City of Elk Grove Government Announcements

Elk Grove to Open Overnight Warming Location

Elk Grove will open an Overnight Warming Location (OWL) beginning Tuesday, January 14, and operating nightly through Thursday, January 16 at the Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex (9014 Bruceville Road). Operating dates may be extended if similar conditions persist. The OWL is open to adults 18 and older who lack shelter or adequate home heating. Operating hours will be 7 …
01/14/2025

Online Application Period Opening for City Grant Programs

The online application period for three City grant programs supporting local nonprofit organizations will open this Friday, January 10, for funding allocated in next fiscal year (FY 2025-26). Access the applications.  Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Community Service Grants (CSG) offer funding for public service activities, housing programs, and public facility improvements. The CDBG program, supported by the U.S. …
01/10/2025

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Illumination and Parade of Lights

Celebrate the holiday with families, friends and neighbors at the 5th annual Illumination Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 7 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at District56 (9701 Big Horn Blvd.). The event brings two special holiday experiences together again this season, weather permitting. The Elk Grove Lions Club will host the Holiday Parade of Lights Saturday night. The parade …
12/05/2024

Traffic Advisory: Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire

Get in the holiday spirit as artists, crafters, games, food, entertainment and even Santa himself converge on historic Elk Grove this Saturday, November 30, for the annual Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire hosted by the Old Town Elk Grove Foundation. To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes around the event have been set up between the …
11/30/2024

Fatal Collision On West Stockton Boulevard Under Investigation

Officers from responded to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision near the intersection of West Stockton Boulevard and Whitelock Parkway on October 28, 2024, shortly after 10 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a man who had sustained critical injuries in the collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling northbound on West Stockton Boulevard struck the pedestrian, a 55-year-old …
11/27/2024

Juvenile Arrested For Threat Involving An Elk Grove Middle School

This morning, officers from the Elk Grove Police Department assigned as School Resource Officers to the Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) arrested a 14-year-old juvenile in connection with a threat he made when he called 9-1-1 using someone elses phone regarding Harriet Eddy Middle School.  The juvenile stated a school shooting was going to occur and identified himself as …
11/27/2024

Child Passenger Safety Week 2024

The Elk Grove Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size. During Child Passenger Safety Week, Elk Grove Police Department encourages all parents and caregivers to make sure their children are riding safely by using …
11/27/2024

Traffic Advisory: Emergency Repairs for Bond Road at the Railroad Crossing

Elk Grove, Calif. -- Emergency road repairs are scheduled for Bond Road at the railroad crossing on Tuesday, November 19. This work will require the closure of westbound Bond Road beginning at 6:00 AM. Detours will be available. Eastbound Bond Rd traffic will not be affected.   This work is expected to be completed in one day. Changes to the …
11/16/2024

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade 2024

The Elk Grove American Legion Post 233 will be hosting the Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade on Monday, November 11.  Join the tradition of honoring those who have selflessly served our nation. Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. at the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) building at 8820 Elk Grove Blvd. At 11:11 a.m., the parade will proceed east on Elk …
11/05/2024

Jaqui Guzmán Hired as Elk Grove’s Assistant City Manager

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann is pleased to introduce the Citys new Assistant City Manager, Jaqui Guzman. We are excited to welcome Jaqui to our organization, said Behrmann. She brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and unique perspectives to the position and I am confident that with her help, we will continue to raise the bar in the delivery …
10/10/2024

Traffic Advisory: High School Parades Scheduled October 11 and 12

School spirit will be on high profile later this week as two events showcase Elk Grove high schools in the community. First, the Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade takes to the streets around Old Town on Friday, October 11. Then Saturday, the Franklin High School Invitational Band Review will bring some of Northern Californias most magnificent marching bands to …
10/08/2024

City of Elk Grove Issues Statement Regarding Legal Settlement with State Over Oak Rose Development

In February, the City settled the dispute with the Oak Rose project applicant that resulted in a relocated project with additional units that better meets the Citys affordable housing needs. The States litigation had no impact on the outcome of that case and the City is pleased that the State has agreed to settle the matter without significant impact to …
09/05/2024

Cooling Center to Open September 4-6

In anticipation of daily temperatures topping the century mark this week, the City of Elk Grove will open a cooling center beginning Wednesday, September 4 and operating daily from Noon to 8 p.m. through Friday, September 6 at the Elk Grove Police Department located at 8400 Laguna Palms Way.  Organizers are initiating the opening of the cooling center in response …
09/04/2024

City of Elk Grove Announces 10 Finalists for Pitch Elk Grove

For Immediate Release August 20, 2024 Contact: Sara Rodrigues (916) 627-3308 srodrigues@elkgrovecity.org After an extensive review process, the City of Elk Grove is thrilled to announce the ten outstanding startups that have advanced to the finals of the third annual Pitch Elk Grove startup competition. Originally planning to select eight finalists, the decision was made to expand to ten due …
08/28/2024

Traffic Alert: Harvest Water Construction on Franklin, Railroad Repair Work on Bond

Two projects could generate significant traffic impacts for motorists in Elk Grove next week. On the west side, the Sacramento Area Sewer District will close the northbound lanes of Franklin Boulevard between Sims Road and Laguna Boulevard to accommodate the Harvest Water pipeline construction beginning on Tuesday, August 20. All traffic will be diverted to the southbound lanes, generating one …
08/16/2024

Elk Grove Cooling Center Re-opens July 22

In anticipation of daily temperatures topping the century mark again next week, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center on Monday, July 22. The center will operate daily from Noon to 8 p.m. through Wednesday, July 24 at the Wackford Community Complex at 9014 Bruceville Road. Operating dates may be extended if …
07/21/2024

Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision On Calvine Road

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 12:08 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to Calvine Road, between Carmencita Avenue and Bader Road, regarding a single-vehicle collision.       The driver and sole occupant of a Kia Soul was traveling eastbound on Calvine Road when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with another car. The driver continued accelerating eastbound, …
07/13/2024

Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 6:49 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to West Stockton Boulevard, between Whitelock Parkway and Kyler Road, regarding a single-vehicle collision. The driver and solo occupant of a Nissan SUV, was driving north bound on West Stockton Boulevard when the driver drifted over the south bound lane, colliding into the field on the …
07/13/2024

Arrest Made In Double Homicide

Detectives have arrested the victims adult son for the double homicide that occurred on Crosscourt Way. Officers responded to the 9000 block of Crosscourt Way following a report of suspicious circumstances around 2:13 pm on Friday, June 28th. The reporting person, the victims son, 44-year-old Mark Navarrete, claimed to go to his parents house after several unsuccessful attempts to contact …
07/13/2024

Double Homicide Investigation

Detectives are investigating a double homicide that occurred Friday afternoon in northeast Elk Grove. On June 28, 2024, at 2:13 pm, officers responded to the 9000 block of Crosscourt Way following a report of suspicious circumstances. The reporting person had gone to their family's residence after several unsuccessful attempts to contact them. Upon entering the home, they discovered both residents, …
07/13/2024

Homicide Investigation Update

One person was shot and killed Tuesday night and detectives are looking to piece together who did it and why. Officers responded to a report of a shooting and a man down in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express on Maritime Drive on June 25th around 10:11 p.m. The victim, a 35-year-old Sacramento resident, succumbed to his injuries …
07/13/2024

Elk Grove to Open Cooling Center on Monday

In anticipation of daily temperatures topping the century mark starting early next week, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center beginning on Monday, July 1 and operating daily from Noon to 8 p.m. through Friday, July 5 at the Wackford Community Complex at 9014 Bruceville Road. Operating dates may be extended if …
06/29/2024

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue

The City of Elk Grove will implement temporary traffic controls across southeast Elk Grove on Thursday, July 4th, for the 28th annual Elk Grove Salutes the Red, White & Blue event scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Elk Grove Park. Traffic Closures & Detours: A traffic plan has been created, and road closures and detours will be in …
06/27/2024

Traffic Advisory: Run 4 Independence

Laguna Sunrise Rotary Club will host the Run 4 Independence on and around District56 on Thursday, July 4. To accommodate the event, road closures and detours will be set up between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly. Street Closures and Detours: Civic Center Drive will be closed from Big Horn Blvd. to …
06/27/2024

Elk Grove City Council Adopts Balanced Budget

The Elk Grove City Council unanimously adopted a balanced $374 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year which takes effect on July 1. The FY 2024-25 budget includes an operating budget for day-to-day city programs and services. The Citys General Fund Budget is $92.4 million for FY 2024-25, which is about $3.4 million (4%) more than last fiscal year. The …
06/27/2024

Digital Newsletter For July/August Now Available

City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read more
06/26/2024

Elk Grove City Manager Announces New Development Services Director

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann announced today the selection of Christopher Jordan as the Citys next Development Services Director. The selection of Mr. Jordan concludes a national recruitment process to fill the position that will be vacated when Darren Wilson retires next month. Mr. Jordan is currently the Citys Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation, a position created in …
06/21/2024

City of Elk Grove Responds to 2024 Point in Time Report

Sacramento Steps Forward released their report today documenting the results of the 2024 Point in Time (PIT) count which surveyed Sacramento countys unhoused population.  The 2024 PIT count estimates that Elk Grove has 83 unsheltered people accounting for 2.1% of the Countys unsheltered population. That number is up from 45 in 2022, but consistent with the Citys estimation that Elk …
06/06/2024

From Vision to Reality: Elk Grove City Council Approves Plan for New Zoo

After more than two years of imagination, analysis, and outreach performed by local, state, national, and international professionals, the Elk Grove City Council voted Wednesday night to approve the development of a new zoo in Elk Grove with the Sacramento Zoological Society. Considered one of the most consequential development projects ever proposed in the City of Elk Grove, a new …
05/10/2024

Digital Newsletter For May/June Now Available

City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read more
05/02/2024