Week in Review, Feb. 27: Labor Rally, Hip Hop Dancers, More

At Elk Grove Patch, we like to think of the site as the community water cooler—a place where Elk Grovians can come together to chat about whatever's on their minds. This week, more readers than ever leapt into the fray, weighing in on , and whether for the state's budget crisis. Amy Carson's clearly touched a nerve, as dozens of you wrote in to share your experiences with the school. If you've got an opinion about something you read on the site, don't hesitate to chime in; it will make the discussion that much richer.

Here are a few of our top stories from this past week:

Get the facts before you make a decision for your child, a local mom told fellow parents.

The gourmet food truck movement arrived in Elk Grove—and not a moment too soon, judging by the long lines.

Elk Grove residents hold more than one tenth of concealed weapon permits in Sacramento County, we learned. Surprised?

The EGUSD board voted to take the first step toward mass layoffs, despite an outcry from teachers.

With nearly one in three adult Elk Grovians employed by the state, it wasn't surprising to see our neighbors turn out for a rally to defend collective bargaining rights for public workers.

You won't find it on a map, but our columnist discovered the perfect place to commune with nature here in Elk Grove.

Elk Grove's newest generation of b-boys and b-girls showed off their skillz on camera.