Elk Grove News Minute - With a little luck we'll make it to 18!

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Conflicting messaging - Should Elk Grove reschedule Restaurant Week as Sacramento County pushes 'Dry January'?

Dry January is growing in popularity.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen seeking modification of mental health diversion law

In DA Thien Ho's description, the law has led to undesirable results.

Elk Grove Police arrest suspect on murder charges in 2021 fentanyl overdose death

Suspect is not eligible for bail.

Trump Blames Los Angeles Wildfires on Newsom and Delta Smelt

The Delta Smelt is definitely not a “worthless fish.”

City manager updates the Slow and Low, Horn Barbecue Elk Grove taxpayer-guaranteed loan situation

The establishment opened with substantial media hype in mid-2024 but quickly closed.

Elk Grove City Council meeting, January 8, 2025

Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann also discussed a controversial taxpayer-guaranteed loan.

State of county public safety address from Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho

Today, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho delivered his second annual state of public safety address. The hour-long program included presentations from other elected officials. Mr. Ho recently completed his second year of his first term as Sacramento County's District Attorney. Below are the time marks for the

Cosumnes Community Service District starts recruiting for new general manager

The national recruitment is being conducted by Elk Grove, Calif.-based Mosaic Public Partners.

Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards receptions for journalists

The Sacramento Press Club has also teamed up with WSPA.

Fishing groups, Winnemem Wintu sue state and feds over take permit for State Water Project

The lawsuit was filed at a time when Central Valley salmon and Delta fish populations are in their worst-ever crisis.

Reclamation approves water plan that's 'likely to adversely affect' Sacramento River Winter Chinook

Governor Gavin Newsom also celebrated the biological opinion’s release, echoing his recent press events.