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Nearly 600 girls and 260 adult volunteers from an 18-county region descended on Lake Camanche in Calaveras County to learn or improve their skills in archery, fishing, paddling, and horseback riding.
(May 11, 2022) → Read the full American River Messenger reportAsian Pacific CultureFest will feature live performances as well as foods and crafts from 80 AAPI-owned small businesses. The event takes place on Saturday, May 7 in Elk Grove.
(May 5, 2022) → Read the full Elk Grove Tribune reportVolodymyr Androshchuk, of Auburn, flew to Poland in March and traveled to Ukraine to rescue his grandson. The boy arrived in California with his grandmother a few weeks later, while Volodymyr stayed in Ukraine to help with humanitarian efforts.
(April 28, 2022) → Read the full CapRadio reportThe Natomas neighborhood now has a new water park and community center, after the grand opening event for the North Natomas Aquatic Complex. Amenities include a community center, water slides, a kids’ splash zone and several pools.
(April 23, 2022) → Read the full KCRA NBC 3 reportFor the first time in three years, the California State Fair will return. This Sacramento tradition of food and carnival rides is now four months away.
(March 11, 2022) → Read the full The Sacramento Bee reportThe Elk Grove City Council on Feb. 23 unanimously approved a $9.5 million purchase agreement for 100 acres of land for the potential relocation and expansion of the Sacramento Zoo in Elk Grove.
(Feb. 25, 2022) → Read the full Elk Grove Citizen reportAssembly Bill 1728, introduced by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), would exempt single parents receiving CalWORKs benefits from “welfare-to-work” requirements for the first three years of their child’s life.
(Jan. 28, 2022) → Read the full The Californian reportThe Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District marked the opening of the new Gum Ranch Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 13.
(Jan. 26, 2022) → Read the full American River Messenger reportThe Galt Youth Commission held its first in-person regular meeting after more than 18 months of meeting online. For many of the commissioners, it was their first opportunity ever to sit at the council dais.
(Jan. 5, 2022) → Read the full The Galt Herald reportIt was reported last year that nine census tracts in Sacramento had large numbers of children below age 6 test positive for lead poisoning, and the Capital City has also one of highest number of positive tests in the state.
(Nov. 17, 2021) → Read the full The Sacramento Bee reportOnce a fixture at elementary school assemblies, a Citrus Heights husband-wife duo are now producing virtual puppet shows, as schools continue to not allow outside groups on campus due to the pandemic.
(Oct. 24, 2021) → Read the full Citrus Heights Sentinel reportThe Citrus Heights Police Department is hosting a drive-thru “reverse” Trunk or Treat event. Residents are invited to dress up and drive through a series of tents at the police station between 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 28.
(Oct. 24, 2021) → Read the full Citrus Heights Sentinel reportWhile the capital experienced a barrage of thousands of parents against the school vaccine mandate, Galt had its own protest on Oct. 18 as approximately 100 people lined C Street.
(Oct. 20, 2021) → Read the full The Galt Herald reportSome Sacramento parents pulled their children out of school today to protest the upcoming vaccine mandates for school-aged children.
(Oct. 18, 2021) → Read the full The Sacramento Bee reportTwo gatherings were recently held to allow the public to provide input on a new library coming to Elk Grove in 2023.
(Oct. 15, 2021) → Read the full Elk Grove Citizen reportThe Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center is holding its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 23. This is a much-anticipated event each year with food and games ranging in price from $1-$6.
(Oct. 14, 2021) → Read the full Citrus Heights Messenger reportThe Folsom Soap Box Derby, founded in 2018, is once again welcoming young soap box racers. Competitors are expected to come from all over California.
(Oct. 14, 2021) → Read the full Auburn Journal reportOnce again, Effie Yeaw Nature Center will offer a registration-only spin on their traditional fall festival. Children will have the opportunity to meet a horned owl along with bats and other critters native to the region.
(Oct. 14, 2021) → Read the full American River Messenger reportThe City Life Sayonara Center, which opened in 2006, is thriving and healthy despite COVID restrictions and other challenges through the years. Every day the center serves approximately 45 children, who receive a meal along with homework help and fun activities.
(Oct. 8, 2021) → Read the full Citrus Heights Messenger reportA 10-year-old deaf girl who lives in Sacramento is now officially a sign language interpreter for Disney. Her first gig is working at a Cinderella celebration.
(Oct. 5, 2021) → Read the full ABC 10 reportElk Grove’s Giant Pumpkin Festival is back and the community was more than ready to welcome the tradition again. The festival featured vendors, musicians, and of course the pumpkin contest.
(Oct. 4, 2021) → Read the full Elk Grove Tribune reportChildren aged 12-19 are one of the least vaccinated demographics in Sacramento, which is of concern to health officials as these young people are attending in-person school again.
(Sept. 29, 2021) → Read the full The Sacramento Bee reportA mom’s determination for girls to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) futures last weekend inspired a career day at the Aerospace Museum of California.
(Sept. 23, 2021) → Read the full Carmichael Times reportNegotiations have begun to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove. This news comes after years of planning potential relocation sites throughout the Sacramento region.
(Sept. 23, 2021) → Read the full KCRA NBC 3 reportBig Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra and Sacramento agencies raised nearly $40,000 with a fundraiser that featured donors rappelling down the side of the Residence Inn by Marriott.
(Sept. 22, 2021) → Read the full Village Life reportStudents at Merryhill Preschools in Natomas and the Pocket area recently donated school supplies to help local children prepare for the new school year. Students at the two schools worked together to collect a variety of school supplies to be distributed to the disadvantaged community.
(Aug. 31, 2021) → Read the full The Natomas Buzz reportAfter remaining closed for the first time during the 2020 season, Bastiao Farms is expected to reopen at the end of September for a full season of corn mazes, pumpkins and more.
(Aug. 25, 2021) → Read the full The Natomas Buzz reportMayor Bobbie Singh-Allen took time to read aloud to children at a coffeehouse in Elk Grove as part of a popup event sponsored by A Seat at the Table.
(Aug. 25, 2021) → Read the full Elk Grove Tribune reportKids, brides-to-be, job-seekers, and car enthusiasts may be interested in several events coming up in the Sunrise MarketPlace, beginning next month.
(Aug. 22, 2021) → Read the full Citrus Heights Sentinel reportThe weather is still warm and it’s time for new adventures in Sacramento—starting with a brand-new outdoor roller rink.
(Aug. 19, 2021) → Read the full KMAX CW 31 reportThe Elk Grove Youth Symphony Orchestra, a new orchestra being formed by the Sacramento Performing Arts Conservatory, is holding auditions for young musicians.
(Aug. 13, 2021) → Read the full Elk Grove Citizen reportHeirloom Acres, a family-owned farm in Orangevale, is now selling tickets for its flower picking event. Collect gorgeous floral varieties and support a local business at the same time.
(Aug. 12, 2021) → Read the full Sacramento Magazine report