Politics & Government
Law and Justice
Tightening the grip over local zoning – New law gives the Calif. Attorney General more authority to pursue cities violating fair housing laws
Law and Justice
Oak Rose decision delayed again as Elk Grove pursues negotiated resolution to affordable housing dispute
Community News
Stone Beetland-Delta Shores transit-oriented development approved by Sacramento City Council
Community News
Guest Commentary – Amazon driver runs over bicyclist foot, crushes bike; Elk Grove Police blamed cyclist, let the driver continue route
By Michael Monasky | Guest Contributor | Just before 4 pm, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, an Amazon Prime delivery truck ran over a woman’s foot while crushing the front wheel of her bicycle. The truck was leaving Laguna Pointe Way to merge with quickly moving east bound traffic on Laguna Boulevard.
Community News
Another continuation appears likely for Elk Grove’s Oak Rose project as ‘meaningful’ negotiations proceed
Politics & Government
Oak Rose proponents will not appear at Elk Grove City Council hearing; notes ‘good-faith negotiations’ in statement
Videos
Voices of Elk Grove – Retired cop says Winter Sanctuary will attract more Homeless to Elk Grove
During the September 27 Elk Grove City Council meeting, several people expressed apprehension about a homeless shelter that will operate for five months starting November 1. This individual, who said he was a retired cop, said the facility would be a magnet for other unhoused to move to Elk Grove.
Community News
Events this week in Elk Grove – Week of October 9
* Tire Collection Event October 8-11 * 10/10 Youth Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/11 Lunch at City Hall (11 a.m.) * 10/11 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/12 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 10/14 Americana Vintage Market (10 a.m.) * 10/14 Badges versus Axes
Community News
Big turnout being organized for Elk Grove City Council meeting by Oak Rose project opponents
Although the professional staff at the city of Elk Grove led by city attorney Jonathan Hobbs are recommending the Elk Grove City Council approve a controversial affordable housing project, opposition remains. A large crowd is expected when the Elk Grove City Council convenes this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Organizers
Politics & Government
No actions taken on second closed special Elk Grove City Council meeting on Oak Rose, Attorney General lawsuits
Current News
Assemblymember Nguyen has a bill signed, another vetoed by Gov. Newsom
Two bills sponsored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) met different fates after reaching Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. While Newsom signed Nguyen’s Assembly Bill 386, he vetoed Assembly Bill 372. According to a press release by Nguyen’s office, “AB 386 will help financial abuse investigators to