Law and Justice
Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty in $575K COVID Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors said the defendant submitted at least 79 fake applications, leading to EDD issuing debit cards loaded with unemployment benefits.
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
Sacramento man convicted of sexually assaulting victim from age 7
The convicted knew the victim’s family and began sexually assaulting her when she was 7 years old.
Current News
Cosumnes CSD Report Says Investments Can Cover Six Months of Operations
The analysis notes that 37.7 percent of the district’s funds are invested in U.S. Treasuries.
Community News
Elk Grove Seeks Public Input on Proposed Transit Expansion
The proposed transit lines would run along key corridors, including Bruceville Road and Big Horn Boulevard.
Law and Justice
Jury Extends State Hospital Commitment for Sacramento Man Found Insane in 2012 Stabbing
Reshawn Butler was acquitted of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after jurors ruled he was insane
Elections
League of Women Voters of California says it did not issue support for anti-redistricting cited in mailer
Although the non-partisan group does not endorse individual candidates, it will take positions on ballot initiatives.
Law and Justice
Elk Grove Man Indicted in COVID-Relief Loan Fraud Scheme
The suspect operates and Elk Grove-based business
Environmental News
State of Calif. issues heat warning; Severe heat warning issued Thursday & Friday for Elk Grove
Elk Grove is unlikely to open a cooling center as it does not meet its minimum heat requirements.
Law and Justice
Sacramento Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
Sentencing at U.S. District Court in Sacramento
Community News
First outreach session on site selection for Elk Grove permanent homeless shelter being held this week
Unlike the previous two homeless shelters, the city is in the process of selecting a site for a permanent facility.
Politics & Government
Rural Elk Grove resident calls proposed changes for Summer Villas project 'Unreasonable, irresponsible, and reckless'
Since the city's founding in 2000, elected officials have promised to leave the rural area as is.
Politics & Government
As online traffic complaints continue unabated, City of Elk Grove joins Reddit to thwart criticism
Elk Grove officials may get more than they anticipate on the Elk Grove Subreddit.