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Elk Grove News Minute Podcast – Back in the USSR
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford and other Republicans are blocking proposed federal legislation protecting interstate travel for abortions. Listen Time 1 Minute
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Elk Grove City Councilmember Pat Hume on homelessness – ‘These things are unacceptable to me’
97 viewsFeb 24, 2022 During his report on activities representing Elk Grove, City Councilmember Pat Hume addressed the homelessness situation in the city and region.
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Calif. State Senate District 8 candidate Dave Jones endorsed by primary rival Rafa Garcia
Today California State Senate District 8 candidate Dave Jones announced he was endorsed by the third-place finisher in the June Primary, Rafa Garcia. In the three-way race between first-place finisher Jones and second-place Angelique Ashby, Garica earned 13 percent of the popular vote. Jones took first place with 46 percent
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Big 3 Elk Grove 2022 elections: Part II – Hume v. Moreno District 5 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Aside from electing several local officials, Elk Grove voters will select new representatives for three significant offices in November – the California State Senate District 8, California State Assembly District 10, and the District 5 Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. We provide an overview of the elections and some voting patterns
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Robles formally announces Elk Grove City Council District 4 candidacy
Today Elk Grove Planning Commissioner Sergio Robles formally announced his candidacy for the Elk Grove City Council. Robles, who was nominated to the planning commission by former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly in 2020, is running for District 4. “My commitment to Elk Grove is unwavering, and I will work
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Big 3 Elk Grove 2022 elections: Part I – Ashby v. Jones for District 8 California State Senate
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Sacramento Superior Court Judge nominated to California Third District Court of Appeal
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Judge Stacy E. Boulware Eurie has been nominated by Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as an Associate Justice of the Third District Court of Appeal. Boulware Eurie, 51, has served as a Judge since 2007 and was Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court there from 2010
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Jones claims first place finish over Ashby in District 8 State Senate primary race
In one of several competitive races Elk Grove voters will be participating in this November, Dave Jones proclaimed his first-place finish in the District 8 California State Senate primary race. The former California Assemblymember and Insurance Commissioner made his proclamation this morning in the social media post. According to the
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Mayor Singh-Allen makes promise for affordable entry level homes in Elk Grove
At Wednesday’s Elk Grove City Council meeting, the city’s mayor boldly committed to addressing one component of California’s affordable housing crisis. The vow made by Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen was the development of affordable entry-level or starter homes in Elk Grove. Singh-Allen’s comments were made during a
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Stumped! It’s called a ‘reserve’ Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen
Elk Grove is ‘led’ by four city council members and a mayor. Even though they are part-time legislators, one would expect them to have a basic grasp of the city’s budget. As Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen demonstrated yesterday during a question and answer session with the Sacramento Asian
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Assemblymember Jim Cooper blocks CALPERS fossil fuel divestiture bill, draws the wrath of Youth Apocalypse
Even though California Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D – Elk Grove) will be Sacramento’s new Sheriff in coming months, his presence is still being felt in the California Assembly. Yesterday Cooper as Chair of the Assembly Public Employee and Retirement Committee prevented a hearing on Senate Bill 1173. That legislation would
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Guest Commentary – The intent of Oak Rose Apartments is good but the location, site design set the project up for failure
By Rod Brewer | Elk Grove needs to step up with supportive housing for homeless individuals, but a current proposal to do just that in Old Town Elk Grove misses the mark on how best to achieve that goal. Last month, I received information about the proposed Oak Rose Apartments from