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Elk Grove Light Rail Plan to be Approved but Remains 'Aspirational' Without Secured Funding, Raising Possibility of Bus Rapid Transit Instead

Politics & Government

Elk Grove Light Rail Plan to be Approved but Remains 'Aspirational' Without Secured Funding, Raising Possibility of Bus Rapid Transit Instead

The Southeast Connector Joint Powers Authority has argued that mass transit expansions into suburban areas often fail to generate sufficient ridership — a dynamic he has described as a “field of dreams” fallacy

By D.A. Gougherty 20 Apr 2026
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of April 20

Community News

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of April 20

Meetings and events in Elk Grove

By D.A. Gougherty 20 Apr 2026
Work Progresses on Elk Grove's First Supportive Housing Project - Bobbie's $10 Million Taxpayers' Money Mistake

Politics & Government

Work Progresses on Elk Grove's First Supportive Housing Project - Bobbie's $10 Million Taxpayers' Money Mistake

The Mayor's hubris and arrogance cost Elk Grove taxpayers millions of dollars that could have been better used than paying for her mistake

By D.A. Gougherty 20 Apr 2026
Elk Grove News Minute - Your Position Will Eventually Terminate 'With Extreme Prejudice'

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute - Your Position Will Eventually Terminate 'With Extreme Prejudice'

Be it the White House of Elk Grove City Hall, hubris and Messiah-like behavior from elected politicians and high-level officials ends this way

By D.A. Gougherty 18 Apr 2026
Plaintiff's Documents Detail Allegations of Misconduct Against Elk Grove Police Chief Amid Broader Political Fallout of Workplace Harassment

Law and Justice

Plaintiff's Documents Detail Allegations of Misconduct Against Elk Grove Police Chief Amid Broader Political Fallout of Workplace Harassment

Advisory: This story contains allegations of sexual conduct that some readers may find offensive

By D.A. Gougherty 16 Apr 2026
Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy

Politics & Government

Southeast Connector Official Warns Light Rail Expansion in Suburban Areas Risks 'Field of Dreams' Fallacy

“Public infrastructure using public money needs to have a broad user base”

By D.A. Gougherty 13 Apr 2026
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Civil Liberty Concerns Should be on DEFCON 1

Opinion

Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - Civil Liberty Concerns Should be on DEFCON 1

“It is reckless to increase surveillance during this era of expanding authoritarianism"

By D.A. Gougherty 11 Apr 2026
Ninth Circuit Rejects Wilton Rancheria Appeal, Orders Sky River Casino to Honor Union Agreement

Law and Justice

Ninth Circuit Rejects Wilton Rancheria Appeal, Orders Sky River Casino to Honor Union Agreement

The case stems from the 2017 State of California gaming compact with the Wilton Rancheria, the operator of the casino

By D.A. Gougherty 11 Apr 2026
Matsui Backs 'Affordable Health Care' but Stops Short of Embracing Medicare For All

Elections

Matsui Backs 'Affordable Health Care' but Stops Short of Embracing Medicare For All

If anything, Matsui’s messaging may be an acknowledgment — implicit if not explicit — that the ground is shifting beneath her

By D.A. Gougherty 10 Apr 2026
Elk Grove Unified Race Heats Up as Kirk Thomson Challenges Incumbent, Could Shift Board Balance

Elections

Elk Grove Unified Race Heats Up as Kirk Thomson Challenges Incumbent, Could Shift Board Balance

Thompson is challenging first-term Trustee Michael Vargas

By D.A. Gougherty 10 Apr 2026
Residents raise civil liberty concerns over Elk Grove's Flock surveillance contract extension, no-bid process

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"

By D.A. Gougherty 09 Apr 2026
VIDEO Elk Grove City Council meeting, April 8, 2026

Politics & Government

VIDEO Elk Grove City Council meeting, April 8, 2026

Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council approved a controversial contract for license plate readers and surveillance

By D.A. Gougherty 09 Apr 2026
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