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California Assembly passes controversial solar bill ending net metering benefits for new homeowners
One critic dismissed the bill's rationale, stating it "protects utility profits by blaming solar users"
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During Mayor's State of the City address, Elk Grove Vice Mayor Robles makes unprecedented comments on ICE raids
Breaking Elk Grove precedent, Mr. Robles made impassioned comments about one of the most controversial national topics of the day, the Los Angeles ICE deportation raids.
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'It's a hunt' says California National Guard member, Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles of ICE LA deportation raids
Robles has not posted anything as of this afternoon if he has been called to active duty.
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California Sues Trump Over “Illegal” Takeover of National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority."
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Sacramento Democratic Congressional reps Bera & Matsui condemn Trump's National Guard deployment, Republican Kiley heaps praise
In statements issues let last night, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui characterized the deployment as an escalation.
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Gov. Newsom to Border Czar Homan - 'Arrest me'
"That kind of bloviating is exhausting"
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CA Senate Votes for Regional Electricity Deregulation Despite Concerns About Trump
SB 540 also repeals Enron-era protections against price gouging – Public Utilities Code Section 345 – which requires electricity supplies be maximized and prices be minimized.
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Could a last minute monkey wrench in Sacramento Railyard Soccer Stadium deal resurrect Elk Grove soccer stadium?
Elk Grove City Council members were reportedly talking up moving the Republic FC stadium to Elk Grove.
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Emails between Elk Grove, Sacramento Zoo reveal frayed emotions as the zoo plan ending was announced
As we will see in other correspondence between the City and the SZS, even though relations had broken down by the time the April 30 announcement was made, the project was already in a death spiral weeks prior.
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After one year of negotiations, no visible progress on Elk Grove's vaunted Project Elevate
After a 13-month negotiation period starting in April 2024, there has been no announced agreement on Project Elevate
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Memo to Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen - Elk Grove City Hall has more leaks than the Iraqi Navy!
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