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Good morning to you Elk Grove! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man arrested in Elk Grove after multi-agency human trafficking investigation.
  • Can Elk Grove avenge last year's loss at Chico tonight?
  • How one Elk Grove councilmember is reshaping housing help and hunger relief

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

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Rancho Cordova man, 25, faces pimping, pandering charges in Placer County (sacbee.com) — A 25-year-old Rancho Cordova man was arrested in Elk Grove after a Placer County human trafficking investigation that began in June, and he now faces pimping and pandering charges. Detectives from several agencies linked him to a sex worker's activities, and he is being held in South Placer Jail while court proceedings move forward.
   

• Chico, Elk Grove face off as both teams look for first win (modbee.com) — Elk Grove High's football team heads to Chico tonight as both programs chase their first win of the new season, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The matchup follows Elk Grove's 2025 home loss to Chico and is part of a busy Northern Section slate that includes Pleasant Valley, Inderkum, Biggs, and Gridley.
   

• Sergio Robles finds opportunities to serve community from Washington to Elk Grove (sacbee.com) — Elk Grove Councilmember Sergio Robles is being recognized for community service that stretches from Washington, D.C., back to his work on the Elk Grove Planning Commission and City Council. He's championed a new down-payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers and helped secure a major grant for the Elk Grove Food Bank, while also serving in the California National Guard and mentoring Latino youth.
   

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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

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  • Question for fellow Elk Grove pet parents with senior pets or pets with ongoing health stuff...
    arthritis, multiple daily meds, mobility issues, anything like that. When you travel or have a long day away, what has actually worked for you? A lot… (Nextdoor Old Town Elk Grove)
  • Happy Labor Day, neighbors.
    Hope you have a fun and safe holiday. FYI, most stores will be open with usual hours, except for Costco and its gas stations will be CLOSED on… (Nextdoor Elk Grove Meadows)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Elk Grove. Apply here.
  • Barnes & Noble posted a job opening for Lead Barista - FT in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Sacramento

  • Sacramento company develops clean energy technology for AI data centers (kcra.com)
  • Police arrest man suspected in 24-hour burglary spree at Sacramento storefronts (sacbee.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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