Law and Justice
Elk Grove Police Department Announces New Assistant Chief
“It’s a tremendous honor to continue serving Elk Grove in this new capacity.”
Austin Foster Gibson
A 1990 graduate of Colorado School of Mines, Austin Foster Gibson has written extensively about mining safety and national security.
Law and Justice
Gas station, tobacco retailer sues Elk Grove over license suspension
Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is employed as a lobbyist for an association that represents convenience stores and tobacco retailers.
Community News
Elk Grove Police investigating Monday morning shooting - 2 dead
Developing story
Law and Justice
Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Rider on Transportation Grants; Bonta Hails 'Important Constitutional Victory'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who spearheaded the 20-state coalition that sued last month, welcomed the decision.
Politics & Government
Environmental groups ask Sacramento County to halt Upper Westside annexation; builders say the plan is key to easing housing crunch
"This proposal is just about developers making a profit.”
Law and Justice
Four Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Leaders Sentenced For Racketeering Conspiracy
The hearing marks the final chapter of an investigation that ultimately convicted 40 Nuestra Familia members and associates.
Community News
DUI, license checkpoint to be conducted by Elk Grove Police
While alcohol-related crash deaths have dropped sharply since the 1980s, they remain a leading cause of roadway fatalities.
Law and Justice
Guilty verdict in North Highlands homicide, dismemberment of victim
Law and Justice
Formal Proceedings Initiated Against Former Justice William J. Murray, Jr. Over Judicial Delays
The controversy has also drawn attention to oversight mechanisms within the state judiciary.
Law and Justice
California AG Bonta Sues Landlord Mike Nijjar, PAMA Management for Tenant Exploitation
The suit accuses PAMA-related firms of issuing leases containing unlawful clauses that waive tenant rights, including jury trials and the ability to repair or deduct costs from rent
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.
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"