Celebration, Innovation, and Community Planning in Progress
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 City’s 25th Anniversary Photo Contest gets underway.Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove CityCast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at elkgrove.gov/podcast.
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The Return of the Elk Grove CityCast: A New Approach, More Great Info
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 Integrated Health Program is enhancing care in our community.We’ll also cover opportunities to shape Elk Grove’s transit future, celebrate culture with Diversity Dining Week and a Diversity Awareness Month concert and preview the fun of the upcoming Silent Disco event. Plus, don’t forget important reminders about Labor Day holiday closures.Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove CityCast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at elkgrove.gov/podcast.
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Elk Grove’s Digital Defenders: How the City’s IT Team is Fending Off Cyber Attackers
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 your identity and your finances.🎧 Don't miss out on this exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fight for your digital security!Â
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Getting Caught Will Cost You: An Illegal Fireworks Warning
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 illegal fireworks this year. Hosts John and Kristyn also share news about the City’s Salute to the Red, White & Blue celebration and a couple of exciting recent business openings.Report illegal fireworks through the Elk Grove Police Department non-emergency number at (916) 714-5115.Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove CityCast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove CityCast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at www.elkgrovecity.org/podcast.Â
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Episode 6: Projects, Pavement, and Lots of Progress: The Important (and Diverse) Role of Elk Grove’s Public Works Team
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. Public Works Director, Jeff Werner, shares the diverse responsibilities and innovative projects his department is tackling to keep Elk Grove running smoothly. Hosts John and Kristyn also share news about a big mixed-use development project, your chance to shape the city’s future, and a call to help stock the local Pet Food Pantry.Rate, review and subscribe to the Elk Grove Citycast to get more information about the people, programs, and services shaping the City. You can find the Elk Grove Citycast anywhere you get your podcasts or listen online at www.elkgrovecity.org/podcast.Â
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