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Council Looks to the Past for Park Names

Jul 16, 2025 01:59PM ● By John McCallum

Galt City Council members stuck to a historical theme in selecting names from the past for two of three new parks being built in the city.

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Herald Day Returns

Jul 16, 2025 12:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The long-standing event is a cherished tradition since 1981 that brings the local community together to celebrate and honor the rural lifestyle of the Herald area.

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Chamber Offers Business Incubator Spaces

Jul 16, 2025 12:49PM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Chamber of Commerce is calling all entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow their business in the heart of Galt.

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Music on the Farm and Corn Hole Tournament

Jul 16, 2025 12:29PM ● By MPG Staff

Lucero Organic Farms, in collaboration with Henhouse Coffee Co., will host Music on the Farm and Corn Hole Tournament on July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12561 Hauschildt Road.

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Galt Releases 2024 Water Quality Report

Jul 16, 2025 11:24AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt has released its 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, offering residents a detailed overview of the quality, treatment and safety of the city’s drinking water.

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Play, Tag and Win Locally

Jul 10, 2025 11:57AM ● By Galt Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Galt District Chamber of Commerce is rolling out an exciting new summer event designed to spotlight local businesses and energize community engagement.

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Stay Afloat to Escape the Heat

Jul 10, 2025 11:54AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ways to Get on the Water this Summer

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Record Crowds Join Daylong 4th Party

Jul 10, 2025 11:40AM ● By Paige Lampson

The City of Galt pulled out all the stops for Independence Day 2025, hosting a marathon celebration that began at sunrise and ended with fireworks lighting up the night sky.

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Galt in Water Shortage Stage 2 Alert; Conservation Measures in Effect

Jul 10, 2025 11:20AM ● By City of Galt News Release

The City of Galt is currently in a Water Shortage Stage 2 Alert, as outlined in Galt Municipal Code Section 13.10.060 and the city’s approved Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

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Locals Review Skatepark Concepts

Jul 03, 2025 10:56AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Dozens of community members gathered the evening of June 26 to share feedback on the redesign of the existing skatepark on Chabolla Avenue.

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Veterans Memorial Digs into Big Expansion

Jul 03, 2025 10:53AM ● By Idaly Valencia

After 17 years of planning, the veterans’ tribute at Elk Grove Regional Park is expanding into a regional landmark to honor and memorialize veterans.

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Lunch & Learn Teaches Social Media 101 for Business

Jul 03, 2025 10:47AM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Chamber of Commerce recently hosted another engaging session of its Lunch & Learn series, featuring local Instagram-savvy business owners.

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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.

$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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City Council Approves A.N.T. Property Cleanup, Rent Collection

Jun 26, 2025 10:08AM ● By John McCallum

Galt City Council voted unanimously at its June 17 meeting to provide funding for cleanup of the former A.N.T. Pallet site at the corner of Walnut Avenue and West Stockton Boulevard.

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Illegal Fireworks Come with Big Fines, City Warns

Jun 26, 2025 10:07AM ● By City of Galt News Release

As Independence Day approaches, the City of Galt reminds residents that illegal fireworks are not only dangerous, but they now come with much steeper penalties.

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Heartbreak in Overtime: Real Galt FC Falls in Playoff Semifinals

Jun 26, 2025 10:04AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

In front of a capacity crowd at home, league champions Real Galt FC saw their championship dreams slip away Sunday night when they fell 3-2 in overtime to San Juan FC in a physical, injury-plagued semifinal playoff match.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Jun 23, 2025 06:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices.

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Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Jun 23, 2025 05:34PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on June 18 that the first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) activity have been detected in Yolo County as one mosquito sample collected from Davis has tested positive for the disease.

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Design Dispute Delays Summerfield Homes Project

Jun 19, 2025 09:49AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Planning Commission voted on June 12 to deny design approval for the proposed Summerfield at Twin Cities development project that is set to be built in north Galt.

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Artist Models Iconic Galt Water Tower

Jun 19, 2025 09:48AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The water tower located on C Street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, is a historical landmark that has stood in the center of Galt for more than 100 years. The structure is very familiar to locals as the most recognizable landmark in town.

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Galt Seeks Input on Vehicle Parking Rules

Jun 19, 2025 09:35AM ● By City of Galt News Release

In the coming days, a survey will be included with residents’ utility bills to gather feedback on the city’s current regulations regarding the parking and storage of boats, RVs, trailers and unregistered or inoperable vehicles on residential properties.

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Small Business Owners Describe Slightly-Improved Conditions

Jun 17, 2025 11:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business owners expecting better business conditions and sales boosted the National Federation of Independent Business’s latest Small Business Optimism Index numbers, released on June 10, to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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Held in the Mercy Healing Garden, the celebration brought together hospital leaders, multi-generational families and longtime staff

Mercy General Hospital Celebrates 100 Years of Babies

Jun 17, 2025 10:41AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

As part of a year-long effort to celebrate Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital’s 100th year of providing compassionate, high-quality health care to the Greater Sacramento community, the hospital held a birthday celebration June 11 for the community and staff to celebrate generations of families born at the hospital.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Accepting Applications for SMUD’s Shine Program

Jun 10, 2025 01:09PM ● By SMUD News Release

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards will open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations in our service area.

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Galt Chamber Celebrates Local Business Excellence

Jun 05, 2025 11:19AM ● By Paige Lampson

The Galt Chamber of Commerce transformed its patio into an intimate gathering space for the annual business awards ceremony, where twinkling lights mirrored the stars above and colorful balloons framed the event.

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Safety Day Brings Community Together

Jun 05, 2025 11:07AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Summer is here, which means being outside more, taking part in summertime activities and enjoying the warm weather. Start the season on a secure note by learning about the public agencies that help keep our community safe at the 10th annual Regional Safety Day on June 7.

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Summer Barbecue to Support Next Generation of Farmers

Jun 05, 2025 10:52AM ● By Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers News Release

Mark your calendars and bring your appetites; the annual Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer BBQ is back and better than ever.

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Expect Road Closures for Harvest Water Project

Jun 05, 2025 10:50AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt notified residents on June 1 via social media of an upcoming road closure associated with the Harvest Water Project, a regional infrastructure initiative led by Sacramento County.

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County’s Fastest Housing Project Completion Serves Homeless Seniors Around the Clock

Jun 05, 2025 10:45AM ● By Seth Henderson

Sacramento County, HOPE Cooperative and Enki Development Group have partnered together to create Grow Florin Interim Housing, with space for 72 transitional housing beds for homeless seniors aged 55 and older with Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) court participants as a priority population, according to the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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SMUD is anticipating issuing approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds

SMUD to Issue $300 Million in Revenue Bonds

Jun 03, 2025 11:42AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) proudly announces that it plans to issue approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds during the month of June.

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