Tribes, Environmental Groups Address Fundamental Flaws with Delta Tunnel Project Hearings
The Delta Conveyance Project is a proposed 40-foot-wide underground tunnel to move water south
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Elk Grove News Minute - The world is not Bobbie Singh-Allen’s oyster and she’s no pearl
Proposition 36 is helping the Elk Grove mayor statewide.
Mayoral candidate Lynn Wheat likens zoo construction costs as an Elk Grove taxpayer credit card debt with no expiration date
There is widespread skepticism among elected officials and high-level public executives who spoke to Elk Grove News about the Sacramento Zoological Society's ability to raise its share of the $300 million.
Councilmember Kevin Spease thanked for standing with taxpayers, opposing 300% pay raise for Elk Grove mayor and her councilmen
Councilmember Darren Suen had suggested that the pay increase was needed because of the extra expenses of being a city council member, such as dry cleaning
Gov. Newsom appoints 3 judges to Sacramento Superior Court
Yesterday California Gov. Gavin Newsom made 18 judicial appointments including three to the Sacramento Superior Court. The three new judges for the Sacramento Superior Court are Lee S. Bickley, Joseph M. Cress, and Brenda R. Dabney. All three judges are registered Democrats. Lee S. Bickley Ms. Bickley has served as
Elk Grove City Council meeting, October 9, 2024
The Elk Grove City Council held its 18th meeting of 2024, which lasted only an hour and 10 minutes. Along with making ceremonial presentations and hearing the Disability Committee's annual reports, the mayor and city council issued four proclamations. There were two public hearings. Check back on Thursday,
After a five-year vacancy, Elk Grove hires assistant city manager
Current city manager was the city's immediate past assistant city manager.
After leaving his Assembly Chief of Staff job, Darren Suen laying groundwork for quixotic run against former boss
Most chiefs of staff assent to the position after working other capitol staff jobs, so when Suen was hired, Nguyen afforded him a rare opportunity to enter at the top of the Capitol's food chain.
Video released by Elk Grove Police displays effectiveness of surveillance cameras
Adult teenager was arrested and booking into the county jail.
'Don't Put Your Fingers in the Cage!' Is Elk Grove poking its fingers into the Zoo's business?
The status of the Sacramento Zoological Society's fundraising effort has been kept confidential, and I don't expect the City or Zoo to report directly on the funding progress.
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of October 7
Meetings and Events in Elk Grove
Aside from The Cheneys, The Boss or Taylor, endorsements matter little be it for president or dog catcher
Endorsements from legacy publications are meaningless in local elections.
Politics & Government
Red Flag Alert! With the departure of its executive director, is the Sacramento Zoo's $50 million fundraising effort in a death spiral?
You must wonder why Jason Jacobs left just as the SZS is embarking on its historic $300 million venture to relocate from Sacramento's Land Park location to a facility that will be at least four times larger in Elk Grove.
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute - Enjoy the calm while you can
The calm before the storm.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council meeting agenda, October 6, 2024
The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
2024 elections
As Bobbie Singh-Allen pushes Prop. 36, Elk Grove misses out on Prop. 47 savings rehabilitation funding
Gov. Newsom's announcement comes as local elected officials led by Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, with the assistance of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen are pushing this year's Prop 36
Law and Justice
After being extradited from Mexico, Tehama County man sentenced for child exploitation
Victims were exploited between July 13 and August 27, 2020.
Environmental News
Governor Newsom issues water resilience update, touting 'progress' on Delta Tunnel and Sites Reservoir
Current state and federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) permits require DWR and Reclamation to release a pulse of water through the Delta to the San Francisco Bay in September and October
Community News
Local Wendy's holding fundraiser to help Sacramento Zoo raise $50 million for new Elk Grove Zoo
Environmental News
State and federal water agencies cancel fall flow protections for endangered Delta Smelt!
Current state and federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) permits require DWR and Reclamation to release a pulse of water through the Delta to the San Francisco Bay in September and October
2024 elections
EGUSD's 'Yes on N' receives more substantial construction-related donations
Although the Sacramento Taxpayers Assocation opposes the measure, they have not funded a counter-campaign.
2024 elections
With Singh-Allen's refusal to Elk Grove mayoral forum, opponent Lynn Wheat makes pitch at city council meeting
Ms. Lynn Wheat, a fixture at Elk Grove City Council meetings since the city's incorporation 24 years ago, spoke during the Wednesday, September 25 session.
2024 elections
Even with statewide support, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen ineffective in generating support for Prop. 36 among Democratic elected officials
With the exception of Democrat Lisa Kaplan, no member of the all-Democratic Sacramento City Council, including Mayor Darrell Steinberg, is included in the supporter list.
Community News
Rancho Cordova events October 1 - 14
Things to do in Rancho Cordova in the first two weeks of October.