Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Civil Liberty Concerns Should be on DEFCON 1
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Law and Justice
Ninth Circuit Rejects Wilton Rancheria Appeal, Orders Sky River Casino to Honor Union Agreement
The case stems from the 2017 State of California gaming compact with the Wilton Rancheria, the operator of the casino
Elections
Matsui Backs 'Affordable Health Care' but Stops Short of Embracing Medicare For All
If anything, Matsui’s messaging may be an acknowledgment — implicit if not explicit — that the ground is shifting beneath her
Elections
Elk Grove Unified Race Heats Up as Kirk Thomson Challenges Incumbent, Could Shift Board Balance
Thompson is challenging first-term Trustee Michael Vargas
Politics & Government
Residents raise civil liberty concerns over Elk Grove's Flock surveillance contract extension, no-bid process
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Politics & Government
VIDEO Elk Grove City Council meeting, April 8, 2026
Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council approved a controversial contract for license plate readers and surveillance
Law and Justice
Elk Grove to Expand Flock License Plate Reader Program Despite Privacy Concerns and Growing Opposition
City staff recommends approving the amendment without initiating a competitive bidding process, citing Flock’s integration with the Elk Grove Police Department’s existing systems
Politics & Government
One Small Step Forward, a Big Leap Backwards for Matsui in the Endorsement Dance
For Rep. Doris Matsui, the latest round of endorsements offers a study in contrast
Politics & Government
Nguyen Unveils Small Business Relief Bills at Sacramento’s Little Saigon Press Conference
Asm. Stephanie Nguyen said the legislation reflects concerns raised directly by local business owners
Community News
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week on April 6
Meeting and events in Elk Grove
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council Agenda April 8, 2026 – Flock Cameras, Fees, DEI
Key items include expansion of Flock license plate readers, development fee increases, and DEI updates
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - We'll Always Have Dow 50,000!
Buh-Bye!