Elk Grove CityCast

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 t...

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 cont...

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 Re...

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 M...

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, s...

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...

We’re gearing up for some of the most anticipated holiday happenings—from the high-energy Gobble Wobble run benefiting Chicks in Crisis, to the nostalgic charm of the Old Town Dickens Street Faire, and the dazzling Illumination Holiday Festival with its sparkling Parade of Lights. But it’s not all twinkle and tinsel—there’s meaningful progress underway. Tune in to hear how Elk Grove is growing tho...

From holiday cards and community events to youth leadership and local art, this episode covers what’s happening in Elk Grove as we head into the holidays. Tune in for quick updates, helpful reminders, and ways to stay connected. Sign up to receive the City’s weekly email in your inbox every Monday at elkgrove.gov. Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about t...

This Veterans Day edition of the Elk Grove CityCast salutes service and celebrates community spirit. Tune in for details on a hometown celebration for two-time NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Larson, updates on federal SNAP benefit impacts and how to help local families, and SacRT’s $1 million boost to transit safety. Plus, hear about a new opportunity for Elk Grove teens to shape the future of public sa...

Elk Grove is celebrating its past while shaping its future. From the historic decision to raise the Wilton Rancheria Tribal Flag at City Hall to the addition of the U.S. Space Force flag at Veterans Grove, the city is deepening its commitment to honoring heritage and service. We’re also highlighting a new public art installation, resources for immigrants, and community events like the 25th Anniver...

Elk Grove is making headlines from being named one of the safest cities for trick-or-treaters in the U.S. to hosting a historic tribal flag-raising with the Wilton Rancheria. Tune in to this episode for community safety reminders, a look at efforts to address homelessness across Sacramento County, and a few practical tips for the season — including turning back your clocks and keeping your streets...

We're celebrating community champions, planning the future, and keeping our roads and residents ready for anything. Tune in to hear about the 2025 Above & Beyond Accessibility Award winner, E.G. S.P.E.A.K.S. and how they're making a difference for families with disabilities. We’ll also talk infrastructure updates (hello, open lanes on Franklin Boulevard!), flood readiness tips, and h...

We’re celebrating recognition at the national level and local progress across the board. Tune in to learn how Elk Grove earned a “Top Performer” nod in the Best in Governance Awards, a look at Main Street’s “Historic Persona,” and how you can help shape the city’s future through arts, business, and community engagement. Plus, we’ve got details on free pet adoptions, volunteer opportunities, and a...

This episode of the Elk Grove CityCast dives into free compost, a new shelter survey, and reimagining Historic Main Street—plus October events like Cultural Connections, a walk for positivity, and the Franklin Band Review. Providing you with quick updates and projects with the possibility for a big community impact. Don’t miss an update—sign up to receive the City’s weekly email in your inbox ever...

From giant gourds to downtown dreams, this episode of the Elk Grove CityCast is packed with what’s happening the first week of October. We’ve got the inside scoop on the Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival, a call for community input on a future homeless shelter, and fresh ideas for reimagining Historic Main Street. Plus, hear how to safely dispose of lithium batteries, and get the details on upcomin...

From high school pride at the Elk Grove Homecoming Parade to sustainable shopping fun at Thriftathon, this week’s CityCast has plenty to celebrate. We’ll share the fascinating history of a landmark building on Historic Main Street, explore how you can help shape the district’s future, and highlight important reminders for Pedestrian Safety Month. Plus, learn how Elk Grove is marking its 25th Anniv...

This week’s episode takes you inside Elk Grove’s latest stories from groundbreaking startups at Pitch Elk Grove to a global celebration of food, music, and culture at the upcoming Global Feast Fest. We’ll also share how you can enter the City’s 25th Anniversary Photo Contest, weigh in on the future of Main Street, and join meaningful community events like POW/MIA Recognition Day and the final shel...

September in Elk Grove is bustling with celebrations, community input, and opportunities to get involved. In the latest deep dive, we’re looking ahead to Dancing the Globe at District56, a vibrant showcase of cultural performances for Diversity Awareness Month. Learn how you can shape the future through service on the Disability Advisory Committee, upcoming conversations on the City’s future homel...

A new episode of the Elk Grove CityCast is bringing you highlights from the City’s weekly email update, now powered by AI. Our AI hosts share how Diversity Awareness Month kicks off with Metalachi in concert, startups compete for $20,000 at Pitch Elk Grove, and residents are invited to help shape the future of transit, Historic Main Street, and plans for a permanent homeless shelter. Plus, the Cit...

The Elk Grove CityCast is back! After a year-long hiatus, we’re relaunching with a fresh format that uses AI technology to bring you highlights from the City’s weekly email updates. In this episode, we’ll share details about Elk Grove’s Military Street Banner Program, upcoming community meetings on the City’s first permanent homeless shelter, and how the Cosumnes Fire Department’s new Mobile Integ...

Ever wonder how government safeguards your personal data from relentless cyber threats? In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of cyber security with Elk Grove’s Chief Information Officer, Nicole Guttridge, and Network Security Engineer, Rob Pucci, to hear how the City’s IT team is fending off attacks to keep your information safe and how you can protect yourself from personal attacks on...

Every year illegal fireworks inflict injuries, distress, fires, property loss, and even death across the country. Tune into the Elk Grove CityCast to hear from Cosumnes Fire Department Assistant Chief Lantz Rey and Code Enforcement Manager Jose Mendez on how local agencies are working together to keep Elk Grove safe and implement stiffer fines and penalties for individuals found in possession of i...

May includes National Public Works Week and in this episode we’re shining a spotlight on the often overlooked but crucial work of the Public Works Department. From maintaining roads and sidewalks to managing drainage systems…from big construction projects to traffic signal synchronization, recycling, fleet, and so much more, the Public Works team is the backbone of Elk Grove’s infrastructure. Publ...

In this special bonus episode, we’re diving into the exciting prospect of a new zoo in Elk Grove. Hosts John and Kristyn sit down with Christopher Jordan, Elk Grove’s Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation to uncover the details behind this captivating endeavor. Christopher sheds light on the vision and potential behind the project and shares some of the economic, cultural, and environmenta...

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen shared Elk Grove’s progress and a glimpse into the future during her March 29 State of the City Address before a packed house at District56. In this episode of the Elk Grove CityCast, she sits down with John and Kristyn to share a post-event synopsis of the speech and some added insights into the exciting projects under way to propel Elk Grove forward into a brig...