D.A. Gougherty

2024 elections

Two candidates to challenge incumbent Elk Grove mayor

A plurality of votes is needed to win the three-candidate race.

2024 elections

Incumbent Elk Grove City Council members to be unchallenged in November

In presidential election years, the city's odd-numbered city council districts - Districts 1 and 3 - are on the ballot.

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute - Holding American public office denigrated by this one individual

This individual has done more denigrate to American Democracy than anyone since the Civil War.

Lifestyle

American Food Festivals - This staple of New Mexican cuisine is now spreading beyond the Southwest

This Southern New Mexico city is the home of the Hatch Chile.

2024 elections

Rally Failures; Trump does[n't] again! Donald's 2024 Magical Grievance Tour rolls on

Undoubtedly Harris-Walz is experiencing the energy Trump enjoyed in 2016. Are Trump's audiences tiring of the same old worn-out message?

Law and Justice

Life sentence for man convicted of Carmichael duo stabbing murders

Two murders and multiple injuries at Carmichael wellness facility.

2024 elections

Elk Grove Councilmember Darren Suen adds to campaign funds

Even if he does have a challenger, incumbent Darren Suen will have a hefty campaign fund.

2024 elections

With looming filing deadline, several Elk Grove area officeholders could be unchallenged

Deadline is at 5 p.m. Friday, August 9.

Politics & Government

By a split vote, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to increase business licensing fees

During a staff presentation by the county finance director, Chad Rinde noted that some fees, such as fictitious business name statements, have not increased in five years.

Politics & Government

Supervisor Pat Hume says he is at 'wit's end' as he seeks more enforcement on unlicensed food vendors

Supervisor Hume said his office has received numerous calls complaining about illegal food vendors, who he described as scofflaws who can avoid health inspections.

Politics & Government

End of an Elk Grove political era - former Elk Grove mayor, city council member closes campaign account

This politician twice reached for higher office but ultimately dropped out of contention.

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Planning Commission Agenda, August 15, 2024

Meeting is held at Elk Grove City Hall and starts at 6 p.m.