Elk Grove City Council Member Pat Hume, on Dec. 2, declared victory in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors District 5 election.

The rise in home prices and mortgage rates has become an issue for potential homebuyers across California and in Galt, though Galt remains more affordable than some nearby cities.

The Galt District Chamber of Commerce recently announced Express Type & Graphics as its business of the year, recognizing the printing company’s involvement in community projects.

While the recent elections highlight running for office as a way to participate in local government, they also open another opportunity: joining a city commission or committee. The city of Galt is looking for community members to fill a large number of open seats.

Though this year’s Turkey Trot for Teal in Herald didn’t have all the trappings that it usually does, that didn’t stop people from turning up on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24, to show their support for Strong as Steele Cancer Foundation.

The Public Safety Committee heard an overview of the results of Galt’s Traffic Safety Month at its Nov. 28 meeting before getting updates on community-submitted safety concerns.

Galt Police Department held a wreath-laying ceremony on Nov. 28 to recognize the 10th anniversary of the killing of Sacramento County animal control officer Roy Marcum. Marcum was killed in Galt on Nov. 28, 2012, while attempting to collect pets from a residence where an eviction had been se…