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Traffic Advisory: Scheduled Road Work on Bradshaw and Grant Line Roads

Posted: 12/21/2020

Road work will close a portion of Bradshaw Road at Grant Line Road and generate a lane closure on Grant Line Road on Wednesday, December 23. Read More

Small Business Recovery Grant Program

Posted: 12/18/2020

Small Business Recovery Grant Program Results in $437,500 for 111 Elk Grove Businesses Read More

Press Release - New Mayor and Councilmember Join the Elk Grove City Council

Posted: 12/09/2020

The Elk Grove City Council’s last meeting of 2020 ushered in changes in the leadership of Sacramento County’s second largest city. Bobbie Singh-Allen was sworn in as Elk Grove’s third directly elected mayor and the first directly elected Sikh woman mayor in the country. Read More

Press Release - Former Mall Property in Elk Grove Sold

Posted: 12/07/2020

Elk Grove city leaders today announced that the former outlet mall site in Elk Grove has been purchased by Boyd Elk Grove, LLC, an entity of Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corporation. Read More

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Boulevard to be Closed Overnight in Old Town for Road Work

Posted: 11/23/2020

Road work will close a portion of Elk Grove Boulevard in Old Town overnight tonight, November 21, beginning at 8 p.m. Read More

Utility Box Beautification Program

Posted: 11/04/2020

Proposals due by December 17, 2020 Read More

November December Newsletter Now Available

Posted: 10/28/2020

City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Earns ‘Voice of the People’ Award

Posted: 10/01/2020

The City of Elk Grove is a winner in the 12th annual Voice of the People (VOP) Awards for its Transformation in Safety. Read More

Press Release - Second Round of Small Business Recovery Grants Announced

Posted: 09/21/2020

Application Period Opens September 28, 2020 Read More

Press Release - Higher Temps Prompt Cooling Center to Open Saturday

Posted: 09/04/2020

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

September October Newsletter

Posted: 08/25/2020

City of Elk Grove newsletter provides pertinent information for residents on city services, events, and resources. Read More

Press Release - City Launches Grant Programs to Help Small Businesses and Nonprofits Battered by COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted: 08/14/2020

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

Traffic Advisory: Waterman, Kammerer and Grant Line Road Improvements Start Monday

Posted: 08/14/2020

The Public Works Department has scheduled pavement repair work at three locations in the City beginning on Monday, August 17. Read More

Press Release - Cooling Center to Open in Elk Grove

Posted: 08/13/2020

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

Traffic Advisory: Bond Road Improvements Start Today

Posted: 07/27/2020

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

Press Release - City Launches “Why Buy Local?” Campaign to Support Economic Recovery, Promote Broader Community Benefits

Posted: 07/20/2020

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

Press Release - City Hosting Digital Town Hall on Housing

Posted: 07/16/2020

Topics to include the 2021 Housing Element Update and Identification of Sites for Housing All Income Levels Read More

Press Release - City of Elk Grove Seeks to “Erase Food Waste”

Posted: 07/13/2020

New campaign encourages mindful shopping, cooking, and recycling practices Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove’s July 4th Fireworks Show Will Go On

Posted: 07/01/2020

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

July / August Newsletter 2020

Posted: 06/24/2020

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Elk Grove Statement on Racism, Discrimination, and Hate-Based Conduct

Posted: 06/10/2020

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

Press Release - City of Elk Grove Offices Scheduled to Reopen June 1

Posted: 05/26/2020

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

Press Release - City of Elk Grove Issues Emergency Order to Expand Outdoor Dining Spaces

Posted: 05/21/2020

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

Amazon to Open 111,500 SF Distribution Center in Elk Grove

Posted: 05/15/2020

Seattle, WA based e-commerce company Amazon, Inc. is opening a 111,500 SF distribution center in Elk Grove. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Joins Great Plates Delivered Meal Delivery Program

Posted: 05/06/2020

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

Press Release - Elk Grove’s Big Truck Day Event Goes Virtual!

Posted: 05/05/2020

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

Curbside Collection Service is Back!

Posted: 04/29/2020

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

Press Release - Elk Grove City Council Approves Emergency Funding for Non-Profit Partners

Posted: 04/14/2020

Emergency Grants Support Local COVID-19 Assistance Read More

Elk Grove Pantry Challenge

Posted: 04/13/2020

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

e-tran Public Transit Service Reductions Due to COVID-19

Posted: 04/09/2020

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

SacCounty Health Officer Extends COVID-19 Order

Posted: 04/07/2020

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

Temporary Moratorium on Residential and Commercial Evictions

Posted: 04/06/2020

We have created an Evictions and Foreclosures FAQ page to try to answer as many questions as possible. Read More

Paycheck Protection Program Loans Go Live Today

Posted: 04/03/2020

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

Press Release - Elk Grove Playgrounds and Park Amenities Closed to Limit COVID-19 Spread

Posted: 03/31/2020

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

Recycling & Waste Service Changes Due to COVID-19

Posted: 03/26/2020

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

Council Authorizes Transit Service Changes, if Needed, for COVID-19

Posted: 03/26/2020

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

An Update to the Elk Grove Community

Posted: 03/19/2020

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

Press Release - City of Elk Grove to Consider a Temporary Moratorium on Residential and Commercial Evictions

Posted: 03/18/2020

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

An Update to the Elk Grove Community

Posted: 03/18/2020

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