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Good morning Elk Grove! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will $2.1 million change driving on Laguna Boulevard?
  • How Elk Grove Unified became one of America's most diverse districts.
  • What Sky River workers are demanding from Elk Grove's casino owners.

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Market and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very hot with sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Elk Grove gets $2.1 million for Laguna Boulevard repairs (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove has secured $2.1 million in federal funding to resurface portions of Laguna Boulevard, a key route many residents use daily. The money comes from a larger Sacramento-area transportation package and will go toward preserving pavement and extending the road's life, though officials haven't yet said exactly which section will be treated or when work will start.
   

2. Sacramento area has 2 of the 'most diverse' districts in US. Is your child enrolled? (sacbee.com) — Families in Elk Grove can take pride that Elk Grove Unified School District ranks fifth most diverse in the nation and second best in Sacramento County, according to Niche. With more than 63,000 students across 67 schools, the district earned high marks for diversity and strong overall reviews from students who praise supportive teachers, college‑prep programs, and an inclusive environment.
   

3. 'We Got The Power' chant Sky River Casino Workers, Union Supporters on Picket Line (elkgrovenews.net) — Sky River Casino workers and union supporters marched outside the Elk Grove casino, urging owner Wilton Rancheria to start contract talks that could affect wages, benefits, and job security for hundreds of employees. The peaceful picket follows years of legal wrangling over a union agreement, with workers arguing they earn less than peers at other Northern California casinos and deserve a fair contract.
   

4. Who are the 2026 Sacramento Change Makers? Meet all 60 leaders shaping our region (sacbee.com) — Elk Grove's own Todo Un Poco and community leader Marie Mertz are highlighted as part of a 60-person "Sacramento Change Makers" class, recognized for turning a local restaurant into a true neighborhood gathering place. Another honoree, Sergio Robles, is noted for bringing his public service focus back to Elk Grove, showing how local residents are shaping the wider Sacramento region.
   

5. Aviators Restaurant to reopen at new Elk Grove location after nine-month closure (kcra.com) — Aviators Restaurant is returning to service by moving into Sky Port in Elk Grove, bringing its aviation-themed décor and breakfast-and-lunch menu closer to local diners. After a nine‑month closure at Sacramento Executive Airport, owner Cheung‑Sang Chik will oversee food and service while Sky Port staff run the dining room, with hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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