Good Bye Elk Grove Patch

A final word on the sad state of political discourse in America.

Proposition Guarantees Essential Funding for Sacramento County Schools

Proposition 38, an initiative on the ballot this November will bring millions of dollars to Sacramento County schools to restore vital programs that have been cut in recent years.

Found my missing dog

Found our family dog

WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS WANT MOST FROM EMPLOYEES

One of the most difficult goals for business owners is to find, recruit, and hire the right people who will assist them to be successful in their business.

Proud to Be Part of the 47%

A defense of the 47% attacked by Mitt Romney

How to Prosper BECAUSE of Your Competition!

If you’ve been considering your competitors as roadblocks, or hindrances, you’ve been overlooking an important springboard to success.

Our Farmers Market

A Saturday morning at the Elk Grove Farmers Market.

Why Not Four More Years?

A defense of Barack Obama's record.

Goodbye Elk Grove

A long time resident and teacher leaves Elk Grove.

Homestay Students from France in Elk Grove this Summer!

Quick overview of French Homestay visit - August 2012 for 1 EG Family - complete w/pictures & video of him doing a great Michael Jackson dance!

Where Did the Republican Moderates Go?

Charlie Crist endorsed President Obama's re-election, while decrying the Republican move to the extreme right. It's too bad there aren't more people in the Republican Party leadership like him.

Do you enjoy wine, touring the wine country, tasting before you buy?

If you love wine, tasting and touring the wine country, you'll love Lodi. Less than 30 miles from Elk Grove, Lodi boasts wonderful wines and wineries to visit.

Saying Goodbye to our Students from Spain

Our 15 Spanish visitors headed home. It was a great experience and very hard to say goodbye. Everyone cried, even the men!

Cake Decorating for Newbies, Thanks Kathy!

Learning the Art of Cake Decorating

2012 3rd Annual Fittest of Elk Grove Event

Visit the event website - www.FittestOfElkGrove.org

San Francisco City Tour Day was Beautiful!

Walking the Golden Gate Bridge, riding the Cable Car and meeting Willie Brown!

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

New List of Top-Rated Elk Grove Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Elk Grove, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give, volunteer, or intern with.

San Francisco, Still Awesome After All These Years

Our San Francisco Bay Cruise to San Francisco with the students from Spain. The best weather ever! I sure hope others upload pictures as I didn't take very many.

Instagrammed

How one app is changing the world of photography

Let The Debate Begin

An opening salvo in the discussion of the Presidential campaign. An example from this week that provides a clear example of the divide between Democrats and Republicans.

Elevate Awareness for Autism: 2012 Longboard trek

read about a Longboard trip to Raise Autism Awareness and support Easter Seals. Watch here for trip updates! Starting 7/23.

Bowling at Strikes and Movies at Century 16

Shopping, Bowling, Movies and more in Elk Grove with Spanish Homestay Group for American Discovery.

Shopping, Fireworks, Eating and more Shopping in Elk Grove

Shopping fun in Elk Grove with our Spanish Homestay visitor.

A Call to End Personal Attacks

A discussion about the personal attacks on blogs and why it should end.

"Shop Local" - when it works

A discussion about why Elk Grove does not actually "shop local."

As promised our blog in Spanish today!

This is the accounting of our trip so far in Spanish by the Escort from Spain.

The Teenage-ification of America

I wish for adults and parents who would take responsibility for themselves and recognize their responsibility to children. To lead by example, rather than wanting to remain children themselves.

Eurocup Celebration in Wilton and Davis - Fun with Spanish Students!

Euro Cup celebration by our students from Spain in both Elk Grove and Davis.

Welcome, Spanish Students!

Our welcome party for homestay students from Spain at the Wackford Aquatic Complex and Teen Center.

Spanish Exchange Students Arrive in Elk Grove: Yesterday was Soooo Exciting!

American Discovery students from Spain have arrived!

The Students are on Their Way to America Right Now!

Students from Spain are about the arrive in Elk Grove. Got any ideas for a Fourth of July celebration they would enjoy?

I Just Started Using WhatsApp to Communicate with our Students from Spain!

New blogger and new to WhatsApp and new to hosting students from Spain. What an adventure!

Homestay Students from Spain in Elk Grove Area this Summer!

350 kids from Spain coming to Elk Grove & all over Sacto area. Like 2 host? join us! alicia@americandiscovery.net; Otherwise follow us on this blog!

When Will Newspapers Finally Die?

Daily newspapers ... has their time come and gone?

Quirky Summer Holidays

June has some unusual holidays.

Local Elk Grove Artist Paula Ferris

A look at a local artist who specializes in mixed media.

A teen's guide to must-see summer movies

Summer is on the horizon, along with lots of new movies

Just say "no"

being a parent is difficult

Caring for Elk Grove Park and its 'residents'

To the wildlife of Elk Grove Park, the lake is their home. Let's treat it as if we're honored guests.