After 20 Years of Delays, Elk Grove Revives Plan for New Highway 99 Interchange
The $152 million cost is primarily being paid by Elk Grove taxpayers
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Elk Grove Officials Admit District56 Meeting Was Not Promoted Despite 45 Attendees
Despite no city outreach, the meeting drew strong interest from residents concerned about immigration enforcement and the city’s policies
Mother tells Elk Grove City Council police failed to respond to evidence in alleged teen exploitation case
"I do not believe it is too much to ask for basic communication with a parent who is trying to turn over evidence in a case involving sexual exploitation of a minor."
Video Elk Grove City Council meeting, March 11, 2026
The mayor and city council heard several public comments on public safety.
Elk Grove Mayor’s Social Media Party Pics Raise Question: Leadership or Self-Promotion?
Yet another reminder that many elected officials like Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen convince themselves that the public is deeply interested in their social calendar
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of March 9
The city is sponsoring a meeting on they will respond to possible ICE raids.
Elk Grove Police Department Military Equipment on City Council Consent Calendar Sparks Social Media Interest
Items placed on the consent calendar are considered noncontroversial and routine
Rural Roots Sunday - Growing Up in a Rural Elk Grove
My hope is that rural Elk Grove remains…..more than just a memory
Kevin Kiley's Political Hail Mary
The two-term Congressman is trying to peel off some independent and Democratic voters. But are primary voters that unsophisticated?
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Another Bigger Bondi Crash
What happens the next time the A.G. testifies?
Updated List of Elk Grove City Hall Employees' Statements of Economic Interest
Last week, several more City of Elk Grove employees submitted their Statements of Economic Interests. Below are the employees added to the list that was issued on February 5. Statements of Economic Interests Update Comparison: February 17, 2026 vs. March 3, 2026 New filings added: 19 # Name Status 1Joseph DagumanAdded
Leader of $600M Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Pleads Guilty After Buying $38M in Stolen Parts From Sacramento Network
Was connected to Tou Vang who has already been sentenced to 12 years in prison
Elections
Age Question Hits Rep. Doris Matsui as Facebook Comment Suggests She Mentor Challenger Mai Vang Instead of Running
"I am 71, and you are about 80. I know that my capacities are slowly declining, and I wisely take that into account."
Environmental News
Increased Abundance of Sacramento and Klamath River Chinooks Points to Improved Salmon Season
The potential for fishing seasons on the ocean in the Klamath Management Zone and the Klamath and Trinity River systems looks better
Politics & Government
Elk Grove School Board Approves Transgender Day of Visibility Amid Opposition to Gender Care for Minors
During the board discussion, Trustee Heidi Moore criticized the proclamation and the district’s broader approach to gender identity policies
Community News
Elk Grove mayor defends cost of planned homeless shelter after criticism
No mention was made of the city's violation of state fair housing laws
Huntington Beach learned a lesson Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen learned – When you violate state housing law, expect consequences
For Elk Grove and now Huntington Beach, the message from Sacramento — and now Washington — appears clear
Community News
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of March 2
Meetings and events
Current News
Iran Strikes Expose Democratic Divide: Doris Matsui and Mai Vang Clash Over War Powers, Israel Aid and Party Leadership
The contrast underscores broader generational and ideological tensions within the Democratic Party
Opinion
Rural Roots Sunday - Oak Trees are an Elk Grove Rural Area Symbol
Some things, like the oak tree, are meant to stand for generations, and so should the land that surrounds it
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Mayor Singh-Allen's insincerity shines as brightly as the Summertime Elk Grove Sun
Now, you may agree or disagree with issuing a proclamation. That’s fair. Reasonable people can differ. But leadership requires something basic: take a position
Politics & Government
Measure E brought in $34.6 million in Elk Grove in FY 2024-25, oversight panel reports
Measure E is a sales tax — a type of tax policy analysts describe as regressive because lower-income households typically spend a larger share of their income on taxable necessities
Elections
CA-06 Race Heats Up as one Candidate Claims Double-Digit Lead Over Democratic Rivals
This candidate was the only one rated very appealing by a majority of the respondents
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Responds to ICE Enforcement Questions With Web Update, Stops Short of Policy Changes
In her remarks, Singh-Allen acknowledged that residents had previously raised concerns and said the city had been responsive