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?
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
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.
Politics & Government
Councilmember Vang, Congress Member Matsui appear at Sacramento's 'No Kings' protest
Although the event was organized independent of the Democratic Party, many elected Democratic official spoke at events across the nation.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Organizers of 'No Kings' Encourage Continued Engagement in Wake of Well-Attended Protest
Politics & Government
'No Kings' Elk Grove Protest Draws Large, Spirited Group
Many participants wore yellow garments in a sign of solidarity against the Trump administration.
Politics & Government
Unfettered and Unaccountable: How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
ICE has become an unfettered and unaccountable national police force.