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Hello Elk Grove! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why 21 Elk Grove residents lined up against Flock cameras
- How Elk Grove's new "Green Wave" could change your daily commute
- How to check Elk Grove arrests and text anonymous crime tips
Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class".
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Not as warm, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. 21 speakers challenge Elk Grove's Flock license plate cameras (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove's City Council just heard 21 residents challenge the police department's use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, even though the issue wasn't on the agenda. Speakers, organized by DeFlock Elk Grove, argued the million‑dollar system threatens privacy and civil liberties, while council members have previously backed extending the contract through 2028. 
2. Elk Grove synchronizes more than 100 traffic lights to cut down on congestion (cbsnews.com) — If you've noticed more green lights in Elk Grove, it's not your imagination—over 100 signals on major roads like Laguna Boulevard and Elk Grove Boulevard are now synchronized to cut drive times and red-light stops. The city's Project Green Wave, developed after resident complaints, is already showing big time savings, though some cross-street drivers may wait longer at lights.
3. Elk Grove Police Daily Watch Summary, August 25, 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, emphasizes that TipSoft doesn't replace 911, and outlines why local arrest information is legally publishable for community awareness.
4. Elk Grove approves 2-year self-storage moratorium (elkgrovenews.net) — Elk Grove has paused approvals for new self‑storage facilities for two years while the city studies whether tighter rules are needed. With 19 facilities already in city limits and several more nearby, officials say storage sites bring few jobs and can undercut goals for housing, employment, and tax‑generating development.
5. Elk Grove police recover semi-truck trailer containing $170,000 in Tesla materials (cbsnews.com) — Elk Grove police helped recover a semi‑truck trailer loaded with about $170,000 in Tesla materials, part of more than $240,000 in stolen property found abandoned in the city. Working with CHP and a regional auto‑theft task force, detectives tracked down the trailer and are urging residents to report suspicious parked rigs or trailers they notice around town.
📸 Around Elk Grove
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Grove
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- Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
7:45 am
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Football (11 person) JV @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:00 pm - Football (11 person) VR @ Natomas
Hiram Johnson 3301 Fong Ranch Road, Sacramento, California, 95834
7:15 pm - Forejour - Foreigner & Journey Tribute Band: Forejour at Miner's Leap Winery →
Miner's Leap Winery, 54250 S River Rd, Clarksburg
6:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Rosemont
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Flag Football, Girls VR @ Kennedy/Sacramento
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
7:00 pm - Volleyball, Girls FS @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
4:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls JV @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
5:30 pm - Volleyball, Girls VR @ Cordova
Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Commercial Storefront Glass Repair vs. Replacement: Pro Glass & Mirror Troubleshooting Guide —Justin Jones Read on Patch
- My dog , Ollie has gone missing this afternoon please help us find him and help him return home.
He is a super friendly black small Shih tzu and responds to his name. We are so sad without him. Kay @gabriellerowe Please call (916)-919-7561 or … (Nextdoor Machado Dairy) - I have an elderly neighbor who can't drive.
She could really benefit from Walmart or Doordash deliveries but doesn't have a computer or cel phone with wifi. Even if she did, she's unable or… (Nextdoor Emerald Vista)
- Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Elk Grove. Apply here.
- National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Caregiver Companion for Community Activities and Outings in Elk Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Grove here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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