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School Board Officials Plan to Fight Proposal to Place Sexually Violent Predator in Galt

Jan 17, 2025 09:45AM ● By Sean P. Thomas

Both Galt school districts at their board meetings this week announced plans to fight the release of a man into the Galt community who was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor nearly three decades ago.

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Burglars Hit Four Galt Restaurants

Jan 09, 2025 03:38PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt Police Department is still looking for four individuals who hit four Galt businesses last week in a brazen string of burglaries.

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Shoplifting Leads to Felony Arrest Under New Prop. 36

Jan 09, 2025 03:35PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Alleged repeat offenders will face stiffer penalties after being arrested for allegedly shoplifting at a Galt store due to a law passed by California voters last year.

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Barbara Payne Community Garden Partially Destroyed

Jan 09, 2025 02:48PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Galt received the worst kind of Christmas present after a vehicle plowed into the Barbara Payne Community Garden on Christmas morning in a hit and run.

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City Honors 11 Employees for Milestone Service

Dec 12, 2024 10:16AM ● By MPG Staff

City of Galt honored employees Dec. 5 with milestone service awards from five years to 35 years of service.

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Galt Police Department Welcomes Two New Officers

Dec 06, 2024 10:33AM ● By Annie Kerr

The Galt Police Department announced Nov. 20 the addition of two new officers, who will help the department's ability to serve and protect the community.

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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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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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CSD Fire to Launch Mobile Health Pilot Program

Sep 27, 2024 12:55PM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Fire Department will soon expand its health care services with a mobile integrated health pilot program. The Cosumnes Community Services District board of directors approved the program at its Sept. 18 regular meeting.

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High School District to ‘Reinforce’ Student Tech Rules

Sep 27, 2024 12:43PM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Joint Union High School District Superintendent Anna Trunnell advocated discussing safe use of technology with students, days after social-media threats against local high schools that led to the arrest of a teenage suspect.

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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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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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California Launches “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign to Combat Overdoses and Save Lives

Sep 17, 2024 05:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the launch of “Facts Fight Fentanyl,” a new statewide public education campaign to ensure Californians know the dangers of fentanyl and have the information they need to prevent overdoses and save lives.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Son Accused of Brutal Murder in Wilton Area

Sep 05, 2024 11:31AM ● By Gail Bullen Messenger Publishing Group

A 29-year-old man accused of brutally murdering his mother was arrested following a five-hour standoff Aug. 28 at a home on Alta Mesa Road in the Wilton area.

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Officer Grewal’s Memory Lives On

Aug 29, 2024 09:30AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Aug. 26, marking the third anniversary of the death of Officer Harminder Grewal.

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Officer Back in Service 3 Years After Crash

Aug 27, 2024 05:43PM ● By Matthew Malone

After nearly three years of recovery, a Galt police officer severely injured in an on-duty crash has returned to full-time service.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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National Night Out Draws 1,500 in Galt

Aug 15, 2024 10:21AM ● By Paige Lampson

Galt, and much of the nation, celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Neighbors, first responders, non-profits, community leaders and businesses joined together at three locations.

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GaltConnect App Gets ‘User-Friendly’ Refresh

Aug 15, 2024 10:14AM ● By Matthew Malone

The city of Galt has relaunched its GaltConnect app, giving a fresh experience for residents submitting service requests or looking for information on city operations.

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National Night Out Coming to Galt

Aug 01, 2024 10:21AM ● By Annie Kerr

Come one, come all. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Galt community is encouraged to participate in National Night Out, a free annual event that is taking place throughout not just Sacramento County, but the entire country.

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Preventing Fires in High Temps

Jul 17, 2024 01:39PM ● By Matthew Malone

On the night of July 4, Cosumnes Fire Department responded to a small grass fire on Whitelock Parkway in south Elk Grove. It had been started by people watching the fireworks display at Elk Grove Regional Park, Assistant Fire Chief Lantz Rey told Messenger Publishing Group; on a night when the department is bombarded with calls, the responding fire crew decided to handle other pressing issues first.

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Police Arrest Driver After Chase in Stolen Truck

Jul 05, 2024 09:26AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Police arrested a man June 25 on charges of possessing a stolen truck after he led police on a vehicle chase near downtown.

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Academy Graduates 20 New Firefighters

Jul 05, 2024 09:19AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes Fire Department recognized 20 newly minted firefighters on June 27 in an academy graduation ceremony.

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Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

Jun 25, 2024 04:47PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Cosumnes Fire: Work Continues on Long Hospital Waits

May 23, 2024 02:27PM ● By Joe Wirt

Cosumnes Fire Department officials on May 15 provided an update on the time its ambulance crews spend waiting for hospitals to accept patients.

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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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CSD Firefighters Train with New Bailout Gear

May 16, 2024 10:24AM ● By Matthew Malone

Cosumnes firefighters will soon have equipment to help them escape buildings during life-threatening situations, a Cosumnes Fire leader said recently.

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