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Record Crowd Hits the Streets for 2024 Run to Feed the Hungry

Dec 03, 2024 04:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The streets of East Sacramento were bustling with energy on Thanksgiving morning as the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry drew a record number of participants to the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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Marathoners Hit the Road Sunday

Dec 02, 2024 04:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of many streets that will channel almost 10,000 California International Marathon athletes to Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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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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Catholic Youth Explore Faith at Conference

Nov 27, 2024 03:04PM ● By Fatima Cabrera, Special to the Herald

At the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) of 2024, the theme this year was “El Camino/The Way,” which means to find your way to God no matter the struggles. The participants attended the conference through workshops, keynote speakers, prayers, social justice activities, music and opening/closing ceremonies.

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Council Begins Vote District Process

Nov 27, 2024 02:57PM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt City Council held the first of several public meetings on Nov. 19 as the city prepares to create council voting districts. A demographer gave information about the process and what factors will influence the district boundaries.

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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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Nominate Someone Who Shows Caring, Compassion

Nov 21, 2024 10:49AM ● By Galt Community of Character Coalition

Are you familiar with the old Jackie DeShannon song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”? It may be considered an oldie, but its message is spot-on for today’s world and for the character trait of caring and compassion.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Reed Leads in Early Count; School Race Tied

Nov 14, 2024 10:47AM ● By Matthew Malone

As of Nov. 8, Tim Reed has taken an early lead in vote counts for the Galt City Council election. Other early vote counts in the high school district and legislative races show incumbents ahead of their challengers.

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Community Band on the Move

Nov 07, 2024 11:15AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Community Concert Band gave a moving performance on Oct. 28 at Joseph Kerr Middle School, with a program based on various kinds of travel or movement.

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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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Blanket, Sock Drive Calls for Donations

Nov 07, 2024 10:58AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Commission on Aging is calling on the community to help it provide warm blankets and socks for local older adults.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Council Candidates Speak at Town Hall

Oct 31, 2024 11:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt City Council candidates spoke with city residents about their goals should they be elected, during an Oct. 23 town hall.

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An Old Town Halloween

Oct 31, 2024 11:39AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt got in the Halloween spirit on Oct. 26, with the annual Trick or Treat on Fourth Street.

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Day of the Dead Honors Loved Ones

Oct 31, 2024 11:07AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Cemetery came alive on Oct. 26 with its annual celebration of Día de los Muertos, aka Day of the Dead.

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Portuguese Festa Thrills Thornton

Oct 25, 2024 09:25AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

In a showcase of Portuguese heritage and religious devotion, Our Lady of Fatima Society of Thornton held its annual celebration in honor of its namesake. Observances and festivities lasted for more than a week, with one of the highlights being a parade on Saturday, Oct. 19.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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International Railfair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 23, 2024 09:27AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celebrate the opening of National Model Railroad Month at the 46th Annual International Railfair (IRF), which returns to Building C at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd. in Sacramento, Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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Lewis Resigning as General Manager of CSD

Oct 17, 2024 09:52AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Community Services District General Manager Phil Lewis is set to resign his post after one and a half years as the district’s chief executive.

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Band on the Road

Oct 17, 2024 09:43AM ● By Joe Wirt

Members of the Galt Liberty Unified Ensemble march Saturday, Oct. 12 in the Franklin Invitational Band Review in Elk Grove.

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Youth Commission Sets Plans for Holidays

Oct 17, 2024 09:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt Youth Commission on Oct. 7 laid out its plans to participate in several community events over the coming holidays, including a blanket drive, Thornton’s Christmas parade, Trick or Treat on 4th Street and Lighting of the Night.

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Council Candidates Disclose Campaign Expenditures

Oct 17, 2024 09:40AM ● By Matthew Malone

The three candidates for Galt City Council have funded their campaigns with different combinations of supporter contributions and personal funds, recent financial disclosures show.

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Kiwanis Dog Parks Open After Refresh

Oct 17, 2024 09:34AM ● By Matthew Malone

Every dog has its day and now so does every dog park. On Oct. 12, Kiwanis Club of Galt and the city of Galt held a grand reopening of the Kiwanis Bark Parks at Monterey Park, renovated with the help of a donation from Kiwanis.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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October Harvest Events Announced

Oct 15, 2024 01:42PM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

With Halloween right around the corner, this are some fun activities for kids and adults going on this month throughout District 3.

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