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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Assemblyman Gallagher Addresses Homelessness

Sep 05, 2024 12:28PM ● By Mitch Barber

According to a 2023 report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development there were 181,399 homeless individuals in California.

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Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement Call for Rejection of Senate Bill 94

Sep 05, 2024 11:58AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Measure Will Allow Violent Murderers Out of Prison Early

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Council Eyes Salary Increase

Sep 05, 2024 10:15AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council members began considering their first raise in 12 years with a discussion at its Aug. 28 regular meeting.

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Council Weighs Emissions Reduction Ideas

Aug 29, 2024 10:13AM ● By Matthew Malone

How to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings was the focus of the Aug. 14 Elk Grove City Council meeting, with questions of how to balance the city’s goal of addressing climate change with the costs faced by homeowners and business owners.

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Elk Grove Seeks Citizen of the Year

Aug 27, 2024 05:51PM ● By Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and American Legion, a nonprofit organization serving veterans, service members and communities, are seeking nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year award. Nominations close Sept. 18.

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SB 549 Heats Up

Aug 21, 2024 10:35AM ● By Elevate Public Affairs News Release

The California Gaming Association, California Cardroom Alliance and Communities for California Cardrooms announce growing opposition with many labor unions joining in opposition to Senate Bill 549 by Senator Josh Newman as it could have a “devastating impact on public sector jobs.”

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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Two Challengers for Elk Grove Mayor

Aug 15, 2024 09:42AM ● By Matthew Malone

Two other candidates are challenging Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen in the November general election, which will also see multiple competitive school board races.

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Planners Uphold Coral Blossom Review

Aug 15, 2024 09:21AM ● By Matthew Malone

Citing state law, the Elk Grove Planning Commission on Aug. 1 upheld a decision to grant expedited review to a proposed affordable-housing project on Elk Grove-Florin Road.

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Sacramento County Property Assessment Roll Sets New Record

Jul 15, 2024 09:32AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Assessor Christina Wynn announced on July 8 that the annual assessment roll reached a new record high of nearly $243 billion, a 5.18% increase over last year.

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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 15, 2024 09:29AM ● By Caltrans News Release

With a majority of funding coming from Gov, Gavin Newsom’s clean transportation infrastructure package and the California Climate Commitment, on July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California to help communities better withstand the impacts of extreme weather events fueled by climate change.

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Council Approves Budget, Contract for Zoo

Jul 05, 2024 10:04AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council signed off on a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year at its June 26 regular meeting, as well as a cost-sharing agreement with the entity looking to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove.

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Jordan is City's New Development Services Director

Jun 28, 2024 11:42AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann announced on June 20 the selection of Christopher Jordan as the city’s next development services director. Jordan will assume his new role with the city on July 28.

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Council Delays Budget Vote

Jun 20, 2024 09:45AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove City Council on June 12 took a second look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 but it held off on a vote so that all councilmembers could have a say.

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Planning Passes Lot Split for Sheldon Dialysis, Adult Day Care

Jun 20, 2024 09:43AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Elk Grove Planning Commission on June 6 approved a parcel split for an upcoming commercial development on Sheldon Road.

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Support for School Bonds Ticks Up

Jun 20, 2024 09:41AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Unified School District might have a “viable path forward” for a bond measure in the November election, district staff said at the Board of Education’s June 11 meeting.

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Report: Elk Grove Has 83 Without Shelter

Jun 13, 2024 11:23AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

The 2024 Point in Time count, released June 5 by Steps Forward, estimates that Elk Grove has 83 unsheltered people, accounting for 2.1% of the county’s unsheltered population.

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Council Praises ‘Great News’ Budget

Jun 06, 2024 01:44PM ● By Matthew Malone

Reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Elk Grove City Council members and staff noted the city’s strong financial outlook.

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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Gov. Newsom Announces New Appointments to Sacramento Superior Court

May 29, 2024 01:58PM ● By Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom Recently Announced the Appointment of Three Judges to the Sacramento Superior Court Bench

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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City Council Approves $1.1M Funding for Community Development Grants

May 16, 2024 11:29AM ● By By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 8 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council received the International Slurry Services Association’s (ISSA) 2024 Agency Pavement Preservation and Sustainability Program Award.

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Sac Zoo Heads to Elk Grove

May 16, 2024 11:01AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Sacramento Zoo is officially coming to Elk Grove after Elk Grove City Council gave final approvals at its May 8 meeting.

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Council Recognizes Donors, Names Planning Commissioner

Apr 18, 2024 10:08AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the April 10 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council issued a proclamation recognizing April as National Fair Housing Month, in commemoration of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.

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Council Honors 2024 Stars of Service

Apr 18, 2024 09:54AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Elk Grove City Council recently announced the 2024 recipients of the city’s Stars of Service Awards, which Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen said recognizes the “significant contributions that volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes.”

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Galt Vice-Mayor Lozano to Run for CSD Seat

Apr 11, 2024 10:08AM ● By Matthew Malone

Galt Vice-Mayor Rich Lozano announced on April 6 that he is running for the Division 1 seat on the Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD) board of directors. Lozano said he wants to provide a voice representing Galt on the board.

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City’s Mission ‘Possible,’ Mayor Says

Apr 04, 2024 10:07AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen laid out recent accomplishments and upcoming goals during her State of the City address on March 29. The event’s theme reversed a popular film franchise by declaring “Mission: Possible” for Elk Grove.

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Planners Discuss Storage, Wireless, Lighting

Mar 28, 2024 10:28AM ● By By Sharon Pearce

Elk Grove Planning Commission items at the March 21 meeting included approving a use permit for Guardian Yards, a storage facility for contractor equipment and work trucks.

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Council Honors Women’s History, Extends Sanctuary

Mar 28, 2024 09:47AM ● By By Shaunna Boyd

- At the March 13 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council issued a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month, which honors and celebrates women’s contributions throughout history.

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Prayer Vigil Urges Peace in Elk Grove, Middle East

Mar 28, 2024 09:38AM ● By Matthew Malone

In hopes of an end to conflict, the Interfaith Council of Elk Grove on March 18 held a prayer vigil for peace.

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Reparations Would Cost Taxpayers $2.8 Trillion

Mar 13, 2024 10:00AM ● By Pacific Research Institute News Release

Reparations would cost taxpayers $2.8 trillion, push 1.84 million additional people to leave California over 5 years, and increase the tax burden for the average household by 54 percent

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