Community News
Exterior design plans released for Elk Grove REI store
The Seattle-based outdoor recreation retailer cooperative announced its expansion into Elk Grove in October
Austin Foster Gibson
A 1990 graduate of Colorado School of Mines, Austin Foster Gibson has written extensively about mining safety and national security.
2024 elections
The tight Galt City Council race is a reminder that every vote matters
Three candidates are vying for two city council positions.
Politics & Government
New city of Elk Grove executive introduced during planning commission meeting
The new city executive started in the last three weeks.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Planning Commission meeting, November 21; Changes to city's climate action approved
The five-member body heard two planning items, both of which were unanimously approved.
Politics & Government
Sacramento Transporation Authority to pursue eliminating the need for a countywide approval for sales tax increase
Although this meeting did not discuss it, Sacramento County voters rejected two STA sales tax hikes to fund several transportation projects.
Community News
SACOG report documents, this video confirms the rise in Sacramento reckless drivers
Politics & Government
An Elk Grove citizen criticizes mayor, city council's 300% pay raise
The idea for the massive pay raise was broached by Councilman Suen at the August 14 city council meeting.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove to consider changing the Arts Commission to The Creative Arts and Economic Commission
The mayor suggested changing the staid Arts Commission.
Law and Justice
Carmichael man sentenced to 16 years for child sexual exploitation
This case was the product of an investigation by the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2024 elections
With a widening lead, Elk Grove Unified's $542 million Measure N bond projected for approval
The bond will result in assessments of about $34 per $100,000 of assessed property value.
Politics & Government
More bars in Old Town Elk Grove as city plans to liberalize standards, promote district
The decision to expand drinking establishments will be made on Wednesday night.
Community News
Drip, drip, drip . . . Elk Grove Water District's leaky faucet
Water drops matter!