Politics & Government

Reports on national, state and local politics with a focus on Elk Grove, California.

Book bans in Elk Grove schools

Community News

Culture wars slam Elk Grove Schools – Christian claims discrimination, another says there’s pornography in libraries; One parent urges strength against book bans

Trustees remain silent on book ban requests As in other school districts in the post-COVID-19 environment, parents are taking school boards to task for various issues. In previous EGUSD meetings, parents expressed dismay with the district for a drag show at a district high school. At last night’s meeting,

By D.A. Gougherty
Senator Melissa Hurtado of Bakersfield,

Current News

Assemblymember Nguyen co-authors California Senate Bill to extend food assistance to undocumented residents

Advanced out of Human Services Committee California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) has added her support to legislation working its way through the California State Senate. That legislation, Senate Bill 245, is called the California Food Assistance Program CFAP): eligibility and benefits. During a State Senate Human Services Committee

By D.A. Gougherty