Hawks Make a Splash at SVC Swim Championships

Bussman Sets Two School Records, Advances to Sac-Joaquin Sections; Kotko Leads Strong Women’s Effort Read More »

Warriors Stage Stunning Comeback in Game One Against Union Mine

Galt Rallies from 0-4 Down to Win in Extra Innings Read More »

Galt FFA Shines at 98th State Leadership Convention

Members of Galt FFA chapter recently attended the 98th California FFA State Leadership Convention in Ontario from March 21 to 24, joining thousands of students from across the state for a week of leadership development, competition and recognition. Read More »

Planning Commission Advances Two Housing Projects

The Planning Commission on April 9 advanced two residential developments, recommending approval of the Dry Creek West project and signing off on final design review for the Sheffield subdivision. Read More »

Celebrate ‘Taco De Mayo’ with Sunrise Rotary Club

The weekend of May 2 will be filled with Cinco de Mayo celebrations ahead of the holiday, which falls on a Tuesday this year, as many gather to honor Mexican culture with food, such as delicious tacos, and music together. Read More »

Police Highlight Dangers of Distracted Driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Galt Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Read More »

Second-Year Coach Brings Passion, Patience and a Surprising Journey to the Hawks Program

Shelby Behrmann was not looking for a coaching job. She was not even playing tennis yet when the Liberty Ranch tennis program first crossed her mind. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Tennis Celebrates Senior Night, Eyes Playoff Run

The Liberty Ranch tennis team wrapped up a successful regular season by celebrating Senior Night, honoring three players who have been a part of the Hawks program: Elis Suarez, Haley Smith and Maxemilio Guerrero. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Hawks Swim Celebrates Senior Night, Honors Three Seniors

The Liberty Ranch Hawks swim team celebrated Senior Night this season, pausing to honor three seniors – Kelly Faul, Haley Smith, and Ariana Carpio – for their years of dedication and commitment to the program. Read More »

Liberty Ranch Hawks Softball on the Verge of a League Title

The Liberty Ranch Hawk softball team has been the team to beat in the league all season long, and with a firm grip on first place, a league championship is well within reach. Read More »

Galt Warriors Celebrate Senior Night with Big Wins Over Liberty Ranch

The Galt Warriors swim team celebrated Senior Night on April 15, honoring eight seniors before going on to beat Liberty Ranch in a convincing showing from both the girls and boys teams. Read More »

Galt Warrior Softball Players Shine in the Stats Column

Under Head Coach Mikka Alverez, several players have put together impressive numbers that highlight the growth and potential within the program. Read More »

Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21. Read More »

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Creating a Better Future for Every Child Read More »

CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry. Read More »

County Releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report

Sacramento County has released its 2025 Year in Review Annual Report, highlighting a year of measurable progress, service delivery and continued investment in the community. Read More »

FFA Star Conference Honors Goehring

California Future Farmers of America (FFA) is proud to announce the 2026 winners of the prestigious State Star Awards. Winners were announced at the 98th Annual California FFA State Leadership Conference on March 21 to 24 in Ontario, California. Read More »

A Hoppin’ Good Time

Annual ‘Eggstravaganza’ Event Highlighted Read More »

Council Gets Reports on Measure R Funds, Military Equipment Usage

Police funding and equipment usage were two items the Galt City Council dealt with at its April 7 meeting, beginning with a report on Measure R. Read More »

Local Receives Banner Bank’s Highest Recognition

A local Banner Bank employee has been selected to receive the Banner’s Best award, representing the highest level of recognition within the company. Read More »

HOW Chapter Launches with First Dinner Honoring Local Women

HOW Galt (Helping One Woman) hosted its very first monthly dinner on April 7, bringing together a full room of community members for an evening centered on showing up for a local woman facing an irreplaceable loss. Read More »

Community Park Gets New Life Through Tree Planting Project

The City of Galt recently partnered with Cub Scouts Pack 238 on a tree planting project at Community Park at Walnut Avenue as part of ongoing efforts to restore and enhance the park’s tree canopy. Read More »

Lamson Sweeps Hurdles, Jones Leads Galt Women in Strong Showing for Both Programs

The Sierra Valley Conference’s second league meet of the 2026 season delivered another afternoon of standout performances from both Galt High and Liberty Ranch, with athletes from both programs earning top-five finishes across the track and field spectrum. Read More »

Galt and Liberty Ranch Players Join Regional Club Team for Competitive Off-Season Action

The football season may be over, but for a handful of local players from Galt High School and Liberty Ranch, the work never stopped. Read More »

A New Voice on the Fairway: Bowling Takes the Helm of Liberty Ranch Boys Golf

Brian Bowling did not need much convincing. When the head coaching position opened for the Liberty Ranch boys golf program, his son – a freshman on the team – encouraged him to apply. Read More »

75th Sacramento Autorama Fills Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Sacramento’s largest car show offers fun for the whole family May 1-3 Read More »

Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule. Read More »

Iran War Leads to Slowdown in Sales, North State BIA Reports

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region started out strong during the first two weeks of March but tailed off significantly later in the month as buyers appeared to pull back due to economic uncertainty as the war in Iran continued. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics and, on March 26, Assembly Republicans announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state. Read More »

City, Planners Review Update to Housing Design Standards

The Galt City Council and Planning Commission met in a special meeting March 30 at City Hall to review an update to the city’s municipal code for residential design standards in new housing. Read More »

Strolling the Saturday Market

With the return of the Saturday Market last month, the first Saturday in April brought a full lineup of vendors to the 4th Street Promenade, where hundreds of attendees strolled through booths, enjoyed warm weather and listened to free live music. Read More »

A Blast from the Past

A snapshot from Galt's history provided by a local life-long community member. Read More »

Celebrating Student Engagement, Achievement at McCaffrey Middle School

At McCaffrey Middle School, our students continue to shine both inside and outside the classroom through a wide variety of enriching activities, programs and competitions. Read More »

Hawks on a Roll, Eyeing Section and State Glory

Liberty Ranch STUNT Team Chasing Another League Title Under Coach Barbara Welch Read More »

Liberty Ranch Boys’ Golf Scores Back-to-Back Spring Break Wins

The Liberty Ranch Boys Golf Team showed resilience and determination over spring break, overcoming challenging conditions, player absences and unpredictable weather to secure two impressive victories. Read More »