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Your Photos of the Week

We're featuring the best of user and staff pictures from the Sacramento region to highlight the week's news.

From Slick Willie Shaw dropping knowledge at Elk Grove elementary schools, to specialists at UC Davis examining a snoutless hero dog from the Philippines, here is a sampling of the week's best images on Patch.

This week's photos are a mix of user-generated images and pictures from our local Patch editors. We're always looking for more from our readers. 

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Citrus Heights: Kids enjoying everything that fall brings, including silly pumpkins. 

Elk Grove: Slick Willie Shaw, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, spoke to students at Isabelle Jackson and Irene B. West elementary schools Monday morning. 

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Rosemont: User Rick Sloan submitted this trippy photo.

Fair Oaks: Del Campo High School senior Cameron Purcell discusses voting in his first presidential election next month. 

Roseville: The City of Roseville recently launched a program that will make metal theft more detectable. 

Dixon: Viva Market is now open and offering a huge variety of produce, with a full bakery and a butcher-style meat counter.

Davis: Veterinary specialists at UC Davis examined 'hero dog' Kabang Thursday to determine what can be done to give her a better chance at a long and healthy life. 

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