Environmental News
Delta Caucus Calls on Legislature to Once Again Reject Newsom's Plan to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel
“It’s deja vu all over again” as Governor Gavin Newsom continues his seemingly endless battle to get the Delta Tunnel built.
Politics & Government
Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove City Hall Credibility Gap - Supervisor Hume drops truth bomb on city claims
As a stakeholder i the rail commuter station, the city is undoubtedly kept informed about the project's progress.
Politics & Government
Is Tsakopoulos greasing the wheels for his daughter's gubernatorial bid with cash donations, or some other big Elk Grove project?
While donations to Elk Grove elected officials from Mr. Tsakopoulos are not surprising, there are a couple of things worth considering.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Councilmember Darren Suen sitting on $182k after raising $30,000
Financial disclosures on his California Form 460, filed on Friday, show that Suen raised $30,450 for the six months ending June 30
Elections
'Nothing to see here folks' as Elk Grove Councilmember Spease discloses semiannual campaign finances
Spease has eschewed fundraising activities.
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Councilmember Rod Brewer accepts contributions of $249, money from builder groups
The $249 donation from Tsakopoulos Investments suggests that the organization may have business before the Elk Grove City Council
Politics & Government
As the Elk Grove mayor and city council release campaign financing statements, keep an eye out for two things
Under California law, it is illegal for a contributor to a group like the North State BIA to direct where the money should go.
Politics & Government
GRESHA members offer an overview of their history, rural area advocacy as Summer Villas battle looms
Eileen Conwell and Mel Scott detailed the history of GRESHA - the Greater Sheldon Road Estates Homeowners Association.
Politics & Government
Video of the Elk Grove City Council meeting, July 25, 2025
It was the 13th meeting of 2025,
Politics & Government
Elk Grove Vice Mayor Sergio Robles delivers emphatic statement on President Trump's immigration policy
"It is bullshit that this is still occurring right here, right now."
Politics & Government
Is Elk Grove City Councilmember Rod Brewer anti-consumer or pro-big-business? Pro developer or pro constituent?
Mr. Brewer stands with the rate-gouging investor-owned utilities.
Environmental News
Tribal Leaders, Enviros Urge Legislature to Reject Bills Fast-Tracking Delta Tunnel Project
They urged the legislators to reject Governor Newsom’s proposed trailer bills that they say would fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project.