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Morning Elk Grove! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to check Elk Grove arrests and send anonymous crime tips
- What will replace Elk Grove's Teen Center after the lease ends?
- Can Cosumnes Oaks finally flip the script in this year's Elk Grove rivalry?
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot with some sun, temps: high: 96, low: 61.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 19, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents can review the latest police daily watch summary and learn how to look up charges, custody status, and broader crime data specific to Elk Grove. The piece also explains how to text anonymous tips, stresses that TipSoft doesn't replace 911, and outlines legal protections for publishing local arrest information. 
2. Elk Grove ends Teen Center lease after citing years of financial, operational problems (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove is ending its long-term lease with the Teen Center of Elk Grove on the city-owned Elk Grove Boulevard building, citing years of unresolved financial and operational concerns. City officials are now weighing new youth programming models, possible use of the current Teen Center or former library buildings, and coordination with EGUSD and local partners while federal funding rules shape what happens to the site.
3. High School football previews: Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack (fox40.com) — Cosumnes Oaks High School's football team in Elk Grove is gearing up for 2026 with a renewed focus on discipline and culture after a tough 2025 season. Players and coaches say they've put in serious offseason work and are especially fired up for their rivalry game against nearby Franklin High.
4. Elk Grove man convicted of 2021 murder in Old Town Elk Grove (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — An Elk Grove man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the 2021 stabbing death of a woman he lived with, a killing that occurred in Old Town Elk Grove. Jurors also found he used a deadly weapon, and he now faces up to 26 years to life, with sentencing set for October 23, 2026, in Sacramento County Superior Court.
5. Where CA Cities Rank Among Nation's Best And Worst Real Estate Markets (patch.com) — Elk Grove ranks a strong No. 39 nationally in WalletHub's 2026 list of best real estate markets, putting the city ahead of Sacramento and many other California communities. The study weighs factors like affordability, price appreciation, and job growth, giving local buyers and homeowners a fresh snapshot of how Elk Grove stacks up.
📸 Around Elk Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove
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- Senior Parent/Guardian Info Night (Large Gym)
Franklin High School, 6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757\
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Volleyball, Girls VR vs Encina
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
5:00 pm - Senior Parent/Guardian Info Night (Large Gym)
Franklin High School, 6400 Whitelock Pkwy, Elk Grove, CA 95757\
6:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls JV @ Monterey Trail
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR vs Monterey Trail
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR vs Stagg
Hiram Johnson 6879 14th Ave, Sacramento, California, 95826
6:30 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Laguna Creek,Mesa Verde
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm - Football (11 person) JV @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Heads up all.
I am expecting a FedEx package. I received a text that said it was from FedEx and they had tried to deliver my package that needed a signature and… (Nextdoor Laguna Woods Phase 1) - Where do people discard paint excess at homes when painting around house?
How do you clean paint brushes or paint left in pan after you pour excess paint back in paint can? If you rinse brushes off is it ok to rinse in sink? (Nextdoor Preserve at Laguna Ridge)
- ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Light Assembly Worker in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357544-6) 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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