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Baby Drive

Submitted by Dan Elliott, News10 Anchor
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, 8:37am

The Elk Grove Food Bank Services is a wonderful provider for many people needing a little help..........they have been providing not only food but also help in many other ways to meet the needs our the Elk Grove community and now they're asking for your help.........they are calling the month of June their Baby Drive Month as they try to help mothers in need.......they are asking for diapers, formula, baby cleansing products, and other items that moms and babies might need..........perhaps you can help------if so they're asking that you take donations to the elk Grove Commerce Bank on Laguna Blvd, the Mechanics Bank on Laguna Blvd, River City Bank on Elk Grove Blvd, and U.S. Bank on Laguna Blvd------You could also take your donation to the Food Bank itself at 9820 Dino Strive Suite 140.....just about everybody loves babies------if you can help it would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Police arrest suspect in Elk Grove attack

Submitted by Maneeza Iqbal on Tuesday, June 14th, 7:58 pm

ELK GROVE, CA - Elk Grove police arrested a suspect Tuesday in connection to attack outside of Strikes Family Entertainment Center two weeks ago.

Joel Olivarez, 30, was arrested for punching 26-year-old Seth Parker after a verbal argument in the parking lot of the bowling alley, said Officer Christopher Trim.

Trim said detectives got information about Olivarez's whereabouts through Crime Alert. Detectives also found the man that allegedly fled the scene with Olivarez.

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Trim said the second person is being considered a witness at this time.

Trim said Seth Parker suffered several facial fractures after he was attacked. Detectives are treating the attack as a hate crime.

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Little Black Dress Event - June 26

Submitted by Jodie Moreno, Promotion & Event Director
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 4:16pm

Gab, Gather & Glam it up at a Little Black Dress Event!

Sunday June 26th 3pm-6pm
Hilton Garden Inn
9241 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, CA
(916) 684-8707  

There will be a fashion show along with some dance demonstrations! Plus, Hear the Spring 2011 Fashion Forecast to learn what "must have" fashion items to add to your wardrobe so you'll be stylishly updated this Spring! And, receive FREE on site diagnostic & personalized skin analysis to celebrate our revolutionary S.P.A. Facial! Enjoy Nibbles & Sips, Raffles & Prizes while also supporting WEAVE! 

Admission is $15 per person if you pre-register, increases to $20 at the door. Donate a new pair of sweatpants for a WEAVE victim in hospital, and get $5 off your entry fee.

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Arraignment continued for Vallejo teacher accused of disabled student's rape

Submitted by Maneeza Iqbal on Tuesday, June 14th, 3:18 pm

VALLEJO, CA - An Elk Grove man suspected of raping a developmentally challenged student aide was arrested Monday afternoon.

Jerry Johnson, 56, was a special education teacher at Loma Vista Elementary School, said Vallejo police Lt. Eric W. Mortenson. Johnson taught children ranging from pre-kindergarten to kindergarten.

The 18-year-old victim, who has the mental development of a 7-year-old, was a student aide helping Johnson with the other developmentally disabled students, Mortenson said.

The assault allegedly happened on school campus during school hours.

Mortenson said Johnson was taken into custody on a $750,000 arrest warrant.

Johnson's arraignment Tuesday afternoon on one count of rape of the developmentally disabled with an enhancement of great bodily injury was continued until a public defender could be assigned to him. The enhancement stems from the fact the victim is pregnant.

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West Stockton Blvd. road closure scheduled for June 26

Submitted by Sharon Ito
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 10:01am
West Stockton Blvd. road closure scheduled for June 26

ELK GROVE - In a press release Tuesday, the City of Elk Grove announced it will be closing West Stockton Boulevard between Laguna Springs Drive and north of Laguna Palms Way for road maintenance on Sunday, June 26. The one-day closure is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As part of the city’s pavement management program, crews will be applying a pavement preservation treatment to extend the life of the asphalt. The application will prevent water from seeping under the pavement, which can rapidly deteriorate a road.

Drivers are urged to not park or drive on the road on Sunday until the project is complete.

Detours will be clearly marked. Message signs will alert motorists in advance of the road closure before work begins. Residents and businesses in the vicinity have been notified in writing.

For more information, call the City of Elk Grove Public Works Department at (916) 687-3005.

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Elk Grove students earn recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

Submitted by Sharon Ito
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 9:51am
Elk Grove students earn recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program
ELK GROVE - Several Elk Grove Unified School District students were recognized for their outstanding test scores on the PSAT through the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.

The National Merit Scholarship Program, started in 1955, honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies.  High school students can enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

Selected from semifinalists, a total of 15,000 students achieve finalist standing.  Students named as finalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program are as follows:

  • Alyssa Benjamin – Franklin High School
  • Nicolle Doering – Franklin High School
  • Daniyal Iqbal – Franklin High School
  • Tuong Le – Franklin High School
  • Catherine Lei – Franklin High School
  • Kaitlyn Lewis – Franklin High School
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The CSD is working hard

Submitted by Dan Elliott, News10 Anchor
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 9:25am

Tree trimming has been happening along Laguna Blvd in the last week or so and it was much needed.........I heard several people complaining about the overgrowth there and I've also heard complaints about the long grass and weeds in some of our parks and my response is get used to it...... while I've had some issues with CSD in the past the truth is they're doing what they can in these days of financial limitations......while there's little if anything we can do about the trees lining our streets when they start to interfere with traffic there's lots we can do about OUR parks starting with cleaning up after ourselves.......let's keep the CSD on it's toes but at the same time let's do what we can to make their job a little easier.

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