Elk Grove CityCast

Bonus Episode: The Tricky Task of Traffic Engineering

Traffic is something nearly every Elk Grove resident has an opinion about. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Jose Gallardo, the city's Traffic Engineerin

A Taste of Diversity & Lots of Community

Grab a fork. We're serving up Diversity Dining Week, the Accessibility Awards' final nomination call, a pump-the-brakes moment on self-storage development, a $2

Falling Hard for Elk Grove’s Arts, Culture & Startup Scenes

What happens when murals, pumpkin carving, and Shark Tank-style pitches all collide in one city? From a bold new arts and culture plan to $20,000 on the line at Pitch Elk

Silent Disco Dancing & Uncontested Elections

Tune in to hear about two local seats that were just decided without a vote, silent discos and startup pitches worth $20K. Plus how to score free student bus rides. Rate

Park Plans, Pedal Rules & Vintage Finds

There’s a new master plan in the works for Elk Grove Park, incoming e-bike and scooter safety rules, a Thrift-A-Thon night market, and a possible annual mural festival. A

Bonus Episode: Painting a New Chapter: Elk Grove's Arts & Creative Economy

In this Elk Grove CityCast bonus episode, hosts Josh Armstrong and Kristyn Nelson sit down with Sara Rodrigues, the city's Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Progra

National Night Out, A Road Refresh, & Zero Emission Mowers

From block parties to barn raisings, this episode rounds up everything happening around the city: National Night Out, street repaving, a bike-friendly community survey, t

Couch Comments & Cannonballs

Ever wanted to vent to city council without leaving your couch? We’re sharing Elk Grove's new live audio public comment option and news about National Night Out, the

From Sparks to Stacks and Strauss is Back

What do 33,000 books, a $1,000 fine, and a waltz in the park all have in common? They're all part of this week's Elk Grove CityCast. Get the latest on the libra

Hitting the Ice, Appreciating New Art, and $25 Adoptions

From ice skating in July to a striking new library sculpture, this episode covers summer happenings in Elk Grove plus startup pitch finalists and simple tips to keep pest

Movies, Pets & Planning for Extreme Heat

From floating movie nights to an ice rink in July, Elk Grove's summer offers ways to get out, get involved, and stay cool — including $25 pet adoptions, a free civic

Elk Grove Prepares for a Safe and Celebratory Independence Day

Elk Grove turns 26 this week and we’re ready to roll out the party. But first, we’ll prepare our pets, spotlight some amazing residents, consider safety, and lace up our

Bikes, Budgets, and Big Celebrations Ahead

We're talking safe cycling for kids, passionate flamenco music, responsible city finances, a chance to run for a good cause, one of the most spectacular July 4th sho

Paws, New Pavement, and an Exciting Performance

From innovative sustainable nighttime roadwork to several free family events and activities, we’re packing a lot into this 5 minute podcast. Get the scoop! Rate, review

From Bike Rodeos to a $500M Budget

We're breaking down the happenings coming up in Elk Grove. From youth bike rodeos and Juneteenth celebrations to a nearly $500 million city budget you can actually w

Painting the Town: Art, Pride, Pets & More

From vibrant murals to waived adoption fees, Elk Grove is having a big week. Join us as we walk through the Paint the Grove Mural Festival, celebrate Pride Month, experie

Pedals, Paintings, & Protecting the Community

We’re covering everything from e-bikes to epic murals. Learn how you could win a free e-bike during Bike Month, get the inside scoop on Paint the Grove transforming Histo

Big Trucks, Better Trails & the Countdown to Splashdown

We’re honoring AANHPI Heritage Month, sharing important trail closure information, inviting residents to Big Truck Day, promoting a free e-bike education class and encour

Boots, Bikes & Big Events

Elk Grove is gearing up for a busy week filled with live music, community events, and citywide improvements. We’ll preview the country-themed Music on Main concert and Lu

From Roads to Résumés

Whether you’re navigating Laguna Boulevard or your next career move, this episode has you covered. We’re diving into upcoming roadwork and landscaping improvements, plus