Politics & Government
MAGA Dumping Trump? Rep. Kevin Kiley to Vote Yes to Release Epstein Files
From Trump's perspective, this growing disobedience within the House Republican caucus is problematic.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
ICE opened a detention center in a former California prison. Detainees are suing over conditions inside
Story from CalMatters.org
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Mayor, City Council Reject Appeal Attempting to Stop Maverik Fueling Station
During City Council deliberations, Councilmember Kevin Spease and Mayor Singh-Allen addressed implications from some Maverik supporters that PEG was a so-called Astroturf group
Current News
'Protect Elk Grove' Seeks to Have Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen Recused From Maverik Appeal
Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is a lobbyist for gas stations and convenience stores.
Politics & Government
Who Will Prevail on the Elk Grove Mayor, City Council - Maverik Sales Tax Revenue or Constituent Concerns?
Will they stand up to constituent concerns, or be lured by the temptation of more revenue for the city's general fund?
Current News
Matsui Making the Rounds - Appears at Elk Grove Food Bank
If it wasn't for the SNAP crisis, would these politicians even know where the food banks are located?
Politics & Government
Not Letting a Crisis Go to Waste, Rep. Matsui Appears at Food Distribution Event
Given that Congress is not in session and the pressure being applied by Vang's throng of enthused supporters, expect Rep. Matsui to continue pseudo-campaigning.
Politics & Government
Faced With the Possibility Prop. 50 Passes, Conservative Congressman Kevin Kiley Appears on Liberal MSNBC
These CNN and MSNBC interviews with Congressman Kiley will surface in a political TV commercial to portray him as a moderate and not a MAGA Republican.
Politics & Government
Former Facebook Associate Counsel Appointed to Sacramento Superior Court
One of three appointments.
Environmental News
Big Oil spent over $26 million to lobby California officials in first 9 months of 2025!
Chevron and WSPA again dominate lobbying spending in California.
Politics & Government
Rep. Matsui Taken to Task by Progressive Democratic Critic
Interestingly, since Mai Vang's entrance into the race, Rep. Matsui has become more visible and held a rare, hastily scheduled town hall meeting last week.
Politics & Government
Who Will They Align With - Constituents or Contributors? Rural Resident to Elk Grove Mayor, 'Honor the Commitment'
The development in question is the Summer Villas project proposed for the southeast corner of Sheldon and Waterman roads.