Community News
Former Elk Grove Planning Commissioner reminds mayor, city council of rural area commitments
Almost all parcels in the rural area are measured in acres, not square feet.
Austin Foster Gibson
A 1990 graduate of Colorado School of Mines, Austin Foster Gibson has written extensively about mining safety and national security.
Politics & Government
California Assembly passes controversial solar bill ending net metering benefits for new homeowners
One critic dismissed the bill's rationale, stating it "protects utility profits by blaming solar users"
Environmental Groups Sue Over Sacramento Development Plans That Would Convert 474 Acres of Farmland to Warehouses
The disputed land, currently used for agriculture, would be developed into 6 million square feet of warehouse space.
Politics & Government
'It's a hunt' says California National Guard member, Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles of ICE LA deportation raids
Robles has not posted anything as of this afternoon if he has been called to active duty.
Politics & Government
California Sues Trump Over “Illegal” Takeover of National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority."
Politics & Government
Gov. Newsom to Border Czar Homan - 'Arrest me'
"That kind of bloviating is exhausting"
Politics & Government
Could a last minute monkey wrench in Sacramento Railyard Soccer Stadium deal resurrect Elk Grove soccer stadium?
Elk Grove City Council members were reportedly talking up moving the Republic FC stadium to Elk Grove.
Politics & Government
After one year of negotiations, no visible progress on Elk Grove's vaunted Project Elevate
After a 13-month negotiation period starting in April 2024, there has been no announced agreement on Project Elevate
Community News
Mello Roos relief available for qualifying property owners in Elk Grove-EGUSD boundaries
While the Act itself doesn't mandate reductions for seniors or persons with disabilities, it provides the framework that enables districts like EGUSD to offer such relief.
Law and Justice
Sacramento County law enforcement, Wilton Rancheria Sign Agreement to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis
The agreement outlines a commitment to enhance public safety and law enforcement services within Wilton Rancheria's jurisdiction.
Politics & Government
Matsui slams Trump's budget proposal calling it the 'big ugly bill'
As she has in recent weeks, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) has released a series of videos critical of Trump and Republican policy proposals.
Politics & Government
During infotainment interview, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen promises 'new breweries, bars, and restaurants' for Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove
On Tuesday, May 20, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen sat for a five-minute infotainment interview on Sacramento's KTXL morning news program (see video below). Among the topics discussed was the mayor's promise of additional venues in Old Town- Historic Downtown Elk Grove. Twice during the session,