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Court Sides with Union

Oct 08, 2026 04:11PM ● By Keith Burbank

An attorney thinks it is the end of the road for the owner of Sky River Casino and the owner’s efforts that have led to a lack of bargaining with the workers’ union.

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Startup Aims to Cut ID Verification Cost

Sep 29, 2026 03:37PM ● By Keith Burbank

A startup here is looking to transform identity verification by making it fast and cheap.

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Small Businesses Seek Relief from Privacy Suits

Sep 23, 2026 10:16AM ● By Keith Burbank and Kevin Dietrich

Sacramento-area and Bay Area small businesses are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 690, which amends the California Invasion of Privacy Act relating to pen register and trap-and-trace violations.

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Small Businesses Pressing for SB 690

Sep 23, 2026 08:33AM ● By Keith Burbank and Kevin Dietrich

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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Elk Grove Welcomes Whole Foods

Sep 16, 2026 02:24PM ● By Keith Burbank

Residents here welcomed the opening of another business: the second in as many days to The Village shopping center along Elk Grove Boulevard on Sept. 16.

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Elk Grove Gets Large Bookseller

Sep 15, 2026 02:05PM ● By Keith Burbank

Barnes & Noble is aiming to fill a void here starting Sept. 15 that Borders Books left when it closed in 2011.

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Lodi Resident Wins $583,824 Jackpot at Sky River Casino

Sep 09, 2026 08:04AM ● By Joe Wirt

As Sky River Casino wraps up its anniversary month celebration, one lucky guest is ending August with more than a half a million reasons to celebrate.

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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What County’s Zoning Code Changes Mean for Residents

Aug 25, 2026 03:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When most people hear the words “Zoning Code,” they probably think about developers, construction projects and a whole lot of rules that have very little to do with their everyday lives, and some people probably don’t ever hear the words “Zoning Code” at all.

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Soroptimist Opens Live Your Dream Applications

Aug 25, 2026 03:42PM ● By MPG Staff

Soroptimist International of Elk Grove is accepting applications for its Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women, which can provide eligible recipients with up to $16,000 to support their education and career goals.

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Grind Card Show Returns Sept. 5

Aug 25, 2026 03:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Sports card collectors, traders and other hobby enthusiasts will have a chance to buy, sell and trade collectibles when the Grind Card Show returns Saturday, Sept. 5.

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Celebrating Community at Ohana Walk

Aug 18, 2026 01:59PM ● By ACC Senior Services News Release

A simple idea to bring people together has become a beloved Pocket-area tradition.

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Attend ‘Bites with the Bosses’ Networking Event

Aug 18, 2026 01:52PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau (BBB) will host Bites with the Bosses Elk Grove, a networking event bringing together local business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders.

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Elk Grove Resident Named to Local United Way Board

Aug 12, 2026 11:31AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Elk Grove resident and SMUD executive Brandy Bolden has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region.

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Resident Wins $341,389 on Coveted Progressive Jackpot at Sky River

Aug 04, 2026 04:15PM ● By Sky River Casino News Release

On July 18, Sky River Casino had a six-figure table game jackpot after an Elk Grove resident won a combined $341,389 jackpot while playing Light & Wonder’s I Luv Suits Poker™.

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ACC Care Center Earns Prestigious 5-Star Overall Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Jul 28, 2026 01:05PM ● By ACC Senior Services News Release

ACC Senior Services is proud to announce that the ACC Care Center has earned the highest possible 5-Star Overall Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a distinction that recognizes excellence in quality of care, staffing and health inspections.

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Gear Up for Summer Concerts

Jul 28, 2026 01:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Live music, local talent and family-friendly entertainment will take center stage this August as the Cosumnes Community Services District’s Hot Summer Nights Concert Series returns to Laguna Town Hall Amphitheatre.

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Local Business Owner Speaks Out Against ‘Shakedown’ Website Lawsuits

Jun 09, 2026 03:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Belinda Gutierrez, owner of Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating and Air, outside her Old Town Elk Grove office. Gutierrez is among small business owners supporting Senate Bill 690 after facing what she says are predatory lawsuits tied to website privacy and cookie disclosure requirements.

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County’s Recommended Budget Released; Hearings Set for June

Jun 02, 2026 04:24PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 in Board Chambers at the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street in Sacramento.

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Local Grower Shares Expert Tips for Home Gardens

May 20, 2026 12:04PM ● By Idaly Valencia

This cover story appeared in the Spring 2026 Home and Garden section, included in the May 22 Elk Grove Citizen, East Sacramento News, Land Park News and Pocket News.

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Traveling the World through Currency

Mar 24, 2026 02:45PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Local Shares Extensive International Bill Collection

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Traveling the World through Currency

Mar 24, 2026 02:45PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Local Shares Extensive International Bill Collection

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Elk Grove Unified Board Raises Trustee Pay, Approves Layoffs

Feb 24, 2026 04:22PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Elk Grove Unified School District board voted to sharply increase trustee pay during its Feb. 17 meeting, the same night it approved layoffs and reassignments affecting dozens of classified positions, decisions that drew criticism from community members during public comment.

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United Way to Help Residents this Tax Season

Feb 09, 2026 03:57PM ● By United Way Capital Region News Release

Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that runs through April 15.

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California Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

Feb 09, 2026 03:53PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

Gas prices are up as spring nears but are still cheaper than 2025 prices

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Public Invited to Measure E Oversight Meeting

Jan 21, 2026 02:05PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee meets at least twice a year to ensure transparency and accountability. They review revenues and expenditures, examine annual independent financial audits, and evaluate proposed budgets to confirm that spending aligns with community priorities.

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Small Business Comment on Optimism Index

Jan 20, 2026 12:24PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Improved National Outlook Runs Up Against Golden State Realities

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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Applications to Open for City Grant Programs

Jan 07, 2026 02:38PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The online application period for three city grant programs supporting local nonprofit organizations will open Friday, Jan. 9 for funding allocated in next fiscal year (FY 2026-27).

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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