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
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, 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.
Elections
Congressman Doug LaMalfa Fights for His Political life, Contributes to No on 50
Rep. LaMalfa may have to run in a district that supported Kamala Harris in 2024.
Politics & Government
Rep. Matsui on Shutdown - 'We're Here to Do Our Work'
Rep. Matsui is undoubtedly aware of what happened to Democrat Joe Crowley and Republican Eric Cantor.
Politics & Government
'Heartbreaking' Report Delivered to Sacramento Transportation Authority
Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Gurrera reported on initial polling.
Politics & Government
'No Kings' Protest This Saturday With Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen's Support
The protest will start at 10 am.
Politics & Government
Newsom signs Asm. Nguyen's AB 1223, expanding STA's ability to seek sales tax hikes
Since 2016, the STA has made two efforts to raise sales taxes countywide for funding several transportation projects.