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Good morning Elk Grove! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could the Summer Villas project reshape Elk Grove's rural area?
  • What did Elk Grove residents demand about the city's license plate cameras?
  • How one Elk Grove caregiver still gives more after exhausting shifts

Also on today's calendar: Optimist Prime Elk Grove and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Friday: Sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Elk Grove police union weighs in on Summer Villas (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove's police union is urging closer scrutiny of the proposed Summer Villas project, which could boost housing in the city's rural area from about 35 to nearly 500 homes. Union leaders and rural residents warn that traffic, emergency response, and the area's rural character are at stake as the City Council and Planning Commission prepare to weigh land-use changes.
   

• Council Hears Pros and Cons of Camera System (egcitizen.com) — Elk Grove leaders and residents are clashing over the city's automated license plate reader system, with police touting crime-solving benefits while opponents warn of mass surveillance and civil rights risks. At a recent City Council meeting, critics pressed for removal or tighter rules, and officials responded by highlighting new safeguards, data-access limits, and revised agreements with other agencies.
   

• She cares for kids all day and night. Still, this Elk Grove woman gives more (abridged.org) — In a quiet Elk Grove townhouse complex, child‑care leader Janice Lal starts each day walking her pet tortoise, Stash, before heading into long shifts caring for children. She juggles directing a busy state‑building child care center by day and working overnight at a crisis nursery on weekends, still finding small ways to support neighbors and delivery drivers back home.
   

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    Thursday September 17
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    Dustbowl Brewing Co. - Old Town Tap House, 9676 Railroad St, Elk Grove
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, I have a frenchie that can't go pee.
    I would like to know any vets in Elk Grove that are affordable and good with pets. Thank you Update: Tobias is ok. Doctor think that was in pain… (Nextdoor Madeira East)
  • Pet Feed store
    Hello….has anyone used the pellet type cat litter from the pet feed stores? This is my first time buying this type as I have always purchased the… (Nextdoor Laguna Creek)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Elk Grove. Apply here.
  • Elk Grove Unified School District posted a job opening for VICE PRINCIPAL (Pleasant Grove High School) in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Texas Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier (americanagnetwork.com)

Sacramento

  • Sacramento to approve response to grand jury's 'window dressing' criticism (kcra.com)
  • For Diana Almendariz, the 'real work' keeps Indigenous cultural practices alive (sacbee.com)
  • Sacramento Girl, 15, Dies Days After Being Struck Near Bruceville and Calvine Roads as Police Say Driver Stayed at the Scene and DUI Was Not Suspected (parktelegraph.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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