Elk Grove News

Increased demand for apartments in the Sacramento region has pushed vacancy rates down to 4.4 percent, the tightest market since 2002.

Boise, Idaho -- Hours after their plane crashed on a steep and snowy mountainside in Idaho, a California firefighter, his wife and their daughter were airlifted to safety by National Guard rescuers.

Ironworker Alan Torrance helps ready the steel reinforcement for a column that will support a light-rail bridge across Cosumnes River Boulevard near Bruceville Road in Elk Grove.

Memorial Day discounts are a great excuse to engage in that most American of pastimes: the shopping spree.

When it comes to restaurant reviews, it seems everybody's a critic. It's not hard to find a plethora of opinions on any given restaurant, whether it's from a friend, an online reviews website or a professional critic.

If you're selling a home in Elk Grove, click the "Upload Photos & Videos" button to add an image or video.

Funeral services for Sacramento firefighter William Porter will be held this morning in Elk Grove.

Commuters and other Elk Grove residents who use the city's bus service will have to find another way to get around Monday.

Elk Grove residents hoping to hear the city council's opinions on a proposed plan to decrease local greenhouse gas emissions will have to wait.

The 7,622-square foot center, located on the northeast corner of the property, is Sutter's next step toward a full medical campus in the area.

Workers have gotten the OK to begin work on Elk Grove's second Walmart , but they aren't allowed to finish it yet.

ArtBeast Studio , Sacramento: Art Workshop for Big and Little Beasts - Fairy Houses.

Elk Grove has the chance to pass its 12th consecutive balanced budget next month, and it's thanks to "everybody on the payroll of the city of Elk Grove," Vice Mayor Pat Hume said Wednesday.

Three Elk Grove high schoolers with ideas on bettering the local environment were honored at Wednesday night's Elk Grove City Council meeting.

Getting on Highway 99 from Elk Grove? Better mind the speed limit. The California Highway Patrol opened up to News10 reporters this week about where officers like to patrol for speeding drivers .

ELK GROVE, Calif., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifelong Driver was recently recognized for its innovative approach to honing driving skills with two coveted industry awards: The Silver Horizon Interactive Award and The Communicator Award of Distinction.

He is survived by his wife, Rose, of 56 years and their five children - Robb Sasaki of Lodi, Steve Sasaki of Elk Grove, Pam Sasaki of Sacramento, Jeff Sasaki of San Carlos, and Kraig Sasaki of Elk Grove.

Ed Flint has agreed to stay in Atherton as police chief, forgoing nearly $3,800 a month in retirement pay, because, he says, "it's the right thing to do." "It might sound a little corny, but I just didn't feel good about walking away from the organization when they've had such turmoil," Chief Flint said in an interview.

One of the recent job listings for Apple's Elk Grove campus stands out: Pizza cook.

As Elk Grove City Council members step up their demands for progress on the stalled Promenade Mall , Elk Grove Patch recently spoke with an executive at developer Howard Hughes Corporation about some of the challenges plaguing the project.