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Galt Police Attend State Officer Memorial Ceremony

May 08, 2025 11:35AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Members of the Galt Police Department attended a statewide ceremony at the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony held at the state capital to honor officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Galt Man Killed in Elk Grove Crash Remembered for Kindness, Talent

May 01, 2025 10:43AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Connor Lopez, a beloved piano teacher and musician from Galt, was identified as the 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash last week in Elk Grove. His family and friends are mourning the sudden loss of a man they described as warm, witty and extraordinarily gifted.

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Tarango Appointed to Cosumnes CSD Board

Apr 24, 2025 10:39AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

A new voice is stepping up to help shape parks, recreation, fire protection and emergency medical services in southern Sacramento County.

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Residents Request Closure of Entrance to Adare Way

Apr 16, 2025 05:07PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A group of Galt residents called on the city to close the connection between Stockton Boulevard and Adare Way, claiming the residential street has become dangerously congested with high-speed traffic since the opening of the nearby Walmart Supercenter.

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Galt Introduces Tougher Fireworks Ordinance

Apr 16, 2025 05:05PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council voted on April 15 to introduce an updated ordinance aimed at curbing illegal fireworks use, giving officials more authority to enforce penalties and hold property owners accountable.

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Council Introduces Ordinance to Regulate Homing Pigeons, Adjusts Setback Proposal

Apr 16, 2025 05:03PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council on Tuesday, April 15 introduced an ordinance amendment that would allow residents to keep and train homing pigeons under specific conditions.

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CCSD OKs Contract for New GM Ogden

Apr 10, 2025 12:20PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Cosumnes Community Services District has a new general manager. The District Board of Directors last week approved the contract for Tim Ogden to step into the role later this month.

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Residents Debate Driveway Ordinance

Apr 03, 2025 11:09AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Should Galt residents be able to park large vehicles – boats, trailers and RVs – on their properties? Galt residents debated that very question in Galt City Council chambers on Tuesday, April 1 following a presentation on a city ordinance that bars such actions.

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City Council Postpones Discussion on Parade Routes

Apr 03, 2025 11:06AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council agreed to postpone a discussion on potentially changing city parade routes to give staff more time to come up with new alternative options.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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Cosumnes Community Services District Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy

Mar 20, 2025 11:51AM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

The Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors has announced that it is inviting community members to fill a vacant seat representing Division 3.

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City Council to Discuss Driveway Ordinance

Mar 13, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt City Council and the local community will have the opportunity to discuss an ordinance that bars residents from parking large vehicles, including RVs, boats and trailers, in their driveways.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Steele Named Galt PD Officer of the Year

Feb 27, 2025 09:31AM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Police Department honored some of the best and brightest on the force during its annual awards banquet on Feb. 20. The vaunted Officer of the Year award went to Cpl. Greg Steele, who has served with the department since 2017.

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Galt Police Department Unveils Grewal Memorial

Feb 24, 2025 03:31PM ● By Sean Thomas

In a heartfelt ceremony attended by family, fellow officers and community members, the Galt Police Department unveiled a memorial bust honoring Officer Harminder Grewal, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty in 2021

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Suspect Arrested in Galt for Felony DUI Hit-And-Run

Feb 20, 2025 11:54AM ● By MPG Staff

A man was arrested Sunday for a hit-and-run DUI collision with a motorcyclist near West Stockton Boulevard and Twin Cities Road.

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Body Found on Highway

Feb 20, 2025 11:51AM ● By MPG Staff

A body was found on the shoulder of Highway 99 just north of Twin Cities Road on Saturday, according to California Highway Patrol.

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CFD Reviews Fire Readiness

Feb 13, 2025 10:27AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Elk Grove and Galt are “well prepared” in the case of a wildfire, Cosumnes Fire Department Chief Felipe Rodriguez said during a presentation to the district board last week.

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Galt PD to Reveal Memorial for Fallen Officer Grewal

Feb 13, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The Galt Police Department is hosting a public memorial reveal for Officer Harminder Grewal in front of Galt Police Department headquarters at 3 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Galt PD Posts Statement on Immigration Enforcement

Feb 06, 2025 12:54PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Amid a cloud of national conversation regarding the interplay between local law enforcement and federal immigration policies, the Galt Police Department issued a statement on its Facebook account on Monday, Feb. 3, reiterating its stance regarding immigration enforcement.

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District Attorney Questions Early Release for Woman who Injured Teen in DUI Collision

Feb 03, 2025 05:22PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Local law enforcement agencies are asking the Galt community to sign a petition in opposition to the early release of a woman convicted of hitting a Galt teenager with her car in 2022 and causing significant brain damage.

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Judge Denies Placement of Sexual Predator in Galt Region

Jan 31, 2025 11:11AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled against placing a sexually violent predator in the unincorporated region of Sacramento County, just over a half-mile outside of the Galt city limits, during a hearing on Friday, Jan. 31.

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Galt Resident is Stockton Shooting Victim

Jan 30, 2025 02:46PM ● By MPG Staff

A Galt man was identified as the man killed in a shooting in Stockton on Jan. 19, according to the San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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CFD Firefighters Return from Duty in Los Angeles

Jan 30, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Four Cosumnes Fire Department firefighters returned home safely last week after spending more than two weeks in Southern California fighting the Los Angeles-area wildfires.

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Galt Police Announce Arrest of Suspect for Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse

Jan 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The Galt Police Department arrested 23-year-old Justin Atkinson of Stockton for alleged sexual assault and elder abuse following an investigation into incidents at a medical facility in Galt, the Galt Police announced on Facebook.

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Galt Community Rallies Against Placement of Sexually Violent Predator

Jan 29, 2025 10:54AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Residents and the Galt City Council rallied against the potential placement of a sexually violent predator just outside of city limits at a special meeting convened on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Person Struck and Killed by Train in Galt

Jan 29, 2025 09:12AM ● By MPG Staff

An unidentified person was struck and killed by a train on the Union Pacific railroad tracks near the corner of A Street and McFarland Street early Wednesday morning.

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Big Rig Shuts Down Northbound Traffic on Interstate 5

Jan 28, 2025 11:39AM ● By Joe Wirt

A big rig carrying hair gel crashed near the Twin Cities Road onramp on Interstate 5 blocking northbound traffic for more than six hours on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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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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