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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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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
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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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October Surprise? Three independent Sacramento events demonstrates a crucial Biden reelection hurdle
Notwithstanding cooling inflation, strong employment numbers, record highs for the stock market, and a presumed opponent who faces 91 state and federal criminal charges, President Joe Biden faces a brutal reelection campaign against Donald Trump. Among the hurdles facing Biden are a possible impeachment proceeding, the legal woes of his
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Persistent critic of Sacramento City Council, Mayor Steinberg complains about public comment visibility
In the classic movie Sunset Blvd., when someone tells the main character Norma Desmond that she used to be a big star in silent film, she famously responds, “I am big. It’s the pictures that got small.” While none of the speakers at the recent Sacramento City Council meeting
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Sacramento County Supervisors delay implementation of conservatorship law to address homelessness
At today’s Sacramento County Board of Supervisors regular meeting, the five-member body unanimously agreed to defer implementation of California Senate Bill 43 by one year. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill expanding involuntary mental commitments into law. The bill “expands the definition of ‘gravely disabled’ to also
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Spate of recent Oak Rose lawsuit filings against Elk Grove reveal more details; hearing scheduled this week
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Police department’s annual report on use of military equipment, inventory set for Elk Grove City Council approval
At their next meeting, the Elk Grove City Council will renew the Elk Grove Police Department’s use of military equipment ordinance and receive a report on its current inventory. The report is required by Assembly Bill 481, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requiring an annual review of the inventory
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Environmental groups slam final Delta Tunnel EIR as California fish populations collapse
SACRAMENTO – As California’s salmon and other fish populations struggle to survive in the worst ecological crisis in the state’s history, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released a final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed Delta Conveyance Project (Delta Tunnel). DWR also
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Elk Grove News Minute – Symbolic acknowledgment of the American Constitution is more important than ever
Almost every American child and adult has The Pledge of Allegiance memorized. Depending on the state, schoolchildren recite it every day, and almost every government meeting starts with the pledge. Listen Time 1 Minute