Community Corner

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to any of the great movies and more playing in the Elk Grove area. We’ve got the hookup on movie times, new DVD releases...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Federal unemployment insurance extended benefits
The federal government has approved an extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. These extensions can be filed on or...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

"Critter Tip" Program Encourages Sacramento Residents to Report Potential Animal Abuse for Financial Reward –
The Animal Care and Regulation Department, in...

Going out to eat in Elk Grove and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

With a diverse group of citizens that represent the community, business, city, state and federal offices, Steve Detrick's Campaign kickoff for Elk Grove City Council was a...

Stay Safe on the Parkway over Memorial Day Weekend
– American River water levels may be low, but the water is still cold
and moving fast. If you don’t have life jackets...

It's pretty much accepted fact that a California home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

Safe jobs for youth
Every May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month inCalifornia.
Find out what...

Real change is about to happen!
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New DriveHealthy.com Campaign Empowers California Motorists to Take Action and Keep Air Clean
New campaign encourages drivers to properly maintain their vehicles, take other...

 
The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has unveiled a new list of the states top 250 tax debtors who collectively owe more than $123 million in income taxes. "Unpaid taxes...

Since this site is all about Elk Grove, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Welcome to Elk Grove's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Elk Grove area and around the...

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding are two great winter activities...

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

Elk Grove, CA – Kevin Schnepp, a mortgage planner with Skyemax Mortgage, has passed the qualifying exams to earn the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS)...

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Elk Grove area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across California or the latest ...

Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...

Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Elk Grove,...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

Chabot Space & Science Center (CSSC) is an innovative teaching and learning center focusing on astronomy and the space sciences and the interrelationships of all sciences. Its...

The nationally recognized Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children's museum that offers a full range of programs for children, parents, school groups...

The American Museum of Beat Art is a archive and collection of works and artifacts pertaining to the Beat Generation, it's writers, poets, artists and their offspring.
We...

In 1984, a group of cartoon art enthusiasts began organizing exhibitions by using art work from their own collections. For several years, the Cartoon Art Museum was a "museum...

Founded in 1979, MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work...

­­­­­­Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...

Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...

They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!
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Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish
festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of
slavery, ten...

Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...