Politics & Government
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen seeking modification of mental health diversion law
In DA Thien Ho's description, the law has led to undesirable results.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
City manager updates the Slow and Low, Horn Barbecue Elk Grove taxpayer-guaranteed loan situation
The establishment opened with substantial media hype in mid-2024 but quickly closed.
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Elk Grove City Council meeting, January 8, 2025
Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann also discussed a controversial taxpayer-guaranteed loan.
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State of county public safety address from Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho
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Cosumnes Community Service District starts recruiting for new general manager
The national recruitment is being conducted by Elk Grove, Calif.-based Mosaic Public Partners.
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Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards receptions for journalists
The Sacramento Press Club has also teamed up with WSPA.
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Elk Grove Citizens should know if Horn assumes Slow and Low's loan, will Hargis' underwater Garden Hwy. parcel still be the collateral?
The city talks a good game about transparency, but answering embarrassing or uncomfortable questions is another thing.
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Horn BBQ to assume Slow & Low's taxpayer-guaranteed loan says the city of Elk Grove
"What happened at slow and lo? Did the city lose all that cash?"
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New operator for Slow and Low from Oakland comes with baggage of its own
While Horn Barbeque comes to Elk Grove with a respectable culinary reputation, they are not controversy-free
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Exactly 18 months ago today, this is what Michael Hargis promised Elk Grove taxpayers
Hargis added "It's going to be incredible."
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Government Spending on Babies is Falling Short, Say Advocates
Funding for programs benefitting the youngest Americans – those below the age of 3 – is falling short.
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It's never too early to campaign - If you need help at Elk Grove City Hall, call Rod Brewer directly
Longtime observers of city council meetings will note that people speaking at meetings frequently complain about non-responsive city council members