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Miguel Garcia: Galt High Male Co-Athlete of the Year

Jun 28, 2024 09:41AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

This year for the first time Galt High School announced two male athletes of the year during the graduation ceremony. Athletic Director John van den Raadt called Miguel Garcia up to the stage to be honored.

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Hope Garten: Galt High Female Athlete of the Year

Jun 28, 2024 09:36AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Galt High Athletic Director John van den Raadt announced the athletes of the year at the Galt graduation ceremony. The Female Athlete of the Year is four-sport standout Hope Garten.

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McCaffrey Promotes 8th-Grade Class

Jun 20, 2024 09:17AM ● By Joe Wirt

Robert L. McCaffrey Middle School celebrated its eighth-graders at a promotion ceremony on June 6, seeing them off as they prepare for their next adventure: high school.

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Estrellita Urges Graduates to Keep on Learning

Jun 13, 2024 10:36AM ● By Matthew Malone

With a graduation ceremony on June 4, Estrellita High School celebrated years of hard work by 18 students.

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Galt High Grads Cap Four Years

Jun 13, 2024 10:28AM ● By Joe Wirt

The Galt High School Class of 2024 celebrated four years of hard work on June 5 during the school’s graduation ceremony.

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Liberty Ranch Sends Off Class of ’24

Jun 13, 2024 10:17AM ● By Matthew Malone

Liberty Ranch High School’s Class of 2024 made the leap into the rest of their lives at their commencement ceremony on June 3, while acknowledging those who helped them succeed.

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Dodd Declares June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Jun 11, 2024 09:58AM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd Announces Resolution Designating June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month

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Many Ways to Celebrate Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 04, 2024 01:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For Family Health and Fitness Day 2024, Sacramento County Regional Parks is Pleased to Share Various Programs

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5 Over 50 Volunteer Award Winners Announced

Jun 04, 2024 11:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Adult and Aging Commission Proudly Presents the 5 Over 50 Volunteer Award to Five Outstanding Individuals

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Field Day a Celebration for Ham Radio Enthusiasts

Jun 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Friends & Amateur Radio Communications Enthusiasts News Release

National Amateur Radio Exercise to Take Place from 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, to 12:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 23

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SAFE Credit Union Announces Scholarship Award Recipients

Jun 04, 2024 10:53AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

$4,000 Scholarships Go to Graduating High School Seniors and Community College Students

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All the Livestock That’s Fit to Sell

May 29, 2024 02:43PM ● By Matthew Malone

Months of hard work for Galt’s agriculture students paid off on May 26 as they sold hand-raised livestock at the Sacramento County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.

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Donated Track Opens at Marengo Ranch

May 29, 2024 02:37PM ● By Matthew Malone

A running track donated by a local construction company officially opened to students on May 22 at Marengo Ranch Elementary School.

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HS Superintendent Pettis Reflects on Tenure as Retirement Nears

May 23, 2024 02:26PM ● By Matthew Malone

Lisa Pettis, outgoing superintendent for the Galt Joint Union High School District, is wrapping up a 34-year education career in about a month. Pettis recently sat down with the Herald to reflect on her overall career and her three years as superintendent.

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Police Add Third School Officer

May 23, 2024 02:25PM ● By Joe Wirt

Sgt. Rod Fisher was introduced on May 15 as Galt Police Department’s newest school resource officer (SRO). Chief of Police Brian Kalinowski discussed the expanded SRO program during the Galt Joint Union Elementary School regular meeting, which also included the district’s Facilities Master Plan.

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Superintendent-to-Be Talks Grad Requirements, Engaging Students

May 16, 2024 10:07AM ● By Matthew Malone

Anna Trunnell, the incoming superintendent for Galt Joint High School District, applied for the position to serve a community closer to home, and to contribute as the district develops graduation requirements and works to involve all students in the learning environment.

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A pickup truck and a school bus after their collision at the intersection of A Street and Oak Avenue.

School Bus Driver Sent to Hospital After Crash; McCaffrey Students Reunited With Families

May 15, 2024 02:46PM ● By Matthew Malone

A Galt school bus driver has been hospitalized after a May 14 crash with a suspected DUI driver.

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Galt HS District Names New Top Admin

May 02, 2024 09:14AM ● By Galt Joint Union High School District Press Release

At its regular public meeting on Thursday, April 18, the Galt Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees unanimously named Anna Trunnell as Superintendent to succeed Superintendent Lisa Pettis who will retire June 30.

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California Accounted for 71% of All States’ Preschool Funding Increases in 2022-2023

May 01, 2024 10:46AM ● By National Institute for Early Education Research News Release

National Institute for Early Education Research Releases Annual State of Preschool Report

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Recreation Therapy Changes Lives in Sacramento County

Apr 23, 2024 06:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Department of Regional Parks Offers Recreation Opportunities to Those Living with Disabilities

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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High School District Ends Bond Effort

Mar 28, 2024 10:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees decided not to go to the ballot box for funding this year, after seeing the results of a public opinion survey on education bonds. Galt Joint Union Elementary School District and Arcohe Union School District continue to explore the idea with plans for community outreach.

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Galt Girls Soccer All League Named

Mar 28, 2024 09:17AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Warrior girls’ soccer team had a successful season, finishing second in the SVC League. Head Coach Oscar Corona named six players to the all-league team.

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Baseball Season for Liberty Ranch

Mar 27, 2024 05:03PM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch Hawks had a good start to their season, winning their first four games.

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SVC MVP’s and Coach of Year for Hawk Soccer

Mar 27, 2024 04:58PM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch girls’ soccer team took the SVC League Championship for the second year in a row.

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Record-Breaking Season for Liberty Lady Hoops

Mar 27, 2024 04:48PM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Not only did the Liberty Ranch girls' basketball team win League without sharing the title for the first time in school history, but they also earned the League MVP, and head coach Josh Williams was voted Coach of the Year by his peers.

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Galt Music Showcase Features Young Musicians

Mar 27, 2024 04:31PM ● By Matthew Malone

Students and their families crowded into the multipurpose room at Vernon E. Greer Elementary School on March 13 eager to hear performances from Galt elementary and middle school students in the annual Galt Music Showcase.

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Two Upcoming Events Hosted at Sutter Creek’s Historic Knight Foundry

Mar 12, 2024 05:05PM ● By Knight Foundry Alliance News Release

Welcome Spring and Green Sand Molding & Foundry Practice Workshop in Sutter Creek

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California Tribes Unite Around the MMIP Crisis

Feb 12, 2024 09:32AM ● By Annie Kerr

Tribes Seek to Resolve Indelible Injustices at MMIP Summit and Day of Action

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Nearly 25 Local Museums to Participate in Free Museum Weekend in March

Feb 06, 2024 09:42AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Nearly 25 Sacramento Area Museums Are Collaborating to Present a Free Museum Weekend on March 2-3, 2024

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STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

Feb 02, 2024 04:36PM ● By PG&E News Release

PG&E Encourages Northern and Central California STEM Students to Apply for College Scholarships

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Streaming Soon: “CADETS” The Making of A CHP Officer

Jan 23, 2024 02:50PM ● By CHP News Release

Gripping New Docuseries Gives Viewers Exclusive Access Inside the CHP Academy

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California Automobile Museum Opens New Exhibit

Jan 18, 2024 02:28PM ● By California Automobile Museum News Release

"Rucas y Carruchas - Ladies in Lowriding" Will Open Saturday, January 20th

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SAFE Accepting Grant Applications for Financial Literacy Programs

Jan 16, 2024 10:40AM ● By SAFE Credit Unit Press Release

In its Drive to Improve Financial Literacy in the Greater Sacramento Region, SAFE Credit Union Will Grant $20,000 to a Nonprofit Organization

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DBW Now Accepting Grant Applications for Shoreline Erosion Control

Jan 09, 2024 05:41PM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation Press Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from government agencies to help slow, stop, or reverse the impact of erosion on California’s shoreline.

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