Old Town Pizza and Tap House
RestaurantsPizza night, solved: Old Town Pizza and Tap House does thin-crust pies the way your group chat can agree on, with build-your-own options and a tap list of craft brews.
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Pig Latin
NightlifeTacos and tequila time: Whether you're rallying friends after work or chasing a lively night out, Pig Latin is the colorful, mural-filled spot locals hit for bold tacos and tequila-forward cocktails.
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Hobbies, Books, & CraftsEnergy tune up, anyone? TimeBridge HypnoReiki blends personalized hypnotherapy with Reiki, sound healing, chakra balancing, and even past or future life explorations for when regular self-care just isn’t cutting it.
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Amazon driver punched elderly man in gas station for taking parking spot he wanted: police
An Amazon delivery driver, Terrence Wheeler, has been charged with felony elder abuse and felony criminal threats for allegedly punching an elderly man in the face in a gas station in Elk Grove, California, for allegedly attacking him for taking a parking space he wanted.
Full story at local12.com ↗
Elk Grove finalizes purchase of land for permanent homeless shelter. What it cost
Elk Grove, California, has purchased 1.5 acres for $856,000 as part of its preparation for a permanent homeless shelter, set to open in late 2028.
Full story at sacbee.com ↗
Whole Foods Plans September Expansion
Whole Foods is expanding its footprint in both Northern and Southern California, with two new launches set for September.
Full story at rli.uk.com ↗
Elk Grove Adds 5 Red-Light Cameras at Deadly Intersections
Elk Grove, California, has approved a $2.3 million expansion of five red-light cameras at some of its most crash-prone intersections, with the city logging 1,248 collisions and nine traffic deaths in 2025.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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