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Responding to what one Elk Grove business owner said is hostility directed at the LGBTQ+ community in Elk Grove, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the city council were told, “Queer people are not safe enough in Elk Grove.” The comments came from Ms. Emily Autenrieth, the co-owner of a
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During Elk Grove’s 23 years of cityhood, city council members and mayors often have been elected without reaching 50 percent. Listen Time 1 Minute
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For time immemorial, there has been shoplifting. Who doesn’t know a kid, maybe yourself, who hasn’t tried to swipe a piece of candy? Of course, most kids who get caught, or those who don’t, learn that stealing is wrong. Naturally, some continue to steal, many of whom
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It is always a good idea to clean out old files from time to time. Not only do you rid yourself of clutter, you occasionally find something interesting. Such was the case of the document seen below. It was a hard-copy press release in the days before the widespread use
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In 2012 Elk Grove voters started direct election of mayors. In that span, there have been three mayors – Gary Davis, Steve Ly, and the current officeholder, Bobbie Singh-Allen. Aside from serving two terms (two so far for Singh-Allen), one other commonality has been that they all have tied themselves to
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It was 50 years ago today that former President Richard M. Nixon refused to turn over his recordings to the U.S. Senate Watergate Committee. In just over one year from that date, Nixon resigned from the presidency. One of the compelling aspects of the scandal was how the Watergate
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A few weeks ago, former Republican Congresswoman and Donald Trump critic Liz Cheney made an obvious observation. Cheney said, “We’re electing idiots.” Listen Time 1 Minute
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Even though no elections are in the immediate future for any jurisdiction in Sacramento County, a targeted mailer is taking their case for improved wages for in-home caregivers. The Service Employers International Union Local 2015 mailer has been distributed recently. An informal survey finds the mailer was sent to registered
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Readers of the site undoubtedly note the frequent criticism of elected officials. Although these elected officials are loath to admit it, the criticism they receive is typically based on their words, actions, or policy decisions. However, now and then, an elected official inadvertently tells the truth. Sometimes when they speak
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(Family Features) When the sun is shining and you need to beat the heat, cool down with a little shade and a nutty, frozen treat. This kid-favorite is a childhood classic you can customize with favorite toppings, too. Made with the protein power of peanuts, these Peanut Butter Ice Cream