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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

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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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Assembly Democrats Refuse to Stop a Double Tax on Drivers

Feb 09, 2026 04:07PM ● By Assembly Republican Caucus News Release

Lawmakers vote against stopping a per-mile driving tax from being added on top of the gas tax

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Capital Caucus Members Elect Inaugural Leadership Team

Feb 04, 2026 08:59AM ● By Capital Caucus News Release

The Capital Caucus announced Jan. 28 that its members have elected the new Sacramento-based regional caucus’s first leadership team.

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Supervisors Elect Rodriguez Chair, Hume Vice Chair

Jan 20, 2026 02:24PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The annual vote to elect a new a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13. This year’s elected Chair is Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez of District 4, and Supervisor Pat Hume of District 5 was elected Vice Chair.

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Hume Highlights Projects, Achievements in Year Review

Jan 20, 2026 02:21PM ● By Office of County Supervisor Pat Hume News Release

The first newsletter of the year is always something of a bittersweet journey. It is a reflection of all the work we’ve done, the events we’ve attended and the milestones we’ve passed, but it’s also the anxious anticipation of all that still lies before us.

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Board of Supervisors Chair and Vice Chair Elected

Jan 20, 2026 12:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Matsui Issues Statement on the Passing of Congressman LaMalfa

Jan 12, 2026 10:07AM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Jan. 6, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01).

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Darren Suen Appointed New Vice Mayor

Dec 17, 2025 11:04AM ● By City of Elk Grove News Release

At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council appointed Councilmember Darren Suen to serve in the role of vice mayor for 2026.

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Sacramento Superior Court Bench Selects Kelly Sullivan as CEO

Nov 10, 2025 04:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court judges have selected Kelly Sullivan, the court’s chief deputy executive officer, to serve as the next court executive officer (CEO) on Oct. 16.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

Oct 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots.

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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Council Questions Business Survey Results, Due to Sample Size

Oct 15, 2025 03:03PM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council received results of a new business survey that the city recently conducted. The council questioned the survey’s accuracy at its Oct. 9 meeting.

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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City Council Gets Update on Permanent Homeless Shelter

Oct 08, 2025 05:00PM ● By John McCallum

The Elk Grove City Council has a good idea of what the community is hoping to see in its proposed permanent homeless shelter.

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Hume Highlights County Progress at Annual Address

Jul 29, 2025 03:16PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor Patrick Hume delivered his State of the County address July 18, updating local leaders and community partners on infrastructure, public safety and regional development.

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Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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