Community News
During their Wednesday, October 4 meeting, the Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors recognized Assemblymember Stephnie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) for her help in securing grant money for a veterans memorial. Nguyen was instrumental in securing $100,000 from the 2024 State Budget for the project’s next phase.
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After hearing from several employees of cannabis cultivator Natura expressing fear of losing their jobs over the building violations issued by the city of Sacramento, the business owner and Mayor Darrell Steinberg engaged in a sparring match. The verbal exchange between Steinberg and Natura chief operating officer Ori Bytton came
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During their Monday, October 2 meeting, the Rancho Cordova City Council formally adopted maps for by-district voting in 2024. Like other California municipalities and governing bodies, the Rancho Cordova was forced to change for violation of the California Voting Rights Act and under threats of expensive lawsuits. Since its 2003
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The Rancho Cordova City Council heard criticism of their unprofessional behavior on the dais during their October 2, 2023 meeting. Rancho Cordova resident Jennifer Garcia made several observations during her three-minute public comment. Among Garcia’s criticisms were disrespecting public speakers, lack of preparation, and indecisiveness by one city council
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For those in the Sacramento area who consider themselves a foodie – someone who has a self-described refined interest in food – according to a recent study, you are in one of the best places nationally. A survey released this week by personal finance website WalletHub.com of the ranking of 182
Recipes
(Family Features) Making time for meals together can have a positive impact on the well-being of families, including children and adolescents. In fact, regular meals at home can help reduce stress and boost self-esteem, according to research published in “Canadian Family Physician.” Mealtime conversations are also a perfect opportunity to
Community News
From the city of Elk Grove School spirit and tradition will be on display as Elk Grove High School hosts its annual Homecoming Parade this Friday, October 6. To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes will be in effect from 12:45 to 3:00 pm on several
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Among the accomplishments freshman California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) can claim is a health care law she sponsored that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Nguyen’s legislation, Assembly Bill 1646, provides comprehensive reproductive training for out-of-state physicians in states that have outlawed abortion access. Following
Law and Justice
A prolific downtown Sacramento tagger was sentenced yesterday in Sacramento Superior Court. Scott Howard Smith pled guilty to two counts of felony vandalism. Smith, who targeted downtown Sacramento structures, caused damages estimated at $36,000 to two buildings. Along with one year in the county jail, smith has two years
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One of the most immediate effects of the voter-approved Measure E $23 million annual sales tax hike is the opening of Elk Grove’s first semi-permanent homeless shelter. At their recent meeting, the Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved the $600,000+ expenditure. A presentation by Elk Grove’s housing
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To say Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles is not quite ready for prime time is an understatement. During his early meetings as a city council member, Robles displayed an utter lack of subject preparation. If that wasn’t enough, after frequently showing social media videos of his alcohol consumption
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* 10/02 Harvest Water Community Meeting (5:30 p.m.) * 10/04 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.) * 10/05 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 10/05 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/05 California Tribal Showcase (6:30 p.m.) * 10/06 Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade