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Opinion – EGUSD processes quell, subvert parents’ concerns during presentation on cuts to Inclusive Education program
For about 15 years, our companion site Elk Grove News has reported on portions of almost every meeting of the Elk Grove City Council. Meeting processes have been consistent during this time, particularly regarding public comment. During a hearing, a presentation is made by the appropriate party, and the city
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Sacramento gang member convicted in stabbing assault, faces lengthy sentence
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Guest Contribution – Much has happened for EGUSD’s Inclusive Education but ‘without your voices, nothing changes’
By Brandon Morgan | Special to Elk Grove Daily News | It has been three weeks since my first article was published here on Elk Grove News about the downsizing of the inclusive education program by moving Inclusion Specialists into other roles within the district. Since then, so much has happened. • A
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Elk Grove Week at a Glance – Week of September 19
* 09/19 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/20 SacRT Hiring Event (2 p.m.) * 09/20 Diversity and Inclusion Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/21 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/22 Innogrove Open House (3 p.m.) * 09/22 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.
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With the Southeast Connector’s high priority, labor unions rolling cash into passing Measure A’s $8.3 billion tax hike
Leaving nothing to chance, proponents of a Sacramento County measure are donating large sums of money to support an $8.3 billion consumer tax increase. Measure A, which is on the November ballot, will increase sales taxes countywide by one-half of a percent for 40 years if approved by voters.
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Sacramento man convicted of sex trafficking sentenced to 30 years
A Sacramento man who was convicted earlier this year of sex trafficking was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday, September 12. Robert Pierre Duncan, 26, of Sacramento, was convicted in March by a federal jury in Sacramento of conspiracy to sex trafficking a child, sex trafficking of a
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Zillow forecasts price decrease for Elk Grove real estate
UPDATED 7 pm September 14 After several years of double-digit price increases and recent monthly forecasts showing the trend to continue, Zillow.com expects falling pries in Elk Grove over the next 12 months. That forecast was made in Zillow’s most recent monthly report for the city’s three
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Felipe Martin adds $5,900 to Elk Grove City Council District 2 campaign fund
Filings recorded with the Elk Grove City Clerk’s office show that District 2 Elk Grove City Council candidate Felip Martin has received two contributions totaling $5,900. A contribution of $4,900 was made by United Contractors PAC. The $1,000 contribution was from an individual. The owner and
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Elk Grove Week of September 12 – Meetings and Events
* Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center, Sept 11-14 * 09/12 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/13 Youth Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/14 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.) * 09/15 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 09/15 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.
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Sky River Casino to expand off-duty police contract with Elk Grove saying need is ‘higher than anticipated’
On the consent calendar for the Wednesday, September 14, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the city council will be asked to approve an expanded contract with Sky River Casino to use off-duty Elk Grove Police officers for security services. Consent calendar agenda items are typically approved without city council discussion.
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