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Critics highlight what they characterize as frivolous spending During the May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, several people pressed the city council for more services at the Elk Grove Animal Shelter. Specifically, the speakers said Elk Grove has an out-of-control feral cat problem that must be addressed. To
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Demand the city hires another veterinarian As they have during the last two Elk Grove City Council meetings, feline advocates continue pressing Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her four councilmen to increase funding for animal services. The comments have been made during public comment, most recently during the Wednesday,
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During the Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, Council member Rod Brewer refused to condemn the arrest of his colleague Sergio Robles for drunk driving. Instead, Brewer told Robles he is “a good man.” Read more about this story.
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In his first city council meeting on May 24 after being arrested for drunk driving this evening, Elk Grove City Councilmember admitted he was drunk driving on Saturday, May 20. 2023. While Robles feigned anguish for his misadventure but continued to minimize the incident. During his commentary, Robles did not
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During public comment during the Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, the owner of a well-known bar told Sergio Robles he needed to quit drinking. Allan Veto, the owner of Bob’s Bar, told the Elk Grove City Councilmember advised Robles following his arrest by Elk Grove
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Developing story In his first city council meeting after being arrested for drunk driving this evening, Elk Grove City Councilmember admitted he was drunk driving on Saturday, May 20. 2023. While Robles feigned anguish for his misadventure but continued to minimize the incident. During his commentary, Robles did not say
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After months of anticipation, today Florida Gov. Ron “Meatball” DeSantis announced his 2024 presidential candidacy. Hoping to draw attention to his candidacy and differentiate from former President Donald Trump, “Meatball Ron” made his announcement on Twitter with Elon Musk. It was an unmitigated disaster. Listen to the Lincoln Project’s
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Video discovered by ‘disgusted’ Elk Grove resident In the aftermath of the arrest of Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles for drunk driving, many residents have expressed disgust with his behavior. One resident shared a video they discovered on social media showing Robles chugging beer with several other men. Elk
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A person speaking during public comment who quoted the Bible while using profanities criticized a proclamation by the Elk Grove Unified School District recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The comments were made by Rick Atkinson during a hearing on the proclamation at the Tuesday, May 16, 2023, trustees meeting.
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During the May 16, 2023, meeting of the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees, a parent of a student pointedly criticized a board member. Speaking during public comment, Ms. Heidi Moore took issue with Trustee Michael Vargas for his support of a proclamation recognizing LGBQT+ Pride Month. Moore,
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As part of his administrative report during the Wednesday, May 10 Elk Grove City Council meeting, Councilmember Darren Suen provided a brief update on the Sacramento Regional Sanitation’s “Harvest Water” project. See the video for Suen’s comments. Regional Sanitation described the project as “a recycled water program that
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At the close of the Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen said another ballot measure to raise Sacramento County sales taxes is being explored. As a member of the Sacramento Transportation Authority, Singh-Allen said the multi-jurisdictional agency is exploring placing another sales tax measure