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🌱 Patch AM: What do Elk Grove’s new bike rules and police Bearcat really change?
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In today's newsletter:
- What do Elk Grove's new bike rules and police Bearcat really change?
- Will Elk Grove's new 'Main Street' signs actually change Old Town?
- How to check Elk Grove crime reports and send anonymous tips
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Council Approves Bike and E-Bike Codes, Armored Vehicle Purchase (egcitizen.com) — Elk Grove's City Council has overhauled local rules for bikes, e-bikes, scooters, and other personal transportation devices, tightening safety requirements on sidewalks, trails, and streets while emphasizing education over punishment. Councilmembers also approved buying a new Bearcat armored rescue vehicle for police, sparking debate among residents about cost, necessity, and how best to protect the community. 
2. Elk Grove Rebrands Old Town With 'Main Street' Signs (elkgrovenews.net) — Old Town Elk Grove is getting a fresh identity, with the city rolling out "Main Street" branding and new vertical stickers along Elk Grove Boulevard between Highway 99 and Elk Grove-Florin Road. The article reflects on whether residents will embrace "Historic Downtown" and "Main Street," and what it really takes to create a lively, walkable downtown for Elk Grove.
3. Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 13-16, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents are reminded how to access the Police Department's Daily Watch Summary, look up custody status, and view broader crime data specific to "Elk Grove CA." The piece explains how to text anonymous tips, stresses that TipSoft is for non-urgent issues, and notes that local arrest information is public record while still sometimes removed as a courtesy.
4. Elk Grove Historical Society's Annual Barn Banquet (eastsacramentonews.com) — Elk Grove residents are invited to District56 on Friday, Aug. 21, for the Raise the Barn Banquet supporting reconstruction of the historic hay barn at Heritage Park. The evening offers dinner, entertainment, and sponsorship opportunities, with every ticket and donation helping preserve local agricultural history and create a future community event venue celebrating Elk Grove's past.
5. Legislative updates on Elk Grove's representatives in Sacramento (elkgrovenews.net) — Two lawmakers representing the Elk Grove and Sacramento area, Sen. Angelique Ashby and Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, are entering the final stretch of the 2025–26 legislative session with dozens of recent votes on education, housing, voting by mail, and digital wellness. The report tracks their voting records, missed votes, bill activity, and organizational alignments so Elk Grove residents can see how their state representatives are acting in Sacramento.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Community Advisory Committee Presentation and Meeting
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, CA 95655
5:30 pm - Flag Football - Varsity Only
Cordova High School
7:15 pm - Regular Board Meeting
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Education Services Center - Board Room 1965 Birkmont Dr, Rancho C
5:00 pm - Back to School Night
Cottage Elementary Sacramento, CA 95825
5:00 pm - Senior Parent Information Night
Cordova High CHS PAC
5:30 pm - Back to School Night 1st - 3rd ADULTS ONLY
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Classrooms
5:30 pm - Back to School Night 4th - 6th ADULTS ONLY
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Classrooms
6:15 pm - Senior Sunrise
Rio Americano High Rio Americano Stadium
6:00 am - Delta Nights at Heringer Estates Winery →
Heringer Estates Winery, 37375 Netherlands Rd, Clarksburg
6:00 pm - Skate Night
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Foothill Skate Inn
4:00 pm - Back-To-School Night - Bell Ave
Robla Elementary Bell Avenue Elementary, 1900 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838, U
5:00 pm - Family Engagement
Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
8:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors, I just moved here.
I'm still getting to know the area, so I was wondering if you could recommend a few great Chinese restaurants around here? (Nextdoor Valley Oak) - Tai Chi Curious?
Join our little picnic tomorrow (Tuesday, 8/18/2026) by the fountain between the two lakes in Laguna West. Bring a chair, a drink, and some food to… (Nextdoor Laguna West)
- STXZ LLC posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- Kubota Tractor Corporation posted a job opening for Clerk, Stock WE in Elk Grove. 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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