The Miwok inhabited the area.
Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga entered the region in 1808, naming the valley "Sacramento Valley" in honor of Sacramento, the Holy Sacrament in Spanish, giving the … See more

Public libraries
The Elk Grove Public Library is located at 8900 Elk Grove Boulevard in a modern two-story building, … See more

Beginning in 2012, voters elect the mayor for a two-year term. Prior to 2012, the mayor's position was a one-year term and was chosen by the … See more

Buses
Elk Grove is serviced by a E-tran, a fared bus system that traverses many of the city's main routes. SmaRT Ride is a free, on-demand, Sacramento Regional Transit District system for students that services main routes. See more

Cosumnes Community Services District owns and operates over 100 parks in Elk Grove, including Emerald Lakes Golf Course. See more

The Elk Grove Unified School District is the fifth largest school district in California and one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation. … See more

• Arik Armstead (born 1993), defensive lineman for NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars
• Armond Armstead (born 1990), defensive tackle for CFL's Toronto Argonauts
• Ami Bera (born 1965), physician; U.S. Representative, 7th district, California See more