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Junior Warriors Battle Heat and Sonora

The Galt Junior Warriors spent last Saturday playing the Sonora Junior Cats at Warrior Stadium.

Council Approves Delayed Contract for Carillion Well

Galt City Council agreed on Sept. 3 to a $1.5 million contract for initial engineering and exploratory work on deepening a city well, a decision that was delayed after an objection from a regional groundwater regulator.

Galt High Grad Shortlisted for FFA Award

Galt High School graduate Jeremy Eaton has been named a national finalist for an FFA award and will represent his hometown and state at the national convention next month. He is the school’s fourth national finalist in recent years.

Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session. Read More »

Blue Angels Headline California Capital Airshow Next March

The California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, on Sept. 6 announced its 19th annual Airshow will return to Mather Airport on March 22 and March 23, 2025. Read More »

Galt Herald Athletes of the Week

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G.A.L.T. Shooters Take Aim

The G.A.L.T. Shooters Varsity Squad kicked off their season with their first Sporting Clays competition of the academic year at Birds Landing Shooting Sports. Read More »

Warrior JV Shoots Down the Nighthawks

The Galt JV Warriors did a great job last Friday night, besting the Natomas Nighthawks 20-8. Read More »

Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis Read More »

Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year Read More »

Hawks Come Up Short Against Lions

While the Hawks outrushed the Linden Lions, the Lions beat the Hawks in the air and the final score was 42-28. Read More »

JV Hawks Roll Over Linden

The Liberty Ranch Hawks Junior Varsity team tore up Linden 48-6 last Friday night. Read More »

Warriors' First Home Game Falls Short

The Warriors hosted the Elite Eagles from Vallejo last Friday night. They lost 14-34, but those two touchdowns were hard fought and the almost full stadium cheered them on. Read More »

Hawk Flag Football Wins Inaugural Game

It was an exciting night at Hawk Stadium on Labor Day, Sept.2 when the newly formed Liberty Ranch girls flag football team took on its first opponent in the inaugural flag football game. The Hawks beat Amador 12-6. Read More »

Son Accused of Brutal Murder in Wilton Area

A 29-year-old man accused of brutally murdering his mother was arrested following a five-hour standoff Aug. 28 at a home on Alta Mesa Road in the Wilton area. Read More »

Galt Character Coalition Honors Two

Two Galt residents were recently presented with the Galt Community of Character Coalition’s 2024 Respect Award. Read More »

Workshop Gathers Parks Ideas

A group of Galt residents gave their thoughts on city parks on Aug. 27 as part of the first public workshop on the city’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. Read More »

Risk of West Nile Virus Continues

While Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus continue for all area residents. Read More »

Galt Herald Athletes of the Week: Aug. 30, 2024

Galt Herald presents Athletes of the Week. Read More »

Volleyball Begins Season with Foundation Game

The Liberty Ranch Volleyball team hosted the Galt Warriors on Tuesday Aug. 20. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Shuts Down Stagg Football

The Liberty Ranch Hawk football team headed to Stockton last Friday night to take on the Stagg Delta Kings. The Hawks were relentless, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter while the defense held the Delta Kings from scoring at all. Read More »

‘The Voice’ Singer Shane Q Shares Powerhouse Vocals Across City

Sacramento continues to produce stars. That’s precisely what Sacramento native and acclaimed musician Shane Q is to the area. Shane Q, whose birth name is Shane Quidachay, rose to fame on Season 17 of the hit NBC competition singing show “The Voice” in 2019. Read More »

Upcoming TV Series Has Its Beginnings in Galt

A six-episode TV series, soon to be released, had its start right here in Galt. “These Stones” is based on a book written by Galt’s Tim Stevenson, senior pastor of Horizon Community Church for the past 28 years. Read More »

Galt Football Scores First Win Under New Coach

The Galt Warriors defeated the Kennedy Cougars at Kennedy last Friday night in a close game 21-13. The Warriors showed up with a lot of energy and enthusiasm and garnered the first win for their new head coach Mark Walden. Read More »

Elk Grove Macy’s Holds Ribbon-Cutting

The new Elk Grove Macy’s opened with a ribbon-cutting Aug. 23 in the Laguna Crossroads shopping center at Laguna Boulevard and Bruceville Road. Read More »

No Increase in City Sports Fees

Galt City Council left fees for city sports programs unchanged at its Aug. 20 regular meeting, citing concerns about affordability. Read More »

Officer Grewal’s Memory Lives On

Galt Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Aug. 26, marking the third anniversary of the death of Officer Harminder Grewal. Read More »

The Junior Warriors are Back

After a four-year hiatus and a year of planning, a group of volunteers have brought the Junior Warriors back to our city and the Galt High football stadium. Read More »

Jr. Hawks Start Season

The Liberty Ranch Jr. Hawks started off their season at the Liberty Ranch stadium last Saturday in games against Casa Robles. Read More »

Officer Back in Service 3 Years After Crash

After nearly three years of recovery, a Galt police officer severely injured in an on-duty crash has returned to full-time service. Read More »

Car Show a Vehicle to the Past

Galt Area Historical Society held its annual showcase of automotive history on Aug. 17, opening McFarland Living History Ranch for the Drive Down Memory Lane Car Show. Read More »

Free Playmaker Flag Football Launches

National Football League (NFL) FLAG games give boys and girls of all abilities an opportunity to develop fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment, according to the NFL FLAG organization. Read More »

SMF Breaks Ground on Pedestrian Walkway

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has broken ground for its new Pedestrian Walkway, a key project in the SMForward program Read More »

Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins Read More »

Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park Read More »

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