D.A. Gougherty

Politics & Government

Opponents of Elk Grove's Coral Blossom affordable housing project not going down without a fight

The signs, which were photographed on the city-owned Coral Blossom project parcel (the future site for the Oak Rose developer), were seen on Thursday, July 17.

Politics & Government

Sophia Scherman announces sunset of her decades-long Elk Grove political career

Sophia Scherman has been fixture in Elk Grove politics

Politics & Government

Final workshop on proposed Old Town Elk Grove senior affordable project being held tonight

Some Old Town business owners and advocates have expressed concern at two previous workshops over issues like traffic and the height of the apartment complex.

Politics & Government

Legislation allowing potential expansion for SacRT sponsored by Assemblymember Nguyen signed into law by Gov. Newsom

Elk Grove will continue to have two members assigned to the district's board of directors. However, the city of Sacramento will have three directors instead of the current four. 

Politics & Government

Coral Blossom opposition blooms- 'It's homeless housing in your neighborhood' in Elk Grove

While the group has not named itself, they are organizing an email campaign to barrage Singh-Allen and formed a WhatsApp group to "stay connected and updated on this protest movement."

Politics & Government

City Councilmember Spease, Assemblymember Nguyen responsive to Elk Grove constituent inquiry; Shame on Senator Ashby and Congresswoman Matsui

This story was first posted on ElkGroveNews.net on July 14. Senator Ashby's staff responded to the July 12 inquiry just before midnight on July 14.

Politics & Government

Former CCSD general manager appointed Sacramento County director of general services