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Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
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It’s all laughs when conducting the people’s business for Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen
One distinguishing habit of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen when she is conducting a city council meeting is her bellowing laugh. While we all can enjoy laughter at the appropriate times during an official meeting, the Mayor seems to laugh at innocuous comments (see video below) from the public she
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New member selected for Elk Grove Planning Commission
Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen makes nomination During their Wednesday, January 11 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council appointed a new member to the city’s Planning Commission. After being nominated by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Oscar O’Con was appointed by unanimous consent. O’Con, a District 3 resident,
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Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann reports on city’s storm response
During the Wednesday, December 11, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, city manager Jason Behrmann reported on the city’s response to early January storms that have widespread effects in California. The storms that started around New Year’s day have pounded the state and caused flooding in Sacramento County.
Law and Justice
Thien Ho takes oath as Sacramento County DA, says we must ‘go together’
Opinion
SacBee questions Ashby, Nguyen if they will look out for consumers or big oil
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Pat Hume takes oath as Sacramento County Supervisor, promises ‘I will try my best’
In a ceremony held at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers in the Sacramento County Building, Pat Hume took his oath of office for the District 5 seat. Hume narrowly won the seat over Jaclyn Moreno in the November election. Hume replaces Don Nottoli, who served on the Board
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Elk Grove Mayor, City Council to consider eight applicants for Planning Commission
As the Elk Grove City Council convenes its first meeting of 2023, it will consider several applicants to fill a vacancy on the Elk Grove Planning Commission. That vacancy was created with the election of former Planning Commissioner Sergio Robles to the District 4 seat of the Elk Grove City
Politics & Government
Ashby appointed Calif. State Senate majority assistant whip
Opinion
As Pat Hume prepares to take office, is he destined to be a historical Ryan Short-like footnote?
Of the four major professional American sports, Baseball is undoubtedly the most statistics-driven. Mention certain numbers like 714 or 61, and even casual fans understand the reference. There is a slew of statistics and names for baseball fans. Here is another statistic and name that might not be as familiar
Politics & Government
Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash
By Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher | CalMatters.org | In summary Nearly 100 committees are sitting on $35 million in leftover campaign funds. Candidates could give the cash to charity or return it to their donors, but many hold on to the money to retain political influence or to possibly run
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California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen receives important leadership assignment
Even though she has been in the California Assembly for three weeks, it has been announced that District 10 Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen has received an important assignment. Speaker Anthony Rendon Rendon (D-Lakewood) yesterday appointed Nguyen to his leadership team, where she will serve as his assistant Speaker pro Tempore. “I