Local Politics · Elk Grove, CA
A No Kings Vote Early rally was held in Elk Grove at the northeast corner of Laguna Blvd. and Bruceville Road, drawing several hundred people over a two-hour event that began around 10 a.m. The gathering, part of an ongoing international movement, focused on encouraging early voting while also expressing opposition to the Trump administration. California 7th Congressional District candidate Mai Vang attended with David Hogg of the Leaders We Deserve Political Action Committee; Vang is challenging incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui. This was the fourth No Kings rally held at that Elk Grove intersection.
Nearby · Crime · Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County sheriff's homicide detectives arrested Gurinder Singh Gill, 28, on suspicion of murdering his wife Jasmine Gill, 30, who was last seen alive Sept. 30 at her Sacramento home. Her cousin reported her missing Oct. 4, and burned human remains discovered Oct. 1 in El Dorado County were later identified as hers. Gurinder Gill initially claimed ICE agents had detained his wife, but ICE confirmed no enforcement activity occurred at the home; detectives noted inconsistencies in his statements amid an ongoing divorce and child custody dispute. He was arraigned Friday afternoon on a murder charge and held without bail at Sacramento County Main Jail.
Nearby · Local Business · Sacramento County
Greater Sacramento Economic Council hosted approximately two dozen international semiconductor industry representatives in Sacramento on Friday, highlighting existing investments including Bosch's Roseville plant renovation and Rancho Cordova-based Solidigm's $100 million-plus regional investment since 2022. GSEC President Barry Broome confirmed the region is in contention for a small semiconductor fabrication site, with a decision expected in roughly six months. Sacramento State and Sierra College announced new workforce programs—applied studies in power engineering and microelectronic systems design—submitted to the chancellor's office that day, and the group toured Sierra College's mechatronics program.
Nearby · Community News · Sacramento, CA
J&B Towing hauled away dozens of cars parked on Bercut Drive near Discovery Park during the first weekend of October at the Aftershock music festival, charging drivers $562 per vehicle. Sacramento city officials confirmed the company received a business operations tax certificate on October 7—three days after the towing operation—but holds no city towing permit. West Sacramento officials also confirmed J&B Towing has no business license at its listed DOT address or any other location in that city. Code compliance officers visited the company's Del Paso Boulevard office and unauthorized tow yard on Dale Avenue, and the city says it will coordinate with Sacramento police on next steps.
