Politics & Government
Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen throws shade on Ashby, Nguyen & others
Singh-Allen blames others and refused to take responsibility.
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After closed session on Oak Rose lawsuits, Elk Grove City Council takes no action
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Oak Rose videos – Singh-Allen throws shade at allies, former colleague; Public comment tropes on Atty. General Rob Bonta
Environmental News
Final environmental impact report for Delta Tunnel project slated for release in ‘late 2023’
In an announcement, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) reported that it is “still on track” to issue a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Delta Conveyance Project — the Delta Tunnel – in “late 2023.” No exact date for the release of the EIR was mentioned, but I
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New wrinkle in Oak Rose litigation – Elk Grove City Council schedules special Friday morning closed session
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Succumbing to pressure, the Elk Grove City Council defers Oak Rose decision until October 11
Faced with the political weight of angry District 2 residents, tonight the Elk Grove City Council decided not to follow the legal advice offered by the city attorney and deferred their decisions on the Oak Rose Project until their October 11 meeting. The decision came after hearing over three dozen
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen calls Mayor Darrell Steinberg’s $8 billion sales tax hike proposal ‘creative thinking’
In a show of support for Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and his proposal to seek an $8 billion sales tax hike, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen called the idea “creative thinking.” Those comments were made during the Sacramento Transporation Board meeting on September 14, 2023. Read more about this story
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Elk Grove City Council to adopt land acknowledgement statement
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Darrell Steinberg’s Regionalism Part I – What is old is new again
f you were to look at the bookends, as they stand today, of Darrell Steinberg’s political career, you would see his current position as Sacramento mayor as the current end. The start was as a Sacramento City Council member. In between, Steinberg was elected to the California Assembly and
Community News
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
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As Elk Grove acquiesces on Oak Rose project and opponents organize, Councilmember Brewer faces political courage test
With last week’s announcement that Elk Grove will acquiesce to litigation demands made by the state over its violation of fair housing laws, opponents of a controversial supportive housing project are organizing a counter-offensive. That last-gasp counter-offensive is organized to convince Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the other
Environmental News
California water rights verification bill, SB 389, passes Senate and advances to Governor’s Desk
On September 12, the California State Senate approved SB 389, legislation by Senator Ben Allen (D – Santa Monica) that gives the State Water Resources Control Board the power to verify pre-1914 and riparian water rights. The bill passed by a vote of 30 ayes to 8 noes. The ayes were