Elk Grove Citizen Newspaper

Here's our profile of Sheldon High School art students who painted portraits of adoptable animals at Elk Grove's animal shelter.

The Elk Grove school district announced today they plan to expand in-person class sessions from two days to four days a week, starting on April 6. Middle and high schools will reopen tomorrow for in-person learning twice a week, and later expand to the four-day model on April 13. A district spokesperson told the Citizen that the schools will still use the "concurrent" learning model where teachers simultaneously instruct students in-person and online. Students will still use laptops at their desks in the classrooms, and they will only be in schools for a few hours a day.

Here is the live stream of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen's State of the City Address:

Update: Authorities announced that she was found. The Elk Grove police are seeking a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing. She was last seen at Frank Greg Way in the East Franklin area.

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen will deliver her State of the City Address online tonight at 6. Her speech can be viewed on the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page.

The Neighbor Good Market is being held tonight from 4-7 p.m. at the District56 center on Civic Center Drive.

The Elk Grove police shared photos of this donation of "comfort bags" for crime victims. This donation came from the Tremelling family and Soroptimists.

The Elk Grove Community Garden is hosting their annual plant sale this Saturday at their lot that's next to McConnell Park on Hampton Oak Drive. Supporters can pre-order plants.

Update: the Elk Grove police tonight announced they arrested murder suspect Marvin Stephney. The 36-year-old suspect allegedly killed Davon Learson-Shafer at Starfish Way on March 18.

The Elk Grove Unified School District announced that middle and high schools will reopen for in-person learning on Thursday, April 1.

Here's a look at the life of Phil Stillman, a local magician and World War II veteran, who turned 100 this week. Pictured is Stillman as "Prince Alhouda" when he performed magic shows in New York during the 1930s.

The Cosumnes Fire Department announced they will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow at Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove (8350 Lotz Parkway). This clinic is appointment-only and is for Sacramento County residents. See the fire department's information below for who is eligible for a vaccination and how to make an appointment:

The California Highway Patrol is seeking a person of interest who may have been involved in the Feb. 7 incident where a driver struck a mother who was pushing her child in a stroller in south Sacramento. The collision occurred at the intersection of Lucchesi Drive and Harney Way. Investigators found the suspect's abandoned car two days later at Dino Drive in Elk Grove. They identified Joel Alonzo (pictured) as a person of interest. The CHP can be contacted via the telephone numbers below:

Here's our look back at the events that impacted the Elk Grove community in 2020:

The Elk Grove police announced they arrested three suspects who were allegedly involved in the robberies of two people last Sunday. Authorities said that the victims attempted to sell shoes to the suspects.

The Elk Grove Planning Commission next Thursday will review a city proposal to annex 390 acres southeast of Elk Grove:

The Elk Grove police shared this photo of firearms they found during a search. Officers took the 23-year-old suspect, identified as a validated gang member, into custody.

The Citizen recently spoke with Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli on his decision to not seek reelection next year. He has represented Elk Grove and other south county communities for the past 27 years.

Elk Grove's Boy Scout Troop 118 is selling Christmas trees. Their sale ends on Sunday.

Cosumnes Fire shared this tribute to Deputy Fire Chief Paul Zehnder who retired this month. He began his career 35 years ago as a volunteer firefighter.

Elk Grove police investigators are seeking information on mysterious, explosive-like noises that have been heard over the past several weeks:

The Elk Grove police announced that a home security camera's footage helped them arrest a suspected package thief.

The Elk Grove Planning Commission denied a proposal for an indoor baseball training facility at Iron Rock Way. This project was proposed for an industrial area.

Election 2020: The Citizen's Lance Armstrong spoke with local voters about their decision to vote in person instead of mailing their ballots.

The 1853-era Foulks House was recently restored and a dedication ceremony was held for it last Saturday. Pictured are the Foulks pioneer family's descendants.

Parents of students in Elk Grove USD schools can choose if they want to send their children to school for in-person learning. They can also continue full distance learning. The school district plans to reopen their schools, starting with elementary schools, in December if Sacramento County reaches the orange-tier status on Nov. 10.

It's Santa-in-a-Bubble! Bob's Club in Old Town Elk Grove partnered with Elk Grove Plumbing & Drain to host a toy drive last Sunday. Donated gifts will go to the CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive to benefit families in need. Photos by Steve Crowley.

The Elk Grove police released this photo of an unknown suspect who allegedly brandished a firearm near Laguna Town Hall around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday:

The Kiwanis Club of Laguna-Elk Grove is hosting a Halloween fundraiser this week. They are selling digital tour maps to Halloween displays in local neighborhoods. Proceeds will benefit the club's community service programs. The Elk Grove police shared this video of a participating house at White Pine Way. The tour maps can be purchased here: https://kiwanis-club-of-laguna-elk-grove.square.site///46

Election 2020: Former Elk Grove mayor, Gary Davis today announced his support for mayoral candidate Bobbie Singh-Allen.

Jack and Tracey Edwards are the 2020 Elk Grove Citizens of the Year. The COTY committee surprised them at their home yesterday. The couple has been active in community service for several years - Jack is a past president of the Elk Grove Lions Club and Tracey was the president of the Soroptimist International of Elk Grove. Photo by Steve Crowley

The Elk Grove Unified School District today announced a plan to begin returning students to in-person instruction as early as Nov. 17. However, Sacramento County must reach the orange-tier status in its COVID-19 case numbers by Nov. 3 in order for this plan to proceed. More details on this plan will be presented to the Elk Grove school board on Wednesday morning.

The Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation continues to serve the community at their Elk Grove complex.

Election 2020: Elk Grove mayoral candidate Bobbie Singh-Allen criticized Mayor Steve Ly's campaign for mailing unwrapped masks to residents.

Here's our profile of the new Elk Grove Planning Commissioner Sergio Robles. He succeeded longtime commissioner, Frank Maita.

Community members are invited to bring their expired prescription drugs to the Elk Grove police station tomorrow, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Elk Grove's annual Weekend in Greece festival was canceled this year, but the festival staff is still offering Greek meals for pickup this Saturday at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church. More details:

The Cosumnes CSD board last night approved Phillip Lewis to be their district's new parks and recreation administrator. He will begin his new role on Nov. 18, and he will manage nearly 100 Elk Grove parks as well as the CSD's recreation programs. Lewis recently worked as the parks and recreation director for the city of Rocklin. He was also the community services director for Oregon City, and he earlier worked for the city of Portland, and Northern Wasco County in Oregon. Photo courtesy of the Cosumnes CSD.