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Elk Grove Lawsuit Settled

07/19/2024
According to documents filed with the court, the lawsuit filed by the State Attorney General over Elk Gove's Oak Rose affordable housing project has be settled.

Elections & Politics City of Elk Grove

A Look Ahead for Elk Grove Mayor and City Council

07/12/2024
A view of what's expected in the remainder of 2024 for Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the City Council.

Transportation City of Elk Grove

Work on Elk Grove's Commuter Rail Station Proceeds

07/11/2024
Work is slowly underway on the Altamont Commuter Express station on Dwight Road in Elk Grove.

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Elk Grove Approves Balanced Budget

07/02/2024
The Elk Grove City Council approved a $374 million balanced budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Affordable Apartment Project Changes Draw Scrutiny

06/18/2024
The June 17 meeting of the Elk Grove Zoning Administration was attended by a larger than usual number of people interested in design changes to a controversial affordable housing project.

Homelessness Land Use & Development City of Elk Grove

Permanent Homeless Shelter Studied in Elk Grove

06/13/2024
In their June 12 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council were presented a staff report on future homeless shelter options.

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Casino Expansion Plans Announced

06/08/2024
Plans for a new 1600-space parking garage and a new hotel with 300 rooms have been announced by Sky River Casino in Elk Grove.

Education Transportation City of Elk Grove

EPA Grants Fund Elk Grove Electric School Buses

05/31/2024
On May 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced grants to fund electric school busses, including $5.5million for the Elk Grove Unified School District.

Transportation City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Capital Improvement Program Includes Traffic Improvements

05/29/2024
$1million is budgeted for an extra turn lane at a major chokepoint while awaiting the construction of the long-planned Highway 99-Whitelock Parkway interchange.

Homelessness Land Use & Development City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Considers Permanent Homeless Shelter

05/28/2024
In the May 22 Elk Grove City Council meeting, councilmembers discussed the success of the Enhanced Winter Sanctuary program and the possibility of making it permanent.

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Elk Grove Councilmember Advocates for Universal Basic Income

05/24/2024
In the May 22 meeting, Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles advocated the study of a Basic Universal Income program for residents participating in city workforce development programs.

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Elk Grove City Budget Released

05/23/2024
In the May 22 City Council meeting, the city manager presented the 2025 budget of $373 million.

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Sacramento Zoo Move Approved

05/13/2024
The Elk Grove City Council voted to approve the move of the Sacramento Zoo to a 100 acre lot at Kammerer Road and Lotz Parkway.

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Goats and Sheep Are Roaming Elk Grove Grasslands. Here’s Why and How to Check Them Out

04/20/2024
Each year, a herd of 7,000 sheep graze and goats tend to the grass with their kids, or baby goats, in creeks and channels throughout the city, clear vegetation grow during the wet season to cut down on wildfire dangers.

Elections & Politics City of Elk Grove

California’s Attorney General Has a Message for Elk Grove: You Are Not Off the Hook | Opinion

04/05/2024
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen speaks at a press conference at Elk Grove City Hall on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, condemning hate against the Asian-American Pacific Islander community and outlining plans to increase public safety.

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'By Any Means Necessary' Sacramento Zoo Officials Say They Will Raise $50 Million for Relocation to Elk Grove

04/05/2024
Although Elk Grove taxpayers will shoulder most of the $302 million cost of the initial phase of the relocation and construction of a new Sacramento Zoo, other parties including the Sacramento Zoological Society will share the burden.

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Information About Sacramento Zoo Relocation Project to Elk Grove Released

03/23/2024
The City of Elk Grove has released information about the financing for the $400M multi-phase project to move the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove, but questions remain.

Land Use & Development Housing City of Elk Grove

After Oak Rose Affordable Housing Conflict, Another Could Lie Ahead

02/18/2024
Even though Elk Grove's Oak Rose affordable housing conflict will soon be resolved, another one could be brewing in the Old Town-Historic Downtown neighborhood over an affordable senior citizen housing project.

Elections & Politics City of Elk Grove Darren Suen Kevin Spease Bobbie Singh-Allen

First Ads for 2024 Elk Grove City Council Races Appear in Mailboxes

12/21/2023
In less than 11 months, Elk Grove voters will select their mayor and council representatives for Districts 1 and 3. Councilmembers Darren Suen and Kevin Spease have purchased ads in the 2024 Elk Grove Town Planner calendar, although as yet they have no challengers. Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, also on the ballot, did not purchase calendar space.

Housing City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Council Delays Decision on Apartment Facility in Old Town

09/27/2023
Elk Grove's City Council reconsidered the construction of an apartment complex that would house those experiencing homelessness. After three hours of discussion, the council voted unanimously to continue its decision to Oct. 11.

Homelessness City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Homeless Shelter Operator to be Selected by City Council

09/06/2023
The planned relocation of the Elk Grove Library to another Old Town-Historic Downtown Elk Grove location has been halted. Instead, the City Council will select an independent nonprofit to operate the facility as a winter homeless shelter.

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Study on Elk Grove’s Animal Shelter Finds Staffing Issues

08/18/2023
An independent study of the city’s animal shelter recommended a five-year phasing plan for adding 10 new positions. The shelter was opened nearly four years ago for housing 56 cats and 66 dogs, and other small animals.

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City Council Adopts BReW Incentive Program

08/18/2023
A new incentive program in Elk Grove is designed to assist breweries, wineries and restaurants. Adopted by the Elk Grove City Council on Aug. 9, it is called the Brewery, Restaurant and Winery (BReW) Incentive Program.

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Incumbent Files Paperwork to Run for Elk Grove City Council

08/16/2023
Although he hasn’t made a formal announcement, by filing California Form 501, Elk Grove Vice Mayor Kevin Spease has documented his intent to seek another four-year term as District 3’s council rep.

Elections & Politics City of Elk Grove Bobbie Singh-Allen

Mayor Singh-Allen to Run for Reelection in 2024

08/11/2023
Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is now in her second term, having defeated incumbent Steve Ly in 2020 and her lone challenger Brian Pastor in last year’s race. She told the Citizen that she had known for a long time that she would seek a third term.

City of Elk Grove Education Parks & Recreation

Neighborhood Park Is Dedicated to Renowned Elk Grove Educator

08/11/2023
The legacy of Arnold J. Adreani was celebrated when a neighborhood park was dedicated to him. The Elk Grove educator worked as the principal of Joseph Kerr Middle School for 26 years before dedicating much of his retirement to providing scholarships to local students.

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Smoke Shop to Open Near EG Auto Mall

07/28/2023
Mega Vape and Smoke is slated to open within a 915-square-foot space at the Elk Grove Corners shopping center. It will be within a 7,000-square-foot building that includes three other store spaces—a location made possible by the Elk Grove Planning Commission’s approval of a conditional-use permit.

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Elk Grove Gets Second Seat on Sacramento Regional Transit Board

07/07/2023
Elk Grove will soon get a second seat on Sacramento Regional Transit’s governing board after a new California bill was signed into law. Assembly Bill 354 is expected to give the city a greater say in the transit system, said the Elk Grove lawmaker who carried the bill.

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EG Councilmember Now Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Nguyen

07/07/2023
Elk Grove Councilmember Darren Suen is the newly appointed chief of staff for Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen,who is his former City Council colleague.