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Walker Park Phase II Breaks Ground

Jul 07, 2026 04:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Community leaders and project partners broke ground July 6 on the next phase of improvements at Walker Community Park, 380 W. Elm Ave., launching an expansion that will add new youth sports facilities and amenities to the city’s recreation complex located on the west side of town.

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Cal-Waste Offers Residents Free Yearly Bulky Item Pickup Service

Jul 07, 2026 04:03PM ● By City of Galt News Release

Did You Know? Cal-Waste offers Annual Handy Hauler and Bulky Item Pickup services to Galt residents. Each service address is eligible for one free 3.5-cubic-yard Handy Hauler and one free Large Item Pickup per calendar year.

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Lions Club Inducts New Members

Jul 07, 2026 04:01PM ● By MPG Staff

On May 28, the Galt Lions Club held a meeting at Back Alley Brewhouse. Along with regular club business, the club inducted six new members and reinstated two members.

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Runners Keep Officer Tonn’s Memory Alive

Jul 07, 2026 03:53PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

As the sun climbed over the streets of Galt on the morning of July Fourth, more than 150 runners laced up their shoes and lined up together for a race that has become one of the city’s most meaningful Independence Day traditions.

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State of District Highlights Civic Duty, Growth

Jul 07, 2026 02:52PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ahead of the Cosumnes Community Services District’s regular board meeting on July 1, a special gathering was held in the district’s chamber for its 2026 State of the District address delivered by President Peter Sakaris.

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Record-Setting Smith Crowned Liberty Ranch Female Athlete of the Year

Jun 30, 2026 02:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Thirteen Varsity letters, 18 School Records and the Second-Highest GPA in Her Class: Smith Leaves Nothing Left to Prove

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An All-American Celebration

Jun 30, 2026 12:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Fourth of July Festivities Spotlighted

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Teen Earns Cosmetology License, Taking Clients

Jun 30, 2026 12:33PM ● By The Hive Salon & Spa News Release

As high school graduation season wraps up and thousands of local teens prepare to pack for college, one 17-year-old Galt resident is already launching her professional career.

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Summer Fun Awaits at the Galt Market

Jun 30, 2026 12:23PM ● By City of Galt News Release

School is out, the sun is shining, and summer is in full swing at the Galt Market.

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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jun 30, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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Chamber Honors Excellence at Awards Night

Jun 23, 2026 04:44PM ● By Galt Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Galt Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the accomplishments, dedication and community spirit of its local business community during the 2025 Awards Night held on Friday, May 29 in the Galt Chamber Courtyard.

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Community Invited to Support Local Nurse, Mother

Jun 23, 2026 04:35PM ● By HOW Galt News Release

The Galt chapter of Helping One Woman (HOW) invites the community to its upcoming July 7 dinner benefiting local resident Shenell VanWarmerdam, a devoted single mother, labor and delivery nurse, and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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McCaffrey Promotion Marks New Beginnings

Jun 17, 2026 09:48AM ● By Idaly Valencia

McCaffrey Middle School’s Class of 2026 marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another during its promotion ceremony June 3, celebrating students’ achievements as they prepare to enter high school.

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McCreery Joins Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Jun 17, 2026 09:36AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Liberty Ranch High School standout Mikina McCreery will continue her athletic and academic career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she has signed to compete with the university’s Division I STUNT program and pursue a degree in public health.

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Babcock Signs with Jessup University

Jun 17, 2026 09:34AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Liberty Ranch High School STUNT athlete Bailey Babcock will continue her athletic and academic career at Jessup University in Rocklin this fall, joining a national champion STUNT program led by Liberty Ranch alumna Alexis Welch.

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Ava Ramos Heads to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Jun 17, 2026 09:29AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Liberty Ranch High School STUNT athlete Ava Ramos will continue her athletic and academic career at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she will join the university’s STUNT program and pursue her goal of becoming a teacher.

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Richardson Joins Northwest Nazarene

Jun 17, 2026 09:27AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

Liberty Ranch High School STUNT athlete Sofia Richardson will continue her athletic and academic career at Northwest Nazarene University, a private Christian university in Nampa, Idaho, where she plans to pursue nursing while competing in STUNT.

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F3 Dry Creek Hosts Male-Community Workout

Jun 16, 2026 02:46PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

F3 Dry Creek hosted one of its weekly male-community workouts on Saturday June 13 at Galt Community Park. The group put on two workouts in the morning, the first starting at 5:15 a.m. while the second one started at 6:30 a.m.

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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Estrellita Sends off Class of 2026

Jun 10, 2026 04:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Forty-one of Estrellita High School’s 50 graduating seniors received their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony June 2, celebrating the milestone alongside family, friends, teachers and district leaders.

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Monthly Utility Payment Option Available for Residents

Jun 09, 2026 05:33PM ● By City of Galt News Release

The City of Galt offers several ways for residents to pay their utility bill, allowing them to choose an option that best fits their needs.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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Taking a Tour of the Rae

Jun 03, 2026 11:37AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

For nearly four decades, the Galt Area Historical Society has worked to preserve pieces of Galt’s past that might have otherwise been lost. That mission is on full display inside the Rae House Museum at 204 Oak Ave.

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Investments Coming to Fruition

Jun 03, 2026 11:25AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Galt Showcases Progress at Annual State of the City

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Remembering the Fallen at Galt Cemetery

Jun 03, 2026 11:17AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Hundreds of American flags waved above headstones at Galt-Arno Cemetery on Memorial Day as the community gathered to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation.

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Galt FFA Earns Second Place in Luke Bryan’s Patriotic Challenge

Jun 03, 2026 11:11AM ● By California FFA News Release

FFA chapters from across California recently showcased creativity, teamwork and community service through the Bayer and Luke Bryan Farm Tour “Can-Do” Patriotic Challenge.

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Galt High’s Andriena Marroquin Signs with Northwest Nazarene STUNT

Jun 03, 2026 11:10AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

Galt High School’s Andriena Marroquin is taking her athletic career to the next level after signing to compete in STUNT at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho.

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Galt Gators Stay Undefeated with Win Over Sacramento Stingrays

Jun 03, 2026 11:07AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt Gators Swim Team stayed undefeated Saturday with a strong 472-351 dual-meet victory over the Sacramento Stingrays.

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Carina Escobar to Continue STUNT Career at Northwest Nazarene with Cousin

Jun 03, 2026 11:03AM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

For Carina Escobar, the next step in her athletic journey will come with a familiar face by her side.

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A Safe Place at Special Kids Day

Jun 02, 2026 05:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Lions Clubs from across the Sacramento region gathered at Depot Park (16 Business Park Way) on May 16 for the annual Special Kids Day, an event designed to provide youth with special needs a safe and inclusive space to enjoy a carnival-style celebration with their families.

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Regional Safety Day Returns to Elk Grove Park

Jun 02, 2026 04:23PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Join the Cosumnes Fire Department for Regional Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road. This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and interactive look at public safety.

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