Videos
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
Videos
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
Current News
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
Elections
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
Current News
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
Current News
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.
Politics & Government
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,
Environmental News
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
Videos
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
Current News
Singh-Allen’s trouble with the Hmong community continues During the Wednesday, May 10 Elk Grove City Council meeting, Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen was blasted for her handling of a proclamation honoring Hmong American Day. Before the proclamation presentation, Ms. Marie Vu harshly criticized how Singh-Allen handled the request. Vu, who is
Videos
Now that the City of Elk Grove has been sued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta for their alleged discriminatory actions in their denial of a low-income housing project, it is worth examining the legal reasoning behind their action. During the July 27, 2022, Elk Grove City Council meeting, city
Videos
During the Tuesday, May 2 Elk Grove Unified School District Trustee meeting, a mother of a district student displayed a book with what she characterized as objectionable images. The display was made during the public comment section on non-agenda items. Speaking to the board, Ms. Heidi Moore displayed the unnamed