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Elk Grove news for Sunday, October 25, 2026

2 stories from Elk Grove and Sacramento County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove Staff Recommends Denying Summer Villas Project Ahead of Nov. 5 Hearing

The City of Elk Grove's planning department has recommended denying the proposed Summer Villas development, citing conflicts with rural preservation policies. The project would rezone 115.9 acres at Sheldon and Waterman roads for a gated community of up to 499 homes for residents aged 55 and older. Staff cited concerns over infrastructure costs, environmental impacts, and strong public opposition, with 34 of 35 comments opposing the plan. The Elk Grove Planning Commission will review the recommendation on November 5.

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Crime · Elk Grove, CA

Gov. Newsom Offers $50,000 Reward in Unsolved 2011 Elk Grove Murders

More than 15 years after Sikh grandfathers Gurmej Atwal and Surinder Singh were shot while walking on East Stockton Boulevard near Geneva Point Drive in Elk Grove, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction. Singh died at the scene on March 4, 2011, and Atwal died at a hospital six weeks later; no arrests have been made. The families believe the men were targeted in what they consider a hate crime. Attorney Amar Shergill said investigators identified a large gold pickup truck that may have been involved. Families are urging anyone with information to contact Elk Grove police.

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