As the week came to a close, police were investigating Friday's of an elderly man on E. Stockton Blvd as a possible hate crime. It was the end of an eventful seven days that also saw a gas station in Old Town , and from the boys basketball sectional championships. Readers also shared strong opinions about the future of Elk Grove's , and on her evening with the Elk Grove Police Department's dispatch unit.
Elk Grove Patch will keep you updated on the latest developments in the homicide investigation. Here are some of the other stories you may have missed this week:
A business park, apartment housing, solar energy and upscale shopping options were a few of the ideas readers proposed for the languishing Promenade Mall and the area around it.
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No one was hurt in the fire, but a decades-old business was mostly destroyed.
For our columnist, a night with police dispatchers sparked thoughts on the relationship between cops and the community—and a response from Police Chief Robert Lehner.
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A local librarian shared her favorite reads for children and adults.
With parents debating the quality of various secondary schools in Elk Grove, we culled some data to add to the discussion.
One of girls' softball's brightest lights lives right here in Elk Grove, reporter Jimmy Spencer told us.
Huskies fans celebrated as the local basketball powerhouse triumphed decisively in Saturday's final.
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