Austin Foster Gibson

Politics & Government

Some clarification of the Sacramento-Elk Grove Zoo project financing revealed

During the Wednesday, January 22, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the city council spent a minuscule but crucial amount of time on the project's most important aspect - how it will be financed.

Politics & Government

Zoo project update to include fundraising goals by Sacramento Zoological Society; Name of the zoo slated for approval

The pledges, which were examined by unnamed city staff and not an independent certified public accounting audit.

Law and Justice

Elk Grove High School student arrested for alleged possession of firearm on campus

The handgun was loaded.

Politics & Government

SMUD, Elk Grove receive $11 million federal grant for EV charging stations

Five will be in Elk Grove.

Politics & Government

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen seeking modification of mental health diversion law

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

Law and Justice

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

Suspect is not eligible for bail.

Politics & Government

Cosumnes Community Service District starts recruiting for new general manager

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

Politics & Government

Horn BBQ to assume Slow & Low's taxpayer-guaranteed loan says the city of Elk Grove

"What happened at slow and lo? Did the city lose all that cash?"

Politics & Government

Exactly 18 months ago today, this is what Michael Hargis promised Elk Grove taxpayers

Hargis added "It's going to be incredible."

Community News

Taxpayer loan guarantees, extensive media coverage couldn't help Elk Grove Slow and Low

Unlike other restaurants that have opened in Elk Grove, the city helped goose extensive media coverage.

Politics & Government

It's never too early to campaign - If you need help at Elk Grove City Hall, call Rod Brewer directly

Longtime observers of city council meetings will note that people speaking at meetings frequently complain about non-responsive city council members

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen flip-flops, rejoins regional homelessness committee

Quit a regional homelessness committee last May.