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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
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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.
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Traffic advisory for Elk Grove High School homecoming parade
From the city of Elk Grove School spirit and tradition will be on display as Elk Grove High School hosts its annual Homecoming Parade this Friday, October 6. To accommodate the event, road closures and alternative routes will be in effect from 12:45 to 3:00 pm on several
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Funded by Measure E money, Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove homeless shelter opening Nov. 1
One of the most immediate effects of the voter-approved Measure E $23 million annual sales tax hike is the opening of Elk Grove’s first semi-permanent homeless shelter. At their recent meeting, the Elk Grove City Council unanimously approved the $600,000+ expenditure. A presentation by Elk Grove’s housing
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Events this week in Elk Grove – Week of October 2
* 10/02 Harvest Water Community Meeting (5:30 p.m.) * 10/04 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.) * 10/05 NeighborGood Market (5 p.m.) * 10/05 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 10/05 California Tribal Showcase (6:30 p.m.) * 10/06 Elk Grove High School Homecoming Parade
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Union Pacific trains stopped, blocking crossings again in the City of Elk Grove
Starting at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, at least three Union Pacific Rail crossings in Elk Grove were blocked – Sheldon, Elk Grove-Florin, and Bond roads. Elk Grove Police have posted detours and rerouted local traffic. This is being posted at 12:40 a.m. on Friday,
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Planning commission comments preview ire to be heard by Elk Grove City Council on Oak Rose, homeless shelter project
Even though there were just three speakers, the Elk Grove planning commissioners heard comments last week indicating solid public opposition to a planned homeless shelter and reversal of the Oak Rose supportive housing project. The three speakers gave their remarks during public comments on non-agenda items. Joining the speakers by
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Elk Grove Unified trustees hear from supporters of LGBTQ+ students who push back on ‘Parental Rights’ groups
In a one-hour-plus public comment segment on non-agenda items, the Elk Grove Unified School Board of Trustees heard from several speakers on the so-called parental rights movement. While the trustees have frequently heard parental rights advocates, during the Tuesday, September 20 meeting, several speakers spoke to defend LGBTQ+ students. They