Consumer News

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season.

Read More »

Responsibility, Pride Honored

Nov 27, 2024 03:11PM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Community of Character Coalition selected four elementary school staff and a high school student as the honorees for its 2024 Responsibility Award. It also gave the Pride in Community Award to two volunteers who maintain the community garden.

Read More »

Sacramento Suburban Water District Appoints Diana Lynch

Nov 26, 2024 05:16PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors has appointed Diana Lynch to fill the Division 1 seat on the Board, effective Nov. 12.

Read More »

Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

Read More »

City Clarifies Proposed Maverik Gas Station

Nov 21, 2024 11:02AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt planning staff clarified the status of an application from a fuel and convenience store chain, saying at the Nov. 14 Planning Commission meeting that it has been the subject of “false information” on social media.

Read More »

Final P&R Master Plan Workshop Scheduled

Nov 21, 2024 10:57AM ● By Matthew Malone

A second community meeting on Galt’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan is set for December, Parks and Recreation Director Armando Solis said at the Parks and Recreation Commission’s Nov. 13 regular meeting.

Read More »

Toy Drive Applications Open

Nov 21, 2024 10:51AM ● By Matthew Malone

First responders are accepting applications from families for the annual Galt Toy Drive. The drive provides holiday gifts for Galt families in need and the deadline to apply is Dec. 5. Toy donations are also open.

Read More »

Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Nov 14, 2024 11:01AM ● By Derek Minnema

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

Read More »

Prioritizing Safety for Families on Grant Line Road

Nov 14, 2024 10:52AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

Read More »

Wilton Rancheria Tribe Majority Owner of Republic FC

Nov 14, 2024 10:49AM ● By Matthew Malone

Wilton Rancheria is becoming a majority owner of Sacramento Republic FC soccer team, marking an expansion into professional sports.

Read More »

Saluting Labor: SouthEast Connector Paves Path to Opportunity

Nov 14, 2024 10:44AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has plans for a regional bike and pedestrian trail that links people to parks, schools, business employment centers, retail outlets, and more

Read More »

The Capital SouthEast Connector: A Lifeline for Public Safety and Emergency Response

Nov 14, 2024 10:27AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible

Read More »

FPPC Fines Shawn Farmer for Conflict of Interest

Nov 07, 2024 11:01AM ● By Matthew Malone

The state’s political ethics watchdog has fined Galt City Councilmember Shawn Farmer $3,000 for violating conflict-of-interest rules early in his City Council tenure.

Read More »

Blanket, Sock Drive Calls for Donations

Nov 07, 2024 10:58AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Commission on Aging is calling on the community to help it provide warm blankets and socks for local older adults.

Read More »

Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

Read More »

Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Read More »

Steps Toward Becoming a Bully-Free County

Nov 05, 2024 10:42AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) recently recognized Bullying Prevention Month by increasing its outreach and engagement efforts, with an emphasis on reaching communities in high-need areas across the county.

Read More »

Black Child Legacy Campaign Report 2024

Nov 05, 2024 10:20AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, multiple departments of Sacramento County presented the annual report on the Black Child Legacy Campaign to the Board of Supervisors. The report summarized what the campaign accomplished in Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023.

Read More »

SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Read More »

Council Candidates Speak at Town Hall

Oct 31, 2024 11:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt City Council candidates spoke with city residents about their goals should they be elected, during an Oct. 23 town hall.

Read More »

County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

Read More »

California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

Read More »

Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

Read More »

General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

Read More »

‘Distinguished Service’ Key Goes to Nottoli

Oct 25, 2024 09:33AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

The Galt City Council on Oct. 15 presented former Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli with the Key to the City.

Read More »

It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

Read More »

Record Uncertainty Hanging Over Nation’s Main Streets

Oct 22, 2024 12:33PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A double dose of bad news sprung from the latest Optimism Index released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Read More »

Sacramento SPCA Welcomes Jennifer Brent as the New Chief Executive Officer

Oct 22, 2024 12:06PM ● By Sacramento SPCA News Release

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced Oct. 17 the appointment of Jennifer Brent as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 14.

Read More »

Lewis Resigning as General Manager of CSD

Oct 17, 2024 09:52AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Community Services District General Manager Phil Lewis is set to resign his post after one and a half years as the district’s chief executive.

Read More »

Council Candidates Disclose Campaign Expenditures

Oct 17, 2024 09:40AM ● By Matthew Malone

The three candidates for Galt City Council have funded their campaigns with different combinations of supporter contributions and personal funds, recent financial disclosures show.

Read More »

Kiwanis Dog Parks Open After Refresh

Oct 17, 2024 09:34AM ● By Matthew Malone

Every dog has its day and now so does every dog park. On Oct. 12, Kiwanis Club of Galt and the city of Galt held a grand reopening of the Kiwanis Bark Parks at Monterey Park, renovated with the help of a donation from Kiwanis.

Read More »

Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

Read More »

Matsui Applauds Launch of California Home Energy Rebate Program

Oct 16, 2024 04:00PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, Rebate Program Will Save Californians up to $14,000

Read More »

Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

Read More »

Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

Oct 16, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Policy Center News Release

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts.

Read More »