Liberty Ranch Hawks Battle Through Challenging Schedule, Dominate in League Play

The Liberty Ranch Hawks varsity boys soccer team is proving that a tough schedule builds championship character, and Head Coach Garrett Arcega couldn’t be more pleased with how his squad is developing. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Hawks JV Soccer Flying High Despite Tough Schedule

The Liberty Ranch Hawks JV soccer team continues to prove it belongs among the region’s elite, even when facing opponents well above its division. Read More »

Galt Warriors Dominate the Mat at Saturday Tournament

The Galt Warriors wrestling team turned in an impressive performance on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Cordova Toe to Toe Tournament, bringing home a haul of medals from as boys’ and girls’ competitors showcased their skills on the mat. Read More »

Warriors Show Heart in Second-Half Comeback Effort Against Summerville

The Galt Warriors varsity boys basketball team demonstrated resilience and character on Tuesday night, battling back from a difficult second quarter to make a spirited second-half push against Summerville in a 49-30 contest. Read More »

Community Toy Drive Accepting Donations

The Galt Police Department and Cosumnes Fire Department are proud to host this year’s Toy Drive, inviting the community to help make the season brighter for local children. Read More »

Program Bolsters Air Traffic Workforce Pipeline

Rep. Ami Bera joined local education and aviation leaders Dec. 8 at Sacramento Executive Airport to recognize Sacramento City College’s advancement in the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative. Read More »

Rise in Local Salmonella Case Data Linked to Statewide Outbreak

Salmonella cases rose above normal levels in Sacramento County this fall due to an outbreak linked to contaminated eggs from Vega Farms, Inc., a Dixon, CA based company. Read More »

City Unveils First Sensory Playground

Parks and Recreation staff, city officials and chamber of commerce representatives attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 6 to mark the opening of Galt’s first sensory playground. Read More »

Rotary Club Hosts 15th Community Dinner

The Galt Sunrise Rotary Club hosted its 15th annual community dinner at the Littleton Center on Saturday, Dec. 13. It was free entry where anyone could stop by for a plate of food. Read More »

Local Teens Attend National Catholic Youth Conference

The 2025 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) took place from Nov. 20 to 22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where thousands of Catholic youths were invited into a pilgrimage of transformation during the Jubilee of Hope. Read More »

CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Read More »

Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public. Read More »

Santa Strolls, Streets Sparkle

Galt Kicks Off Holiday Season Celebrations Read More »

Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Luxury Salon

The Galt Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2 for local luxury hairstylist Krystal Mason to celebrate the opening of her new salon, Krystaldoeskolor. Read More »

Bonnie Rodriguez Appointed as City's Next Mayor

At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Galt City Council appointed its next mayor and vice mayor, selecting Mayor Bonnie Rodriguez and Vice Mayor Tim Reed to lead the city into 2026. Read More »

City Council Approves Sheffield Subdivision Project

The Galt City Council approved five measures at its Dec. 2 meeting that enable another residential project to move toward construction, but not before expressing concerns about aspects of the project and adding an additional condition. Read More »

Celebrate Holiday Cheer at Breakfast with Santa

The city announced in the latest edition of its newsletter the much-anticipated return of Breakfast with Santa at the Chabolla Community Center. Read More »

District Reviews Student Progress, Major Grants

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District board met Nov. 19 for a packed agenda that featured student performances, academic updates and news of major grant funding. Read More »

Board Highlights Emergency Services Improvements

The Cosumnes Community Services District board held its regular meeting on Dec. 3, recognizing progress with the county’s emergency medical services response times. Read More »

Student Athletes Unite to Champion Sportsmanship and Healthy Competition

In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen bonds across rival schools and foster a culture of respect and unity, the Sierra Valley Conference held its first-ever Student Athlete Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Liberty Ranch High School. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Hawks Wrestling Soars into Season with Dominant Early Performances

The Liberty Ranch Hawks wrestling program is off to an impressive start this season, with the Lady Hawks dominating their first two tournaments while the boys’ squad shows encouraging signs despite a significant roster overhaul. Read More »

Galt Warriors Boys’ Soccer Dominates Home Opener, Extends Winning Streak

The Galt Warriors boys soccer team continued its impressive start to the season with a commanding 5-1 victory over Cosumnes Oaks High School in its home opener on Dec. 5. Read More »

Galt Warriors JV Girls Capture Winter Classic Championship

The Galt Warriors JV girls basketball team claimed first place in the Galt Winter Classic this weekend, sweeping through four games with impressive performances on both ends of the court. Read More »

Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance Read More »

Film Grants to Support Local Productions

The City of Sacramento’s Film + Media office now is accepting applications for its film grant, which works to sustain and foster growth in film and television production in the city of Sacramento. Read More »

Galt Police Investigate Shooting on Partridge Drive

On Sunday, Nov. 30, around 3:10 PM, Galt Police Department officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Partridge Drive regarding an argument with possible shots fired. Read More »

Valley Oaks Grows with Classrooms

Valley Oaks Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2, giving students the honor of cutting the ribbon for a new building that will serve third-grade teachers and their students. Read More »

Light Parade to Illuminate City Streets

Galt’s annual Lighting of the Night Parade will return Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m., bringing a familiar route back to the community. Read More »

Spellers Compete at Marengo Ranch Bee

Eleven students stepped up to test their spelling skills during the annual Marengo Ranch spelling bee held Tuesday, Nov. 18. Read More »

Meet Santa at the Rae Museum and McFarland Ranch

The Galt Historical Society will welcome Santa and his elves for its annual Christmas event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Rae House Museum, 204 Oak Ave. Read More »

Upcoming Road Closures for Harvest Water Project

The City of Galt notified residents Dec. 2 through social media about a series of upcoming road closures tied to the Harvest Water Project, a regional infrastructure initiative led by Sacramento County. Read More »

New Coach Brings Faith, Family Values to Galt High Girls Basketball Program

As a father of 10 and a coach with over 15 years of experience, Jason Gaither is taking on what may be his biggest test yet: rebuilding Galt High School’s struggling girls basketball program. Read More »

Gaither Sees Learning Opportunities in Competitive Loss to Hilmar

The Galt High girls basketball team stayed competitive through the first half before falling to Hilmar 29-19 in preseason action, but Head Coach Jason Gaither is focused on the lessons learned rather than the final score. Read More »

Young Warriors Showcase Skill in 49-18 Rout

The Galt High JV girls basketball team delivered an impressive performance Tuesday night, routing Hilmar 49-18 in a game that showcased the program’s growing depth. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Hawks Cruise Past River Island in Home Opener

The Liberty Ranch Hawk girls soccer team wasted no time asserting dominance in its home opener Monday night, overwhelming River Island with five first-half goals en route to a 5-0 shutout victory. Read More »