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1. 'There's a story to be told': A glimpse into the future of Elk Grove's Historic Main Street (fox40.com) — Major changes are being proposed for Elk Grove's Historic Main Street, including limits on certain business types and new rules that could expand nightlife options. City planners are weighing community feedback that strongly favors artsy, family-friendly, and historic vibes, while young residents are pushing for safer biking and more outdoor activities. City council is now reviewing the recommendations, and neighbors want clearer communication about what's coming next.
2. Elk Grove City Council Aug. 26 agenda: Red-light cameras, traffic congestion, storage-unit moratorium (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove residents have a packed City Council meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, including a proposed moratorium on new self-storage projects, expansion of red-light camera enforcement, and a look at traffic flow and signal timing. The agenda also covers budget changes, street maintenance contracts, and results from the 2026 National Community Survey about life in Elk Grove.
3. Volleyball Recap: Turlock Rolls to Its Third Straight Win (maxpreps.com) — Elk Grove High School's volleyball team dropped a 2-0 match to Turlock, evening their record at 1-1 before falling again to Pitman on the 22nd. The recap highlights Turlock's strong start to the season while noting Elk Grove's back-to-back losses. Local fans can track how the Thundering Herd responds in upcoming matches.
4. Lawsuit filed after shocking video shows delivery driver punching man at California gas station (abc7.com) — A 71-year-old man is suing Amazon after a delivery driver allegedly punched him at an ARCO gas station in Elk Grove, leaving him with a concussion and neck pain. The driver, working for a third-party contractor, was arrested and later barred from delivering Amazon packages, while the civil case proceeds in Sacramento County Superior Court.
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