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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
Community News
Confronted with an expensive hard-to-defend fair-housing lawsuit, Elk Grove to reconsider Oak Rose supportive housing project
Confronted with the power of the California Attorney General and Governor, along with expensive litigation, Elk Grove announced this morning they will reconsider the Oak Rose supportive housing project during the September 27 Elk Grove City Council meeting. The Elk Grove City Council denied the Oak Rose project in July
Politics & Government
Senator Ashby, Assemblymember Nguyen targeted by momarmy.elkgrove over support of mental health AB 665
Politics & Government
Elk Grove expanding workforce training contract with Cyber Proud to $1.1 million
Community News
Elk Grove Unified Trustee Chaires-Espinoza called a liar; Parent of LGBTQ+ student lauds the district
For months, the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees has heard various complaints from parents and individuals criticizing library books and curriculum. During the Tuesday, September 5 meeting, the comments continued with one speaker calling Trustee Nancy Chaires-Espinoza a liar. However, three speakers offered words of support to
Politics & Government
Well-known Elk Grove-based political operative appointed by Gov. Newson
Politics & Government
Bracing for Trump 2.0 – What American allies think of a possible second Trump term
As hard as it is to believe, several reputable political polls show former president Donald J. Trump having chance to return for a second term. Notwithstanding his criminal indictments, what are American allies doing in preparation for a possible return of Trump. On the Wednesday, September 6 edition of MSNBC’
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Californians demand government transparency. Virtual meetings keep powerful boards out of view
Today and tomorrow Elk Grove News will feature commentary on California Senate Bill 544. Today will be opponents of the bill and tomorrow will feature a supporter. The legislation have been approved by the Senate and was unanimoulsy passed in the Assembly Appropriations Committe on September 1. By Brittey Barsotti,