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Among the many problems facing the beleaguered Elk Grove Unified School District has been the abrupt discontinuation at the start of the 2022-23 school year for special needs students. The program that was discontinued without notice was the Inclusive Education program, which provided individualized study programs for students. The district
Community News
During the Tuesday, December 13, 2022, meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees, a parent of an inclusive education said there is no accountability of leadership. The comments were made by Mr. Brandon Morgan. Along with other parents of inclusive education students, Morgan has pressed the
Regional News
As part of an ongoing investigation, the FBI Sacramento field office is seeking assistance from the public to identify victims of an alleged child pornographer. Possible victims who were asked to produce or view sexually graphic videos or photographs or engage in sexual contact with Jacob Jacobsen, 27, of Modesto,
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(Family Features) Before the big meal, gifts and cherished moments at the family table, almost every holiday party starts with an important tradition: breaking the ice. This year, you can serve up a smile and start the party with this crave-inducing appetizer to get everyone talking. The sweet touch of
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As the last remaining person at Elk Grove City Hall who has been there since the city’s July 2000 incorporation, last night ended City Councilmember Pat Hume’s 22 years of service. Hume, who did not seek reelection to a fifth term, was elected to the Sacramento County Board
Current News
After the certification of election results and before a standing-room-only audience, Elk Grove City Council’s two newly elected city council members took their oath of office this evening during the regular city council meeting. Taking their oath of office for four-year terms were District 2 representative Rod Brewer and
Current News
One of the pleasures in life is enjoying a good time, especially when someone else pays. This is the lesson the Mayor of Elk Grove will teach her two new political prodigies. According to the city’s check register attached to this evening’s Elk Grove City Council meeting, that
Community News
The plaintiff in a federal lawsuit against an Elk Grove Animal Control officer has requested a summary judgment. The case, Faryal Kabir v. Crystel Mocek (No. 2:22-cv-01855-TLN-DB), centers on the City of Elk Grove’s euthanization of a canine owned by the plaintiff. The canine, named Zeus, was euthanized
Community News
If you were to listen to any of the high-paid administrators or Trustees from the Elk Grove Unified School District, you would think the district is a well-run dynamic organization that ranks among the best in the State of California. But, as many district critics have repeatedly argued, that is
Current News
By Dan Walters | CalMatters.org Gov. Gavin Newsom is fond of characterizing his state as a national — or even global — model in all things good, from economic clout to fighting climate change. One conspicuous absence on his list of California’s virtues is its public education system, for good reason.
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With the National Weather Service forecasting overnight lows below freezing for the next six days, the City of Elk Grove will open overnight warming centers for the next three nights. The centers will operate from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following day. As per city policy, the
Community News
* 12/13 SacRT Hiring Event (10 a.m.) * 12/13 Santa & Sirens Parade, East Elk Grove (7 p.m.) * 12/14 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.) * 12/14 Santa & Sirens Parade, Elk Grove-West Vineyard (7 p.m.) * 12/15 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 12/15