmingly and has left the Hawks excited for the future.

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Herd Hands First League Series Loss to Wildcats

Apr 25, 2024 09:39AM ● By Alejandro Barron

For the first time since 2021, the Elk Grove Thundering Herd not only managed to come out victorious over the Franklin Wildcats but also took a series from their league rivals, according to MaxPreps.

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California Capital Airshow Presents International Headliner

Apr 23, 2024 05:49PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Sacramento County's Mather Airport Hosts Italian Jet Team, Frecce Tricolori, in Partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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Becerra, Bera Discuss Healthcare Worker Shortage at Rio Americano

Apr 23, 2024 03:12PM ● By Adam Abolfazli, photos by Rami Al Mufti

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rep. Ami Bera Hear Concerns and Promote Medical Education

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Elk Grove Charter School Alumnus Barajas Getting Attention

Apr 18, 2024 04:02PM ● By Alejandro Barron

The young prospect of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake and a member of the Mexican National Team youth system is an Elk Grove Charter School alumnus and Sacramento native

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Pleasant Grove Revs Up, Snags Win From Jesuit

Apr 18, 2024 10:00AM ● By Alejandro Barron

At the start of the fifth inning in the Pleasant Grove Eagles’ series finale against the Jesuit Marauders, being down 3-0 might have seemed like every reason to roll over and get swept.

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Herd Softball Back in Wins After Davis

Apr 18, 2024 09:57AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Late clutch hitting and pitching from the Elk Grove Thundering Herd got them back in the win column in league by a score of 3-1 at home over the Davis Blue Devils.

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Monterey Trail Honors Founding Principal

Apr 18, 2024 09:36AM ● By Emanuel Espinoza

Monterey Trail High School celebrated its 20th anniversary in Elk Grove by holding a carnival and a dedication to founding Principal W. Terry Chapman on April 12.

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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

Apr 16, 2024 01:03PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

3 Things Parents Can Do

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Pinwheels Planted for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 16, 2024 10:57AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Pinwheels Planted Outside Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Buildings Symbolize Childhood Innocence and Joy

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Little Leaguers Celebrate 75th Anniversary

Apr 11, 2024 10:22AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove Youth Baseball celebrated its 75th anniversary last Sunday with picture day and a hit-a-thon with all the teams of the current season at Jan Rau Community Park.

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High School Athletes Join With Special-Ed Students

Apr 11, 2024 10:17AM ● By Alejandro Barron

High school athletics receive support from parents, students and media with athletes getting cheered on for all the buckets, late buzzer beaters and more, but what about those who might not have that same opportunity?

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Huskies, Eagles Provide 10-Inning Nail-Biter

Apr 11, 2024 10:12AM ● By Alejandro Barron

It’s not often you get a 10-inning nail bitter between two forces in the Delta such as the Sheldon Huskies and the Pleasant Grove Eagles, much less a freshman tossing 9.1 innings, allowing no runs and 19 strikeouts for a Husky 3-2 win to move to 3-0 in league.

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Credit Union SACTOWN Run Raises $216,500

Apr 10, 2024 09:39AM ● By California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues News Release

68 Credit Unions and More than 2,000 Runners in this Year’s Sacramento Event

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The A’s are Coming to Town

Apr 09, 2024 02:20PM ● By Angela Underwood

Oakland Athletics Moving Their Dugout to 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento Starting with the 2025 Season

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Olympic Softball Medalist Inspires Young Athletes

Apr 04, 2024 10:27AM ● By Alejandro Barron

At the National Fastpitch Coaches Association convention in December of last year, NFCA hall of fame coach and current Sheldon Huskies softball coach Mary Jo Truesdale connected with Joey Lye, who won a bronze medal with team Canada in softball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Eagles Thrown Out In Comeback Attempt

Apr 04, 2024 10:23AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Despite their attempts at a comeback, the Pleasant Grove Eagles fell to the St. Francis Troubadours 3-1 in their league opener, ending their five-game win streak with a 3-run third inning from the Troubadours.

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Elk Grove Baseball Teams Take On Easter Tournaments

Apr 04, 2024 10:21AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Baseball action in the Delta League as well as other teams from Elk Grove took a pause from league play to participate in various Easter tournaments throughout California.

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Woman Dies from Lead Poisoning Using Product from Vietnam

Apr 03, 2024 03:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Deadly Hemorrhoid Ointment Called 'Cao Boi Tri Cay Thau Dau'

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Social Worker Saves Child's Life

Apr 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's Renee Calls 911 and Clears Child's Airway

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Claim Part of $1 billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2020

Apr 01, 2024 04:08PM ● By IRS News Release

IRS Announces Unclaimed Refunds for Almost 940,000 People

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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Left-field Banner Honors Coach Mariano

Mar 28, 2024 10:31AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

uring spring 2021, Roy Anthony Mariano coached the Laguna Creek Cardinals junior varsity team with a constant smile. Mariano declared himself the “fungo king” when he would hit infield-outfield to his players.

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Herd Comes up Short On Strikes in Loss to Jesuit

Mar 28, 2024 10:18AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

The Elk Grove Thundering Herd were a game away from sweeping the Jesuit Marauders in a season series for the first time since 2017, yet the wait will continue as they dropped the final game away from home on March 15 by a score of 8-3.

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Strong Serves Put Mustangs Over the Top

Mar 28, 2024 10:16AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

n a clean 3-0 sweep against league rivals, the McClatchy Lions, the Monterey Trail Mustangs were able to take the victory on March 14 to move to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in Metro League play for first place.

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Sheldon's Kennedy Helps Top Monterey Trail

Mar 28, 2024 10:14AM ● By By Alejandro Barron

In a dominant pitching performance from a freshman, the Sheldon Huskies visited the Monterey Trail Mustangs where they took the victory 6-0 on March 13, moving the Huskies to 5-3 on the young season.

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Pickleball Tourney Funds Youth Camp

Mar 28, 2024 09:45AM ● By Matthew Malone

An Elk Grove mother’s goal to protect youth from drug addiction took another step toward reality on March 16 and 17 with a pickleball tournament and fundraiser.

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