Law and Justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney Rob Bonta announced today the city of San Bernardino has settled a lawsuit filed by the state challenging its housing element. “Cities that fail to follow the law and plan for their fair share of housing will be held accountable – the status quo will
Regional News
The following list includes closures for all county road ways that are in unincorporated areas, or areas that the County inspects. It does not include state highways, such as Jackson, Hwy 50 and I-80. However, the list of lane closures is not all-inclusive, but rather includes only those closures most
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During a special meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees, one parent said board members acted unprofessionally. The comments were made during the daytime meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The comments made by a parent who identified as Heidi said three members acted inappropriately toward
Current News
A Fairfield resident who came to Sacramento to victimize Asian females was sentenced after being convicted of grand theft and hate crimes. On August 8, 2023, Latravion McCockran, 21, pled to three counts of robbery as strike offenses, one count of grand theft person, two arming enhancements, and four hate
Community News
* 08/30 American Legion Post 55 Tri-tip Fundraiser (6 p.m.) * 08/31 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * Diversity Dining Week Starts September 1-10 * 09/01 Fridays in the Grove Comedy Night Ticket Sales Open * 09/01 Fridays in the Grove: Movie Night Featuring Encanto (8 p.m.) * 09/02
Community News
Elk Grove Police are investigating an early Monday morning single-vehicle fatality. According to the information provided, the 19-year-old driver was killed in a collision on Bilby Road near Willard Parkway. At approximately 12:44 a.m., the driver, and sole occupant, of a white Honda Accord was driving westbound on
Politics & Government
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After years of the annoying practice of using nicknames for staff members during public meetings, the Elk Grove City Council finally got the memo to stop doing that. A staff member was finally formally addressed during the city council meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. It was noticeable because, in
Community News
During a special daytime meeting on Tuesday, August 22, of the Elk Grove Unified School District, one trustee said he agreed with public comments about the unprofessional conduct of his colleagues. That comment was made by Trustee Carmin Forcina. Forcina offered his opinion as the board discussed possible changes to
Community News
Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan. President John F. Kennedy uttered a version of this famous saying after taking responsibility for the Bay of Pigs fiasco. The wisdom of those words is undeniable. As a companion Elk Grove News story reported, Elk Grove recently suffered a failure.