Opinion
Guest opinion: Why Elk Grove needs a homeless shelter; how affordable housing eludes us
Homelessness is not the problem; lack of affordable housing is.
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Elk Grove News Minute - Death Merchants and Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen
For all her talk about making Elk Grove a healthy, vibrant city, what could be more antithetical than taking money from tobacco pushers?
Politics & Government
Recapping Elk Grove's homeless shelter meeting; How the city is approaching homelessness post Johnson v. Grants Pass, Oak Rose
Residents must be referred by “navigators” who will ensure that out of town homeless will not be queuing up
Politics & Government
Bars, drinking establishments to double in Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove
"We do not have the ability to issue any more CUPs for bars, breweries, wineries or the like," planning manager Antonio Ablog told the city council.
As Mayor Singh-Allen is encouraged to return big tobacco cash, she tries suppressing free speech
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is channeling former president and free speech suppressor Donad J. Trump.
Community News
Elk Grove releases video explaining goals of recently established year-round homeless shelter
The facility has been met with resistance from nearby neighbors.
Elk Grove City Council meeting, September 11, 2024
Wednesday's meeting lasted only 90 minutes.
2024 elections
Singh-Allen collects large donation from big-business interest group in Elk Grove mayoral reelection bid
Last week Singh-Allen accepted big money from big tobacco.
Politics & Government
'This isn’t a community forum' - Words of wisdom from a labor thug at a SMART transit forum
As noted, the District56 transit panel discussion had more staff suits than the public in attendance.
2024 elections
EGUSD candidate Susan Davis calls out opponent for 'disruptive, argumentative' behavior during board meeting
During his board tenure, Trustee Tony Perez has often been confrontational when dealing with colleagues and district staff during meetings.
2024 elections
Is the American democratic process dying in Elk Grove - Will unopposed candidates be emboldened?
This year, several local candidates are unopposed in Elk Grove.
Community News
Elk Grove's communication methods on city's year-round homeless shelter skewered
Unlike last year's shelter on Elk Grove Boulevard, which operated on a limited-time basis, this facility will operate year-round.