What does it look like to build a city grounded in service and shared responsibility? In this episode, we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, highlight opportunities for residents to help guide the future of a permanent homeless shelter, and spotlight ways to support nonprofits and honor local volunteers. We also cover public meetings focused on accountability, the Elk Grove 101 program, and an important public safety update.

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Elk Grove continues to invest in both connection and compassion. In this episode, we explore upcoming community events, economic engagement through Restaurant Week, and opportunities to support local nonprofits and volunteers. We also take a deeper look at the City’s housing and homelessness strategy, including the evaluation of shelter sites and the public engagement process underway. Join us for an update on how Elk Grove is balancing celebration, service, and long-term planning.

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The new year begins with Elk Grove earning recognition for what residents already know: this is a great place to live, work, and retire. This Elk Grove CityCast episode covers the accolades, a big grant award announcement, and opportunities to support local restaurants, apply for nonprofit grants, and engage in important discussions on the permanent homeless shelter. Listeners can also learn how they can help put Elk Grove in the national spotlight by voting in a contest naming America’s favorite small towns.

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This final episode of 2025 keeps Elk Grove residents informed with reminders about facility closures and waste service changes. It also celebrates a year of progress, including major infrastructure improvements and the positive results of the City’s Homeless Navigator program. Looking ahead, listeners can learn about holiday tree recycling, Restaurant Week, and how weekly digital updates will continue to keep the community connected in the year ahead.

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It’s Christmas Week and as office hours wind down and holiday celebrations commence, this episode reminds residents to drive sober and urges extra caution as stormy weather hits the region. Rounding out the update are reminders about holiday service schedules, a scholarship opportunity for local high school seniors, Elk Grove eGift Cards for last-minute holiday shopping, the return of Elk Grove Restaurant Week in January, and how to report storm-related issues.

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Holidays gifts and another year are almost under wraps as we head toward the end of December. We’re sharing a series of noteworthy achievements and community-focused updates. Elk Grove has earned a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index for the second consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and robust non-discrimination policies. We’ve got the scoop on a new Vice Mayor for 2026, a $1,000 scholarship opportunity for high school seniors pursuing public service, as well as details on the Meals on Wheels Restaurant Program. This episode also spotlights the eGift Card encouraging residents to shop local and highlights the closing weekend of the Historical Society’s Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration.

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We’re unwrapping the stories shaping our community this season. From the 30th Annual Toy Project—where local police and fire crews team up to brighten holidays for hundreds of families—to the sparkling traditions of Light Up Elk Grove and the Historical Society’s Old-Fashioned Christmas, there’s no shortage of hometown magic. We’ll spotlight ways to shop local with the City’s eGift Card program, share smart tips for keeping your holiday deliveries safe, and point you to convenient drop-off sites for recycling worn-out lights and oversized décor. Tune in for a cheerful blend of celebration, service, and sustainability.

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The holidays are here and Elk Grove is bustling with celebration and progress. In this episode, we spotlight beloved seasonal traditions—from the Illumination Holiday Festival and the Santa and Sirens parades and the timeless charm of the Old-Fashioned Christmas. We also share significant civic milestones including the opening of the Adamstown House, offering new supportive housing for vulnerable seniors in our community. You’ll hear about planned utility and streetscape improvements in Old Town, including tree removal. And if you’ve got opinions about the future of Historic Main Street, we want to hear them. Find out how to get involved at the next public open house.

Questions about the Adamstown House? Contact the City’s Homeless Programs Analyst, Haimanot Ashenafi at (916) 627-3204 or hashenafi@elkgrove.gov.

Questions about the Main Street tree removal project can be directed to Mohammad Sadiq, City Senior Civil Engineer, at (916) 627-3349 or msadiq@elkgrove.gov.

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