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Public-private partnership to be explored to expand Elk Grove broadband access
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Voices of Elk Grove – Old Town/Historic Downtown Elk Grove merchants, resident object to temporary homeless shelter
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
Confronted with an expensive hard-to-defend fair-housing lawsuit, Elk Grove to reconsider Oak Rose supportive housing project
Community News
‘Hip Hop and Civil Rights’ Event in Sacramento Friday – State Lawmakers, ACLU, Music Artists, Mother of Slain Sacramento DJ Attend
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
Sacramento jury convicts defendant of rape of vulnerable victim
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
Sacramento County Sheriff’s, Citrus Heights Police receive multi-million-dollar grants to fight organized retail theft
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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Voices of Elk Grove – Parent of LGBTQ+ parent lauds EGUSD for creating supportive environment
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,
Politics & Government
Voices of Elk Grove – EGUSD Trustee Nancy Chaires-Espinoza called a liar
Politics & Government
Senator Ashby, Assemblymember Nguyen targeted by momarmy.elkgrove over support of mental health AB 665
Current News
Are smash-and-grab, group organized retail crimes on the rise in Elk Grove?
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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Auburn man sentenced to 78 months for role in Trump’s January 6 coup d’état attempt
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