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County supervisors’ survey a bad omen for Sacramento Transportation Authority’s pursuit of sales tax increase
A wide-ranging budget priority survey commissioned by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors revealed that most residents believe homelessness is their top concern and that the county is headed in the wrong direction. The survey results presented at the December 12 supervisors meeting also revealed a bad omen for the
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It’s worth remembering a lot can happen – or not – in 5 years as Elk Grove moves forward on its zoo
One of the most significant projects on Elk Grove’s horizon is the proposed relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is the city’s face on the massive project, which could cost up to $400 million through its multi-phase construction. Compared to other city-led projects, like
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Ya Gotta be Schmittin’ Me Podcast – A Father’s Yuletide Love
As most baby boomers will tell you, fathers during that era were not nearly as openly expressive in their affection for their children. Instead, their love was shown in more subtle and sweet ways. Listen Time 3 Minutes
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Commentary – California plays whac-a-mole with cities resistant to building much-needed housing
By Dan Walters | CalMatters.org In summary The ongoing conflict between state officials in California and local governments over housing resembles a game of Whac-A-Mole. Whac-A-Mole is an amusement arcade game, invented in Japan nearly a half-century ago, whose players try to hit moles as they pop up from their
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Underground utilities to be installed as Elk Grove’s Old Town transitions into Gaslamp Quarter-like tourist attraction
As part of Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s desire to transform Old Town-Historic Downtown into a tourist destination like San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, the city council approved plans for moving overhead utility lines underground. They decided to form an underground utility district during the December 13 city council
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Four-day weekend! Elk Grove City employees get 2 extra paid holidays for Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
For most private and some public sector employees working a Monday through Friday schedule, much less retail, hospitality, and healthcare workers subjected to seven-day timetables, this coming Friday will be a regular work day. However, if you are one of the non-public safety employees working for the city of Elk
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Unsolicited update on Elk Grove’s winter sanctuary facility given during city council meeting
In operation for six weeks, the city of Elk Grove has not provided any updates on its winter shelter facility in Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove. However, an authoritative unsolicited report was provided during the city council meeting on Wednesday, December 13. Appearing before public comments on non-agenda items, Keith
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Elk Grove News Minute – A test to see if Mayor Singh-Allen’s projection of power and influence is real or an illusion
On June 22, 2022, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen committed to more starter homes. How will the political patrons who sponsor the mayor and her city council react? Listen Time 1 Minute
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Judge rules against Elk Grove, Oak Rose can amend lawsuit to include subsequent city council hearings
In a setback for Elk Grove in its defense of the Oak Rose housing project lawsuit, Sacramento Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto granted the plaintiff’s motion to file an amended complaint. Acquisto granted the motion this afternoon after a 30-minute hearing. The city sought to keep the plaintiff’s
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Majority of residents believe the Sacramento County is headed in the wrong direction
As part of their preparation for the 2025 budget year that will start on July 1, 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors commissioned a study to gauge residents’ attitudes. As part of establishing budget priorities, the supervisor heard a report on the study during their Tuesday, December 12 meeting.
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Resident demands Elk Grove City Council adopt resolution calling for Palestine cease-fire
As has happened across the country since the October 7 invasion of Israel by Hamas, people opposed to the violence against Palestinian civilians are making demands of elected officials. Although an international affair, demands for a cease-fire resolution are also appearing before municipal governments. Speaking during public comment on non-agenda