Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of July 14
Meetings and events in Elk Grove
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Senator Ashby's regional homelessness faces headwinds; Elk Grove, County Supervisor Pat Hume oppose legislation
Despite Senator Ashby's vision for regional collaboration, municipalities are expressing opposition.
Groups Condemn Kern County's Fast Tracking of New Oil and Gas Drilling Permits
Climate justice advocates note that this is the county’s third attempt to update its oil and gas permitting ordinance
The Best Post WWII Players for the Giants, Phillies, Pirates and the Cardinals
This list includes one real bad ass Hall of Fame pitcher!
Elk Grove News Minute - Call it Project Traffic Jam
Even though the project was approved two weeks ago, this week Elk Grove has been pimping Project Elevate
Elk Grove's social media posting on Project Elevate met with excitement, some skepticism; Traffic will worsen
"This is more than just development" the city has claimed on social media.
Save Summer Dinners with Shrimp Spaghetti
Simplifying summer gatherings starts with easy recipes.
Newsom, Democrats and Republicans Unite to Pass Bills Undermining CEQA
Governor Newsom claimed the legislation is “a landmark budget bill package that cuts red tape, fast-tracks housing and infrastructure, and improves affordability for all Californians.”
Rural NorCal hospitals at risk as Medicaid Cuts hit Doug LaMalfa’s district
Six rural hospitals in Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s district (CA-01) appear on a nationwide list that includes 28 facilities in California at risk of closing
REI to open Elk Grove Store in former Bed Bath & Beyond Space as city grapples with retail vacancies
The two-day grand-opening celebration, July 25-26, will feature giveaways, vendor demonstrations and an outdoor social on the plaza
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of July 7
Meetings and events in Elk Grove
The Best Post WWII Players for the Red Sox, White Sox, Guardians and the Tigers
Two active players are likely first-ballot Hall of Famers, with the only question being which team they will enter Cooperstown with.
Opinion
Elk Grove News Minute - MAGA Voters, enjoy owning the libs and the newfound independence!
Will that rugged individualism keep your rural hospital open?
Politics & Government
A Reading of The Declaration of Independence
A group of 12 demographically and geographically diverse American women offers this reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Politics & Government
Zoo dream implodes as the first half of Elk Grove’s 2025 concludes with cascading controversies
Six months in, Elk Grove residents have watched a landmark zoo plan implode, a taxpayer-backed restaurant default, a bargain-priced land sale ignite new legal threats, and their mayor field questions about lobbyist day-jobs, tobacco checks and the tax man.
Politics & Government
With 3 videos in two days, Rep. Doris Matsui addresses Trump's 'Big Ugly Bill'
With the U.S. Senate's adoption of President Donald Trump's comprehensive tax and spending bill, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) has posted three videos on what she and other Democrats call the "Big Ugly Bill" since yesterday. The topics covered in Matsui's bills
Environmental News
Newsom, Democrats and MAGA Republicans Unite to Pass Bill Gutting Landmark Environmental Law
The controversial budget bills exempt nine types of project including “water infrastructure.”
Community News
Elk Grove Gears Up for Star-Spangled Bash Marking Independence Day
Fireworks, drones, and a fair-style festival will light up Elk Grove Park on Friday, July 4
Podcast
Elk Grove News Minute - A Special 25th Elk Grove Birthday Greeting for the City Council, Mayor
Cue the self-congratulatory speeches!
Lifestyle
Galt Fourth of July celebrations include traditional street parade
The highlight for many will be the traditional street parade,
Community News
Man Dies After Struggle With Elk Grove Police at Chevron Station
Callers told dispatchers the man appeared to be under the influence of narcotics.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove sues Slow & Low founder, seeks foreclosure on Garden Highway parcel
Complicating matters is a recorded lien by small-business lender Balboa Capital.
Politics & Government
Open letter to Elk Grove Mayor, City Council - Address this traffic hazard before there are more deaths
“Does someone have to be killed before this council understands why this condition cannot be approved?”
Politics & Government
As the CEQA lawsuits fester for Project Elevate, it's worth revisiting this October 2022 Elk Grove City Council vote
During the meeting, the non-union and union advocates made claims about project costs that, not surprisingly, were conflicting.