2024 elections

2024 elections

What does Prop. 36 organizers $1.5 million donation to Republicans say about Elk Grove's Democratic Mayor Singh-Allen, Councilmen Brewer, Robles & Suen?

But what happens when someone switches parties, or worse, declares they are of one political party but practices the philosophy of the other party?

2024 elections

California ballot measure Prop 36 promises ‘mass treatment’ for drug crimes - Can counties provide it?

California counties don’t have the resources to provide what Prop. 36 envisions: behavioral health treatment for people convicted for a third-time drug offense. 

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Big Oil Spent $8.3 Million Lobbying California Officials In Second Quarter Of 2024

Big Oil continues to spend millions of dollars lobbying California officials to thwart climate bills and other environmental legislation opposed by the oil industry.   The oil industry spent around $8.3 million on lobbying in the second quarter in published disclosures for the second quarter of 2024. Aera Energy and

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Elk Grove City Councilman Darren Suen raises an additional $10,000 for unopposed campaign

As reported by sources at the State Capitol, Suen is laying the groundwork for a primary challenge of fellow Democratic Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen

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Developers, construction interests pour cash into Elk Grove Unified's $542 million bond measure

If approved, the $542 million bond will be repaid over 30 years at a cost of $1.06 billion.

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Elk Grove Democratic voters receive state party proposition recommendation list, endorsement of Assemblymember Nguyen

Trouble for Darren Suen as he seeks to unseat his former boss?

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Mayoral candidate Lynn Wheat likens zoo construction costs as an Elk Grove taxpayer credit card debt with no expiration date

There is widespread skepticism among elected officials and high-level public executives who spoke to Elk Grove News about the Sacramento Zoological Society's ability to raise its share of the $300 million.

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Aside from The Cheneys, The Boss or Taylor, endorsements matter little be it for president or dog catcher

Endorsements from legacy publications are meaningless in local elections.

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As Bobbie Singh-Allen pushes Prop. 36, Elk Grove misses out on Prop. 47 savings rehabilitation funding

Gov. Newsom's announcement comes as local elected officials led by Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho, with the assistance of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen are pushing this year's Prop 36

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EGUSD's 'Yes on N' receives more substantial construction-related donations

Although the Sacramento Taxpayers Assocation opposes the measure, they have not funded a counter-campaign.

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With Singh-Allen's refusal to Elk Grove mayoral forum, opponent Lynn Wheat makes pitch at city council meeting

Ms. Lynn Wheat, a fixture at Elk Grove City Council meetings since the city's incorporation 24 years ago, spoke during the Wednesday, September 25 session.

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Even with statewide support, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen ineffective in generating support for Prop. 36 among Democratic elected officials

With the exception of Democrat Lisa Kaplan, no member of the all-Democratic Sacramento City Council, including Mayor Darrell Steinberg, is included in the supporter list.