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Planting Event Supports Migratory Bird Day

May 01, 2025 11:00AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, the Cosumnes River Preserve and the City of Galt will host a native plant installation event at Galt Community Park on Saturday, May 10, from 9 to 11 a.m., focused on supporting bird habitats and pollinator species.

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City Seeks Input on Park Naming

May 01, 2025 10:58AM ● By MPG Staff

As Galt continues to expand its residential neighborhoods, the city is inviting residents to help name new parks planned in the Liberty Ranch and Elliott Ranch subdivisions.

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Art Studio, Community Space Set to Open on Fourth Street in Galt

May 01, 2025 10:47AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A new art studio and community space is set to open in downtown Galt, led by Galt resident and South Sacramento art teacher Esperanza Pevehouse and her daughter Kennedy Johnson.

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Liberty Ranch FFA Chapter Shines at State Leadership Conference

May 01, 2025 10:07AM ● By Liberty Ranch FFA

In early April, 38 students from Liberty Ranch High School traveled to Sacramento to attend the 97th Annual California State FFA Leadership Conference.

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Galt High School Student Wins Second Place in Regional PSA Competition

May 01, 2025 10:02AM ● By MPG Staff

Emilyann Sheldon of Galt High School earned second place in the animation category of the 2025 High School Public Service Announcement (PSA) Competition, hosted by the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) in partnership with Access Sacramento.

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Chamber Opens New Office, Launches Incubator Program

Apr 24, 2025 10:35AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt Chamber of Commerce held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday for its new office on C Street while also announcing its new business incubator program, a major milestone for the organization.

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Residents Request Closure of Entrance to Adare Way

Apr 16, 2025 05:07PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A group of Galt residents called on the city to close the connection between Stockton Boulevard and Adare Way, claiming the residential street has become dangerously congested with high-speed traffic since the opening of the nearby Walmart Supercenter.

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Galt Introduces Tougher Fireworks Ordinance

Apr 16, 2025 05:05PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council voted on April 15 to introduce an updated ordinance aimed at curbing illegal fireworks use, giving officials more authority to enforce penalties and hold property owners accountable.

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Council Introduces Ordinance to Regulate Homing Pigeons, Adjusts Setback Proposal

Apr 16, 2025 05:03PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council on Tuesday, April 15 introduced an ordinance amendment that would allow residents to keep and train homing pigeons under specific conditions.

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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Makers Market Seeks Young Entrepreneurs

Apr 10, 2025 12:23PM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Children’s Makers Market, in partnership with the City of Galt and Galt Saturday Market, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3.

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Galt Merchants Stage Spring Break Egg Hunt

Apr 10, 2025 12:22PM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your spring break? The Galt Chamber of Commerce invites families to take part in its Spring Break Egg Hunt, set for April 14 to April 18.

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CCSD OKs Contract for New GM Ogden

Apr 10, 2025 12:20PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Cosumnes Community Services District has a new general manager. The District Board of Directors last week approved the contract for Tim Ogden to step into the role later this month.

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Residents Debate Driveway Ordinance

Apr 03, 2025 11:09AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Should Galt residents be able to park large vehicles – boats, trailers and RVs – on their properties? Galt residents debated that very question in Galt City Council chambers on Tuesday, April 1 following a presentation on a city ordinance that bars such actions.

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City Council Postpones Discussion on Parade Routes

Apr 03, 2025 11:06AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council agreed to postpone a discussion on potentially changing city parade routes to give staff more time to come up with new alternative options.

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City Council Picks District Map

Apr 03, 2025 11:04AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council officially picked the map that voters will use when they go to the polls for their first by-district election in 2026, but it will not be the map that council members seemed to favor just a week prior.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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Women Comprise 39.9% of Farmers in Sacramento County

Apr 01, 2025 02:49PM ● By Federico Fontanella, Trace One

A quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

Apr 01, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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56-Hour Weekend Closures Set to Begin for Rio Vista Bridge

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Caltrans is advising motorists of six scheduled weekend closures of the Rio Vista Bridge (Helen Madere Memorial Bridge) on State Route 12 (SR 12) for ongoing repairs.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Business Owners Rejoice as C Street Project Wraps Up

Mar 27, 2025 10:48AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Galt has officially completed the bulk of the construction work on its C Street Enhancement Project, marking a significant milestone in the city’s push to modernize infrastructure along the city’s main thoroughfare.

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Focus on Character in March and April: Honesty

Mar 27, 2025 10:45AM ● By Galt Community of Character Coalition

Honesty is a fundamental value of American life and life in our Galt community.

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Waterfront Hotel Planned for Hood

Mar 27, 2025 10:43AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The developer behind the Westin Sacramento has plans for another waterfront hotel, this time in the quaint Delta town of Hood.

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Liberty Ranch Booster Club Sues Treasurer for Embezzlement

Mar 26, 2025 06:05PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Liberty Ranch Hawks Booster Club is suing its former treasurer for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from the club’s coffers.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

Mar 25, 2025 11:06AM ● By SMUD News Release

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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