Paperwork filed yesterday with the Federal Election Commission shows that Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang is running for Congress. The filing states that Ms. Vang is running as a Democratic Candidate for California's Congressional District 7. Democratic incumbent Doris Matsui currently represents CA District 7 and is expected
A year after Elk Grove agreed to pay a staggering $10 million to Long Beach-based Excelerate Housing for violating state fair housing laws, the costly mistake is back in the spotlight, this time in California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s own words. In his September 1 weekly newsletter, Bonta highlighted
The Cosumnes Community Services District Board of Directors will hear on Wednesday that its investment portfolio remains strong enough to cover about six months of operating costs, according to a quarterly report. The District Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report, scheduled for discussion at the Sept. 3 meeting, outlines how more
* 09/01 City Hall Closed for Labor Day * 09/02 Polynesian Dance & Crafts Classes Start * 09/04 Pitch Elk Grove (4:30 p.m.) * 09/05 Diversity Dining Week: September 5-14 * 09/05 Fridays in the Grove: Silent Disco (5 p.m.) * 09/06 Diversity Month: Pork Tamale Making
Over the past few days, a minor political dust-up has arisen within the Sacramento Area Democratic Party. It started with a commentary by Sacramento Bee's editor and columnist Marco Breton, who discussed a possible challenge to long-time Democratic Congresswoman Doris Matsui. Breton reported on a possible challenge by
The long-promised Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) rail station in Elk Grove remains in limbo as funding gaps and stalled negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad raise fresh doubts about when construction will actually begin, as revealed by a review of the agenda for the next San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission meeting.
This week, Elk Grove Economic Development Director Darrell Doan, or as he is called by friends, Bojangles, will host the annual game show called Pitch Elk Grove. Listen Time 1 Minute You may not like us, but here you are!Follow us on Threads @ElkGroveNewsnetFollow us on BlueSky @Elkgrovenews.bsky.
A 39-year-old Sacramento man was killed early Friday after being struck by a car while sitting on his bicycle in the roadway, Elk Grove Police said. Officers responded about 2:33 a.m. to Calvine Road between Bader and Bradshaw roads, where they found the bicyclist dead at the scene,
Yesterday was the fourth Wednesday of the month, and as such, the Elk Grove City Council should have convened one of its prearranged 21 regular meetings. Except for the second meeting of November and December and the first meeting of July, the Elk Grove City Council is scheduled to meet
By D. J. Blutarsky | Guest Commentary | Mass transit projects in California have historically been plagued with funding problems, cost overruns, and overall public ambivalence. However, the City of Elk Grove through its transit partner, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has now begun a focused effort on gathering public input on
With 14 months until the 2026 November general election, one person has filed papers displaying an intention to run for Elk Grove mayor. Elk Grove resident Roger Banos-Gonzalez has filed a California Form 510 with the Elk Grove City Clerk. The Form 501, a Candidate Intention Statement, was filed on
For the six months ending June 30, 2025, District 5 Sacramento County Supervisor raised $43,121 in contributions for his 2026 reelection campaign. Hume, who won his first term in 2022 by narrowly defeating former Cosumnes Community Services District Director Jaclyn Moreno, ended the reporting period with $80,538. Hume
Our third vinyl copy of Born to Run. | By D.A. Gougherty | There are several ways to know that you are getting older aside from the obvious. For me, there are two ways, and they are tied together. The first is when you are old enough to remember things that
In a sign of what will be a hotly contested ballot initiative, the League of Women Voters of California has issued a statement regarding an implied stance they took on this November's controversial Congressional redistricting. When visiting their site at lwvc.org, visitors are greeted with an immediate
A deadly intersection in California is in Elk Grove. | By O’Brien & Zehnder | Recent crash data and a string of tragic local incidents reveal that Elk Grove residents are facing an increasingly urgent traffic safety crisis. Clear patterns emerge about where and why serious accidents occur throughout the city.
By DJ Blutarsky | Guest Commentary | On August 22nd, the U.S. State Department announced it would be screening 55 million U.S. visa holders for potential violations that could lead to visa revocation and deportation. The vetting process will be continuous and will include reviewing social media accounts, law enforcement