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Readers of the site undoubtedly note the frequent criticism of elected officials. Although these elected officials are loath to admit it, the criticism they receive is typically based on their words, actions, or policy decisions. However, now and then, an elected official inadvertently tells the truth. Sometimes when they speak
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How Hobbs justified the denial A little over six weeks ago, it was revealed the City of Elk Grove was under scrutiny by the Governor of California, the California Attorney General, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development for allegedly violating various state housing laws. The scrutiny of
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Gov. Newsom joins the lawsuit As promised in March, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit today in Sacramento Superior Court against the City of Elk Grove over its rejection of a supportive housing project in the city’s Old Town Special Planning area. Along with the attorney
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Grand Jury foreperson seemingly confirms there was no investigation of allegations An informational report to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors from the Sacramento County Grand Jury put to rest a long unanswered question in Elk Grove politics. That question was had the Grand Jury had taken up a requested
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During the first 90 minutes of today’s Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting, many speakers pressed the five-member board heard to increase pay for members of SEIU Local 2015. That union represents in-home care workers in Sacramento County. Speaking on behalf of SEIU Local 15 was Estuardo Polanco, the
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Former mayor was accused of political bullying An informational report to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors from the Sacramento County Grand Jury put a long unanswered question in Elk Grove politics to rest. That question was had the Grand Jury taken up a requested investigation of former Elk Grove
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County recognizes Transgender visibility In case you didn’t catch it, the week of March 27 is Transgender Visibility Week. Across social media, there is widespread support and probably some haters, but we won’t focus on that. Listen Time 1 Minute
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This week Governor Gavin Newsom promoted his More Housing, faster program. The program, in part funds 1,200 tiny homes statewide and 350 in Sacramento. But how will the Elk Grove City Council react? Listen Time 1 Minute
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River City Waterway Alliance expresses concern During the Tuesday, March 14 meeting of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, three environmental advocates urged the adoption of an ordinance to address waste flows and pollution into the American and Sacramento rivers. The appeals came from three members of the River City
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Supervisor Frost says COVID-19 restrictions were a “catastrophic crime against humanity” Editor’s note: A video was produced and uploaded to Elk Grove New’s YouTube Channel @ElkGroveNews showing an exchange between Sacramento County Supervisors Sue Frost and Phil Serna regarding the county’s state of emergency and COVID-19 vaccines.