D.A. Gougherty

Politics & Government

Will the Sacramento Zoological Society be forced to borrow to reach its $50 million for Elk Grove zoo project?

What happens if the SZS is unable to convince corporate sponsors to make large donations and its fundraising efforts fall short?

Politics & Government

Giving the Brown Act the Finger - Like other authoritarian politicians, the Elk Grove Mayor & City Council are demolishing democracy

Thanks to Elk Grove Vice Mayor Rod Brewer, we know that city council decisions about the $300 million taxpayer-funded zoo were made well before this meeting.

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute - When it comes to helping low and middle-income families, don’t count on Mayor Singh Allen and her councilmen

The real irony though is politicians like Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen who bemoaned the loss of local control as they dealt the fair housing lawsuit brought by attorney general rob Bonta, would now have local control to help working families by limiting rent increases.

Opinion

United States of America - Born July 4, 1776. Died July 1, 2024?

The SCOTUS ruled that any president of the United States has immunity from "official" acts, thus opening the door to endless possibilities for any American president to test the limits of their power. 

Politics & Government

Money goals established for Sacramento Zoo - 'If the money's on the table, I'll know I have a partner. If it isn't, I'll know I don't'

Based on the deadlines, the SZS must transfer at least $12.5 million to the city by October 1

Law and Justice

Arrest made in Elk Grove's double homicide

The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will release the victims’ names following forensic identification.

Community News

Zillow curiously predicts housing price drops in Elk Grove over the next 12 months

The forecast model predicted price decreases in all three of Elk Grove's zip codes: 95624, 95757, and 95758.

Podcast

Elk Grove News Minute - The Small Town Legal Bribery Act is pay dirt for Elk Grove politicians, bureaucrats

Making bribes legal compliments of SCOTUS

Law and Justice

Murders in upscale suburb - Police investigating double homicide in Elk Grove, third murder in four days

Elk Grove politicians like to portray itself as suburban community safe from the perils of urban life.

Law and Justice

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho issues statement on SCOTUS Grants Pass homeless decision

The case drew an unusual assortment of varying support for Grants Pass from predictable conservatives and liberals, such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Politics & Government

As mandated by the state, Elk Grove adopts balanced fiscal year 2025 budget

The 2025 general fund budget increased by $3.4 million to $92.4 million, with much of that going to additional city hall personnel.

Politics & Government

Criticism directed at Elk Grove mayor, city council over Coral Blossom affordable housing project

Interestingly, the lawsuits against the city by EHG and the attorney general continue to appear on the city council's secret meeting agenda, indicating they have not been resolved.