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Elk Grove OWL Opens Friday, December 31

Posted: 12/30/2021

Good Shepard Catholic Church Will Offer Overnight Warming Location Through Sunday Read More

Digital Newsletter Now Available for Jan/Feb 2022

Posted: 12/28/2021

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Traffic Advisory: Waterman Road Segment Closed for SMUD Work

Posted: 12/28/2021

Work to improve Waterman Road will require the temporary closure of Waterman Road Mondays through Saturdays beginning Monday, January 3 through February 4, 2022. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove OWL Opens Wednesday and Thursday, December 22 and 23

Posted: 12/21/2021

A warming location will open Wednesday and Thursday night based on a 75% probability of rainfall for at least two consecutive days. Read More

OWL will continue operating through December 19

Posted: 12/16/2021

The Elk Grove Overnight Warming Location (OWL) at Elk Grove United Methodist Church (8986 Elk Grove Boulevard) will remain open through Sunday, December 19 in response to freezing or near-freezing conditions predicted through the weekend. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove to Open Overnight Warming Location this Thursday

Posted: 12/07/2021

First OWL Opening Under New Program on December 9 Read More

Elk Grove Station Project draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Now Available for Review Virtual Public Meeting for the draft EIR on January 11th, 2022

Posted: 12/06/2021

The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) has released a draft EIR for the Elk Grove Station Project. Read More

Traffic Advisory: Parade of Lights

Posted: 11/30/2021

The Elk Grove Community Council will host the Parade of Lights this Saturday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. To accommodate the event, road closures and detours will be in effect until 9:00 p.m. Read More

Traffic Advisory: Old Town Dickens Street Faire

Posted: 11/23/2021

Get in the holiday spirit this Saturday, November 27, for the Old Town Elk Grove Dickens Street Faire. Read More

Traffic Advisory: Elk Grove Gobble Wobble

Posted: 11/22/2021

Street Closures and Detours Scheduled on Thanksgiving Morning Read More

Traffic Advisory: NASCAR Cup Celebration

Posted: 11/19/2021

The City and Sonoma Raceway will host a celebration honoring the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Elk Grove native, Kyle Larson on Monday, November 22 in Old Town Elk Grove. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Announces Program for Winter Warming Locations

Posted: 11/17/2021

City, Service, and Faith-Based Cooperative Formed to Serve People in Need Read More

Elk Grove Storm Report for October 25, 2021

Posted: 10/25/2021

Elk Grove rain gauges recorded 5.12 inches of rainfall over a 24-hour period. Read More

Digital Newsletter Now Available

Posted: 10/19/2021

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Traffic Advisory: Running of the Elk 5K/10K

Posted: 10/12/2021

Morning Street Closures and Detours Scheduled this Sunday Read More

Traffic Advisory: High School Band Invitational this Saturday

Posted: 10/04/2021

Road closures and detours in effect on October 9, 2021 near Franklin High School Read More

Press Release - Sacramento Zoological Society and City of Elk Grove Enter into Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to evaluate relocating Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove

Posted: 09/23/2021

Project would triple zoo size, improve animal care and habitat, enhance visitor experience Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Finalizes Deal with Kubota

Posted: 09/13/2021

Agreement Clears Path for 630,000 SF Project on City Land Read More

Digital Newsletter Now Available

Posted: 08/25/2021

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Press Release - Melissa Rojas to Lead City’s Human Resources Department

Posted: 08/16/2021

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann is pleased to introduce the City’s new Human Resources Director, Melissa Rojas. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Opens Third Transitional House for the Homeless

Posted: 07/13/2021

City and regional officials commemorated the opening of Elk Grove’s third transitional house for the homeless during a ribbon cutting ceremony and home tour earlier today. Read More

Major Swim Competition Coming to Elk Grove

Posted: 07/09/2021

Elk Grove will be swimming with activity this week as hundreds of USA Swimming athletes, their families, fans, coaches, and scouts convene at the District56 Aquatic Center for the prestigious Bill Rose Classic Sierra Nevada Summer Championship swim meet July 15-18. Read More

Press Release - Cooling Center to Open Friday in Elk Grove

Posted: 07/07/2021

With more excessive heat temperatures forecasted this weekend, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center in Elk Grove on Friday, July 9 for residents who may lack shelter or adequate home cooling systems. Read More

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

Posted: 06/30/2021

Independence Day Detours and Street Closures around Elk Grove Park Start at 5:00 p.m. Read More

Traffic Advisory: Run 4 Hunger July 4th Road Closures

Posted: 06/29/2021

Elk Grove Food Bank Services will host the Run 4 Hunger on and around District56 this Sunday, July 4. Read More

SacRT Takes the Wheel in Elk Grove and Expands SmaRT Ride on July 1

Posted: 06/28/2021

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) welcomes Elk Grove transit services as part of the district on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Read More

Union Pacific Railroad Replacing Bridge Over Laguna Creek

Posted: 06/23/2021

Union Pacific Railroad is replacing a railroad bridge that crosses Laguna Creek about a half mile southeast of the Bond Road intersection with Elk Grove-Florin Road. Read More

Elk Grove Statement on California Northstate University and City of Sacramento Medical Center Project Announcement

Posted: 06/16/2021

Officials from the City of Sacramento and California Northstate University (CNU) today announced that they are in discussions on locating CNU’s proposed medical center and teaching hospital project, once slated for Elk Grove, in Sacramento’s Natomas district. Read More

Press Release - Cooling Center to Open Wednesday in Elk Grove

Posted: 06/14/2021

In response to excessive heat temperatures forecasted later this week, the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District will open a cooling center in Elk Grove on Thursday and Friday, June 17 and 18, for residents who may lack shelter or adequate home cooling systems. Read More

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Announces Plans for New Taproom

Posted: 06/14/2021

The company has chosen to expand in the resurging Old Town Historic District. Read More

Press Release - Cooling Center to Open Monday

Posted: 05/29/2021

In response to forecasted high temperatures exceeding 105 degrees on Monday, 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: Kammerer Road Reconstruction Begins June 7

Posted: 05/26/2021

Work to expand Kammerer Road between Bruceville Road and Lent Ranch Parkway from 2 to 4 lanes is set to begin on Monday, June 7. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove City Manager Announces New Finance Director

Posted: 05/19/2021

Matthew Paulin Selected to Lead City’s Financial Team Read More

May/June Newsletter is Now Available

Posted: 04/27/2021

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

Press Release - Elk Grove Opens 100th Park

Posted: 04/27/2021

A virtual celebration for Singh and Kaur Park begins April 27 Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Announces Hiring of Public Works Director and the City’s Very First Chief Information Officer

Posted: 04/21/2021

Elk Grove, CA – Elk Grove City officials announced the promotions of Nicole Guttridge to manage the City’s Information Technology (IT) Departments and Jeffrey Werner to manage the City’s Public Works Department. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove’s Transit Services Officially Join Sacramento Regional Transit District

Posted: 04/20/2021

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) and the City of Elk Grove have formalized an annexation agreement that will officially bring the City of Elk Grove transit services into SacRT as a member entity effective Thursday, July 1, 2021. Read More

City Receives $21.8 Million in Transportation Grant Funding

Posted: 04/15/2021

On March 30, the California Department of Transportation awarded the City an $8.8 Million grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for a single project related to traffic signal modifications at 76 intersections that will help reduce collision rates. Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Partners Launch Local Pass

Posted: 03/26/2021

Discount Platform Offers Extra Savings, Supports Local Business Investment Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Officials Stand with the AAPI Community

Posted: 03/24/2021

City Council to Consider Measures to Support AAPI Community and Assist Victims Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Statement on California Northstate University and City of Rancho Cordova Medical Center Project Announcement

Posted: 03/10/2021

Officials from the City of Rancho Cordova and California Northstate University (CNU) today announced they are in discussions on locating a teaching hospital in the City of Rancho Cordova. Read More

March/April Newsletter Now Available

Posted: 02/25/2021

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

Press Release - Elk Grove Launches COVID-19 Economic Task Force

Posted: 02/09/2021

Mayor Singh-Allen and Councilmember Suen Enlist Community Leaders in Recovery Efforts Read More

Press Release - Wet, Cold Temps Prompt Elk Grove Warming Center Opening on Wednesday

Posted: 02/02/2021

Cold temperatures and windchill factor are prompting the City of Elk Grove and Cosumnes Community Services District to open a nightly warming center at the Wackford Community Complex, 9014 Bruceville Road, in Elk Grove beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, and extending through Friday, February 5. Read More

Sacramento County in Tier 1/Purple, effective today

Posted: 01/13/2021

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Press Release - Online Application Period to Open for City Grant Programs

Posted: 01/12/2021

Non-profit Organizations Serving Elk Grove Encouraged to apply for FY 2021-22 Funding Read More

Press Release - Elk Grove Trails are the Topic of Revised Plan and January 19 Workshop

Posted: 01/07/2021

Elk Grove, CA -- The City is updating its Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan and is seeking community input. A virtual community meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 19 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. to present revisions that focus on key improvements including shared use paths, pedestrian crossings, and Class IV bike lanes. Read More

Webinar About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted: 01/05/2021

Learn more about the vaccines created specifically to combat COVID-19. Read More

July August Newsletter Now Available

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