Community News
In response to plans by Elk Grove to open a temporary homeless shelter later this year in Old Town/Historic Downtown Elk Grove, three merchants and one resident voiced opposition to the plan. The comments were made during public comment on non-agenda items during the Wednesday, September 13, Elk Grove
Community News
Community News
SACRAMENTO, CA – State legislators, Hip Hop artists, and civil libertarians are coordinating the 2nd Annual “Hip Hop and Civil Rights” event at the Guild Theater in Sacramento Friday, September 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event, which honors “50 years of Hip Hop,” is hosted by
Law and Justice
A Sacramento County Superior Court jury yesterday found a man guilty of rape by force, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and witness intimidation. The jury also found Tealow Frankin guilty of using a knife during the assault. Franklin was aware that the victim had suffered a major medical
Current News
As part of efforts to combat the statewide rise in organized retail thefts (ORT), Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that $267 million has been granted to several county sheriffs and municipal police departments. The grant was part of Senate Bill 154, which was part of the 2022 California state budget. In
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For months, the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees has heard various complaints from parents and individuals criticizing library books and curriculum. During recent weeks, however, several parents and individuals have defended the district and pushed back on the criticisms. During the Tuesday, September 5 trustee board meeting,
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As has occurred in meetings over the last several months, Elk Grove Unified School District Trustee Nancy Chaires-Espinoza has been taken to task during public comment during non-agenda items. During the Tuesday, September 5 meeting, a speaker who identified herself as Emelna accused Chaires-Espinoza of lying to her. The accusation
Politics & Government
Current News
Two social media posts might not indicate a trend, but combined with other verified information, could Elk Grove retailers, like many in California, be subjected to repeated organized shoplifting? Below are screenshots entered on a popular crime-reporting social media site with claims by the posters that they witnessed significant shoplifting
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An Auburn, Calif. man was recently sentenced for his role in former President Donald J. Trump’s coup d’état attempt. Sean Michael McHugh, 36, of Auburn, California, was sentenced on Thursday, September 7 by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates to 78 months in prison and 36 months
Lifestyle
This Wednesday night, the fourth of the Sac Song & Wine concerts will be held at Miner’s Leap Winery in Clarksburg. The five-concert series, which started on May 17, feature an interesting and talented roster of Nashville songwriters. The September 13 show will feature Charles Esten (actor who was
Community News
* 09/12 Youth Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/12 Diversity & Inclusion Commission Special Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/13 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/14 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 09/15 Fridays in the Grove: Salsa on the Avenue (7 p.m.) * 09/16 Drive