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 »

Board of Supervisors Adopt Infill Program

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identified in the plan to accelerate the Program Read More »

Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards. Read More »

California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants. Read More »

Twin Rivers Unified Receives Prestigious Award

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the only Sacramento area school district and one of six statewide to receive the prestigious 2024 Unity Latino Education Advancement and Distinction (LEAD) Award from the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA). Read More »

Re-Imagine North Watt Project Suggestions Open

Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions about how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor, and they are looking for more before the end of August. Read More »

The Galt Herald, August 16, 2024

National Night Out Draws 1,500 in Galt Read More »

Hot Jazz Jubilee 2024 to Sizzle

The ninth annual Hot Jazz Jubilee will feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, under one roof. Read More »

13th Annual Banana Festival Aug. 17-18

The Sacramento Banana Festival is back for its 13th year with more multicultural arts and interactive exhibits, live entertainment, banana cuisine and fun than ever for all ages! Read More »

Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’ Read More »

Groundwater Group Questions City Well Plans

The group tasked with managing local groundwater use questioned Galt officials on Aug. 7 about a well project proposed by the city. Read More »

Three to Vie for Galt Council Seats

With two Galt City Council members declining to seek reelection, three candidates have come forward to campaign for the open seats in the November general election. Read More »

GaltConnect App Gets ‘User-Friendly’ Refresh

The city of Galt has relaunched its GaltConnect app, giving a fresh experience for residents submitting service requests or looking for information on city operations. Read More »

National Night Out Draws 1,500 in Galt

Galt, and much of the nation, celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Neighbors, first responders, non-profits, community leaders and businesses joined together at three locations. Read More »

A Squirrel, a Restaurant and a Cause

Marie Mertz, also known as Maria, owns what she considers more than a restaurant. For emphasis, she uses the Spanish, calling her business a “restaurante con causa” or “restaurant with a cause.” Read More »

Galt Cheerleaders Earn All American Honors

After a summer of practicing five days a week, the Galt High cheer squad headed to Roseville to attend Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp at Jessup University. Read More »

C Street Project Starts Soon

This year, construction began on the long-awaited C Street Enhancements Project. This effort is the product of years of planning and community engagement and will transform C Street into a gateway entrance welcoming residents and visitors alike to the city of Galt. Read More »

Historical Society to Host Annual Car Show, Barn Sale

The Galt Area Historical Society is gearing up for its annual Drive Down Memory Lane Car Show and Barn Sale, offering an exciting array of classic cars for supporters to marvel over. Read More »

Excitement at 44th Herald Day

The 44th annual Herald Day brought the Herald community together on Aug. 3 in the town’s biggest celebration of the year. Read More »

Sloppy Staff Work and Agenda Hide-And-Seek Taint Board of Supervisors’ 2023 Pay Raise

Missed crucial details, an uncorrected math error, and an astonishing lack of transparency are among the significant problems the 2023-24 Sacramento County Grand Jury found when it investigated the process used by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to award themselves a hefty salary increase in 2023 Read More »

Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Address Homeless Encampments

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians Read More »