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Elk Grove Unified Trustee Carmine Forcina scorches, clashes with colleagues over proposed school library policy
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Events This Week in Elk Grove – Week of Oct. 16
* 10/16 Enhanced Winter Sanctuary Community Learning Session (6 p.m.) * 10/17 Diversity & Inclusion Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/19 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 10/19 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/20 Donation Drive Thru (9 a.m.) * 10/20 Fridays in the Grove:
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Fatal motorcycle, car collision under investigation by Elk Grove Police
The Elk Grove Police are investigating a collision involving a motorcycle and car that resulted in one fatality. According to police reports, at approximately 5:36 p.m. on Friday, October 13, officers responded to Elk Grove Florin Road, between West Camden Drive and Sheldon Road, regarding a two-vehicle collision.
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City manager gets defensive over Elk Grove Animal Shelter staffing as TNR advocates continue pressure campaign
This is a continuation of the story on Elk Grove’s Animal Shelter called TNR feline advocate continues pressing Elk Grove, call out Councilmember Sergio Robles for taxpayer-paid travel In an unusual move, during the October 13, 2023 Elk Grove City Council meeting, city manager Jason Behrmann responded to public
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TNR feline advocates continues pressing Elk Grove, call out Councilmember Sergio Robles for taxpayer-paid travel
As they have for over one year, advocates for trap, neuter, and release (TNR) feline programs have pressed the city of Elk Grove for more veterinarian services. With the recent loss of Elk Grove Animal Shelter’s staff veterinarian, the TNR advocates have steadily increased pressure on the city (read
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Stone Beetland-Delta Shores transit-oriented development approved by Sacramento City Council
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Guest Commentary – Amazon driver runs over bicyclist foot, crushes bike; Elk Grove Police blamed cyclist, let the driver continue route
By Michael Monasky | Guest Contributor | Just before 4 pm, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, an Amazon Prime delivery truck ran over a woman’s foot while crushing the front wheel of her bicycle. The truck was leaving Laguna Pointe Way to merge with quickly moving east bound traffic on Laguna Boulevard.
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Another continuation appears likely for Elk Grove’s Oak Rose project as ‘meaningful’ negotiations proceed
According to a statement posted this afternoon on social media, the city of Elk Grove will again continue a decision on the controversial Oak Rose project. A posting by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen says at tomorrow’s Elk Grove City Council meeting, she will request the hearing be rescheduled
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Events this week in Elk Grove – Week of October 9
* Tire Collection Event October 8-11 * 10/10 Youth Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/11 Lunch at City Hall (11 a.m.) * 10/11 City Council Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/12 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 10/14 Americana Vintage Market (10 a.m.) * 10/14 Badges versus Axes
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Big turnout being organized for Elk Grove City Council meeting by Oak Rose project opponents
Although the professional staff at the city of Elk Grove led by city attorney Jonathan Hobbs are recommending the Elk Grove City Council approve a controversial affordable housing project, opposition remains. A large crowd is expected when the Elk Grove City Council convenes this Wednesday at 6 p.m. Organizers
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Assemblymember Nguyen recognized by CCSD for securing veterans memorial grant
During their Wednesday, October 4 meeting, the Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors recognized Assemblymember Stephnie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) for her help in securing grant money for a veterans memorial. Nguyen was instrumental in securing $100,000 from the 2024 State Budget for the project’s next phase.