Week in Review, Feb. 19: Armed Robbery, V-Day Fashionistas, More

Stormy weather washed over Elk Grove this week, leaving many of us huddled inside for warmth, but there was plenty of news to keep us occupied. Here are a few of the week's top stories.

Elk Grove Patch profiled a few chic pairs in this week's style column, unleashing a flood of comments about which sweethearts were the sweetest. The champs, according to readers: twentysomething dancers Eric Frantson and Bo Yee Gucciardo.

While most recent bank robberies in Elk Grove have involved threatening notes, this time, the thief brought an actual weapon. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Want to know how to get that pothole on your street filled? Operators are standing by to answer your questions, city officials told residents this week.

We visited Palermo Ristorante Italiano for lasagna, cannoli, and hugs from the friendly owners.

The saga of EGPD's first officer-involved shooting continued, with the victim taking the first step towards suing the city.

As the Elk Grove Unified School District considered laying off hundreds of employees, everyone had an opinion about how to close the district's $40 million budget gap.

Sheldon's star guard opened up to us about his time with the Huskies and his plans for the future. Just don't compare him to his older brother.

And that's all for the week that was. Elk Grove Patch is still soliciting ideas for our regular column profiling young Elk Grove residents, Generation Z. Know an Elk Grovian 18 or under with an interesting story? Email us!