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Good day Elk Grove! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a two-year storage facility freeze could reshape Elk Grove
- How to send crime tips directly to Elk Grove police detectives
- What could Elk Grove residents face for damaging a Flock camera?
Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class".
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 56.
- Monday: Sunlit and pleasantly cool, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Elk Grove News August 27, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove officials have imposed a two-year halt on new storage facility applications while they study whether to make the ban permanent, leaving existing and already approved sites untouched. The city also saw two separate fatal crashes this week, including an 80-year-old driver who died after veering into a tree on Elk Grove Boulevard, reportedly following a medical emergency. 
2. Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 26, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents can review the latest police daily watch summary and learn how to share crime tips directly with local detectives, including via text. The piece explains when to use TipSoft versus calling police, links to crime-mapping tools, and clarifies why recent arrests and mugshots are shared as public records for community awareness.
3. What happens if you're caught tampering with a Flock camera in CA? What law says (fresnobee.com) — If you tamper with or damage Flock license plate cameras in California, including those used by Elk Grove police, you can face vandalism charges with fines up to tens of thousands of dollars and possible jail time. The article explains how widely these cameras are deployed around Sacramento County and outlines the penalties, from minor damage to major destruction and related offenses like trespassing.
4. Mira Loma QB's 'incredible' night helps launch Sacramento-area HS football season (sacbee.com) — A dominant performance by Mira Loma quarterback Deangelo Keys opened the Sacramento-area high school football season with a 46-0 win over Valley, a team from the Elk Grove Unified School District. Keys rushed for 286 yards and scored all six touchdowns, highlighting how 8-man football is helping programs like Valley and Mira Loma rebuild their traditions and keep players on the field.
5. Sacramento Nepali community seeks support for flood victims in Nepal (kcra.com) — Families from Elk Grove and across the Sacramento region's Nepali community are rallying to send cash donations and emotional support to relatives hit by catastrophic flooding in Nepal. Local leaders describe loved ones rescued after harrowing ordeals, urge prayers, and stress that money—not goods—is the most effective way to help as thousands remain displaced or missing.
📸 Around Elk Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove
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- Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
7:45 am
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forejour - Foreigner & Journey Tribute Band: Forejour at Miner's Leap Winery →
Miner's Leap Winery, 54250 S River Rd, Clarksburg
6:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Rosemont
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Kennedy/Sacramento
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm - California Brewers Festival 2026 →
Discovery Park, Sacramento
12:00 pm - Miner's Leap Winery - Summer Under the Stars Concert Series →
Miner's Leap Winery, 54250 S River Rd, Clarksburg
6:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors.
Unfortunately, my mom has to move out of her house and cannot take this sweet girl. She is about 6 years old fully potty trained and such a love. Her… (Nextdoor Laguna West) - Tonight, while driving on Franklin High from Whitelock, just past BSP, I came within inches of a tragedy.
A kid on a completely dark bike, wearing dark clothes with no lights or reflectors, decided to show off for his friends and turned directly in front… (Nextdoor South of Franklin High)
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ticket Counter Agent in Sacramento. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.
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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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