Congressmember Doris Matsui to face challenge from fellow Democrat Mai Vang
Vang's campaign sets up a generational clash with Matsui, who has represented the Sacramento area in Congress since 2005.
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Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty in $575K COVID Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors said the defendant submitted at least 79 fake applications, leading to EDD issuing debit cards loaded with unemployment benefits.
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of September 15
Meetings and social events this week in Elk Grove
Sunday Funnies - A not-so-serious conversation at Elk Grove City Hall with Mayor Singh-Allen
The latest installment of Sunday Funnies!
Elk Grove News Minute - Was the diversity festival a victim of the current political state?
Security concerns?
Broad Coalition Defeats Governor's Trailer Bills to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel
If built, the Delta Tunnel would hasten the extinction of Sacramento River spring and winter-run Chinook salmon,
Singh-Allen addresses Sept. 10 events at the close of the Elk Grove city council meeting
Comments made at the end of the city council meeting acknowledged the events of the day.
Elk Grove City Council meeting, September 25, 2025 VIDEO
The meeting lasted about two hours and 15 minutes.
Elk Grove Planning Commision meeting agenda - Sept. 18
The regular meeting will convene at 6 p.m.
Sacramento woman pleads guilty to bank fraud, identity theft
Monique Marie Gonzales Grado, 32, admitted in court that she defrauded multiple credit unions between August and October 2022.
City Council to consider annual Elk Grove mural project
The city considered five bids and selected a San Francisco-based company over one from Elk Grove.
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of September 2
If they are serving Sangria, make sure Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio "Bender" Robles has a drive home!
Law and Justice
Sacramento man convicted of sexually assaulting victim from age 7
The convicted knew the victim’s family and began sexually assaulting her when she was 7 years old.
Podcast
Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me Podcast - A letter to the POTUS about flag burning
Well, Mr. President, I see you’re on the patriotism bandwagon again. Your recent executive order telling the Justice Department to vigorously investigate flag burners is just the most recent attempt to display your feigned fealty for American patriotism. Listen Time 3 Minutes
Lifestyle
Recreate the Taco Truck Experience at Home
Mouth-watering recipe for Quesabirria Tacos, a crave-worthy spin on classic birria.
Podcast
Elk Grove New Minute - We hope you like the change to our flagship site!
Let us know what your think of the new format on ElkGroveNews.net
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Council Agenda - September 10, 2025
Meeting convenes at 6 p.m.
Current News
Sac RT’s Sad Sac Route E15, Elk Grove’s Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit
Without funding, Light Rail and Bus Rapid Transit are aspirational.
Current News
Financial Reserve policy adopted by the Cosumnes CSD
Formalized reserve policy.
Community News
Options for Elk Grove Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit discussed at District56 meeting
Listen to the audio of the 30-minute presentation
Elections
Mai Vang files paperwork with Federal Election Commission to challenge Doris Matsui for CA Congressional District 7
Current News
Elk Grove Leaders Face Renewed Scrutiny by Attorney General Bonta Over $10 Million Fair Housing Settlement
The settlement, the largest of its kind for Elk Grove, came after Mayor Singh-Allen and the council repeatedly blocked Accelerate Housing’s proposal
Current News
Cosumnes CSD Report Says Investments Can Cover Six Months of Operations
The analysis notes that 37.7 percent of the district’s funds are invested in U.S. Treasuries.
Community News
Coffee with a Cop Returns to Elk Grove Wednesday Morning
This Wednesday, September 3, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., the Elk Grove Police Department invites residents to join a casual “Coffee with a Cop” at Starbucks, 10064 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove. The event, built around the concept: "Your morning coffee tastes even better when it comes