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In response to another National Weather Service excessive heat warning for the Sacramento region, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center at the Wackford Community Complex, 9014 Bruceville Road, in Elk Grove beginning this Saturday, September 5. Read More
City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read More
To care for those who support our community and its economy, the Elk Grove City Council approved the launch of two grant programs on August 12 that will provide funding assistance to Elk Grove businesses and non-profit organizations who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated shutdowns. Read More
The Public Works Department has scheduled pavement repair work at three locations in the City beginning on Monday, August 17. Read More
In response to forecasted temperatures exceeding 105 degrees for the next few days, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center in Elk Grove for residents who may lack shelter or adequate home cooling systems. Read More
To extend the service life of Bond Road and improve its appearance and skid resistance, the Public Works Department has contracted with VSS International to apply a variety of roadway treatments. Work is scheduled to begin today, Monday, July 27. Read More
To encourage socially conscious consumer spending and aid Elk Grove’s economic recovery, the City of Elk Grove has launched a campaign to answer the question, “Why Buy Local?” Read More
Topics to include the 2021 Housing Element Update and Identification of Sites for Housing All Income Levels Read More
New campaign encourages mindful shopping, cooking, and recycling practices Read More
After conferring with the Sacramento County Public Health Officer, the City of Elk Grove announced today that its socially distant Independence Day fireworks display will go on as planned this Saturday. Read More
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In 2016, our City Council passed a proclamation that declared Elk Grove as No Place for Hate. We stand by that premise today and we stand with our community to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Read More
City of Elk Grove offices will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1. This change follows the State of California’s Resilience Roadmap and Sacramento County’s May 22 Public Health Order. Read More
To support local restaurants and the safe return of dining out, the City of Elk Grove issued a local emergency order today that provides businesses an opportunity to temporarily add or expand outdoor dining areas. Read More
Seattle, WA based e-commerce company Amazon, Inc. is opening a 111,500 SF distribution center in Elk Grove. Read More
The City of Elk Grove is joining a first-in-the-nation meal delivery service to support Elk Grove’s older adults and local restaurants. Read More
Big Truck Day, traditionally an in-person event celebrating National Public Works Week in Elk Grove, will make its debut as a virtual event May 18-22. Read More
Effective May 4, 2020, Republic Services is reinstating bulky waste, used motor oil and oil filters, household batteries, and appointment-based sharps collection services in our community. Read More
Emergency Grants Support Local COVID-19 Assistance Read More
The City Council and staff hope that this email finds you safe and well during this difficult time. With so many of our friends and neighbors facing job losses or illness, it’s easy to start feeling helpless in the face of challenging circumstances. Read More
On Wednesday March 25, 2020, the City Council adopted a policy and procedures that give the City Manager the authority to modify, reduce, and/or suspend City transit services during a declared emergency event. Read More
The Public Health Order reinforces the direction for all individuals to stay home and extends the terms of the order to increase social distancing and reducing person-to-person contact to further slow transmission of COVID-19. Read More
We have created an Evictions and Foreclosures FAQ page to try to answer as many questions as possible. Read More
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a new loan program to support local businesses. Read More
The Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) announced today that they will close public playgrounds, sports fields and courts, and other park amenities at the 98 parks in Elk Grove. Read More
The City of Elk Grove Recycling and Waste Division and Republic Services will be making some temporary changes to service in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read More
On Wednesday, the City Council adopted a policy and procedures that give the City Manager the authority to modify, reduce, and/or suspend City transit services during a declared emergency event. Read More
For the duration of Sacramento County’s shelter in place order, Elk Grove Animal Shelter will be closed for all services except lost pet redemption and stray animal sheltering. We have temporarily halted non-essential services to better focus our resources to protect the Elk Grove community and to support the prevention of COVID-19. Read More
Today, the Sacramento County Health Officer upgraded their previous directive to a stay at home Public Health Order. A Health Order is issued for extremely serious situations, is mandatory and enforceable by law. This order goes into effect today, March 19, 2020 at 11:59 PM and will be in effect until April 7, 2020 at 11:59 PM, unless changed by the Sacramento County Health Officer. Read More
The Elk Grove City Council will consider adopting a proposed urgency ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on evictions and providing relief from the disconnection or late fees applied for utilities during a special meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Read More
The City continues to work very closely with regional government agencies, the County Health Department, as well as the state and federal government to ensure we have the most up-to-date information to make decisions affecting the City during this unprecedented time. Read More
Based on the current Federal, State, and local recommendations as it relates to COVID-19, Elk Grove Animal Shelter will limit access to the public until further notice while continuing to offer essential services. Read More
In response to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure uninterrupted access to City resources necessary to keep the community as safe and supported as possible, the City of Elk Grove has proclaimed a local emergency. Read More
Events Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns Read More
The installation of underground utilities for new homes will generate a three-week road closure for a small section of Bruceville Road in the City’s southern end beginning on Monday, March 2. Read More
Elk Grove City Manager, Jason Behrmann, recently accepted the Award for the Advancement of Diverse Communities presented by the City Manager’s Department of the League of California Cities. Read More
City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events and resources. Read More
The City of Elk Grove is taking a second look at the Kammerer Road corridor and considering a new vision that considers employment trends and today’s business site selection priorities. Read More
Beginning February 3, the City of Elk Grove will implement significant timing changes for all traffic signals along Elk Grove Boulevard and Laguna Boulevard/Bond Road between Bruceville Road and Elk Grove-Florin Road. Read More
Out of an abundance of caution, the City and its Diversity and Inclusion Commission have cancelled the Lunar New Year Celebration scheduled for this Friday, January 31, at District 56. Read More
Nominate Elk Grove’s exceptional volunteers for the 2020 Mayor’s Volunteer Awards. Read More
Non-profit Organizations Serving Elk Grove Encouraged to apply for FY 2020-21 Funding Read More
The City of Elk Grove is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the city’s Planning Commission. Read More
Dignity Health, joined by local leaders and community partners, announced today their plan for a new, community-based hospital in Elk Grove. Read More
Elk Grove’s contributions to regional economic development were honored last night by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC). Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly accepted GSEC’s Paving the Way Award on behalf of the City during the organization’s Annual Dinner. Read More
To accommodate the Illumination Holiday Festival, road closures and detours will be set up around District56 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Read More
For one day only, Elk Grove will become “Reindeer Grove” in honor of Santa’s visit to the 32nd annual Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire this Saturday, November 30. Read More
To accommodate the Old Town Dickens Street Faire, road closures and alternative routes have been set up between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30. Read More
Infrastructure repair work will generate road and lane closures at two locations in the City beginning on Monday, December 2, weather permitting. Read More
Street Closures and Detours Scheduled on Thanksgiving Morning Read More
The City of Elk Grove Public Works Department will close parts of the Bradshaw Road/Sheldon Road roundabout on Monday, November 25 to facilitate drainage and pavement repairs. Read More
Veterans Day Parade Marches into the City on Monday, Road closures and detours in effect near Old Town. Read More
Street Closures and Detours Scheduled October 25 Read More
California Northstate University (CNU), as part of their environmental review process for the proposed medical center campus expansion, has tentatively scheduled a helicopter simulation necessary for a noise study with an FAA approved and certified aircraft charter company. Read More
Recent media coverage and citizen interest regarding a lawsuit between the City and a few of the contractors and designers working on the civic center has garnered attention and created a story without the benefit of important facts surrounding the lawsuit. Read More
Road closures and Detours in effect near Franklin High School Read More
Elk Grove is one of the nation’s 10 most dynamic small cities according to a report released by Point2Homes, a real estate portal supporting home searchers. Elk Grove ranked seventh among cities with fewer than 200,000 people. Read More
More local school spirit will be on display when homecoming parades for both Pleasant Grove High School and Franklin High School take place this Friday, September 27. Read More
Local school spirit will be on display this Friday, September 13, as Cosumnes Oaks High School hosts its annual Homecoming Parade. To accommodate the event, road closures have been set up on sections of Big Horn Boulevard and Whitelock Parkway from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Read More
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Street Closures and Detours Scheduled Sunday Morning, August 25 Read More
Elk Grove’s Public Works Department will initiate a series of drainage and roadway improvements in the Camden neighborhood beginning on Monday, August 26. Read More
In response to forecasted temperatures exceeding 105 degrees for the next few days, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) will open a cooling center in Elk Grove for residents who may lack shelter or adequate home cooling systems. Read More
Captain Timothy Albright Chosen to Lead Next Era at the Elk Grove Police Department Read More
Elk Grove’s 98th Park Officially Opens in Laguna Ridge July 23 Read More
Do you know a business, organization or individual who goes “Above and Beyond” for individuals with disabilities in Elk Grove? If so, take a moment to nominate them for the City of Elk Grove’s Disability Advisory Committee’s Accessibility Award. Read More
Public Works crews will be performing maintenance work on the Sheldon Bradshaw roundabout this Monday, July 8. Read More
Independence Day Detours and Street Closures around Elk Grove Park Start at 5:00 pm Read More
Saturday Morning Street Closures for 15th annual 5K/10K Race Benefitting Elk Grove Food Bank Read More
Two Year Funding Plan Launches New Facilities, Adds Officers, and Maintains Healthy Reserves Read More
Sunday Afternoon Street Closure for 52nd annual Celebration of the Holy Spirit Read More
Elk Grove Will Host A Mattress Collection Event This Saturday Read More
Taylor Morrison to commemorate Wayne Heintz Street in New Milestone Community Grand Opening this Saturday Read More
Meeting May 21 to Solicit Community’s Involvement in the Hiring Process Read More
The City of Elk Grove has partnered with the Cosumnes CSD Fire Department to offer live fire training within structures that are scheduled for immediate demolition. The burns are scheduled to occur May 15 and 16, during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Kammerer Road near Bruceville Road. Read More
The City of Elk Grove will implement temporary traffic controls in east Elk Grove on Saturday, May 4 for the 62nd annual Elk Grove Western Festival Parade. Read More
Tree removal work is scheduled on Grant Line Road at Jetmar Way beginning on Monday, April 22. City contractor, West Coast Arborist, will remove five eucalyptus trees that pose a safety hazard according to an arborist’s report provided to the Public Works Department. Read More
The Public Works Department has approved a series of temporary road closure impacting roads around the Sheldon and Waterman Roundabout beginning on Monday, April 15. Read More
The City of Elk Grove will receive and install a 25 foot abstract steel sculpture on Monday, April 8, weather permitting. The piece, entitled “Cloud Fountain,” will mark the grand entrance to the 56 acre Civic Center and Park currently under construction at the corner of Civic Center Drive and Big Horn Boulevard. Read More
Today, Elk Grove Police Chief Bryan Noblett announced his intent to retire from the Elk Grove Police Department (EGPD). Read More
Runners, joggers and walkers will take to the streets of Elk Grove on Sunday, April 7 for the 8th Annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk Half Marathon. Read More
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin activating ramp meters for northbound State Route 99 for the afternoon commute period beginning next Tuesday, April 2. Read More
Union Pacific Railroad has scheduled repairs to their railroad crossing on Elk Grove-Florin Road between Bond Road and Sheldon Road. Read More
SacRT Board of Directors and Elk Grove City Council Approved Service Contract The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is excited to announce a new partnership with the City of Elk Grove to operate their e-tran and e-van bus services beginning July 1, 2019. Read More
Nominate Elk Grove’s exceptional volunteers for the 2019 Mayor’s Volunteer Awards. Read More
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Ceremony and Community Autograph Signing Event Planned with 2017 Ford GT on Display Read More
Join Elk Grove’s Diversity Month Production Team Read More
Households throughout the Sacramento region that earned $60,000 or less in 2018 can receive free tax help through the United Way California Capital Region and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Read More
Non-profit Organizations Serving Elk Grove Encouraged to apply for FY 2019-20 Funding Read More
The Howard Hughes Corporation (HHC) has notified the City that it intends to abandon plans to build the Outlook Collection at Elk Grove and will demolish the existing partially constructed mall in the City’s southeast area near Kammerer Road and Highway 99. Read More
At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the City of Elk Grove, in conjunction with Sacramento, Placer, and Yolo Counties, will conduct a TEST of the Regional Emergency Notification System. Read More
In a unanimous decision of the City Council on Wednesday night, Mayor Steve Ly announced the appointment of Jason Behrmann as Elk Grove’s next City Manager. Read More
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