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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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Two Sent to Hospital in School Bus Accident

Sep 27, 2024 11:45AM ● By Matthew Malone

A Galt Joint Union High School District bus was involved in a crash on Sept. 25 on Twin Cities Road. No major injuries were reported.

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‘Destination Aviation’ STEM Event Inspiring the Next Generations

Sep 24, 2024 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A day filled with fun, science, hot dogs and aviation excitement captivated more than 700 attendees at the California Capital Airshow’s ‘Destination Aviation’ STEM event on Sept. 21 at Mather Airport, local youth explored career opportunities in aviation and other STEM fields.

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Teen Arrested in Threats Against Schools

Sep 19, 2024 10:06AM ● By Matthew Malone

A reported national trend of threats against schools found its way to Galt, with police on Sept. 17 arresting a teenager on charges of threatening area high schools.

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Farm to Fork Starts Year for FFA Chapter

Sep 19, 2024 10:05AM ● By Liberty Ranch FFA

On Sept. 14, our Liberty Ranch FFA chapter hosted its first major community event: our annual Farm to Fork dinner. As per tradition, the event was held outside in the promenade in downtown Galt.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Nature Parades a Feast

Sep 17, 2024 04:48PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on Oct. 6. Staged annually, NatureFest is the center’s largest educational event.

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Explore County Parks with Agents of Discovery

Aug 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Agents of Discovery, an interactive, augmented reality game, is now available at two Sacramento County Regional Parks: Gibson Ranch Regional Park and River Bend Park

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Twin Rivers Unified Receives Prestigious Award

Aug 15, 2024 12:21PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the only Sacramento area school district and one of six statewide to receive the prestigious 2024 Unity Latino Education Advancement and Distinction (LEAD) Award from the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA).

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Jul 31, 2024 11:45AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursue

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New CIF No Contact Dead Period Begins

Jul 05, 2024 09:48AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Summer is usually a time for high school athletes to prepare for the upcoming fall season. Athletes work with their coaches to condition, learn plays, lift weights and perfect their skills. While this is still true, the CIF Sac-Joaquin League members have voted in a new mandatory No Contact Dead Period July 1-July 14.

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Gunter and Hall: Galt High Scholar Athletes of the Year

Jul 05, 2024 09:43AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

At Galt High’s graduation Assistant Principal Alan Posey announced Akayla Joy Gunter and Aidan Hall as Scholar Athletes of the Year.

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High School Board Thanks Superintendent Pettis

Jun 28, 2024 10:07AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees said goodbye to outgoing Superintendent Lisa Pettis at its June 20 regular meeting, the last meeting before she retires on June 30.

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Elementary Board Puts Bonds on Ballot

Jun 28, 2024 10:03AM ● By Matthew Malone

Voters living in Galt Joint Union Elementary District will decide in November whether to approve bonds for the district. The board of education voted at its June 18 meeting to place a $27 million bond measure on the general election ballot.

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Kayson Jones: Galt High Male Co-Athlete of the Year

Jun 28, 2024 09:47AM ● 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 named Kayson Jones as the first one.

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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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