Politics & Government
Residents raise civil liberty concerns over Elk Grove's Flock surveillance contract extension, no-bid process
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Politics & Government
“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"
Politics & Government
Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council approved a controversial contract for license plate readers and surveillance
Elections
The poll surveyed 400 likely primary voters using a mix of phone and text-to-web methods
Environmental News
Reclamation said pulse flow releases from Keswick Dam into the Sacramento River will target flow rates of approximately 11,000 cubic feet per second
Law and Justice
City staff recommends approving the amendment without initiating a competitive bidding process, citing Flock’s integration with the Elk Grove Police Department’s existing systems
Politics & Government
For Rep. Doris Matsui, the latest round of endorsements offers a study in contrast
Politics & Government
Asm. Stephanie Nguyen said the legislation reflects concerns raised directly by local business owners
Daily updates on news, events, and commentary for Elk Grove and Northern California
Before trucks and highways took over, rail was the backbone of how goods moved
Meeting and events in Elk Grove
Key items include expansion of Flock license plate readers, development fee increases, and DEI updates
Buh-Bye!
Rep. Matsui's presence underscored the heightened stakes of the race, driven in part by the challenge from progressive Democrat, Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang
Once in office and they get that sweet intoxicating taste of influence and money, politicians will do anything, even if it is humiliating, to stay in power
The lawsuit centers on events in early April 2025, when law enforcement contacted Cormier regarding a student suspected of making credible threats of school violence
The homicide occurred in February 2022
Vang criticized Matsui’s decision, saying voters “deserve to hear directly from the people asking for their vote — not just see TV ads.”
Document suggests coordinated effort to shape public perception as traffic frustrations grow
Among foundation funders are Fox Corporation, Flock Technology, Purdue Pharma, Palantir Technologies, Sinclair Broadcasting, Meta, and Tesla.
The state of the city address coincided with the International Day of Transgender Visibility