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Good morning Elk Grove! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to check Elk Grove arrests and send anonymous crime tips
  • Could you qualify for Elk Grove's new $60,000 homebuyer help?
  • Why Elk Grove businesses say one state bill could save them.

Also on today's calendar: Certified Farmers' Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, September 22, 2026 (elkgrovelagunanews.com) — Elk Grove residents can review the latest police daily watch summary and learn how to look up charges, custody status, and additional crime data specific to the city. The piece also explains how to text anonymous tips, when to call police directly, and why local arrest information is legally publishable for community awareness.
   

2. New Elk Grove program to offer first-time homebuyers up to $60,000 for down payment (sacbee.com) — Moderate-income Elk Grove residents may soon qualify for city loans of up to $60,000, or 20% of a home's price, to help with down payments. The newly approved program offers low-interest, deferred-payment assistance for first-time buyers who meet income limits, complete homeownership classes, and purchase safe, owner-occupied homes within Elk Grove, with a launch targeted for late 2026.
   

3. Small Businesses Pressing for SB 690 (egcitizen.com) — Elk Grove small business owners, including Elk Grove Plumbing, Drain, Heating and Air, are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign SB 690, which would curb costly privacy lawsuits over routine website data tracking. Local and regional firms say predatory litigation under an old wiretapping law threatens their survival, and they're hoping the bill's retroactive protections will erase most claims.
   

4. Dumplings, wine and nature walks: How to spend a great day in Elk Grove (abridged.org) — If you're planning a full day out in Elk Grove, this guide maps a route from morning runs at The Preserve at District56 and swims at the Aquatics Center to independent bookstores, local gyms, dumpling spots, bakeries, and wine bars. It highlights specific neighborhood parks, eateries, and family-friendly activities that showcase how quickly the city is growing and what's worth exploring now.
   

5. A new California law forces one community to try something different over homelessness (laist.com) — Elk Grove is now required, along with Sacramento County and nearby cities, to join a new joint powers authority that will coordinate the region's homelessness response by 2028. Supporters say this mandated collaboration could streamline services and funding, while critics worry about added bureaucracy and costs, leaving Elk Grove residents watching how this experiment will shape local help for unhoused neighbors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUNDA DOG on seasons drive
    Super sweet but scared. Do you know where it belongs? Safe with water and love at my place until shelter opens tomorrow (if owner not found by then) (Nextdoor The Seasons)
  • Lost dog!
    Beautiful baby running around Cassaro Court…I see a collar but not a tag! She came back to our house and we have her safe! Gave foods and water! She… (Nextdoor Springmont)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for New Store - Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time - Elk Grove, California - Opening Late Summer 2026 in Elk Grove. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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