Senate Republicans Stand with Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Against Tax Increases

California Senate Republicans welcomed reports on June 25 that negotiations between legislative leaders and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association have resulted in an agreement to preserve California's longstanding Proposition 13 taxpayer protections by maintaining the two-thirds vote requirement for local special tax increases. Read More »

State of District Highlights Civic Duty, Growth

Ahead of the Cosumnes Community Services District’s regular board meeting on July 1, a special gathering was held in the district’s chamber for its 2026 State of the District address delivered by President Peter Sakaris. Read More »

90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9. Read More »

New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7. Read More »

Track and Field Joins MPSF For Indoor Season

Sacramento State will be one of seven schools joining the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) for indoor track and field beginning in 2026-27 season. Read More »

Women and Children Once Homeless Gather to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. Read More »

Emmy Ersdala Competes for Sweden at FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket

UC Davis women's basketball rising sophomore Emmy Ersdala has been named to Team Sweden's roster for the 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, the Swedish Basketball Federation announced. Read More »

Sacramento County Welcomes Peak Energy to Metro Air Park

Sacramento County today welcomed Peak Energy to Metro Air Park as the company celebrated the opening of its first commercial manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Read More »

Six Hornets Named to Preseason All-MAC Team

With just over seven weeks remaining before the opening game of the 2026 season, five members of the Sacramento State football team were named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC team. Read More »

Coroner Needs Your Help with John Doe Identification

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified adult male (Coroner Case 26-00572). Read More »

Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home! Read More »

Match Recap: Republic FC 2 – 1 Rhode Island FC

Republic FC pick up three points at home in the club’s lone July home match. Goals from Kyle Edwards and Meyele Malango were enough to deliver the win against Eastern Conference side Rhode Island FC. Read More »

Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region. Read More »

SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Read More »

County Confirms Year's First Human West Nile Virus Case

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) and the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District have recorded the first human case of West Nile virus in Sacramento County this year. Read More »

Walker Park Phase II Breaks Ground

Community leaders and project partners broke ground July 6 on the next phase of improvements at Walker Community Park, 380 W. Elm Ave., launching an expansion that will add new youth sports facilities and amenities to the city’s recreation complex located on the west side of town. Read More »

Cal-Waste Offers Residents Free Yearly Bulky Item Pickup Service

Did You Know? Cal-Waste offers Annual Handy Hauler and Bulky Item Pickup services to Galt residents. Each service address is eligible for one free 3.5-cubic-yard Handy Hauler and one free Large Item Pickup per calendar year. Read More »

Lions Club Inducts New Members

On May 28, the Galt Lions Club held a meeting at Back Alley Brewhouse. Along with regular club business, the club inducted six new members and reinstated two members. Read More »

Police Honor Nation’s 250th Anniversary with Badge

Over the next year, Galt Police Department officers will have the option of wearing a commemorative badge in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. Read More »

New SCT-Link Service Updates Now in Effect

South County Transit (SCT-Link) has implemented several service changes effective July 1. Read More »

Senate Budget Vice Chair Niello Reacts to Gov. Newsom’s Fake ‘Balanced’ Budget

On June 29, Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks), vice chair of the Senate Budget Committee, criticized the latest round of budget bills passed on the Senate Floor as another step in the majority party’s fake budget process and a failure to address Californians’ basic needs. Read More »

Runners Keep Officer Tonn’s Memory Alive

As the sun climbed over the streets of Galt on the morning of July Fourth, more than 150 runners laced up their shoes and lined up together for a race that has become one of the city’s most meaningful Independence Day traditions. Read More »

GTown Basketball Represents in Reno

For the second straight season, GTown Basketball headed to Reno on Memorial Day weekend to represent our town, uniting youth players from Galt High School and Liberty Ranch High School. Read More »

Tennis Coach Behrmann is Tops

Shelby Behrmann, in just her second year leading the Liberty Ranch High School tennis team, has been voted Coach of the Year by her fellow coaches. Read More »

Galt 9U Captures State Title

The Galt 9U All-Stars are your 2026 Cal Ripken Baseball 9U State Champions, showing off their banner and championship rings after capturing the state title in Elk Grove. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon Read More »

Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months. Read More »

Police Pursuit Ends in Drug Arrest

On Wednesday, June 24, just before 10:40 p.m., Galt Police officers observed what appeared to be a drug transaction in the 300 block of Pine Street. Read More »

Record-Setting Smith Crowned Liberty Ranch Female Athlete of the Year

Thirteen Varsity letters, 18 School Records and the Second-Highest GPA in Her Class: Smith Leaves Nothing Left to Prove Read More »

An All-American Celebration

Fourth of July Festivities Spotlighted Read More »

Police, Firefighters Honored for Lifesaving Effort

On June 2, Galt City Council recognized a team effort that highlights the very best of public service. Read More »