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Council Approves Parks MOU with Cosumnes CSD

Jul 28, 2026 01:09PM ● By John McCallum

City Council members voted 4-0 – Vice Mayor Darren Suen had an excused absence – at their July 22 meeting to approve an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cosumnes Community Services District providing greater clarity over the roles and responsibilities each entity has for park development in Elk Grove.

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Supervisor Hume Covers State of County

Jul 21, 2026 03:29PM ● By Joe Wirt

County Supervisor Pat Hume brought the State of the County home to Elk Grove on Friday, July 17, updating a full house on topics impacting the business growth and community resilience of Sacramento County.

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New Plan Forecasts Watershed Climate Resilience

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) and regional partners have completed the American, Bear and Cosumnes Watersheds Resilience Plan, a new climate resilience strategy that evaluates how climate change is expected to affect water supplies, flood risk, ecosystems, infrastructure and communities across one of California’s most important watershed systems.

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Cosumnes River Stretch Permanently Protected

Jul 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

A critical stretch of the Cosumnes River – the only undammed river on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada – is now permanently protected and slated for ecological restoration.

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Community Input Sought for Heat-Ready Mobility Plan

Jul 21, 2026 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

As summer temperatures continue to rise, the City of Elk Grove is developing a new plan aimed at making streets, sidewalks, bikeways and transit facilities safer during periods of extreme heat.

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Matsui Demands HHS Stop Illegal Restrictions on Drug Pricing Discounts

Jul 14, 2026 02:53PM ● By Office of Rep. Doris Matsui News Release

On July 1, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI) led a bipartisan group of 72 total members of Congress in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) take immediate action to stop Eli Lilly and Company from unlawfully conditioning access to 340B drug discounts.

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Council Spends $303,000 on Government Relations Firms

Jun 30, 2026 11:47AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council has approved spending $303,000 on contracts with two firms to provide legislative advocacy for the city at the state and federal levels.

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Nguyen Secures Funds for Food Banks, Recovery Services, Public Safety

Jun 23, 2026 02:46PM ● By Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen highlights the inclusion of several priorities she advocated for during the 2026-27 state budget process, including funding for food banks, healthcare services, recovery support programs and other essential community resources.

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Energy and Commerce Advances Two Matsui Bills Targeting Toxic Chemical Exposure, Life-Saving Patient Care

Jun 23, 2026 02:36PM ● By Office of Rep. Doris Matsui News Release

On May 21, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce overwhelmingly passed Rep. Doris Matsui’s (D-CA-07) Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act and Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act.

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County’s Recommended Budget Released; Hearings Set for June

Jun 02, 2026 04:24PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has been released. The Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10 in Board Chambers at the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street in Sacramento.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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Zachariah Wooden’s Campaign for Affordability

May 19, 2026 02:53PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Republican candidate Zachariah Wooden said his 2026 campaign for California’s Congressional District 7 is driven by his firsthand experience with the state’s rising cost of living and a desire to bring what he called a “fresher perspective” to Washington ahead of the June 2 primary election.

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Remote Accessible Voting Available in Sacramento County

May 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voters can request and receive access to the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system.

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You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to ​check the status of their voted ballot.​

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Cast Your Vote

May 12, 2026 04:54PM ● By MPG Staff

Voting Centers and Hours Highlighted

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Ralph Nwobi Pitches Common Sense

May 12, 2026 04:28PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Congressional Candidate Campaigns Affordability, Stability and Reform

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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County Selects Inspector General

May 04, 2026 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027.

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Office Tours and Election Observation Available

May 04, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office.

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Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

May 04, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history.

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Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

May 04, 2026 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Mai Vang’s Bid for Congress

Apr 29, 2026 09:34AM ● By Idaly Valencia

Candidate Highlights Priorities for District 7 Campaign

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Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Apr 21, 2026 10:14AM ● By Megan Barth, California Globe

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’

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Council Approves Automatic License Plate Reader Contract Amendment

Apr 14, 2026 05:06PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council has unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s contract with Flock Group for its purchase and use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) and public safety operating system: a move that came despite citizen dissent.

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Council Approves Automatic License Plate Reader Contract Amendment

Apr 14, 2026 05:06PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council has unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s contract with Flock Group for its purchase and use of automated license plate readers (ALPR) and public safety operating system: a move that came despite citizen dissent.

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City’s Overall Crime Dropped in 2025

Apr 01, 2026 10:28AM ● By John McCallum

While some categories are up and others down, overall crime in Elk Grove in 2025 dropped by about 2%.

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A Sit-Down with Doris Matsui

Apr 01, 2026 10:24AM ● By Idaly Valencia, photo by Idaly Valencia

Congresswoman Weighs Political Priorities, Re-election

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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Nguyen Bill on Mental Health Diversion Advances

Mar 24, 2026 02:25PM ● By Office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

On March 17, Assembly Bill 46 authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove) passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous bipartisan vote.

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Council Hears Public Concerns, Reviews Growth and Infrastructure

Mar 17, 2026 05:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

City council addressed a range of issues during its March 11 meeting including public safety concerns tied to potential federal immigration enforcement activity and updates on economic and infrastructure development.

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California Farm Bureau Celebrates Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Mar 17, 2026 11:12AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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Council Approves Medical Waste Transfer Facility Location

Mar 03, 2026 01:37PM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted unanimously at its Feb. 25 meeting to amend sections of its zoning code to allow operation of a medical waste transfer facility in an existing commercial building on Survey Road.

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Wilton Rancheria Endorses Matsui for Re-Election

Mar 03, 2026 01:27PM ● By Wilton Rancheria News Release

Wilton Rancheria announced on Feb. 26 its endorsement of Doris Matsui for California’s 7th Congressional District Seat.

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Council Picks Survey Road as New Homeless Shelter Site

Feb 18, 2026 10:42AM ● By John McCallum

The City Council voted 4-1 at its Feb. 11 meeting to roll the dice that staff can strike a purchase deal with the property owner of a 1.5-acre parcel at Survey Road and East Stockton Boulevard for use as the location of the city’s permanent homeless shelter.

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Newsom Signs Bill That Strips Veterans of Choice, Delays Access to Earned Benefits

Feb 16, 2026 12:57PM ● By Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez News Release

Feb. 10, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta), a measure promoted as “protecting Veterans,” but one that ultimately restricts their freedom to choose how they access earned disability benefits.

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