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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Elk Grove honors Jewish-American heritage and Andra Bucci
May is designated as Jewish-American Heritage Month throughout the country. As the month progresses, towns and legislatures honor many of those whose contributions make a difference. On May 28, the city of Elk Grove read its proclamation of Jewish-American Heritage Month.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Standout Elk Grove softball player battles brain injury after car crash a week before graduation
ELK GROVE — A standout Franklin High School softball player has a long road to recovery after she got in a devastating car crash the week before graduation. Micayla Arlotto was a three-year varsity letter and starter at Franklin High School in Elk Grove with a full-ride scholarship to play Division 1 softball at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; although it is the centerfielder's character that stands out most to people who know her. "When the team is down, you can count on Micayla to rally the team," said Reverand Dr. Tammie Denyse, Micayla's aunt. The softball team Micayla led is now rallying behind her as she battles a bad brain injury, cracked pelvis and other complications after family said she was hit by a reckless driver. Her teammates knew her as Cayla and showed up in crowds to the hospital to support her. She was on her way to school when the car crash happened. Now, instead of spending graduation with her classmates, Cayla will be recovering in the hospital. "The doctors told us it could be weeks or up to a month before she might wake up, before she'd start responding to commands or start talking," said Denyse. Cayla's loved ones say that she is already healing ahead of the doctor's schedule, but she is missing out on all her senior year activities. "It's a week we've talked about for a very long time, so to have her not experience that and be by my side is obviously really devastating," said Cayla's teammate Lindsay Hardey. However, I am just glad she is alive and she's on the road to recovery." Hardey said her favorite memories with Cayla were those moments spent off the field, getting Taco Bell together after practice. "Even before games we'd go, which probably wasn't the best thing to be eating before a softball game," said Hardey. Cayla's head softball coach at Franklin High School, Jon Gudel, said if they ever retire jersey numbers, Cayla's would be the first. "I got to coach her for three years, and I never heard her say anything negative," said Gudel. "Not about another team, not about a teammate, just always a positive kid." Cayla had been selected to play in the upcoming prestigious Optimist All-Star game and had hit a home run during her final at-bat of her high school career. "She is a very special person," said Gudel. "The heart and soul of not just our varsity team, but our entire program." This is not Cayla's first big roadblock, as loved ones say that she also lost her dad to cancer during her sophomore year. "She's tough," said Gudel. "She's a strong kid. There's no reason to doubt that she'll be back playing the game that she loves." Cayla was also a scholar. She is finishing high school with 45 college credits from the AP courses she took. Her plan at Cal Poly SLO was to study animal science with the goal of becoming a veterinarian, but now her recovery is the priority. It is not the journey anyone was prepared for, but Cayla's faith in God and loved ones are carrying her through to someday live out the dreams she worked so hard for. "I said, 'Where's your pain?' And she said it's in her heart because of her sadness," said Denyse. "I believe that prayer and trusting God is what's sustaining Micayla today." Her family has set up an online fundraiser as she continues to battle her injuries in the hospital, dreaming of the day she can hit the softball field again. "She'll get there in God's time and she is going to trust that God knows best for her life," said Denyse. "Between all the people in her life, we are going to make sure she is successful."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Snow in May?' Elk Grove police seize pounds of cocaine during stolen car bust
( — The Elk Grove Police Department seized pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on a stolen car. 'Snow in May?' EGPD asked on social media. On Thursday, EGPD officers were near Sheldon Road and Bruceville Road when they said they spotted a stolen vehicle and pulled it over. During the stop, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of over two kilos of cocaine, just under 5 pounds, according to EGPD. Another extended closure planned for US-50 amid $280M project in Northern California Additionally, officers said they found a large sum of cash. It is unclear exactly how much money was discovered. Because of the amount of drugs found, police obtained a search warrant for the driver's house. There, they found a handgun. The driver was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Tesla catches fire after driver crashes into ditch in Elk Grove
ELK GROVE — Minor injuries were reported after a Tesla that crashed into a ditch caught fire in Elk Grove, police said Tuesday night. The crash forced an extended closure of Sheldon Road near Excelsior Road, Elk Grove police said. The Cosumnes Fire Department released a photo of the scene showing crews working to put out the EV fire. No other vehicles were involved. Though minor injuries were reported, Elk Grove police did not say how many people were in the Tesla. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed in solo motorcycle collision in Elk Grove
( — The Elk Grove Police Department responded to a fatal motorcycle collision on Saturday night. According to EGPD, a motorcyclist was reportedly down northbound Waterman Road south of Sheldon Road just before 11:30 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a solo rider down in the center median. Vacaville Police find deceased woman in Alamo Creek After an investigation, EGPD determined the motorcyclist was a 42-year-old man who was heading northbound on Waterman Road approaching the center medical when he lost control and hit it. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, said EGPD. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will identify the victim. EGPD encourages anyone with information regarding this crash to contact the Elk Grove Police Department Traffic Bureau at (916) 478-8143. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
