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Parent urges Elk Grove Mayor, City Council to ban certain books at Elk Grove schools
People seeking book bans at the Elk Grove School Unified School District are now appearing at Elk Grove City Council meetings. During the Wednesday, May 24, 2023, city council meeting, one parent sought the help of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city councilmen to get certain books banned.
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Bar owner to Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles ‘You got to quit drinking’ after admitting to drunk driving
During public comment during the Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the owner of a well-known bar told Sergio Robles he needed to quit drinking. Allan Veto, the owner of Bob’s Bar, told the Elk Grove City Councilmember advised Robles following his arrest by Elk Grove
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Elk Grove City Council offers praise, not censure following Councilmember Sergio Robles’ drunk driving arrest
Councilmembers Spease, Brewer do not address his public drunkenness Ignoring the seriousness of being arrested by Elk Grove Police for drunk driving, the Elk Grove mayor and city council last night chose not to proceed with a censure of District 4 City Councilmember Sergio Robles. The freshman representative made history
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‘You got to quit drinking’ bar owner tells Elk Grove City Councilmember arrested for drunk driving by Elk Grove Police
Owner of Bob’s Bar in Old Town gives stern advice Developing story | Combining fatherly advice, empathy, and tough love, the owner of a popular Elk Grove Bar also warned an Elk Grove City Council member. That advice was given by Allan Veto, the owner of Bob’s Bar in
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Elk Grove Councilmember Sergio Robles admits to drunk driving but continues saying he was only cited and not arrested
Developing story In his first city council meeting after being arrested for drunk driving this evening, Elk Grove City Councilmember admitted he was drunk driving on Saturday, May 20. 2023. While Robles feigned anguish for his misadventure but continued to minimize the incident. During his commentary, Robles did not say
Elections
DeSantis Debacle – Gov. Ron “Meatball” DeSantis has worst ever Presidental candidacy announcement
After months of anticipation, today Florida Gov. Ron “Meatball” DeSantis announced his 2024 presidential candidacy. Hoping to draw attention to his candidacy and differentiate from former President Donald Trump, “Meatball Ron” made his announcement on Twitter with Elon Musk. It was an unmitigated disaster. Listen to the Lincoln Project’s
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Will the Elk Grove Mayor, City Council follow their own rules and censure Sergio Robles, or will they sweep it under the rug?
Although it is not on this evening’s agenda, the elephant in the room will be the recent arrest by Elk Grove Police of District 4 Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles. Arrested early on Saturday, May 20, for DUI, Robles has not denied the charges. As such, Robles is
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Guess who said, ‘I think folks want another brewery here in District 4,’ and why it’s not a bad idea
Candidates and politicians have to have their priorities. Conservatives might fight for lower taxes, while liberals might seek more funding for social programs. Although they are diametrical opposites, they can be sincere with noble intentions. Then there are politicians like Donald J. Trump who are in it for their purposes.
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Western States Petroleum Association sponsors dinners, awards and conferences for journalists
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Sacramento State names J. Luke Wood as next president
This morning California State University Trustees named the new president of the Sacramento campus. Replace the retiring president of Robert S. Nelson is J. Luke Wood, who will become Sacramento State’s ninth president on July 16. Trustee Diego Arambula, chair of the Sacramento State Presidential Search Committee, called Wood
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Does Sergio Robles want to be a council member, or just appear as one to enjoy the VIP trappings of free food & drink?
It’s a fair question given his social media posts In Martin Scorsese’s 2006 Oscar-winning Best Movie The Departed, there is a scene reminiscent of Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles. Martin Sheen’s character asks Leonardo Di Caprio’s character if he wants to be a cop or