Politics & Government
Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy
“Public infrastructure using public money needs to have a broad user base”
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Lifestyle
Rural Roots Sunday - A Surprise Adventure in Rural Elk Grove
It is so important to keep our rural Elk Grove full of pastures and open spaces where nature can thrive
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Civil Liberty Concerns Should be on DEFCON 1
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Law and Justice
Ninth Circuit Rejects Wilton Rancheria Appeal, Orders Sky River Casino to Honor Union Agreement
The case stems from the 2017 State of California gaming compact with the Wilton Rancheria, the operator of the casino
Elections
Matsui Backs 'Affordable Health Care' but Stops Short of Embracing Medicare For All
If anything, Matsui’s messaging may be an acknowledgment — implicit if not explicit — that the ground is shifting beneath her
Elections
Elk Grove Unified Race Heats Up as Kirk Thomson Challenges Incumbent, Could Shift Board Balance
Thompson is challenging first-term Trustee Michael Vargas
Politics & Government
Residents raise civil liberty concerns over Elk Grove's Flock surveillance contract extension, no-bid process
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Politics & Government
VIDEO Elk Grove City Council meeting, April 8, 2026
Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council approved a controversial contract for license plate readers and surveillance
Elections
New Poll Shows Mai Vang Closing Gap With Doris Matsui in CA-07 Primary as Challenger Gains Momentum Among Democrats
The poll surveyed 400 likely primary voters using a mix of phone and text-to-web methods
Environmental News
Bureau of Reclamation Releases Pulse Flows to Sacramento River for Juvenile Chinook Salmon
Reclamation said pulse flow releases from Keswick Dam into the Sacramento River will target flow rates of approximately 11,000 cubic feet per second
Law and Justice
Elk Grove to Expand Flock License Plate Reader Program Despite Privacy Concerns and Growing Opposition
City staff recommends approving the amendment without initiating a competitive bidding process, citing Flock’s integration with the Elk Grove Police Department’s existing systems
Politics & Government
One Small Step Forward, a Big Leap Backwards for Matsui in the Endorsement Dance
For Rep. Doris Matsui, the latest round of endorsements offers a study in contrast