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A rose by any other name? Sacramento Zoological Society, Elk Grove clash over naming of unfunded $300 million zoo
Councilmember Darren Suen suggested naming it the Elk Grove Zoo in Greater Sacramento to recognize the city's role in the relocation and expansion of the facility.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council meeting, January 22, 2025
The city council had discussions about the naming of the unfunded $300 million zoo.
Politics & Government
Is Elk Grove's zoo financing detrimental to citizens, neighborhoods? Increased flood risk?
The new Dokken study claims current drainage systems are adequate, requiring no improvements or upsizing.
Environmental News
Trump Issues Executive Order to Divert More Delta Water to Big Agribusiness, Southern California
This memo amounts to an outright attack on recreational and commercial fishing communities, California Tribes, conservationists, Delta communities, family farmers and businesses fighting for the restoration of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
Politics & Government
Zoo project update to include fundraising goals by Sacramento Zoological Society; Name of the zoo slated for approval
The pledges, which were examined by unnamed city staff and not an independent certified public accounting audit.
Environmental News
Trump’s Climate Change Denying Energy Plan Puts Big Oil Over People and Planet
The U.S. has produced more crude oil over the past three years than any other country in history
Environmental News
Zero Delta Smelt Found in Annual Survey as California Water Wars Heat Up
It is significant that zero Delta smelt were caught in the survey despite the release of tens of thousands of hatchery-raised Delta smelt
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute - For years to come, racism and hate will flourish in Elk Grove and beyond
Eight years ago, Supervisor Pat Hume noted Elk Grove's redneck heritage
Valley Water District approves $9.69 million additional funding for Delta Tunnel project planning
In a statement before Tuesday’s vote, Caleen Audrey Sisk, Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, slammed the Delta Tunnel project
Law and Justice
Elk Grove High School student arrested for alleged possession of firearm on campus
The handgun was loaded.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment
Trustee Heidi Moore, one of three new board members, favored a special election.