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Report Exposes $11 Million Dark Money Ad Campaign by Big Oil in California by Dan Bacher
Politics & Government
Rep. Doris Matsui directs millions in fed funds to Elk Grove as part of today’s appropriation bill
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Elk Grove State of the City ‘Movie’ social media post backfires – Mission: Possible or Cruella de Vil?
Sometimes, the best promotional intentions backfire badly. Today, the city of Elk Grove posted a promotion for Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen’s state-of-the-city address, which has been a fund-raising event for the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. . The main photo for the annual address features a less-than-approachable picture of the mayor
Environmental News
Protests Against Delta Tunnel Change in Water Diversion Must Be Filed by April 29
As salmon and Delta fish populations continue to crash due to massive water diversions to corporate agribusiness, the State Water Resources Control Board just issued a public notice regarding the Delta Conveyance Project Change in Point of Diversion (CPOD) Petition that was submitted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR)
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Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen stakes out position on recent Gaza killings
Throughout Elk Grove’s 24-year history, elected officials have been reluctant to take stances on national and most state of California issues of a controversial nature. Whether it was Republican members like Councilmember Kevin Spease remaining mum on Donald Trump’s January attempted coup d’etat or Councilmember Darren Suen’
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Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen appoints spouse of political ally to an Elk Grove commission
As part of her authority as mayor of Elk Grove, Bobbie Singh-Allen nominates members to the city’s various commissions. During the February 28 city council meeting, Singh-Allen nominated and had an appointment confirmed to the city’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission. According to information posted by the city clerk’
Community News
‘Lose, Lose, Lose!’- Elk Grove citizen refutes Mayor’s ‘Win, Win’ claim about relocated Oak Rose project; SB 35 is now a shield
In the aftermath of the relocation of Elk Grove’s controversial Oak Rose project, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen has portrayed the $9.1 million settlement as a “win-win” solution. During the February 28, 2024 Elk Grove City Council meeting, one person refuted Singh-Allen’s claim and called the relocation a “lose,
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Big Oil pumped $25.4 million into lobbying California officials in 2023
Big Oil spent more money on lobbying in California in 2023 than any other year on record besides 2017. The oil and gas industry spent $25,445,606 on lobbying in California in 2023 and $25,445,606 in 2017, according to the research team at Sunstone Strategies in their
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In a subtle manner Elk Grove Mayor, city council issued warning about future lockdowns
In a subtle and civil manner, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council were warned during their February 14 meeting. Two people issued the warning during public comment on non-agenda items. Although three people appeared together at the podium, the bulk of the comments were made by two
Community News
Is another Oak Rose-like affordable housing conflict brewing in Elk Grove? Bekker sets down marker for mayor, city council
Even though Elk Grove’s Oak Rose affordable housing conflict will soon be resolved, another one could be brewing in the Old Town-Historic Downtown neighborhood. That new conflict could be over an affordable senior citizen housing project that the Elk Grove City Council recently approved. During their Wednesday, February 14
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District56 Aquatic Center managers explain larger than budgeted operating losses to Elk Grove Mayor, city council
Elk Grove’s District56 and Aquatic Center manager attempted to explain why the facility experienced larger-than-expected operating losses at last night’s city council meeting. Lana Yoshimura, the city’s community event center manager, presented a laundry list of reasons why the facility did not meet expense and revenue budget