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Sacramento Transporation Authority to pursue eliminating the need for a countywide approval for sales tax increase

Although this meeting did not discuss it, Sacramento County voters rejected two STA sales tax hikes to fund several transportation projects.

Courage or Cowardice - Which path will Mayor Singh-Allen take with her big tobacco campaign donation?

The recently completed election cycle witnessed Mayor Singh-Allen accepting the most controversial campaign contribution in the city's 24-year history.

Aren't restoring the San Francisco Bay-Delta and Central Valley salmon California Values?

Unfortunately, Newsom didn't include restoring the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, now in its biggest ever ecological crisis, and California salmon fisheries in his campaign to “safeguard California values.”

Duo sentenced after pleading guilty to Elk Grove in-home armed robbery

The incident happened in October. 2023

SACOG report documents, this video confirms the rise in Sacramento reckless drivers

Earlier this week, the Sacramento Area Council of Government (SACOG) released a study that confirmed many suspicions about the increase in reckless drivers in the region. That report, which can be viewed here, documented that rates of roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the six-county SACOG area are substantially higher

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of November 18

Meetings and events in Elk Grove

Record numbers of salmon return to Mokelumne River, while shockingly low numbers show on upper Sacramento

Recreational and commercial salmon fishing in California waters and recreational salmon fishing on the state’s rivers has been closed for two years

Slow moving train traps ambulance on emergency call in Elk Grove - It is about the animals!

Today, an Elk Grove News reader shared a video they recorded as they traveled westbound on Bond Road, east of the Union Pacific rail crossing.

Trump Picks Doug Burgum, A Big Oil Shill, For Interior Secretary

Trump made the announcement during an America First Policy Institute gala held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

Elk Grove News Minute - Is there a chance the DOGE agency cuts will wither on the vine?

Remember what happened with Biden's Inflation Reduction Act?

Traffic Alert - Bond Road UP rail crossing to close

Public service announcement from the city of Elk Grove.

Rancho Cordova Events - November 15 - 30

Fun events in the city of Rancho Cordova

Community News

Mayor, city council defers decision on expanding drinking establishments in Old Town Elk Grove

No decision until January 2025

Politics & Government

An Elk Grove citizen criticizes mayor, city council's 300% pay raise

The idea for the massive pay raise was broached by Councilman Suen at the August 14 city council meeting.

Politics & Government

Elk Grove to consider changing the Arts Commission to The Creative Arts and Economic Commission

The mayor suggested changing the staid Arts Commission.

Politics & Government

SACOG report confirms widely held belief that Sacramento area roads are increasingly deadly

A multi-faceted report released today from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) confirms suspicions about accidents.

Law and Justice

Carmichael man sentenced to 16 years for child sexual exploitation

This case was the product of an investigation by the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Opinion

Guest Commentary - What Exactly Is An 'Active Soldier'? Councilman Robles Needs to Be Honest With Himself, and Us

As an older veteran, I just wish he would stop pumping up his military status and just be himself - a city council member who happens to serve in the National Guard is just fine as it is.