Law and Justice
Austin Foster Gibson
A 1990 graduate of Colorado School of Mines, Austin Foster Gibson has written extensively about mining safety and national security.
Law and Justice
Formal Proceedings Initiated Against Former Justice William J. Murray, Jr. Over Judicial Delays
The controversy has also drawn attention to oversight mechanisms within the state judiciary.
Law and Justice
California AG Bonta Sues Landlord Mike Nijjar, PAMA Management for Tenant Exploitation
The suit accuses PAMA-related firms of issuing leases containing unlawful clauses that waive tenant rights, including jury trials and the ability to repair or deduct costs from rent
Community News
Former Elk Grove Planning Commissioner reminds mayor, city council of rural area commitments
Almost all parcels in the rural area are measured in acres, not square feet.
Politics & Government
California Assembly passes controversial solar bill ending net metering benefits for new homeowners
One critic dismissed the bill's rationale, stating it "protects utility profits by blaming solar users"
Law and Justice
Environmental Groups Sue Over Sacramento Development Plans That Would Convert 474 Acres of Farmland to Warehouses
The disputed land, currently used for agriculture, would be developed into 6 million square feet of warehouse space.
Politics & Government
'It's a hunt' says California National Guard member, Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles of ICE LA deportation raids
Robles has not posted anything as of this afternoon if he has been called to active duty.
Politics & Government
California Sues Trump Over “Illegal” Takeover of National Guard Amid Los Angeles Protests
“Donald Trump is creating fear and terror by failing to adhere to the U.S. Constitution and overstepping his authority."
Politics & Government
Gov. Newsom to Border Czar Homan - 'Arrest me'
"That kind of bloviating is exhausting"
Politics & Government
Could a last minute monkey wrench in Sacramento Railyard Soccer Stadium deal resurrect Elk Grove soccer stadium?
Elk Grove City Council members were reportedly talking up moving the Republic FC stadium to Elk Grove.
Politics & Government
After one year of negotiations, no visible progress on Elk Grove's vaunted Project Elevate
After a 13-month negotiation period starting in April 2024, there has been no announced agreement on Project Elevate
Community News
Mello Roos relief available for qualifying property owners in Elk Grove-EGUSD boundaries
While the Act itself doesn't mandate reductions for seniors or persons with disabilities, it provides the framework that enables districts like EGUSD to offer such relief.