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In today's newsletter:

• How could EGUSD's PLA decision reshape future Elk Grove school construction?
• How to send anonymous crime tips to Elk Grove police today
• Could a recalled fish-skin snack still be in your pantry?

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 60.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• EGUSD PLA Debate Draws 19 Speakers, 12 Opposed (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove Unified families face a major decision on project labor agreements as the district plans hundreds of millions in new, Measure N–funded school construction. At a special board study session, 19 speakers weighed in, with 12 opposing and seven supporting PLAs, reflecting a sharp split between union representatives and merit-shop or nonunion contractors.
   

• Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 18, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents can review the latest police daily watch summary and learn how to look up charges, custody status, and additional crime data specific to Elk Grove. The piece explains how to text anonymous tips, when to call police directly, and why local arrest records and mugshots are legally publishable public information.
   

• Stockton store among dozens selling recalled snacks. See affected products (recordnet.com) — Elk Grove is among more than 15 California cities where recalled Crispy Fish Skin Crackers may have been sold, so check your pantry if you buy Asian snack foods. The catfish-skin products, imported from China without proper authorization, should be thrown away or returned for a refund, and residents can contact USDA hotlines if they have safety questions.
   

📸 Around Elk Grove

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Delta Nights at Heringer Estates Winery →
  Heringer Estates Winery, 37375 Netherlands Rd, Clarksburg
  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Flag Football - Varsity Only
  Cordova High School
  7:15 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Skate Night
  James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Foothill Skate Inn
  4:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Back-To-School Night - Bell Ave
  Robla Elementary Bell Avenue Elementary, 1900 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838, U
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Family Engagement
  Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
• Back-To-School Night - Robla
  Robla Elementary School, 5200 Marysville Blvd, Sacramento, CA 9
  5:00 pm
• Back To School Night!
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE
  5:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Principal Coffee
  Rancho Cordova Elementary RCE Room 5
  8:15 am
• Minimum Day *Special Bell
  Cordova High Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  8:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Forejour - Foreigner & Journey Tribute Band: Forejour at Miner's Leap Winery →
  Miner's Leap Winery, 54250 S River Rd, Clarksburg
  6:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• POP OUT SZN 6 WC TOUR STOP 11: MATHER SKATEPARK →
  Mather Skatepark, 3755 Schriever Ave, Mather
  12:00 pm
• Festival de Bombas 2026 →
  McFarland Living History Ranch, 8899 Orr Rd, Galt
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good afternoon Neighbors.
  Good news! FOMO is back home. I appreciate everyone for looking out and then you to the Elk Grove animal control officers who helped bring him home… (Nextdoor East Park)
• Just found this dog..
  he ran up to me in the garage..no dog tag, collar or anything?? Is anyone missing a Yorki? (Nextdoor The Grove at Laguna Ridge Village)

• C.H. Guenther & Son posted a job opening for Sanitation Technician, 2nd Shift $22.55/hr.+* in Elk Grove. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galt

• Galt to test Tuesday night market (lodinews.com)

Sacramento

• Schiff, Padilla to investigate ICE visits to Sacramento law office and non-profit (abc10.com)
• West Sacramento police seek information on November 2024 homicide investigation (kcra.com)
• Lerryan Douglas Says Two Ranked UFC Fighters Fell Through Before Jamall Emmers At UFC Sacramento (middleeasy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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