D.A. Gougherty

Politics & Government

A rose by any other name? Sacramento Zoological Society, Elk Grove clash over naming of unfunded $300 million zoo

Councilmember Darren Suen suggested naming it the Elk Grove Zoo in Greater Sacramento to recognize the city's role in the relocation and expansion of the facility.

Politics & Government

Is Elk Grove's zoo financing detrimental to citizens, neighborhoods? Increased flood risk?

The new Dokken study claims current drainage systems are adequate, requiring no improvements or upsizing.

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute - For years to come, racism and hate will flourish in Elk Grove and beyond

Eight years ago, Supervisor Pat Hume noted Elk Grove's redneck heritage

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment

Trustee Heidi Moore, one of three new board members, favored a special election.

Lifestyle

What restaurant was rated as America's most overpriced? Hint: It's coming to Elk Grove!

The study found Oakland ranked as the most overpriced restaurant city, joined in the top five by San Jose and Fresno, with Sacramento coming in 12th place.

Podcast

Elk Grove News Minute - With a little luck we'll make it to 18!

This edition is dedicated to our sister website, ElkGroveNews.net

Community News

Conflicting messaging - Should Elk Grove reschedule Restaurant Week as Sacramento County pushes 'Dry January'?

Dry January is growing in popularity.

Politics & Government

City manager updates the Slow and Low, Horn Barbecue Elk Grove taxpayer-guaranteed loan situation

The establishment opened with substantial media hype in mid-2024 but quickly closed.

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - After Slow and Low, can't wait to see how they handle the zoo!

Slow and Low restaurant closed, and supposedly the new operator has taken over the loan. Next project for city - The Zoo!

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Citizens should know if Horn assumes Slow and Low's loan, will Hargis' underwater Garden Hwy. parcel still be the collateral?

The city talks a good game about transparency, but answering embarrassing or uncomfortable questions is another thing.

Politics & Government

New operator for Slow and Low from Oakland comes with baggage of its own

While Horn Barbeque comes to Elk Grove with a respectable culinary reputation, they are not controversy-free

Podcast

Top 5 Elk Grove News Minute Podcasts of 2024

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