Elections
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
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Law and Justice
Elk Grove School District Sued: Employee Claims She Helped Stop School Shooting Threat, Then Faced Retaliation
The lawsuit centers on events in early April 2025, when law enforcement contacted Cormier regarding a student suspected of making credible threats of school violence
Law and Justice
Elk Grove Bus Stop Murder: Homeless Man Stabbed to Death, Attacker Sentenced to 26 Years to Life
The homicide occurred in February 2022
Elections
Matsui Declines Sacramento Bee Debate With Vang Ahead of CA-7 Primary, Will Attend April 2 Forum
Vang criticized Matsui’s decision, saying voters “deserve to hear directly from the people asking for their vote — not just see TV ads.”
Community News
It's Not Your Imagination - Police Confirm Elk Grove Traffic is Increasingly Deadly
Elk Grove sees 25 percent surge in collisions, sharp rise in traffic fatalities
Elections
Sacramento neighborhood groups to host April 2 CA-7 candidates forum
Mai Vang has publicly challenged Doris Matsui to participate in televised debates, but Matsui has not publicly responded to that request.
Community News
Elk Grove Considers Free Bus Rides for Seniors in $100K Pilot Program to Expand Transit Access
The program would not include paratransit or on-demand Flex services
Elections
Sacramento’s Mai Vang Challenges Rep. Doris Matsui to Televised Debates in CA-7 Primary
The invitation may present a strategic “no-lose” scenario for Vang
Elections
California Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Mahan Echoes GOP Call for Gas Tax Holiday as Prices Surge Toward $7
California Democrats have historically rejected gas tax holidays, arguing they undermine transportation funding
Community News
After 20 Years of Delays, Elk Grove Revives Plan for New Highway 99 Interchange
The $152 million cost is primarily being paid by Elk Grove taxpayers
Law and Justice
Mother tells Elk Grove City Council police failed to respond to evidence in alleged teen exploitation case
"I do not believe it is too much to ask for basic communication with a parent who is trying to turn over evidence in a case involving sexual exploitation of a minor."
Community News
Elk Grove mayor defends cost of planned homeless shelter after criticism
No mention was made of the city's violation of state fair housing laws