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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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State of the City Spotlights Progress

Aug 06, 2025 04:23PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Business owners, community members and agency officials gathered July 31 at Papas & Wings for the Galt Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the City event, where local leaders discussed the city’s progress and priorities.

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Council Approves Liberty Ranch Bond Issuance

Jul 31, 2025 09:26AM ● By John McCallum

The Galt City Council devoted much of its July 15 meeting to financial matters, including unanimously approving a resolution authorizing the issuance of special tax parity bonds for a subdivision development known as Liberty Ranch.

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5-Day Closure of Twin Cities Road

Jul 24, 2025 10:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Starting July 28, Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) will close a stretch of Twin Cities Road to allow Union Pacific to make repairs to their railroad tracks.

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Celebrating Community on National Night Out

Jul 24, 2025 10:02AM ● By Idaly Valencia

National Night Out, held annually on the first Tuesday in August, is a nationwide event that brings neighbors and law enforcement together to promote community safety and unity.

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Residents Voice Safety Concerns with Fairway Oaks Development

Jul 24, 2025 09:57AM ● By John McCallum

The Galt City Council’s decision at its July 15 meeting to delay approval of the Fairway Oaks subdivision Final Map and Subdivision Improvement Agreement proved a wise move as the meeting’s public comments revealed a number of residents’ concerns about the development.

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July is National Park and Recreation Month

Jul 24, 2025 09:43AM ● By City of Galt News Release

Each July, the city celebrates the contributions of park and recreation professionals and the lasting impact they have on communities across the country, including right here in Galt.

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Galt Releases 2024 Water Quality Report

Jul 16, 2025 11:24AM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Galt has released its 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, offering residents a detailed overview of the quality, treatment and safety of the city’s drinking water.

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Galt in Water Shortage Stage 2 Alert; Conservation Measures in Effect

Jul 10, 2025 11:20AM ● By City of Galt News Release

The City of Galt is currently in a Water Shortage Stage 2 Alert, as outlined in Galt Municipal Code Section 13.10.060 and the city’s approved Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP).

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Design Dispute Delays Summerfield Homes Project

Jun 19, 2025 09:49AM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Galt Planning Commission voted on June 12 to deny design approval for the proposed Summerfield at Twin Cities development project that is set to be built in north Galt.

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Diamond Anniversary Celebration for Houcks

Jun 19, 2025 09:42AM ● By Sheila Houck

In a rare and inspiring milestone, John Edward Houck and Marjorie Lee (Cox) Houck, both of Delia, Kansas, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on June 20.

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Galt Seeks Input on Vehicle Parking Rules

Jun 19, 2025 09:35AM ● By City of Galt News Release

In the coming days, a survey will be included with residents’ utility bills to gather feedback on the city’s current regulations regarding the parking and storage of boats, RVs, trailers and unregistered or inoperable vehicles on residential properties.

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County’s Fastest Housing Project Completion Serves Homeless Seniors Around the Clock

Jun 05, 2025 10:45AM ● By Seth Henderson

Sacramento County, HOPE Cooperative and Enki Development Group have partnered together to create Grow Florin Interim Housing, with space for 72 transitional housing beds for homeless seniors aged 55 and older with Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) court participants as a priority population, according to the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Cal-Waste to Inspect Carts for Contents

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By City of Galt News Release

State Requires Monitoring for Contamination

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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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