Politics & Government
Like this faded city emblem, Elk Grove's self-styled shine has lost its luster in the aftermath of the zoo debacle
Do the mayor and her city councilmen have the humility to self-reflect on their mistakes?
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
Kohl's Retrenches as Ross Expands: A Tale of two retail strategies to playout in Elk Grove and California
Elk Grove considers itself a caviar and Dom Perignon champagne type of community.
Politics & Government
As it dawdles with its failed zoo and BReW projects, why not listen to this Elk Grove citizen?
A government watchdog suggested this idea, which means it has no chance of being endorsed by the mayor.
Politics & Government
The Elk Grove Mayor's Five-Point Plan to Defeat Traffic Gridlock
Politicians thrived on short attention spans and long-winded promises. Smart Cities! Light Rail!
Politics & Government
California lawmakers kill bid to force HOAs to follow open meeting laws
HOA themselves can sometimes devolve into bitter feuds between neighbors, featuring accusations of cronyism and ruthless enforcement of petty violation
Politics & Government
State Water Board Under Gavin Newsom Silent on ICE Access to Public Meetings
“The memo informs department managers that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are permitted to operate in designated public areas of state buildings
Environmental News
House Republicans Pass Bill to Repeal Endangered Species Listing for Longfin Smelt
Three Democrats, including Jim Costa and Adam Gray from California, voted for the resolution
Politics & Government
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen makes impassioned floor speech on controversial child prostitution bill
Nguyen has been viewed as a moderate Democrat who supports law enforcement and took exception to Republican commentary
Politics & Government
As Bike Month starts and politicians offer platitudes, data shows bicycling a deadly endeavor
How likely is it that the Elk Grove Mayor or any of her City Councilmen ever be seen bicycling to work?
Environmental News
Vote on Climate Superfund Bill Postponed in California Senate Judiciary Committee
The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would require the largest fossil fuel corporations to pay for the climate devastation
Politics & Government
With finger pointing blame game over the Elk Grove Zoo cancellation, here is an unbiased analysis of who is at fault
The end of the $300 million project is an embarrassment for Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.
Politics & Government
Proposed Elk Grove-Sacramento Zoo comes to an end
The SZS had committed to raising $50 million in cash, and Elk Grove was going to issue $114 million in bonds.