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Elk Grove Is Fourth-Best

05/08/2025
Consumer Affairs has ranked Elk Grove the fourth-best California city in which to live.

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Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancelation

05/06/2025
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A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Sacramento Zoo Cancels Relocation Plans Amidst Financial Shortfalls

04/30/2025
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After years of anticipation and planning, the Sacramento Zoo has officially halted its plans to relocate to Elk Grove. The decision, announced by zoo officials this week, marks a dramatic shift in direction for the nearly century-old institution, citing rising construction costs, economic challenges, and a fundamental change in project viability.

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Elk Grove City Council Approves Loan for Senior Affordable Housing Project

04/25/2025
In their April 23 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council approved a $4.2 million loan to help fund an affordable senior housing project.

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Sacramento County and Cities to Meet on Homelessness

04/24/2025
Following the initiative of a Sacramento City Council member, discussions are in progress for a joint meeting in the summer or fall with representatives from Sacramento County and all local municipalities to coordinate efforts to combat local homeless.

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Elk Grove City Council Approves Loan for Sheldon Farms North Housing Project

04/24/2025
A loan of $3.3 million was approved by the Elk Grove City Council to help fund the phase 1 development of the 240-unit Sheldon Farms North affordable housing project.

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Elk Grove Business Loan Defaults

04/09/2025
In the April 9 Elk Grove City Council meeting, city manager Jason Behrmann reported a defaulted loan to a failed business had cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Elk Grove Police Department Military Equipment Report Released

03/23/2025
Read on for the annual state-mandated report by the Elk Grove Police Department of their inventory of military equipment.

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Elk Grove Outdoor Dining Exempted From Fees

03/20/2025
Read on to learn more about the vote by the Elk Grove City Council to exempt outdoor dining areas from development fees in a bid to attract more restaurants, breweries and wineries.

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Elk Grove Crosswalks to Get Rapid Flashing Beacons

03/10/2025
A state grant for $346,100 requested by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments will be used to install rapid flashing beacons to increase pedestrian safety at crossings in the City of Elk Grove. Read on for more information.

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What's in a (Zoo) Name?

02/13/2025
It was contentious, but a decision has been made on the name for the Sacramento Zoo when it moved to Elk Grove. Read on to learn what it is.

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Elk Grove Old Town Alcohol Permit Expansion Approved

02/13/2025
In their February 12 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council approved raising the number of alcohol sale conditional use permit from three to six. Read on to learn more about next steps.

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Elk Grove Eyes Increasing Old Town Bars

02/05/2025
The Elk Grove City Council will move forward to increase the number of bars in Old Town during their upcoming February 12 meeting. Read on to learn more about the plan and how you can provide your feedback.

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Elk Grove Zoo Project Update

01/24/2025
In their January 22 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council heard about design and naming options for the zoo project, but funding remains a question. Read on to learn more.

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Contract Approved, Elk Grove Library Project Advances

01/16/2025
Read on for details about recent progress in the Elk Grove Boulevard Library Improvement Project.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Charging Station Funds

01/13/2025
The City of Elk Grove and the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District announced a grant of $11 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used to add local EV charging stations. Read on to learn more,

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Elk Grove Finance Director Announces Resignation

01/09/2025
The City of Elk Grove announced that Director of Finance Matt Paulin has resigned. Read on to learn where he's going.

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Looking Back at the City of Elk Grove

12/30/2024
The Elk Grove News looks back at 2024 in the City of Elk Grove.

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Harvest Water Project Update

12/20/2024
Learn more about the massive Harvest Water Project which is under construction to process and deliver billions of gallons of reclaimed sewage for agricultural use and to recharge southern Sacramento County groundwater.

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Re-elected Elk Grove Mayor and Council Members Sworn In

12/19/2024
The first order of business of the December 11 Elk Grove City Council was the swearing in of the re-elected mayor and two council members to their new term of office. Read on to learn more about their remarks at the ceremony.

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Elk Grove Dissolves Arts Commission

12/18/2024
In their December 11 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council voted to dissolve the Art Commission. Read on to learn about the new commission replacing it,

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Washing Post Map: Elk Grove Not "15-Minute Walkable"

12/10/2024
Read on to learn more about "15-minute neighborhoods, and how they apply (or don't) to Elk Grove.

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Elk Grove Police Department Receives State Grant

11/27/2024
A grant of over $500,000 was awarded to the Elk Grove Police Department by the California Office of Traffic Safety. Read on to learn how the funds will be used.

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SacRT to Transit Extensions Into Elk Grove

10/29/2024
In their October 23 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council heard from a Sacramento Regional Transit official about plans to extend services into Elk Grove.

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Sutter Expansion Approved

10/24/2024
In their October 17 meeting, the Elk Grove Planning Commission granted initial approval to a new building development at the Sutter Health campus.

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October 23 Elk Grove City Council Meeting Report

10/23/2024
A report on the October 23 Elk Grove City Council meeting.

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Assistant City Manager Hired in Elk Grove

10/09/2024
Following a nationwide recruitment drive, Jaqui Guzmán has been hired as the assistant city of Elk Grove.

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Sacramento Zoo Announces Resignation of Executive Director

10/04/2024
On October 4, the Sacramento Zoo announced the resignation of Executive Director Jason Jacobs and named a new team as the zoo prepares to move to Elk Grove.

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Affordable Housing Developments Open in Elk Grove

10/01/2024
A lottery will be held for residency in the 387 apartments located on Bruceville Road in Elk Grove.

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Update on Elk Grove Homeless Shelter Plans

09/13/2024
The City of Elk Grove held a public meeting on September 12 about plans to open a year-round homeless shelter.

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