Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council to Consider $4.2 Million Loan for Senior Affordable Housing Project
The developer plans to apply for 4% tax credits in May 2025 to help finance the $50.8 million project
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Law and Justice
Local Resident Files Lawsuit Against Elk Grove Following December Traffic Collision
According to court documents, the incident occurred on December 6, 2024, while Eric Aguirre was operating an Elk Grove city vehicle.
Law and Justice
Superior Court judge censured, agrees to resign from Santa Barbara bench
The six‑member California Commission on Judicial Performance publicly censured Judge Carrozzo on April 17, 2025.
Politics & Government
Warning about Elk Grove Zoo construction bonds hidden in city staff Mello Roos refinancing report
Mayor Singh-Allen must proceed cautiously with any large bond issuance, lest her legacy become that of the person who drove the city off a financial cliff.
Community News
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of April 21
Anyone up for some County line dancing?
Politics & Government
Big Oil Shatters Annual Lobbying Spending Records to Attack Climate Justice Policy In California
With the new administration’s commitment to a “Drill, Baby, Drill” agenda, advocates say it is “more important than ever” to expose industry’s influence over California politics and policymakers.
Community News
Another slow-moving train in Elk Grove - At least no emergency vehicle trapped this time!
Not surprisingly, none of the five-member Elk Grove City Council - Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Sergio Robles, and Councilmen Rod Brewer, Keven Spease, and Darren Suen - live on the wrong side of the tracks
Podcast
Elk Grove News Minute - How many more McVeighs and Nichols are in his cult?
A sad day 30 years ago today.
Environmental News
Court Blocks Delta Tunnel Drilling Once Again
The petitioners – the San Francisco Baykeeper, Restore the Delta, Delta counties and agencies, among others – vigorously opposed DWR’s motion.
Politics & Government
Possible effects of Trump's tariffs, interest rates might have on Elk Grove's $300 million zoo project
While the former president's economic policy had its share of critics, Biden's policies offered businesses and the economy a degree of orthodoxy.
Politics & Government
One year ago Elk Grove's then finance manager boldly predicted lower interest rates for zoo construction financing
So, if interest rates have dropped, making construction feasible and cheaper, why hasn't the city rushed into issuing the bonds?
Environmental News
Salmon and Water Groups Respond to Closure of California Commercial Salmon Fishing for Third Year
“This marks the third year in a row of no commercial fishing allocation in California and the state’s first recreational salmon season since 2022.”