Elk Grove weekly crime update, August 9, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of crimes reported in Elk Grove between July 22 and July 28, 2026. In some cases, these are in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department’s daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes for which an arrest was made.
California makes progress on organic waste despite challenges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — While many people are just getting their day started, Andrew Vue with the city of Sacramento is already busy examining people’s trash. “What we’re doing is we’re inspecting for SB 1383, which is the state mandate to make sure that all waste is source-separated,” said Vue, a code enforcement officer
Granite Bay Fire Near Sierra College Blvd Forces Evacuations Amid Fire Station Cuts
A fast-moving fire near Sierra College Boulevard and King Ranch Place forced mandatory evacuations across several Granite Bay neighborhoods on Saturday, with Placer County Sheriff's deputies going door to door to clear homes as firefighters worked to knock it down. The blaze broke out in western Granite Bay near the Ro
“The Power to See Threats Sooner”: Gov. Newsom, Safety Officials Showcase California’s Investments in...
On July 21, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a presentation in Sacramento, alongside state emergency officials, to showcase California’s major investments in cutting-edge firefighting technology and wildfire prevention. The media event took place at McClellan Airport in Sacramento County, a primary hub for state aerial firefight
5 Tips to Boost Your Online Privacy & Security
Roseville, Calif. – In the age of artificial intelligence, the Internet and surveillance of all kinds, the challenges to retaining some level of privacy can seem daunting. However, there are some basic steps you can take to limit data collection and tracking by implementing a few layers of security and privacy.
2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 31-Aug 5
Sentinel Staff report– — Latest police logs show a decrease in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in threats. Below is a summary of police incident logs from July 31-Aug. 5, 2026. Fireworks: 2 (down from 3) Animal control: 22 (up from 12) 911 hangups: 31 (down from...
Rio Linda’s Zucchini Races Move to Country Faire for 2026
Long-running Grange tradition returns Sept. 19 with racing and a build-your-own workshop at the 2026 Country Faire. One of Rio Linda’s more unusual — and certainly more entertaining — community traditions is getting a bigger stage this year. The Rio Linda Grange #403 Zucchini Races will return...
New E-bike bans In San Juan Unified could change how some students get to...
By Sara Beth Williams– — The San Juan Unified School District recently updated its policies on e-bike and other forms of e-transportation, approving a resolution during a June Board Meeting to ban all Class 3 E-bikes from their campuses. The board also chose to ban Class 2 e-bikes–those...
Granite Bay fire evacuations lifted after several neighborhoods were ordered out
A fire burning in Granite Bay prompted mandatory evacuations for several neighborhoods Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Thunder Valley Casino Resort gambler takes home near $500k prize from slot machine
(FOX40.COM) — One lucky gambler took home a prize of almost half a million on a $9 bet, Thunder Valley Casino Resort announced Saturday. While playing the Smokin’ Hot Stuff slot machine, a less than $10 bet came with a payout of $496,685, according to a press release from the casino.

















