(This is a direct post from the EGPD Press Release and safety information you need to be aware of) ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove police department is asking for help from the community in identifying a residential burglary suspect posing as a “sewer district” employee. Over the last two weeks, the department has responded to three attempted residential burglaries involving an individual who has identified himself as a “sewer district” employee. The unidentified individual has been described as an Asian male adult, 5 feet 3 inches tall, 20 to 30 years of age, wearing a work vest. In each of the attempted burglaries, the suspect approached residences and knocked on the front door. If ther

A pursuit that started in South Sacramento Thursday night, ended in Elk Grove when the driver of the fleeing vehicle crashed through a wall at a house on the corner of Villeneuve Dr. and Power Inn. The driver fled leaving a bloody trail for officers to track him by. Other occupants of the vehicle were trapped until Firefighters extricated them and were transported to the hospital with injuries. The driver was found and arrested in the neighborhood a short time later. The capture came by officers tracking the blood trail, fresh footprints, K9 alerts and neighbors calling in too 911 with sightings. CLICK HERE TO SEE SCENE VIDEO FOOTAGE

When Land Park resident Ken Parks was first strolling through the listing of available places he wanted to rent, he thought “wow, newly built, upscale neighborhood, pool, gym, great price, quiet home away from home living, what more could a guy ask”. However the listing that Parks was searching through wasn’t your typical rental listing in the apartment or home market, it was a room space being rented by a homeowner out of her Natomas condo complex. Parks, a 34 year-old state employee represents a growing number of people within Sacramento County and around the country that have taken to calling someone else’s home their home with room space renting or sub-leasing housing. It is not a tota

  The Vision Throughout my life I have made good decisions and some challenging. Some decisions created great success and others assisted in my journey of developing the character that I have today. I firmly believe in the mission and services the Elk Grove Food Bank offers, as I personally have benefited from community based services (9) years ago, during “my time” of challenge. Since that time, I have completed college, bought a home, married a wonderful and supportive woman and furthered my passion of running to reach new challenges and hurdles for my life long journey. Through the development of ultra marathons in my life, I have taken this ability a step further, by incorporating ex

The Democratic Party of Sacramento County (DPSC) will hold its monthly meeting today (July 14) at 6 p.m. in room 127 of the State Capitol Building. The DPSC will discuss furloughs for Sacramento County and State workers and their impact on families and the local economy. DPSC Treasurer, Guy Crouch will present Assembly Bill 138, which would enact a mandatory peer review requirement for California accounting firms that provide any audit, review or compilation services. The DPSC will consider taking a position on the legislation. Elk Grove City Councilmember and Congressional candidate Gary Davis will be at the meeting to discuss the Elk Grove City Charter. Finally, California Attorney Gen

Moule’s Elk Grove Glass is proud and excited to say they have outgrown their current location and are moving to a larger, more customer accessible facility. On June 1, 2009, the operation currently at 9044 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove CA,  re-locates to 9744-A Dino Drive, Elk Grove CA. While they have thoroughly enjoyed the growth and expansion the downtown location has provided for the past 30 years, this has also translated to a need for additional space. To celebrate this momentous occasion, and to thank the community for their continued support, John and Terri Moule of Moule’s Elk Grove Glass will be hosting a Grand Opening Barbeque on July 11, 2009 from 11am to 3pm. Please bring your fr

Many small business owners are succumbing to fear due to the economy and worry whether they will succeed. Business owners are finding it more challenging to be optimistic and excited about the future of their businesses. However, two Sacramento area business owners are teaching that now is the time to be excited about doing business and they are teaching how business owners can be excited about doing business - despite hard economic times. Jerry Kennedy, owner of Inside Out Business Solutions, and Joel D Canfield, author, award-winning speaker and co-founder of the Northern California Association of Entrepreneurs, conduct interactive business workshops where attendees learn why now is the

Make no mistake about it, I love serving my community. As a City Council Member and Mayor in the City of Elk Grove, I get to do what I love most – serve people and neighborhoods. During my tenure on the Council, we have accomplished much. Just a few of these accomplishments include: reforming our entire city government, bringing good jobs to the community, reducing crime, strengthening our neighborhoods, and much, much more. Though I call Elk Grove home, I am proud to announce my candidacy for Congress in Rancho Cordova – my native community (and now City!). That’s right. I was born and raised in Rancho Cordova. Yes, I am a Lancer. Yes, I played football. Max Miler was my coach! I helped

Elk Grove, a relatively quiet town, has lost a friend early Sunday. A shooting killed a woman and left three men wounded. Police reported the fight was between partygoers in a residential neighborhood.  Rest assured, two suspects were arrested hours after the incident at a Sacramento hotel nearby.  The incident happened just south of Laguna Boulevard of tract homes where many neighbors were dismayed and scared for their lives. Police officers found four victims.  Alison Joelle Freeseha, 25, of Escalon, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and the three men, whom were transported to a local hospital soon after their discovery.  Although names of the men have not been released, police sa

The Sacramento office market experienced a year-over-year decline of up to 13 percent for key submarkets as landlords began lowering prices and offering incentives in order to attract tenants. In addition with businesses downsizing or closing offices altogether, more space has come on the market which has helped to drive down prices even further. The following section shows the year-over-year declines for the average price of space in key Sacramento submarkets. (The price range factors in specific location and class of space) : Downtown - 2009 rates are 8 to 11 percent lower El Dorado Hills - 2009 rates are 7 to 11 percent lower Elk Grove - 2009 rates are 8 to 11 percent lower Highway