Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen calls Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s $8 billion sales tax hike proposal ‘creative thinking’
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Part II Darrell Steinberg’s Regionalism – A Multi-Billion Dollar Sales Tax Ground Hogs Day loop?
As outlined in the first part of this two-edition series, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg has long supported a regional sharing of sales tax revenues. While he was a California Assembly member representing Sacramento, Steinberg proposed legislation to impose a six-county sales tax sharing idea. Steinberg’s legislation made it through
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‘Shame on You’ Sacramento County Supervisors told by SEUI Local 2015 leader
As they have several times this year, Service Employees International Union Local 2015 members attended the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting pleading their case for improved pay and benefits for in-home supportive services (IHSS) workers. One of today’s speakers making the case for her members was SEIU Local
Lifestyle
Celebrate National Coffee Day with a free cup at Krispy Kreme
This Friday is National Coffee Day and what better way to celebrate than to get a free cup of Joe. To celebrate the occasion, Krispy Kreme store is offering a free cup of coffee with no purchase necessary. Guests can receive a FREE medium hot or iced coffee. Additionally, guests
Videos
Voices of Elk Grove – Old Town merchants, resident object to temporary homeless shelter
Community News
Planning commission comments preview ire to be heard by Elk Grove City Council on Oak Rose, homeless shelter project
Even though there were just three speakers, the Elk Grove planning commissioners heard comments last week indicating solid public opposition to a planned homeless shelter and reversal of the Oak Rose supportive housing project. The three speakers gave their remarks during public comments on non-agenda items. Joining the speakers by
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Fulfillment of former mayor’s dreams? Elk Grove added to list of 7 Autumn day-trip destinations
Former Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis’ long-sought dream of transforming the Sacramento bedroom suburb into a major travel destination appears, at least partially, to have been fulfilled. In their latest online travel guide, the California AAA included Elk Grove on its 7 Best Day Day Trips For Fall Fun list.
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Elk Grove City Council expected to hear extensive comments on Oak Rose project, winter homeless shelter
Videos
When conducting the people’s business, it’s all laughs for Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen
If there is one thing the Elk Grove City Council can be counted on to do is to yuck-it-up during their meetings. Here is prime example of the grand master of inappropriate laughing, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. Her honor never fails to loudly and inappropriately laugh while conducting the
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Elk Grove City Council to adopt land acknowledgement statement
Recipes
The perfect time of year for a bowl of hearty Autumn Vegetable Soup
With cool the cool nights of Autmn upon us, what could be better than this rich and hearty, this warming blend of root vegetables satisfies on a crisp, cold day. Recipe compliments of Nugget Markets Ingredients * ½ cup vegetable oil * ½ bunch sage * Salt, to taste * 2 tablespoons butter * 1 shallot, sliced