D.A. Gougherty

Opinion

Elk Grove Mayor’s Social Media Party Pics Raise Question: Leadership or Self-Promotion?

Yet another reminder that many elected officials like Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen convince themselves that the public is deeply interested in their social calendar

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Police Department Military Equipment on City Council Consent Calendar Sparks Social Media Interest

Items placed on the consent calendar are considered noncontroversial and routine

Elections

Kevin Kiley's Political Hail Mary

The two-term Congressman is trying to peel off some independent and Democratic voters. But are primary voters that unsophisticated?

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Another Bigger Bondi Crash

What happens the next time the A.G. testifies?

Politics & Government

Updated List of Elk Grove City Hall Employees' Statements of Economic Interest

Last week, several more City of Elk Grove employees submitted their Statements of Economic Interests. Below are the employees added to the list that was issued on February 5. Statements of Economic Interests Update Comparison: February 17, 2026 vs. March 3, 2026 New filings added: 19 # Name Status 1Joseph DagumanAdded

Law and Justice

Leader of $600M Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Pleads Guilty After Buying $38M in Stolen Parts From Sacramento Network

Was connected to Tou Vang who has already been sentenced to 12 years in prison

Elections

Age Question Hits Rep. Doris Matsui as Facebook Comment Suggests She Mentor Challenger Mai Vang Instead of Running

"I am 71, and you are about 80. I know that my capacities are slowly declining, and I wisely take that into account."

Politics & Government

Elk Grove School Board Approves Transgender Day of Visibility Amid Opposition to Gender Care for Minors

During the board discussion, Trustee Heidi Moore criticized the proclamation and the district’s broader approach to gender identity policies

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Mayor Singh-Allen's insincerity shines as brightly as the Summertime Elk Grove Sun

Now, you may agree or disagree with issuing a proclamation. That’s fair. Reasonable people can differ. But leadership requires something basic: take a position

Elections

CA-06 Race Heats Up as one Candidate Claims Double-Digit Lead Over Democratic Rivals

This candidate was the only one rated very appealing by a majority of the respondents

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Responds to ICE Enforcement Questions With Web Update, Stops Short of Policy Changes

In her remarks, Singh-Allen acknowledged that residents had previously raised concerns and said the city had been responsive

Opinion

As Doris Matsui's Bob Dole-like Hatchet Man, Mayor Singh-Allen Bashes Mai Vang

As the Matsui-Vang battle escalates, expect Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen to keep sharpening her hatchet on her backyard grinding wheel.