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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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