Politics & Government

After quitting regional homelessness committee, Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen skips most recent regional board meetings

The mayor's resignation from a group dedicated to resolving this pressing issue raises questions about her commitment to local issues.

How Elk Grove and other municipal budget reports are like your high school yearbook

Municipal budget reports are often like a high school yearbook with a terrible-achieving sports team when describing a particular department or aspect of operations.

Politics & Government

Report on Elk Grove's winter homeless shelter to be presented to city council, mayor

Elk Grove elected officials tacitly acknowledged what was an unsettling reality for them - even though the city is a new suburban municipality, after years of rampant growth and benign neglect, it could no longer ignore the city's growing homeless population. 

Community News

Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of June 10

Meetings and events in Elk Grove.

Podcast

Elk Grove News Minute - This city is not back, it never left!

Like most people, I appreciate a good comeback, or in this case, a riches to rags recovery story. This is about the city of my birth, a place that I have not lived in for over 40 years,  Listen Time 2 Minutes

American Food Festivals - If you love cheese and the Packers, this is right up your alley!

The festival promises 6,000 pounds of cheese curds, 20-plus cheese curd dishes, and beer, wine, and hard cider to wash it down.

American Summer Food Festivals - A limited-time Summer series

One thing seems to unite people across red and blue states - a good festival centered on a particular food.

Opinion

Free speech controversy at Sacramento high school jogs memories of my own start in journalism

If officialdom feels uncomfortable, it will trample on free speech.

Elk Grove Garbage pick up fees by Republic Services to increase on July 1

On July 1, Elk Grove garbage customers will pay higher fees to Republic Services, the city's contracted garbage collector. Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council will approve the higher fees during the June 12 city council meeting. According to the notice on the city's website,

Rancho Cordova City Council criticized, mocked for inaction on proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution

Fauziya Faruk spoke on behalf of the Council on American Islamic Relations. In her remarks, Ms. Faruk said the conflict affects many Rancho Cordova residents, many of whom have familial ties there, and urged the city council to adopt a cease-fire resolution.

Guest Commentary - In Scorching Sacramento, Heat Pumps Are a Lifeline

Every home is unique, and installing the right heating and cooling equipment is not one-size-fits-all.

As Sacramento County's homeless population falls, Elk Grove's count almost doubles

The Sacramento County homeless point-in-time count conducted by Sacramento Steps Forward in January revealed good news for the county's homeless population. Likewise, the news for Elk Grove was not as encouraging. According to the data compiled and released this week, Sacramento County's homeless population decreased by