Week in Review, June 19: Longboarders, War Poems, More

It was a hot time in our town this week, in more ways than one. The weather warmed up, and so did the crime beat, as police made several high-profile arrests. A and other small blazes signaled the beginning of fire season, while some of Elk Grove's boldface names heated up the dance floor at a benefit gala Friday.

Here are some top headlines from the week that was:

 College students and business owners talked to us about the stiff competition youth home for the summer are facing for entry-level positions.

 Our colleagues at Watsonville Patch caught up with these adventurous 15-year-olds, who made the trip to raise awareness about autism.

 Elk Grove Patch welcomed a talented Sacramento State journalism student to our staff for the summer.

 The Elk Grove Police Department officially classified the attack on Seth Parker as a hate crime...but the man suspected of hitting him, Joel Olivarez, .

We met an Elk Grove band whose influences include Rage Against the Machine and its lead singer's stint in the military.

 The DA's office also said it would stop investigating officer-involved shootings like the one in Elk Grove

 Is the marijuana dispensary owned by Elk Grove resident Bryan Smith legal? Police and a defense lawyer had very different views.

Many danced, but only one couple won in this local version of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Watch the video to find out who.