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Teen Arrested Following Taco Bell Shooting

Jan 20, 2026 02:28PM ● By MPG Staff

A 17-year-old was arrested following a shooting at the Taco Bell at 8750 Elk Grove Blvd., near Dollar Tree and across from Chase Bank. Police say the case remains under investigation.

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Police Remember Fallen Officer, Raise DUI Awareness

Jan 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Four years ago, Elk Grove Police Officer Ty Lenehan was tragically killed by a wrong-way impaired driver on Highway 99. His loss deeply impacted the Police Department, his family and the Elk Grove community, and it continues to reinforce why driving sober is a shared responsibility.

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Police Citizens’ Academy Applications Open

Jan 13, 2026 04:09PM ● By MPG Staff

The Elk Grove Police Department is inviting residents and local workers to apply for its Citizens’ Academy, a hands-on educational program designed to provide a deeper understanding of the department’s role and responsibilities within the community.

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Suspect Arrested in November Gastro Pub Shooting

Jan 12, 2026 03:26PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

Roderick Randall, 43, the suspect in the November Z-Town Gastro Pub shooting that resulted in two homicides, has been taken into custody.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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Family Seeks Accountability for Connor Lopez

Dec 30, 2025 04:47PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photo by Idaly Valencia

Family members seeking justice for Connor Lopez, a beloved piano teacher and musician from Galt, gathered at the county courthouse Dec. 15 for the first hearing in eight months related to his death.

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Police Awarded $340,000 for Traffic Enforcement Programs

Dec 30, 2025 04:34PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department announced on Dec. 22 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

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Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Collision

Dec 30, 2025 04:28PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

On Dec. 20, at approximately 8:16 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to the area of Bruceville Road just north of Laguna Boulevard for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian.

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Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Retail Theft Investigation

Dec 30, 2025 04:24PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.

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CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period

Dec 30, 2025 12:13PM ● By California Highway Patrol (CHP) News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP).

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Police Remind Residents to Celebrate Responsibly

Dec 24, 2025 11:23AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

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Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Collision

Dec 22, 2025 10:03AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

On Dec. 20, at approximately 8:16 p.m., the Elk Grove Police Department responded to the area of Bruceville Road just north of Laguna Boulevard for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian.

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Miracles in Old Elk Grove Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer

Dec 19, 2025 04:39PM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Miracles in Old Elk Grove, the community-led toy drive, is welcoming holiday generosity once again, aiming to bring joy to about 150 families in Elk Grove and neighboring Galt.

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Board Highlights Emergency Services Improvements, Disability Advocacy

Dec 10, 2025 04:29PM ● By Idaly Valencia

The Cosumnes Community Services District board held its regular meeting on Dec. 3, recognizing progress in public performance arts, disability advocacy and emergency medical services.

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Police Pursue Additional Charges in Hit-and-Run Case

Dec 03, 2025 03:12PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department has been investigating a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Oct. 10 that later resulted in the death an 80-year-old Elk Grove woman.

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Father Suspected of Stabbing Son Killed in Police Shooting

Dec 03, 2025 01:01PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

An Elk Grove man, former Sacramento Sheriff deputy Marvin Morales, suspected of stabbing his 11-year-old son, was killed in an officer-involved shooting after fleeing the scene near I-5 and Highway 12.

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Teens Face Charges After On-Campus Altercation

Nov 24, 2025 04:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Pleasant Grove High School released a letter on Nov. 20, signed by Principal Omar Carreon, detailing an on-campus incident involving several students that same day.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Community Parade Salutes Veterans, Service

Nov 19, 2025 03:12PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Friends and families gathered Tuesday, Nov. 11 to honor veterans who have served and those who are currently serving our country in the military.

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Second Person Dies in Pub Shooting

Nov 12, 2025 03:08PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

A second person has died following the Nov. 2 shooting at the Z Town Gastro Pub, located at 8409 Elk Grove Florin Road.

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County Strengthens Disaster Response in Full-Scale Training

Nov 05, 2025 02:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento County departments came together Oct. 27 and 28 at the Barbara Morse Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex for a full-scale mass care and shelter exercise aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in disaster response.

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Police Seek Armed Suspect in Fatal Pub Shooting

Nov 05, 2025 02:03PM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to the 8400 block of Elk Grove Florin Road, at the Z Town Gastro Bar, regarding a report of a shooting at 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 2.

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Police Investigate Fatal Bar Shooting

Nov 03, 2025 09:04AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to the 8400 block of Elk Grove Florin Road, at Z Town Gastro Bar, regarding a report of a shooting on Nov. 2 at 1:30 a.m.

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Council Approves First Step to Adopt 2025 State Building Codes

Oct 29, 2025 02:51PM ● By John McCallum

Elk Grove City Council took the first step Oct. 22 in adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code by approving the first reading of an ordinance incorporating those requirements, along with local amendments, into the city’s Municipal Code Title 16 relating to building and construction.

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Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision on Elk Grove Boulevard

Oct 23, 2025 11:47AM ● By MPG Staff

A 17-year-old male died Sunday evening, Oct. 19 in a single-vehicle collision in Elk Grove.

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Fatal Pedestrian Collision Reported on 47th Avenue

Oct 23, 2025 11:44AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Sunday, Oct. 19, at approximately 9:31 p.m., Sacramento Communication Center (SCC) advised of a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred on 47th Avenue west of Franklin Boulevard.

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Teacher Arrested in Sex-Crime Case

Oct 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

A high school teacher is in custody in connection with two sex-related offenses involving a former student.

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Fire Department Welcomes First Certified Canine Rescuer

Oct 01, 2025 03:47PM ● By Cosumnes Community Services District News Release

The Cosumnes Fire Department proudly announces a historic first: Captain Justin Quarisa and his canine partner, Ruffles, have officially earned national certification as a live find canine search team, a first in the department’s history.

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Police Investigate Fatal Collision on Bond Road

Oct 01, 2025 09:59AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Bond Road at Salmon Creek Drive on Saturday, Sept. 27, around 2:50 p.m.

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Elk Grove Police Promotes Car Seat Safety Week

Sep 26, 2025 10:51AM ● By Elk Grove Police Department News Release

The Elk Grove Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies, public health departments and other community organizations to raise awareness about the importance of keeping children in the correct car seat for their age and size.

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Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest

Sep 17, 2025 02:58PM ● By Cosumnes Fire Department News Release

Submit original artwork to the 2025 Fire Prevention Week Youth Poster Contest for a chance to win a pizza party for your class, gift certificates and other prizes.

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Life of Kindness, Call for Change

Sep 16, 2025 04:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Family, Friends Honor Connor Lopez’s Legacy

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Police Alert Public to Distraction Robberies

Sep 10, 2025 12:41PM ● By Idaly Valenica

The Elk Grove Police Department is warning residents about recent “distraction robberies,” in which suspects use trickery to steal property by diverting a victim’s attention.

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Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision on Point Pleasant

Sep 10, 2025 12:15PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On Sunday, Sept. 7, at approximately 3:44 p.m., Sacramento Communications Center (SCC) broadcasted a call of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian on Point Pleasant Road.

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