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Transgender Issues: An Open Letter to Parents on Our Family’s Experience
This piece was submitted by a parent whose identity and experiences have been verified. To protect the child and the family from recrimination, their names were not used. | Depending on who you talk to, LGBTQ+ rights should not exist and the transgender movement is unAmerican, unpatriotic, and goes against God’
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Elk Grove Unified trustees hear from supporters of LGBTQ+ students who push back on ‘Parental Rights’ groups
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Dead Again – Sacramento Transit Authority’s survey shows little voter appetite for multi-billion-dollar tax hike
A survey presented to the Sacramento Transit Authority at their September 14 meeting showed the appeal of a multi-billion dollar sales tax is insufficient for passage in 2024. The survey was conducted after the 2022 defeat of citizen-sponsored Measure A. Of significance, the 2022 measure needed a simple majority for
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District Attorney Ho’s lawsuit against City of Sacramento will be popular, but will it affect any change to homelessness?
This morning, first-term Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho delivered on a promise made about a month ago and filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento. The lawsuit alleges that the city has not enforced ordinances or adequately addressed homelessness. Ho opened this morning’s press conference by saying,
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Elk Grove News Minute mid-week edition – Push Mayor Singh-Allen and make this happen!
Some time ago, a suggestion was made by an Elk Grove resident to the Elk Grove City Council that deserves serious consideration. Listen Time 1 Minute
Lifestyle
Making the Connection Between AFib and Stroke
(Family Features) For many people, the heart naturally contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. However, those living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experience a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to further health issues including stroke, heart attack, heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest. In fact, people with AFib
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California oil drilling continues as U.S. crude oil production soars to record levels
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Events this week in Elk Grove – Week of September 18
* 09/18 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/20 SacRT Hiring Event (10 a.m.) * 09/20 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/21 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 09/21 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/22 Uncorked & Uncapped (6 p.m.) * 09/23
Politics & Government
As Elk Grove acquiesces on Oak Rose project and opponents organize, Councilmember Brewer faces political courage test
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Remembering Hank Williams on what would have been his 100th birthday
Even if you are not a heavy-duty Country Western music follower, you have probably heard of the late Hank Williams. As one of the Country Western music pioneers, Williams influenced countless artists in many genres. Known by some as the “Hillbilly Shakespeare” for his poetic, evocative lyrics, it was 100
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