City council honors former Elk Grove Citizen owner

Valley Oak Press recently acquired the newspapers, printing plant and associated assets from Galt-based Herburger Publications, Inc.

The Herburgers had owned The Citizen since 1959; it has published since 1909.

“My mom and dad taught me from the age of 7 (to) get to work and get out there and help the community, and that’s what we’ve done,” David Herburger said during the meeting. “And I can’t thank you enough and I can’t thank the community of Elk Grove enough for giving us the opportunity to play and make Elk Grove a better place.”

Roy Herburger, David’s father, was CNPA president in 1996; David is a former CNPA Board director.