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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Mayor Explores New Ground with Vodcast

Mar 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt Mayor Shawn Farmer has reached the digital airwaves.

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City Council to Discuss Driveway Ordinance

Mar 13, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council and the local community will have the opportunity to discuss an ordinance that bars residents from parking large vehicles, including RVs, boats and trailers, in their driveways.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Planned Water Deliveries Increases Following Recent Storms

Mar 11, 2025 10:59AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Feb. 25, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that recent storms have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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Council Amends Ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units

Mar 06, 2025 11:02AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A change in state law regarding accessory dwelling units approved last year by California lawmakers prompted a change to the city of Galt’s municipal code at the City Council’s Tuesday, March 4 meeting.

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Residents Honored for Caring and Compassion

Mar 06, 2025 10:55AM ● By MPG Staff

Two local volunteers were honored as role models of caring and compassion by The Galt Community of Character Coalition with the 2025 Galt Caring and Compassion Award at the Galt City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4 for their charitable work in the community.

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Galt Hosts First Saturday Market of the Season

Mar 06, 2025 10:54AM ● By Joe Wirt

The city of Galt kicked off its first Saturday Market of the year on Saturday, March 1 with an event themed after St. Patrick’s Day.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Galt Saturday Market Returns

Feb 27, 2025 09:25AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

It’s that time of year again. The Galt Saturday Market Series makes its triumphant return from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, bringing an array of baked goods, delicious cuisines, retail options for the home, crafts, live entertainment and much more to the Fourth Street Promenade.

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Pastosa Named to Top 100 Eateries List

Feb 13, 2025 10:15AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Pastosa By Lucia, a favorite among local Italian food lovers, was named one of the Top 100 Eateries in the United States by Yelp on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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Baby with Spina Bifida Has Promising Future After Surgery

Feb 11, 2025 03:03PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Lindsey was 18 weeks pregnant with her fifth child when she got a life-changing phone call. Her blood work was abnormal. She and husband, Jared, went in for an ultrasound and got news that they never expected: their developing baby had spina bifida.

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California Office of Traffic Safety Swears in New Director

Feb 11, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

Stephanie Dougherty was officially sworn in Jan. 13 as the new director for the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in December, Dougherty will also serve as the governor’s representative for highway safety at the federal level.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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A Private Citizen's View on Districting of Galt

Jan 23, 2025 02:53PM ● By Paul Salinas, Guest Commentary

Currently, the city of Galt is being burdened with converting from an “At Large” Council to a “District Council” of elected officials.

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School Board Officials Plan to Fight Proposal to Place Sexually Violent Predator in Galt

Jan 17, 2025 09:45AM ● By Sean P. Thomas

Both Galt school districts at their board meetings this week announced plans to fight the release of a man into the Galt community who was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor nearly three decades ago.

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Local English Teacher Pens Zombie Novel

Jan 16, 2025 09:36AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

For many years, Galt native Savannah L. Jones toyed with the idea of turning her creative writing master’s thesis work into a full-fledged novel.

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Winter Bird Festival Puts out the Call for Photographers

Jan 09, 2025 03:33PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The organizers behind Galt’s upcoming 18th annual Winter Bird Festival are putting out the call for local photographers with an eye for ornithology.

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Key Issues to Watch in 2025

Jan 09, 2025 02:56PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

As the city of Galt barrels into the new year, here are a few of the high-water issues that residents might want to keep their eyes on heading into 2025.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Dec 30, 2024 05:58PM ● By National Energy Assistance Directors Association News Release

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Non-Profits

Dec 30, 2024 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Sac County Partners Protect Children

Dec 30, 2024 04:53PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When the Child Abuse Prevention Center chose a new leader, it found someone with a deep understanding of its mission: someone who was in foster care mainly because her family was impoverished.

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Galt Comes Together at Community Dinner

Dec 26, 2024 10:55AM ● By Ramona Scarborough

Three days ahead of the Galt Community Dinner at the Littleton Center, the members of the Sunrise Rotary Club and other volunteers began preparing for the occasion.

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Districting Process Detailed for Council

Dec 19, 2024 04:46PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilors voiced concerns Tuesday evening during the second of five public hearings intended to provide guidance on the city’s state-mandated requirement to switch from at-large council elections to per-district elections.

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Farmer, Sandhu Appointed Mayor, Vice-Mayor of Galt

Dec 19, 2024 04:41PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilman Shawn Farmer was selected Tuesday night by his fellow council members as the city’s new mayor.

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Thomas Becomes City Editor at Herald

Dec 19, 2024 04:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Sean P. Thomas, a veteran journalist with ties to the Sacramento area, joined Messenger Publishing Group as its city editor for the Galt Herald on Dec. 11.

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Trio of Councilors Take Oath of Office

Dec 19, 2024 04:30PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The next chapter for the Galt City Council materialized at Tuesday’s council meeting after three new Galt City Council members were sworn into office, just weeks after one of the seats was decided in unusual fashion: a straw drawing.

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