Valley Water District approves $9.69 million additional funding for Delta Tunnel project planning
In a statement before Tuesday’s vote, Caleen Audrey Sisk, Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, slammed the Delta Tunnel project
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Elk Grove High School student arrested for alleged possession of firearm on campus
The handgun was loaded.
Elk Grove Unified School District Area 4 Trustee Jamerson resigns, vacancy to be filled by appointment
Trustee Heidi Moore, one of three new board members, favored a special election.
SMUD, Elk Grove receive $11 million federal grant for EV charging stations
Five will be in Elk Grove.
Overnight warming center in Elk Grove to operate for two evenings
Families with children will be referred to a motel voucher program.
Sacramento man pleads guilty to sexual assault on international flight
The incident took place on a flight from South Korea to San Francisco.
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of January 13
Meetings and events in Elk Grove
Los Angeles Fires renamed for Big Oil corporations that caused them!
David Solnit has created a meme of the LA Fires renaming the fires with the names of the big oil companies that helped to create the dramatic climate change that world is seeing now.
What restaurant was rated as America's most overpriced? Hint: It's coming to Elk Grove!
The study found Oakland ranked as the most overpriced restaurant city, joined in the top five by San Jose and Fresno, with Sacramento coming in 12th place.
CA Department of Water Resources Files Delta Tunnel 'Validation Action' with Court
On January 16 of last year, the Sacramento Superior Court ruled that DWR lacks the authority to issue revenue bonds to finance the embattled Delta Conveyance Project
Elk Grove News Minute - With a little luck we'll make it to 18!
This edition is dedicated to our sister website, ElkGroveNews.net
Conflicting messaging - Should Elk Grove reschedule Restaurant Week as Sacramento County pushes 'Dry January'?
Dry January is growing in popularity.
Politics & Government
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen seeking modification of mental health diversion law
In DA Thien Ho's description, the law has led to undesirable results.
Law and Justice
Elk Grove Police arrest suspect on murder charges in 2021 fentanyl overdose death
Suspect is not eligible for bail.
Environmental News
Trump Blames Los Angeles Wildfires on Newsom and Delta Smelt
The Delta Smelt is definitely not a “worthless fish.”
Politics & Government
City manager updates the Slow and Low, Horn Barbecue Elk Grove taxpayer-guaranteed loan situation
The establishment opened with substantial media hype in mid-2024 but quickly closed.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council meeting, January 8, 2025
Elk Grove City manager Jason Behrmann also discussed a controversial taxpayer-guaranteed loan.
Politics & Government
State of county public safety address from Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho
Today, Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho delivered his second annual state of public safety address. The hour-long program included presentations from other elected officials. Mr. Ho recently completed his second year of his first term as Sacramento County's District Attorney. Below are the time marks for the
Politics & Government
Cosumnes Community Service District starts recruiting for new general manager
The national recruitment is being conducted by Elk Grove, Calif.-based Mosaic Public Partners.
Politics & Government
Big Oil sponsors dinners and awards receptions for journalists
The Sacramento Press Club has also teamed up with WSPA.
Environmental News
Fishing groups, Winnemem Wintu sue state and feds over take permit for State Water Project
The lawsuit was filed at a time when Central Valley salmon and Delta fish populations are in their worst-ever crisis.
Environmental News
Reclamation approves water plan that's 'likely to adversely affect' Sacramento River Winter Chinook
Governor Gavin Newsom also celebrated the biological opinion’s release, echoing his recent press events.
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute Podcast - After Slow and Low, can't wait to see how they handle the zoo!
Slow and Low restaurant closed, and supposedly the new operator has taken over the loan. Next project for city - The Zoo!
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Citizens should know if Horn assumes Slow and Low's loan, will Hargis' underwater Garden Hwy. parcel still be the collateral?
The city talks a good game about transparency, but answering embarrassing or uncomfortable questions is another thing.