Residents raise civil liberty concerns over Elk Grove's Flock surveillance contract extension, no-bid process

“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"

VIDEO Elk Grove City Council meeting, April 8, 2026

Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council approved a controversial contract for license plate readers and surveillance

New Poll Shows Mai Vang Closing Gap With Doris Matsui in CA-07 Primary as Challenger Gains Momentum Among Democrats

The poll surveyed 400 likely primary voters using a mix of phone and text-to-web methods

Bureau of Reclamation Releases Pulse Flows to Sacramento River for Juvenile Chinook Salmon

Reclamation said pulse flow releases from Keswick Dam into the Sacramento River will target flow rates of approximately 11,000 cubic feet per second

Elk Grove to Expand Flock License Plate Reader Program Despite Privacy Concerns and Growing Opposition

City staff recommends approving the amendment without initiating a competitive bidding process, citing Flock’s integration with the Elk Grove Police Department’s existing systems

One Small Step Forward, a Big Leap Backwards for Matsui in the Endorsement Dance

For Rep. Doris Matsui, the latest round of endorsements offers a study in contrast

Nguyen Unveils Small Business Relief Bills at Sacramento’s Little Saigon Press Conference

Asm. Stephanie Nguyen said the legislation reflects concerns raised directly by local business owners

Rural Roots - The Old Railroad Through Sheldon

Before trucks and highways took over, rail was the backbone of how goods moved

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week on April 6

Meeting and events in Elk Grove

Elk Grove City Council Agenda April 8, 2026 – Flock Cameras, Fees, DEI

Key items include expansion of Flock license plate readers, development fee increases, and DEI updates

Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - We'll Always Have Dow 50,000!

Buh-Bye!

VIDEO All six CA-07 candidates appear at forum as Matsui faces viable electoral threat

Rep. Matsui's presence underscored the heightened stakes of the race, driven in part by the challenge from progressive Democrat, Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang