Hayden Miller Named SVC All-League Soccer MVP

Galt High School boys’ soccer team capped off an impressive season with an emotional end-of-the-year awards banquet, where head coach Julian Parra announced the six players honored with All-League distinctions. Read More »

Galt Merchants Stage Spring Break Egg Hunt

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your spring break? The Galt Chamber of Commerce invites families to take part in its Spring Break Egg Hunt, set for April 14 to April 18. Read More »

Makers Market Seeks Young Entrepreneurs

The Galt Children’s Makers Market, in partnership with the City of Galt and Galt Saturday Market, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Read More »

Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions Tuesday at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Read More »

Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers. Read More »

Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail. Read More »

Comprehensive Update on Response to Homelessness

The Sacramento County departments of Homeless Services and Housing, and Health Services presented their biannual report to the Board detailing outreach efforts to the homeless population in the unincorporated region of Sacramento and along the American River Parkway from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2024. Read More »

Cosumnes Community Services District Selects Ogden as New General Manager

After a thoughtful and rigorous nationwide search, Cosumnes Community Services District has selected Tim Ogden as its next general manager. Read More »

Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions on March 25 at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Read More »

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Hawk Golf Team Makes History with League Tournament Victory

In an unforgettable display of skill and teamwork, the Liberty Ranch Hawk golf team secured its first league tournament championship in school history last week, marking a significant milestone for the program. Read More »

Hawks Soar to Eight Straight Wins: Liberty Ranch Baseball on a Roll

The Liberty Ranch baseball team is riding high with an impressive eight-game winning streak, showcasing its skill and determination on the field. Read More »

High School Track Athletes Shine at SVC League Meet

The first Sierra Valley Conference (SVC) league meet of the season took place last Wednesday at Galt High School, bringing together athletes from all eight teams in the league. Read More »

City Council Picks District Map

The Galt City Council officially picked the map that voters will use when they go to the polls for their first by-district election in 2026, but it will not be the map that council members seemed to favor just a week prior. Read More »

City Council Postpones Discussion on Parade Routes

The Galt City Council agreed to postpone a discussion on potentially changing city parade routes to give staff more time to come up with new alternative options. Read More »

Residents Debate Driveway Ordinance

Should Galt residents be able to park large vehicles – boats, trailers and RVs – on their properties? Galt residents debated that very question in Galt City Council chambers on Tuesday, April 1 following a presentation on a city ordinance that bars such actions. Read More »

Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization. Read More »

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Smith Named League MVP for Second Year

In a remarkable display of talent and determination, the Liberty Ranch Girls Basketball Team has etched its name in the school’s history with a season that can only be described as historic. Read More »

A Historic Season for Galt High School Girls’ Soccer

In an unforgettable season marked by resilience, teamwork and lasting achievements, the Galt High School girls’ soccer team has made history, celebrating its first-ever league title. Read More »

Galt Baseball Faces Early Challenges in League Play

Galt High School’s baseball team kicked off its league season with a promising start, edging out Rosemont with a solid 6-2 victory. However, the excitement was short-lived, as the same opponent dealt the Warriors a tough blow just two days later, handing the Galt squad an 11-0 defeat in what was a disappointing display of consistency. Read More »

Focus on Character in March and April: Honesty

Honesty is a fundamental value of American life and life in our Galt community. Read More »

Waterfront Hotel Planned for Hood

The developer behind the Westin Sacramento has plans for another waterfront hotel, this time in the quaint Delta town of Hood. Read More »

Business Owners Rejoice as C Street Project Wraps Up

The City of Galt has officially completed the bulk of the construction work on its C Street Enhancement Project, marking a significant milestone in the city’s push to modernize infrastructure along the city’s main thoroughfare. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Booster Club Sues Treasurer for Embezzlement

The Liberty Ranch Hawks Booster Club is suing its former treasurer for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from the club’s coffers. Read More »

More than $200,000 Allegedly Embezzled from Liberty Ranch Booster Club

The Liberty Ranch Booster Club filed a civil complaint Thursday, March 20, against one of its board members and other parties for embezzling more than $200,000 from the club's treasury, according to a press release issued by the booster club. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Baseball Soars over Diamondbacks

In a commanding performance, the Liberty Ranch Hawks baseball team traveled up the hill to Union Mine and returned home with a decisive 5-1 victory, solidifying their position at the top of the league standings. Read More »

Cosumnes Community Services District Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy

The Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors has announced that it is inviting community members to fill a vacant seat representing Division 3. Read More »

Bay City Electric Opens Galt Facility

Bay City Electric, a major leader in generator sales, parts and rentals, held its grand opening last week for its new 9-acre facility on Industrial Way. Read More »

Planning Commission Tables Review on Summerfield Homes Project

The Galt Planning Commission voted to table a design review on a planned development in the north Galt area after concerns that the designs didn’t match what the City Council originally approved nearly five years prior. Read More »

Council Selects Potential District Map

And then there was one. Following some slight tweaks, the Galt City Council selected the potential final map for its districting process, signaling the end of nearly three months of deliberation and setting the stage for a new era in Galt politics. Read More »

Council Approves Three New Job Titles

The Galt City Council on Tuesday, March 18 approved three new job specifications, two of which are meant to help streamline and improve services in the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Read More »

Splash Pad Tops Requests for Parks

A splash pad topped the list of requests in a needs assessment survey of Galt parks and recreation services discussed at the city’s Parks and Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 12. Read More »

Sen. Roger Niello Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

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