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Whole Foods Market opened its 94th California store in Elk Grove on September 16, 2026. The 43,000-square-foot location features over 1,500 local items, trained cheesemongers, and sustainable seafood. It is the fourth store in the Sacramento area, with opening day crowds receiving limited-edition tote bags and coupons.
A suspected arsonist in Elk Grove died following a police chase that ended with an officer firing their weapon, though the suspect was not hit. The incident began with reports of fires at a residence on Bradshaw Road, leading to a pursuit through rural areas before the suspect's death.
Terrence Wheeler, 30, faces felony charges after surveillance video shows him punching a 72-year-old man at an Elk Grove gas station over a parking spot. The victim, who has a pacemaker, is suing Amazon and Wheeler for $10 million. Amazon states Wheeler worked for an independent contractor and has been banned from delivering packages.
Terrence Wheeler, 30, faces felony elder abuse and criminal threats charges for attacking a 72-year-old man at an Elk Grove gas station on March 30, 2026. Surveillance video shows Wheeler, then an Amazon delivery driver, striking the victim after a parking dispute. The victim, an auditor with a pacemaker, is suing Amazon for $10 million. Amazon stated Wheeler worked for a third-party contractor and is no longer eligible to deliver packages.
A 71-year-old man has filed a civil lawsuit against Amazon after surveillance footage showed a delivery driver punching him at an ARCO gas station in Elk Grove, California. The incident, which occurred on March 30, 2026, resulted in the victim suffering a concussion and neck pain. While the driver was criminally charged with felony battery and elder abuse, the victim’s attorney argues Amazon failed to properly screen and train its workforce. Amazon maintains the driver worked for a third-party contractor and has since barred him from delivering packages.
Streetzlan, a family-owned taqueria in Elk Grove, has seen a surge in customers after being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
A motorcyclist died in a crash with another vehicle on Elk Grove Florin Road in Elk Grove, California. The motorcyclist was speeding northbound while the other vehicle was turning from southbound. The rider, a 40-year-old man, died at the scene, while the driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. The road was closed for several hours but has since reopened. The investigation is ongoing.
An Elk Grove man has been arrested after his wife was poisoned to death with fentanyl. The man is accused of intentionally administering the lethal dose of the drug to his wife, who subsequently died. The arrest follows an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death.
The Newsom administration has filed a lawsuit against Elk Grove, accusing the city of violating state laws by denying a proposed housing project. The Oak Rose Apartments would have added 66 housing units for lower-income households at risk of homelessness in the city's Old Town Special Planning Area. The city of Elk Grove said the project was denied because it did not meet objective zoning standards, but state officials argue the denial was "based on discretionary exercise and not an 'objective standard.'" The lawsuit hopes to require Elk Grove to approve the project.