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Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s credibility attacked, parent claims she and city council are not protecting Elk Grove children
Claims children has access to Tinder, Grinder at schools In a far-reaching commentary during the Wednesday, June 28 Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s political influence and credibility were attacked. The attack on Singh-Allen was made during the public comment section on non-agenda items. Speaking at his
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Taxpayer loan guarantee extended to Sacramento restaurateur; The next step transforming Historic Downtown Elk Grove into another Gaslamp Quarter?
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Threat to democracy, elections dodges bullet with SCOTUS Moore v Harper decision
SCOTUS decides 6-3 in favor of democracy v This morning the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling denying the arguments in Moore v. Harper case. The case was a test of the once-fringe idea called the Independent State Legislature Theory. On the surface, the case centered on legislative
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What you need to know about the California budget deal
By Sameea Kamal and Alexei Koseff | CalMatters.org | June 27, 2023 Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. Just in time for the start of a new fiscal year July 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom and
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Police acknowledge speeding complaints, highlight enforcement – Will Measure E deliver on promised improved quality of life in Elk Grove?
Summer’s here, and the time is right for racing in the streets – Racing in the Streets, by Bruce Springsteen | Today at 7:57 a.m. PDT was summer solstice – the first day of summer. With longer, hotter days, many Elk Grove residents spend more time in their yards, and
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Voices of Elk Grove – EGUSD Trustees warned ‘God will not be mocked’ while urging removal of books from school libraries
> During the Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Elk Grove Unified School District meeting, Trustees were issued a Biblical-based warning. Ms. Lorie Gardner warned the Trustees, “God will not be mocked” during the public comment section of the meeting. Along with several other people speaking, the school district was criticized for
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Councilmember Brewer, Mayor Singh-Allen give differing reports on relocation of Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove
The Mayor seemed upset by her protégé’s comments As the June 14 Elk Grove City Council meeting came to a close, city council members and the mayor provided their reports on activities. Councilmember Rod Brewer reported on his subcommittee meeting on the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. Following Brewer’
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During Elk Grove budget hearing Councilmember Sergio Robles shows a limited grasp of property taxes, assessments
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Cold water splashed on feline advocates by city manager after Elk Grove mayor, city council & police chief mocked
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‘Parents’ Rights’ advocates earn a victory in ongoing battle with Elk Grove Unified Schools
Even though they may not have been in attendance as the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees concluded its meeting, so-called ‘parental rights’ advocates earned a victory during the Tuesday, June 13 meeting. The victory came in the form of having a staff presentation on parental rights’ placed
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Measure E expenditures detailed in Elk Grove’s fiscal year 2024 budget
Public safety is receiving half of the new funding When the Elk Grove City Council unanimously approves the city’s fiscal year 2024 budget tonight, they will also support a spending plan for sales tax revenues generated by November 2022 voter-approved Measure E. The budget, which will become effective July