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.
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
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.
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!
Elections
Elk Grove Unified School District's $542 million Measure N bond maintains leads
There are 260,062 uncounted ballots countywide.
Elections
EGUSD Area 1 ballot returns, partisan participation indicate a tight race
Area 7 is one of the few areas in Sacramento County where Republicans have more registrants than independents which could help one candidate.
Elections
Underdog Elk Grove mayoral candidate Lynn Wheat complimented on 'Best political ad ever!'
Lynn Wheat has used social media platforms to produce several informative and fun videos about her campaign.