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
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
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.
Politics & Government
Could David Hogg's progressive Democratic primary threat spell trouble for Congressman Ami Bera?
The physician-turned-lawmaker was among ten House Democrats who joined Republicans last month in censuring fellow Democrat Rep. Al Green (D-TX)
Politics & Government
With Mayor Singh-Allen's support for Big Tobacco, will Elk Grove pass on seeking youth tobacco prevention grant?
Readers may recall that Mayor Singh-Allen has, on at least two occasions known to the public, accepted campaign cash from Big Tobacco.
Environmental News
Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards receptions for journalists as study reveals $38 trillion in climate damage
In 2023 and 2024, the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)sponsored dinners and awards receptions for journalists.
Politics & Government
Old Town Elk Grove senior affordable housing project approved for $4.2 million loan
Construction of the three-level structure is planned to start in February 2026.