Thursday, July 10, 2008

McClellan retirees seek to save base chapel

When his wife died, Jim Kearns had the memorial service there. Margaret and Ron Hair had their daughter's wedding there. Ceremonies were held there when Joseph Mohamed's three sons became Eagle Scouts....(more)

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Center celebrates 25 years

The Senior Center of Elk Grove will host a brunch on Aug. 2 to celebrate its 25th anniversary....(more)

Letters: Constituent not pleased with Scherman

An open letter to Elk Grove City Councilwoman Sophia Scherman:...(more)

Let's go swimmin'

Cooler weather and smoke-filled skies brought attendance numbers at local pools down by more than 20 percent in June, compared with last year, according to Cosumnes Community Services District spokesman Steve Capps. Attendance was down at the two Cosumnes Community Services District aquatic centers....(more)

Bob Walter: Amtrak stop in Elk Grove is years off

Waiting for a train: This just in, sort of: There is a meeting tonight about a proposed Amtrak station, or at least a train stop, in Elk Grove....(more)

Police/Fire Log

The following was provided by the Elk Grove Police Department, Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and the Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department from reports available for public review....(more)

Pioneer-shootout marker dedicated

The site where pioneer Jared Sheldon was killed in a shootout now has a historical marker....(more)

Register for softball

Registration for the Cosumnes Community Services District's adult softball league begins July 21....(more)

People

Navy Seaman Apprentice Wright L. Beltran recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill....(more)

Grand jury report rakes River Delta school district

The Solano County grand jury took the River Delta Unified School District to task when it released its 2007-08 report last week....(more)

Rancho Murieta weighs options as cost of services rises

Rising costs for government and services have prompted residents of Rancho Murieta to form a committee to explore cost-cutting options that could include city incorporation....(more)

Public safety watch: Second teen arrested in ice cream truck case

Elk Grove police arrested another teenager in connection with an incident in which a bottle filled with chlorine was thrown into an ice cream truck, injuring the driver....(more)

Oil painting workshop

The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center will hold an "Oil Painting - Paint Along Workshop" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at the center at 9701 Elk Grove Florin Road, Suite A....(more)

Guest commentary: Chamber should pay for actions

The following is an excerpt from a speech I gave at the state Fair Political Practices Commission on June 12. The commission was deciding on a $39,000 fine for the Galt District Chamber of Commerce and Rex Albright (the chamber's former chief executive) regarding campaign violations that occurred during the 2002 election in the city of Galt. After my speech and speeches from other residents of Galt, the commission voted to impose the $39,000 fine....(more)

Out & About

• PIRATE TALES...(more)

Galt seeks own solution to gang activity

Territorial fighting between the Norteños and the Sureños makes up most of the gang activity in Galt, authorities say....(more)

Community Watch: Signals on Elk Grove Boulevard are not in sync, driver says

The problem: Vintage Park resident Carol White wants to know why the traffic signals on Elk Grove Boulevard going east from Bruceville Road to Highway 99 aren't better synchronized....(more)

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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

• Police seek man who robbed woman

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Sunday, July 6, 2008

• Crawdad festival coffers are bare, sponsors tell Isleton City Council

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Thursday, July 3, 2008

• Police to step up DUI enforcement over holiday weekend

• Bob Walter: Area officials to parley over freeway connector

• Elk Grove official to prepare timeline for bringing contract staff in-house

• $2.1 million overrun hits Elk Grove transit system

• Laguna Ridge project gets green light

• Nan Mahon: Elk Grove’s new postmaster was a letter carrier in Land Park

• New city manager hits ground running

• Marketplace: Business networking lunch set

• Sign up for Support Works

• Computer classes open

• Youth flag football sign-ups

• Tourney to benefit GOALS

• Young Achiever

• Public safety watch: Tips to stay safe on the Fourth

• Playwright's Festival

• Retirement workshop

• Choir holding auditions

• Watercolor workshop

• Class can lead to career

• Wills and trust clinic

• 'Stars & Stripes' dance

• People

• Community watch: City changes its signal approach

• Youth football camp

• Community Campout

• City of Galt adopts budget

• Teacher wins energy grant

• Galt plans Night Parade

• July Fourth celebration

• Senior travel fair Saturday

• Out & About

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