Community News
No visible construction activity at Elk Grove's ACE commuter rail station
The new commuter service that will connect Elk Grove to San Jose to the south and Sacramento to the north will be part of the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE)
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
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