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Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 14 in Elk Grove

Nov 25, 2025 04:24PM ● By MPG Staff

Rabbi Chaim Groner and Chabad of Elk Grove invite the entire Elk Grove community to its fourth annual Chanukah celebration “Light Up Elk Grove” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St.

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Liberty Ranch Names Karrin Blevins New Girls Basketball Coach

Nov 25, 2025 04:20PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Liberty Ranch High School has tapped Karrin Blevins as the new head coach of its girls’ basketball program, entrusting her with the challenge of building on last season’s league and section championship success.

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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Barsetti Vineyards Weekend Events

Nov 19, 2025 04:55PM ● By MPG Staff

Join Barsetti Vineyards this weekend for its upcoming leisure events.

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Galt Teen Center to Host Friendsgiving

Nov 19, 2025 04:45PM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Teen Center will host a Friendsgiving dinner for local teens Friday, Nov. 21.

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Cheers to the Holiday Season

Nov 19, 2025 04:34PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Festive Community Events Roundup

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Council Adopts Strategic Plan to Shape City’s Future

Nov 19, 2025 04:20PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt announced in its most recent newsletter that the city is shaping its future with the 2025-2027 City of Galt Strategic Plan, which was adopted by city council at its Nov. 4 meeting.

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Speed Limited on Kost Road for Improvements at Railroad Crossing

Nov 19, 2025 04:15PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt announced Nov. 12 that there will be a temporary reduction on the speed limit on Kost Road from 45 mph to 25 mph near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.

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Warriors Girls Frosh/Soph Cross Country Team Captures Section Crown

Nov 19, 2025 04:13PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt Warriors cross country program delivered an impressive showing at the CIF San Joaquin Section Championships on Nov. 15 at Willow Hills, highlighted by a dramatic Division 4 championship victory for the Girls Frosh/Soph team.

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Hawks Soar Past Ripon 30-28 in Thrilling CIF Playoff Victory

Nov 19, 2025 04:04PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

In a nail-biting contest that came down to the final minutes, the Liberty Ranch Hawks secured their first CIF playoff victory with a 30-28 win over the Ripon Indians in a game that featured dramatic momentum swings, clutch defensive stops and offensive fireworks from both squads.

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Parade Honors Hometown Racing Hero

Nov 19, 2025 03:49PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

The Elk Grove community gathered on Friday, Nov. 14 for yet another parade during the week, but this time honoring Elk Grove native Kyle Larson.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Sponsor a Wreath to Honor Local Fallen Veterans

Nov 13, 2025 04:09PM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt-Arno Cemetery District is joining a nationwide effort to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach youth the value of freedom.

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Fire, Police Department to Host Toy Drive

Nov 13, 2025 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cosumnes Fire Department and Galt Police Department are teaming up to provide free gifts for local families with kids ages 1 to 10.

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4th Street Band to Perform at Barsetti Vineyards

Nov 13, 2025 03:33PM ● By MPG Staff

Barsetti Vineyards will host The 4th Street Band as they perform from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.

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A Lifeline for Many

Nov 12, 2025 04:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Food Pantry Shines through Community Support

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‘Hometown Pride, Hard Work and Determination’

Nov 12, 2025 04:44PM ● By National Hot Rod Association Jr. Drag Racing News Release

Local teen Jeff Garner, a junior at Liberty Ranch High School, wrapped up his 2025 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Jr. Drag Racing season with an impressive string of finishes that turned heads on the regional and national stage.

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Galt Native Earns Recognition as Navy Junior Sailor

Nov 12, 2025 04:35PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Darcie Perez, a Galt native and Liberty Ranch High School graduate, has represented the Great American Little Town on a national level through her service in the U.S. Navy, where she is currently serving as a junior sailor.

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Galt Warriors Cross Country Advances to Section Championships

Nov 12, 2025 04:29PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Galt High School cross country program is headed to the CIF San Joaquin Section Championships in Folsom with multiple teams and individual qualifiers earning their spots through impressive subsection performances.

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Liberty Ranch Jr. Hawks Shine on Super Bowl Weekend

Nov 12, 2025 04:20PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch Jr. Hawks delivered a thrilling Super Bowl weekend at Liberty Ranch High School Stadium, showcasing big-time plays, standout performances and a long-awaited championship victory that brought hardware back to Galt.

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Jr. Warriors Dominate in Playoff Opener, Blank Jr. Sabercats 20–0

Nov 12, 2025 04:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor

The Jr. Warriors Jr. Novice team opened its postseason in impressive fashion, shutting out the Waterford Jr. Sabercats 20-0 in the first round of the playoffs at Warrior Stadium on Friday Nov. 1.

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Liberty Ranch Hawks’ Perfect Season Ends in Playoff Quarterfinals

Nov 12, 2025 04:05PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks flag football team saw its undefeated season come to an end in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals, falling 19-14 to the fifth-ranked Hilmar Yellowjackets on the final play of the game in a hard-fought defensive battle.

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Local Racing Icon Honored at Auto Museum

Nov 05, 2025 04:48PM ● By Bob Messer and Wendy Cypert

Local racing legend LeRoy Van Conett, one of the most successful sprint-car drivers in West Coast history, was honored the evening of Oct. 28 at the California Automobile Museum.

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Niello Visits to Connect with Scouts, Young Entrepreneurs

Nov 05, 2025 04:43PM ● By Idaly Valencia

State Sen. Roger Niello visited the City of Galt on Oct. 22 for a roundup of events where he met with local youth and appeared as a guest on the mayor’s podcast.

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City Earns Recognition in Financial Reporting Excellence

Nov 05, 2025 04:36PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt announced on its regular newsletter Oct. 24 that the Government Finance Officers Association awarded the Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting.

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Hawks Dominate 15th Straight Dairy Bowl, But Warriors Find Silver Lining

Nov 05, 2025 04:34PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Liberty Ranch Hawks continued their stranglehold on the Dairy Bowl last Friday night, defeating the crosstown rival Galt Warriors 54-16 to claim their 15th consecutive victory in the storied rivalry.

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Warriors Improve to Third Place in Flag Football’s Second Season

Nov 05, 2025 04:27PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Galt Warrior girls’ flag football team proved that patience and perseverance pay off, claiming third place in league play with a 5-5 record in just its second season of competition.

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Galt JV Warriors Reclaim Dairy Bowl with Dominant 21-7 Victory

Nov 05, 2025 04:24PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

The Galt JV Warriors ended a three-year drought in emphatic fashion Friday night, defeating the crosstown rival Liberty Ranch Hawks 21-7 to reclaim the Dairy Bowl trophy, if only for a moment.

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Herald Fire Prevention Council Covers Wildfire, Policy and Insurance

Nov 05, 2025 04:20PM ● By LaCharles James, Herald Fire Prevention Council

This past week on Oct. 25, the Herald Fire Prevention Council hosted a crucial policy briefing that connected top-tier policy with essential on-the-ground mitigation.

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs

Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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Mayor’s Podcast Features State Senator

Oct 29, 2025 04:15PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

State Sen. Roger Niello, who represents District 6, visited Galt last week for several community events, including an appearance on Mayor Shawn Farmer’s podcast, “Great American Little Town.”

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Pumpkin Patch Memories in the Making

Oct 29, 2025 04:10PM ● By MPG Staff

A total of 98 Arcohe Elementary School pre-kindergarten/kindergarten students visited a local, family-run pumpkin-patch the morning of Oct. 16.

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Sandhill Crane Festival Returns with Popular Art Show

Oct 29, 2025 04:00PM ● By Lodi Sandhill Crane Association News Release

Since September, Sandhill Cranes have been making their seasonal migration to Delta wetlands where they will remain until February or March. In celebration of their return, the 27th Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival (SCF) will be held at Lodi’s Hutchins Street Square on Nov. 8 to 9, with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 7.

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