The Galt Herald

07/25/2024

These are the editors that bring you the Galt Herald. Matthew Malone is the news editor and is also writing for our Elk Grove Citizen.
Paige Lampson is the sports editor and is very very part time.
If you have any news or sports you would like to share with the community please email Paige at [email protected].
Any news can be emailed to Matthew at [email protected].
We will try to use as much as we have room for.
New website is www.galtherald.com.
Old website, Galtheraldonline has not been posted on for months and for some reason is still up.

We appreciate your input to cover our Great American Little Town.

07/23/2024

We have some Junior Olympic champions in town. Congratulations to Daniel Sanchez and Layla Lujan for bringing home Gold and Bronze.

Two boxers from Guerrero’s Gym competed all year and earned their way to the USA Boxing 2024 National Junior Olympics in New Mexico the last weekend in June.

07/23/2024

The Galt Shooters just finished up their season at Nationals and will be starting a new season with the new school year.

The Galt Shooters just returned from a very successful competition at the U.S. Open Youth Clay Shooting Annual Competition in Las Vegas.

07/11/2024

07/09/2024

July1-July14 is the new CIF No Contact Dead Period for all high school sports. Athletes may not have any contact with their coaches during this time among other things.

Summer is usually a time for high school athletes to prepare for the upcoming fall season. Athletes work with their coaches to condition, learn plays, lift weights and perfect their skills. While this is still true, the CIF Sac-Joaquin League memb...

07/05/2024

The way to beat the heat and watch the fireworks is to hang out in the Galt pool tonight.

07/03/2024

Our Nation's number one Goal scorer for Winter soccer this year, Miguel Garcia was named Galt High C0-Athlete of the Year. Congratulations and well deserved.

This year for the first time Galt High School announced two male athletes of the year during the graduation ceremony. Athletic Director John van den Raadt called Miguel Garcia up to the stage to be honored.

07/03/2024

There is a new Sgt in town.

PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT | SERGEANT YOUNG HAMMACK

The Galt Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of Corporal Young Hammack to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Hammack was hired with us in 2014, after leaving a corporate job at Intel.

Throughout his career with the GPD, his special assignments include Honor Guard, Recruitment Team, Field Training Officer, Mentor, Investigations, and UAS (Drone) Coordinator.

Sergeant Hammack is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with our patrol teams, being an effective leader, and he’s motivated to make a positive impact in law enforcement and community relations. He will be formally sworn-in to his new position during our upcoming department swearing-in ceremony later this month.

Congratulations Sergeant Hammack! 👏

07/03/2024

ONE day away from our Independence Day Celebration!!!❤🤍💙

Join us for a day full of fun; check out the event lineup:

➡ 7:30 AM - Officer Tonn Memorial 5K Run/Walk
➡ 8:00 AM - Saturday Market IDC Edition
➡ 9:30 AM - Independence Day Parade
➡ 6:00 PM - Live Music, Food Trucks, Kids Zone, and MORE at Veterans Field
➡ 7:00 PM - Fireworks in the Pool (SOLD OUT)
➡ 9:30 PM - FIREWORKS SHOWCASE

Registration for the Officer Tonn 5k Run/ Walk is available at https://bit.ly/ActivityRegistrationParksAndRecreation

For all the details, head to www.cityofgalt.org/IDC

06/29/2024

Congratulations to Kayson Jones. Galt High Co-Athlete of the year.

This year for the first time Galt High School announced two male athletes of the year during the graduation ceremony. Athletic Director John van den Raadt named Kayson Jones as the first one.

06/28/2024

Congratulations to Galt High's Female Athlete of the Year Hope Garten.

Galt High Athletic Director John van den Raadt announced the athletes of the year at the Galt graduation ceremony. The Female Athlete of the Year is four-sport standout Hope Garten.

06/26/2024

🎆Come check out the military tanks before the Independence Day festivities begin!

Join us next Wednesday, July 3rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel for a neighborhood BBQ. It's a perfect opportunity for Galt residents to come together, enjoy a delicious dinner, and get a sneak peek at the military tanks!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Best Western Galt
620 N. Lincoln Way

06/26/2024

Liberty Ranch Athletic Director Samantha Vitoria announced Sophia Felix as this year’s athlete of the year at Senior Awards Night.

06/26/2024

Liberty Ranch Athletic Director Samantha Vitoria announced Shaye Setter as this year’s Male Athlete of the Year at the Senior Awards Night.

06/14/2024

Today is the day! Make sure you pick up a Galt Herald today with graduation coverage. Galt High, Liberty Ranch High, and Estrellita. Ceremony coverage and Top 10 bios are included in this week's Herald. Last week we covered the scholarships if you are looking for that.

05/18/2024

Liberty Ranch track and field in print today!

04/27/2024

Some of our local FFA kids are preparing for fair. Look how many kids will be showing goats this year. 

Great day practicing in the ring in preparation for fair! Come watch us show at the Sacramento County Fair Memorial Day weekend.

04/14/2024

🚂 Update: Quiet Zone Restoration 🚂

The City's construction work for the Quiet Zone was completed on April 1, 2024, and was subsequently inspected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on April 2, receiving initial approval. However, before final reinstatement, the FRA requested additional updates to the crossing data for all five crossings within the Quiet Zone's boundaries.

The City of Galt petitioned the FRA to separate these updates from the Quiet Zone reinstatement, which was granted. The quiet zone is expected to be implemented in the next few days (i.e., train horns stopped).

Even though the Quiet Zone is reinstated, it's important to remember that train engineers retain the right to sound horns if there are safety concerns, such as people or vehicles near the tracks. Additionally, Union Pacific is conducting significant maintenance operations in the area, which may result in occasional horn use despite the Quiet Zone's return.

04/14/2024

Our very own Audrey Gonsalez was elected to serve as the Central Region Secretary today at our Regional meeting. She will spend the next year serving the almost 30,000 members that call Central Region home. We are so proud of you Audrey! 💙💛

04/13/2024

STUNT game going on tonight at the Hawk’s Nest. Liberty Ranch is playing Liberty High School.

04/08/2024

Galt City Council member Rich Lozano announced that he is running for election to the CSD board of directors this weekend. Lozano’s term for galt City Council is not up till 2026.

04/08/2024

The Union Pacific Railroad is hard at work on this Sunday night well past 7pm. There are flag people at all three street crossings. Lots of porta potties, equipment, employee cars and trailers parked all over Union Pacific property. Residents should expect short delays when crossing.

03/14/2024

Galt Warriors are playing El Dorado this windy afternoon.

03/05/2024

In this week’s Galt Herald, Galt, High School girls wrestlers win regionals, and one competed at State. Quite impressive.

02/24/2024

The Warriors are battling hard for the section title. With five minutes left in the first half of the score is one to one against Natomas.

02/21/2024

In this weeks Galt Herald, the Galt boys soccer team continues their quest for the section title.

02/16/2024

Watch and listen as Hayden Miller kicks the last PK after double overtime and secures the win for the Galt Warrior soccer team. They beat Placer tonight and will play for the section championships Tuesday Feb 20. Thank you Next Gen Barber for the video.

02/15/2024

Congratulations to the Liberty Ranch girls soccer team who just beat Dixon 2-1 in the quarter finals. The semi-finals will be played Friday.

02/14/2024

Galt soccer had a bye the first playoff game. Now they are playing El Camino in the second round at Walker Park. Score is 1-0 Warriors. 19 minutes left in first half. Miguel Garcia made the goal.

02/10/2024

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