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Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Aug 06, 2024 04:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable

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Elk Grove Football Preview 2024 — Monterey Trail: New League, Same Mentality

Aug 01, 2024 09:49AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Since joining the Metro League in the 2018 season, the Monterey Trail Mustangs posted a 27-0 record, which included three consecutive Sac-Joaquin section championship games that were lost.

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Elk Grove Football Preview 2024 — Laguna Creek: Offensive Threats

Aug 01, 2024 09:42AM ● By Alejandro Barron

The newest addition to the Delta League is the Laguna Creek Cardinals, who haven’t played in that league since 2013.

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Herd Senior Lucan Amituanai Ranked Among Best in State

Aug 01, 2024 09:36AM ● By Brandon Long

It has already been an exciting summer for Lucan Amituanai, the senior defensive end/defensive lineman from Elk Grove High School.

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Edible Food Recovery Microgrants Available

Jul 31, 2024 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Capital Food Access Alliance – a regional collaboration between Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento – has released Edible Food Recovery Microgrants to help local organizations expand their capacity to accept food donations for distribution throughout the community

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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Free Fishing Day: Get Hooked on New Adventure

Jul 24, 2024 01:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

During the second of California’s two free fishing days in 2024, which will be on Aug. 31, the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license.

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CRC's Smith Takes Soccer Talent to Stanislaus State

Jul 17, 2024 12:14PM ● By Alejandro Barron

When Katie Smith arrived at Cosumnes River College for her first soccer practices, she felt nervous, although she never expected the stand-out season she would have in her sophomore year.

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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State Fair Here for 17 Days

Jul 09, 2024 01:30PM ● By Carol Feineman

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and Enjoy

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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EG Teams Showcased at Boys Cali Live

Jul 05, 2024 10:26AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Various local basketball teams participated in the Cali Live Boys 2024 Tournament from June 28-30 in Roseville.

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Sports Opinion: Let the Kids Play

Jul 05, 2024 10:23AM ● By Alejandro Barron

In two recent interviews where I spoke to local junior college athletes who this fall will be taking their talents to four-year universities, the most difficult question I asked was not about their athletic careers. The question they spent the most time thinking about was, “What do you like to do in your free time?”

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District Meets Standards in Educational Plan

Jul 05, 2024 10:05AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Elk Grove Unified School District board of education reviewed and approved the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan at its June 25 regular meeting, after reviewing results for various performance measures.

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Greater Sacramento Nonprofits Awarded Nearly Half Million Dollars from Bank of America

Jul 03, 2024 10:45AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Grants to 20 Organizations in Greater Sacramento Address Health and Jobs Needs of Individuals and Families

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Airshow Presents Aerial Awe

Jul 03, 2024 10:22AM ● By MPG Staff

The 18th Annual California Capital Airshow, Presented by Sacramento County in Partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, Returns 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and July 14 to Mather Airport in Sacramento

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Franklin Wins Cybersecurity Contest

Jun 28, 2024 11:50AM ● By SynED and Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Elk Grove celebrated local brilliance as Franklin High School’s “Team Half Dome” triumphed at the sixth annual NorCalCyber Mayors Cup - Greater Sacramento Region.

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Sheldon Hoops Struggles in Arizona Tournament

Jun 28, 2024 11:31AM ● By Alejandro Barron

As summer competition continues with teams preparing for the winter season for the 24-25 school year, the Sheldon Huskies qualified for the Section 7 Arizona boys basketball tournament.

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California Live ’24 Basketball Tournament Taking Place in Roseville

Jun 26, 2024 11:54AM ● By Blue Oaks Media News Release

Many of the Best Boys’ High School Basketball Teams in California, with a Few from Arizona and Nevada, and Some of the Most Highly Recruited Players in the Nation will Compete in the Boys California Live ‘24 Tournament Friday (June 28) through Sunday (June 30) at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville

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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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