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City to Hold Immigration Enforcement Listening and Learning Sessions

Apr 06, 2026 10:17AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The city and local partners will offer a training and two listening sessions on immigration enforcement to support immigrant communities and allies.

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‘Goated’ Workforce is Back

Mar 24, 2026 02:36PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Elk Grove announced March 17 that its Public Works Department is bringing back the seasonal workforce of grazing goats this month as part of its Grazing Management Program, a vegetation maintenance effort that uses goats to help reduce wildfire risk.

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Elk Grove Named California’s Best Place to Live

Mar 24, 2026 02:31PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

There’s a lot to celebrate in Elk Grove. A new study from Livability has ranked Elk Grove as the No. 1 best place to live in California and No. 6 overall in the Western United States, highlighting the city’s strong quality of life and community appeal.

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Elk Grove Among the Best Small Towns

Mar 17, 2026 04:44PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove and Lodi are among the 40 finalists in the search for America's Favorite Small Town presented by Parade and Steller, the leading platform that connects travel videos to trip-planning and booking.

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Spring Into Action for Arbor Day

Mar 17, 2026 04:42PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

Elk Grove residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and give back to their community at Cosumnes Community Services District's Arbor Day Spring Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 11.

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Council Picks Survey Road as New Homeless Shelter Site

Feb 18, 2026 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at its Feb. 11 meeting to roll the dice that staff can strike a purchase deal with the property owner of a 1.5-acre parcel at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard for use as the location of the city’s permanent homeless shelter.

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Fire Department Shares Garage Fire Safety Tips

Feb 18, 2026 10:27AM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department recently responded to several structure fires that all started in garages. Though these incidents were not related and had different causes; they can serve as an important reminder that garages can be high-risk spaces.

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Sacramento County Honored with North State BIA ‘Friend of Housing’ Award

Feb 09, 2026 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has been recognized by the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) with its prestigious Friend of Housing Award.

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Winery’s Event Permit Approved Despite Noise Concerns

Feb 04, 2026 09:17AM ● By John McCallum

Owners of the Bartholomew Winery can now offer more and larger events along with events with amplified music after the City Council unanimously approved changes to the city’s Municipal Code for Agricultural-Residential (AR) uses, a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and amendments to an existing CUP at its Jan. 28 meeting.

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With FEMA Funds, Levee District Advances Flood Planning

Jan 27, 2026 03:41PM ● By Gail Bullen

Three years after the January 2023 Cosumnes River floods upended its finances, Reclamation District 800 is finally beginning to see relief while still confronting the limits of a small assessment district responsible for aging levees.

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Council OKs Parking Permits Near Pleasant Grove High

Jan 20, 2026 02:32PM ● By John McCallum, photos by Idaly Valencia

Acting on citizen complaints, the City Council approved a “Preferential Parking Permit Zone” for four residential streets facing the impacts of overflow parking from nearby schools Pleasant Grove High School and Katherine L. Albiani Middle School.

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California Homeowners Could Qualify for Grants for New Roofs and Fire Safety

Jan 13, 2026 03:51PM ● By Levi Sumagaysay, CALMatters.org

Some homeowners in areas of California with high wildfire risk could eventually get money for new roofs or to build fire-resistant zones around their properties under a new state law that went into effect Jan. 1.

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City Earns Statewide Recognition for Livability, Affordability

Jan 07, 2026 02:27PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove continues to gain statewide recognition as a city that offers an exceptional quality of life for residents at every stage of life.

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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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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County Strengthens Disaster Response in Full-Scale Training

Nov 05, 2025 02:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento County departments came together Oct. 27 and 28 at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex for a full-scale mass care and shelter exercise aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in disaster response.

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Fall Fun Around Elk Grove

Oct 15, 2025 02:58PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents are starting to “fall” into the season’s festivities as October brings a lineup of family-friendly events celebrating autumn and Halloween.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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If Waters Rise, We’ll Be Ready

Oct 01, 2025 09:22AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

While the chances of catastrophic flooding in Elk Grove are not as high as other places in the state and the country, heavy downpours and our proximity to local rivers and waterways can add a layer of risk during the rainy season.

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Get Your Garden Fall-Ready with Free Compost

Sep 24, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your garden, and Elk Grove residents have access to a great resource: free compost from the Elder Creek Transfer Station.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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Police Alert Public to Distraction Robberies

Sep 10, 2025 12:41PM ● By Idaly Valenica

The Elk Grove Police Department is warning residents about recent “distraction robberies,” in which suspects use trickery to steal property by diverting a victim’s attention.

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Celebrate Elk Grove Through Your Lens

Sep 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Celebrate Elk Grove’s 25th Anniversary by sharing your perspective through photography.

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Orangetheory Franchise Owners to Expand Portfolio with 3 Seniors Helping Seniors® Territories

Sep 05, 2025 02:31PM ● By Seniors Helping Seniors News Release

Steve and Kristin LeClair are growing in the franchise world, bringing a new sense of purpose to their work with the launch of their senior care franchise in the Greater Sacramento area

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Saving Pets in Crisis

Aug 26, 2025 04:27PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Nonprofit Seeks Help to Continue Mission

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Elk Grove to Open Cooling Center

Aug 21, 2025 01:43PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

In anticipation of temperatures topping the century mark, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center on Thursday, August 21.

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Council Updated on Shelter Outreach

Aug 20, 2025 11:22AM ● By John McCallum

Progress Shown on Priority Projects

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Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

Aug 11, 2025 05:56PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees

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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Army Corps Concludes Physical Levee Inspections in Wilton, Sloughhouse, Sheldon

Aug 06, 2025 12:59PM ● By Gail Bullen

When Reclamation District 800 (RD 800) was selected as one of only four private levee districts nationwide to take part in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot study in late 2022, it was already a major win.

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Hume Highlights County Progress at Annual Address

Jul 29, 2025 03:16PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor Patrick Hume delivered his State of the County address July 18, updating local leaders and community partners on infrastructure, public safety and regional development.

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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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Elk Grove Seeks Feedback on Climate Plan

Jul 16, 2025 09:51AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The City of Elk Grove’s Strategic Planning and Innovation Program hosted an open house-style event July 8 at the District 56 Community Center to inform residents about the city’s climate action plan update, which is expected to be adopted later this year.

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Council Vote Advances Project Elevate

Jul 16, 2025 09:44AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

At its June 25 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with El Segundo-based CenterCal Properties for development of Project Elevate.

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Council Approves Immigrant Services Funding

Jul 15, 2025 04:58PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove’s City Council has decided to add some FUEL to the issue of immigration enforcement in the region, FUEL meaning providing funding to the City of Sacramento-based “Family, Unity, Education and Legal Network for Immigrants” (FUEL) network.

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