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Commentary: California can solve homelessness – Lawmakers have the solutions in front of them
A legislative solution could remedy the problem By Sharon Rapport | CalMatters.org | In summary A December report concluded that California can solve homelessness through investments of $8.1 billion in housing, shelter and supportive services every year for the next 12 years. The price tag is high, but advocates argue
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Events this week in Elk Grove – Week of February 27
* 02/27 Measure E Workshop: Addressing Homelessness (6 p.m.) * 02/28 Measure E Workshop: Maintaining Streets and Parks (6 p.m.) * 03/01 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.) * 03/02 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 03/04 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.) * 03/05 Tire
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Brand Up, Brand Down – Thumbs up for Selena Gomez, but a big downgrade for Barney
Lifestyle
1st Annual Crab Feed for Marayah Cares Foundations coming to Elk Grove
Tickets are on sale now A new crab feed will be launched in Elk Grove. The event is organized by the Marayah Cares Foundation and will be held on Saturday, March 11. The foundation was established by Marayah’s parents, Anthony and Nancy Ortiz. A student at Elk Grove’s
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Raising expectations – City of Elk Grove promises to address homelessness with Measure E tax money
Going down a rabbit hole? Starting April 1, 2023, the City of Elk Grove will begin levying a one percent sales tax on most purchases in the city. The additional revenue comes from voter-approved Measure E. Community forums have discussed how that new tax money will be used, which is
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As California is pummeled by a winter storm, 5 years ago today Sacramento was hit with a significant hailstorm
Over the last couple of days, all of California has experienced a significant winter storm. Along with high winds, snow has fallen in areas where it rarely happens. In the Sacramento area, there were reports of snowfall in places like Folsom. Along with gusty winds, there have also been scattered
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Sacramento County opens Nottoli Place Shelter for Older Adults
Longtime District 5 Supervisor Don Nottoli honored This week Sacramento County held a soft opening for older adults challenged with homeless and named it in honor of a former District 5 Sacramento County Supervisor Don Nottoli. The Rosemont-area 15-bed facility will house older adults who are eligible for Sacramento County’
Lifestyle
IHOP offering a free 3-buttermilk Short Stack on National Pancake Day
17th annual event As part of National Pancake Day celebrations and their 65th anniversary, IHOP’s 17th annual free pancake giveaway returns. On Tuesday, February 28, at participating restaurants nationwide. IHOP is offering a free Short Stack of its world-famous Buttermilk Pancakes* for dine-in guests from 7 am-7 pm. “IHOP’
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Elk Grove News Minute – The 4 Ps of elected officials
Have you ever thought about what motivates an individual to run for elected office? It’s worth contemplating. Listen Time 1 Minute.
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Parents express ongoing frustration with Elk Grove Unified School District Trustees, administrators
One parent says they are just performing During the Tuesday, February 21, 2023, meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Trustees, several parents spoke during the public comment portion. While the parents covered topics including bullying of students at Sheldon High Schoo, district-wide racial discrimination, and the discontinuation of
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