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Hello Elk Grove! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Hit a mysterious flat in Elk Grove? This might be why.
• How Monterey Trail's late surge secured a statement win for Elk Grove
• How would SB 802 change Elk Grove's role on homelessness?

Also on today's calendar: South Slope Grooves on Sunday, September 6 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sacramento suburb wrecked with wave of flat tires from the screws (amedpost.com) — Drivers in Elk Grove are facing costly flat tires after hundreds of screws were scattered across a Highway 99 overpass, damaging many vehicles and overwhelming local tire shops. A resident helped clear the roadway with a magnet, and Caltrans says affected drivers can file reimbursement claims with detailed photos, receipts, and exact incident information.
   

• Downey can't keep up with Monterey Trail in home opener as Mustangs pull away late (modbee.com) — Elk Grove's Monterey Trail Mustangs pulled away late to beat Downey in their first-ever matchup, powered by a punishing ground game and multiple key defensive interceptions. The win reinforces Monterey Trail's reputation as a Delta League powerhouse and could influence future playoff seeding, as the Mustangs continue to position themselves among the Sacramento area's top Division I programs.
   

• Bill to revamp Sacramento homeless policy is on Newsom's desk. What would it do? (sacbee.com) — Elk Grove could soon be required to join a new countywide joint powers authority overseeing homelessness and housing decisions if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 802. The bill would shift control from a nonprofit board to elected officials from Elk Grove and other Sacramento County cities, sparking debate over costs, legality, and whether it improves coordination on homelessness.
   

📸 Around Elk Grove

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• South Slope Grooves on Sunday, September 6 →
  South Slope Wines & Bistro, 10527 Sheldon Rd, Elk Grove
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day (Office Closed)
  ELK Grove Unified SD Elk Grove, CA 95624
• Labor Day - No School - Holiday
  District PDF Elk Grove, CA 95624
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meeting →
  The Park at Laguna Springs Independent Living Community, 9670 Laguna Springs Dr, Elk Grove
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday
  Fern Bacon Sacramento, CA 95823
Tuesday September 8
• Volleyball, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:30 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Burbank
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• MS VBall vs. LdV
  School of Engineering and Sciences School of Engineering & Sciences, 7345 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, C
  4:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Volleyball, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ***UPDATE***
  Missing Dog- "Auggie" black and white border collie. He was last seen this morning 9/4 on Sheldon Oaks Lane. He went missing from the Country… (Nextdoor Sheldon)
• GARAGE DOOR question.
  A little stumped over this. Sometimes my garage door closes all the way but then 1 second later goes back up. The sensors are clear, nothing… (Nextdoor Lakeside)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Elk Grove. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Prep Cook - Elk Grove Chili's in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

Galt

• Jonathan Cervantes Torres Killed in Crash on Highway 99 (sweetlaw.com)
• Sky Is Alright - Summer In Galt (Shore Dive Records) (bigtakeover.com)
• CDCR welcomes 139 new correctional officers (ca.gov)

Sacramento

• Update: No injuries or threat after shots fired during Sacramento State football game (sacbee.com)
• Spike strips, K9 used during police chase in Sacramento; 1 arrested (kcra.com)

Ok Elk Grove! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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