The Wake-Up Call: Follow Friday

While we, like many, were once scornful of Twitter, we soon learned that it was an invaluable way to stay on top of what was happening in the local community. On this calm Friday morning, we thought we'd give a shout out to some of those tweeps out there in the Twitterverse who are keep us informed about matters Elk Grove and global.

Spend some time following these folks, and let us know what you learn. For those not currently on Twitter, here's a primer on how to use it.

In the Patch:

@ElkGroveCA Rodney, a burger lover and virtual man-about-town, keeps us abreast of the latest local food-related gossip.

@CosumnesFire The fire department not only tweets when something important is going down; they tweet immediately afterwards to let us know the outcome. How's that for public service?

Outside the Patch:

@CaliforniaWatch A group of energetic investigative reporters dedicated to shining a light on the state's inner workings. They share what they're working on, plus other news on topics important to Californians, like public schools and earthquakes.