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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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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Business Owners Rejoice as C Street Project Wraps Up

Mar 27, 2025 10:48AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The City of Galt has officially completed the bulk of the construction work on its C Street Enhancement Project, marking a significant milestone in the city’s push to modernize infrastructure along the city’s main thoroughfare.

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Focus on Character in March and April: Honesty

Mar 27, 2025 10:45AM ● By Galt Community of Character Coalition

Honesty is a fundamental value of American life and life in our Galt community.

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Council Selects Potential District Map

Mar 20, 2025 11:57AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

And then there was one. Following some slight tweaks, the Galt City Council selected the potential final map for its districting process, signaling the end of nearly three months of deliberation and setting the stage for a new era in Galt politics.

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Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 03:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

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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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Council Amends Ordinance on Accessory Dwelling Units

Mar 06, 2025 11:02AM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

A change in state law regarding accessory dwelling units approved last year by California lawmakers prompted a change to the city of Galt’s municipal code at the City Council’s Tuesday, March 4 meeting.

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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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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 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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City Gets First Look at District Maps

Jan 23, 2025 03:09PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Council members were presented with their first set of potential draft district maps during a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, an important step in the city’s change from an at-large voting system to district voting.

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A Private Citizen's View on Districting of Galt

Jan 23, 2025 02:53PM ● By Paul Salinas, Guest Commentary

Currently, the city of Galt is being burdened with converting from an “At Large” Council to a “District Council” of elected officials.

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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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Key Issues to Watch in 2025

Jan 09, 2025 02:56PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

As the city of Galt barrels into the new year, here are a few of the high-water issues that residents might want to keep their eyes on heading into 2025.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Dec 30, 2024 05:58PM ● By National Energy Assistance Directors Association News Release

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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Districting Process Detailed for Council

Dec 19, 2024 04:46PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilors voiced concerns Tuesday evening during the second of five public hearings intended to provide guidance on the city’s state-mandated requirement to switch from at-large council elections to per-district elections.

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Farmer, Sandhu Appointed Mayor, Vice-Mayor of Galt

Dec 19, 2024 04:41PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

Galt City Councilman Shawn Farmer was selected Tuesday night by his fellow council members as the city’s new mayor.

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Trio of Councilors Take Oath of Office

Dec 19, 2024 04:30PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, City Editor

The next chapter for the Galt City Council materialized at Tuesday’s council meeting after three new Galt City Council members were sworn into office, just weeks after one of the seats was decided in unusual fashion: a straw drawing.

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Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season.

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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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Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

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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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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Galt Herald Athletes of the Week

Oct 25, 2024 10:25AM ● By MPG Staff

Presented by the Galt Herald

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Hawk Volleyball Does It Again

Oct 25, 2024 10:20AM ● By Paige Lampson, photos by Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

The Liberty Ranch volleyball team has secured the league title for the second year in a row.

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Bradshaw Christian Takes Down the Hawks

Oct 25, 2024 10:08AM ● By Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

The varsity Liberty Ranch Hawks had a tough game against the No. 1 in league Bradshaw Christian, losing 9-49 at home on Friday, Oct. 18.

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Warriors Narrowly Lose to Argonaut

Oct 25, 2024 09:56AM ● By Paige Lampson, photos by Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

It was a great game to watch, but a heartbreaker for the Warriors when they came from behind to get ahead of Argonaut on Friday, Oct. 18.

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Inaugural Flag Football Seniors Celebrate Senior Night

Oct 25, 2024 09:47AM ● By Paige Lampson, photos by Paige Lampson, Sports Editor

So far, it’s been a perfect league season for the inaugural Liberty Ranch flag football team.

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High Schools Buy 2 More Electric Buses

Oct 25, 2024 09:37AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

The Galt Joint Union High School District board of trustees approved a purchase of two electric school buses and heard about efforts to reduce suspensions at its regular meeting on Oct. 17.

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‘Distinguished Service’ Key Goes to Nottoli

Oct 25, 2024 09:33AM ● By Matthew Malone, News Editor

The Galt City Council on Oct. 15 presented former Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli with the Key to the City.

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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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Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

Oct 15, 2024 03:36PM ● By Carol Barr, Mercy General Hospital Guild

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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