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By By Dan Becker & Scott Hochberg | Special to CalMatter.org Deadly fires, persistent drought, extreme floods and lost homes are part of the California Legislature’s stark forecast for the effects of climate change. And the U.S. Supreme Court has just hobbled the federal government’s ability to
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Today California State Senate District 8 candidate Dave Jones announced he was endorsed by the third-place finisher in the June Primary, Rafa Garcia. In the three-way race between first-place finisher Jones and second-place Angelique Ashby, Garica earned 13 percent of the popular vote. Jones took first place with 46 percent
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On Thursday, July 14 work will begin a rehabilitation and widening project will on Waterman Road in Elk Grove. Waterman Road will be closed from Hill Top Cemetery to Bond Road through August 26. The improvements will feature new paving to road surfaces, added bike lanes, upgraded curb ramps to
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Aside from electing several local officials, Elk Grove voters will select new representatives for three significant offices in November – the California State Senate District 8, California State Assembly District 10, and the District 5 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. We provide an overview of the elections and some voting patterns
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* 7/11 Zoning Administrator Meeting (5 p.m.) * 07/14 NeighborGood Market (4 p.m.) * 07/17 Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market (9 a.m.) * 07/18 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.) * 07/19 Diversity and Inclusion Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 07/20 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
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Republican are expected to retake Congress during the mid-terms. The party in the Whitehouse usually loses seat. But not always. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Over the last few months, the City of Elk Grove and the Cosumnes Community Services District have sent slick mailers to Elk Grove residents. Why are these being sent? We will examine seemingly unrelated material and explain what is behind this campaign. The mailers can be viewed below. Listen Time
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In an announcement today by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a grant of $30.3 million has been distributed to several groups statewide to address hate crimes. Among the recipients is Sacramento-based Asian Resources Inc. “It comes as no surprise that as the flames of hatred and bigotry have been stoked in
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Today Elk Grove Planning Commissioner Sergio Robles formally announced his candidacy for the Elk Grove City Council. Robles, who was nominated to the planning commission by former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly in 2020, is running for District 4. “My commitment to Elk Grove is unwavering, and I will work
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The Independence Day killing of six people in Highland Park, Illinois was another in a long-series of domestic terrorism. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Thank you for listening to Elk Grove News Minute, which with this edition, we celebrate our fifth anniversary. Listen Time 1 Minute
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* 07/05 Takeout Tuesday (4:30 p.m.) * 07/06 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.) * 07/07 NeighborGood Market (4 p.m.) * 07/07 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) * 07/10 Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market (9 a.m.) * 07/11 Historic Preservation Committee Meeting (6 p.