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Animals City of Elk Grove

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.

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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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Business, Economy & Jobs Animals City of Elk Grove

'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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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Animals City of Elk Grove

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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City of Elk Grove Animals

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 of Elk Grove City of Elk Grove City Council Economy & Jobs

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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City of Elk Grove Kevin Spease Elections & Politics

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.

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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.

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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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Economy & Jobs City of Elk Grove City of Elk Grove Planning Commission

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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Transportation City of Elk Grove Sacramento Regional Transit

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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City of Elk Grove Darren Suen Stephanie Nguyen

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.

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Land Use & Development Housing City of Elk Grove

Affordable Housing Project to Get $2M Loan From Elk Grove

07/07/2023
The proposed Cornerstone Village project on Bruceville Road, south of Laguna Boulevard, will receive an additional $2 million in loan funding from Elk Grove’s affordable housing fund.

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Economy & Jobs City of Elk Grove City of Elk Grove City Council

EG City Council Approves $500K Loan Deal for Future BBQ Restaurant

06/30/2023
LowBrau’s Slow and Low Smokehouse, Elk Grove’s future barbecue restaurant and bar, took a step closer to its completion thanks to the City Council’s recent approval of a $500,000 loan deal.

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County of Sacramento County of Sacramento Office of the District Attorney City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove Council Approves $1M Agreement for Community Prosecutor

06/23/2023
In an agreement with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Elk Grove is set to join a $1 million program that will employ a community prosecutor to work with the Elk Grove police.

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Economy & Jobs Government City of Elk Grove

Elk Grove City Council Adopts $349M Annual Budget for 2023-24

06/16/2023
Partly because of two new funding sources—Measure E sales tax revenue and new casino mitigation funding—the fiscal year budget is $55 million more than the previous year’s adopted budget. The increase also includes capital project funding carry-overs.

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Elections & Politics City of Elk Grove Darren Suen

Elk Grove Councilmember Suen Plans Reelection Run

06/16/2023
Speaking to the Elk Grove Citizen, Darren Suen talked about his plan to run in 2024. “These past nine years, you’ve seen a lot of transformation for the better, and I’d like to continue,” he said.

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City of Elk Grove Land Use & Development

Pleasant Grove Estates Project Receives City Council Approval

06/02/2023
Following a nearly monthlong delay, the Pleasant Grove Estates subdivision received the OK from the Elk Grove City Council. The development will consist of 14 single-family parcels in the city’s rural area, which includes the right to farm.

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City of Elk Grove Education Elections & Politics

Book Bans Halted in Elk Grove

06/01/2023
Governor Newsom has revealed that Elk Grove Unified School District libraries will not be participating in any book bans, and the same will be true around the state. The school district may face legal consequences if they ban books under the new mandate.

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City of Elk Grove Sergio Robles

EG Councilmember Robles Apologizes for DUI Offense, Avoids Censure

05/25/2023
Elk Grove City Councilmember Sergio Robles on May 24 apologized to his colleagues and the community after he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. “I fully acknowledge the gravity of my mistake,” he said.

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Elections & Politics Crime & Justice City of Elk Grove Sergio Robles City of Elk Grove City Council

Elk Grove Council Member Arrested

05/22/2023
Elk Grove City Councilman Sergio Robles was arrested for driving under the influence. He was found impaired and unresponsive early in the morning when police came to his vehicle.

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Land Use & Development City of Elk Grove

Grant Will Help Fund New Library

05/19/2023
A shuttered drug store is about to become Elk Grove's new library site, thanks in part to a $3 million grant that was recently received. The total estimated cost of the library project is $15 million.

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Transportation City of Elk Grove

100 Traffic Lights To Be Upgraded in Elk Grove

04/28/2023
Elk Grove will be upgrading over 100 traffic signals throughout the city as part of a traffic signal improvement project. All upgrades should be complete by spring 2025.

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Land Use & Development City of Elk Grove City of Elk Grove City Council

Elk Grove to Review Pleasant Grove Project

04/14/2023
The Elk Grove City Council is slated to review the Pleasant Grove Estates development plan. It is a 31-acre site that will include 14 single-family parcels, including permission for parcel owners to farm.

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Health Land Use & Development City of Elk Grove

UC Davis Health to Expand to Elk Grove

04/07/2023
UC Davis Health has completed the purchase of 20-acre site in Elk Grove in anticipation of an expansion of their outpatient health services.

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City of Elk Grove City of Elk Grove Public Works Department Public Safety Transportation

Elk Grove Traffic Signal Upgrade Discussed

04/07/2023
With the intent of reducing congestion and increasing safety, the city of Elk Grove is starting a $12.6 million project that will upgrade and enhance traffic signals. The improvements are expected to be complete by 2025.

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Recent Notices

Trails Committee Meeting

Date and Time: Sep 15, 2025 06.00 PM - 08.00 PMCategory: Location: Elk Grove Council Chambers 8400 Laguna Palms Way Elk Grove, CA 95758United StatesView agendas
(11/17/2023)

Diversity and Inclusion Commission Meeting

Date and Time: Sep 16, 2025 06.00 PM - 08.00 PMCategory: Location: Elk Grove Council Chambers 8400 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758United StatesView agendas
(11/17/2023)

Elk Grove Unified School District Board Meetings

Date and Time: Sep 16, 2025 06.00 PM - 08.00 PMCategory: Location: Robert L. Trigg Education Center 9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 95624United Stateshttps://www.egusd.net/District/About-EGUSD/Board-of-Education/Board-Meeting-Schedule/index.html
(11/17/2023)

Disability Advisory Committee

Date and Time: Sep 17, 2025 06.00 PM - 08.00 PMCategory: Location: Elk Grove City Hall8400 Laguna Palms Way Conference room 3H (First floor)Elk Grove, CA 95758United StatesView agendas
(11/17/2023)

Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)

Date and Time: Sep 18, 2025 09.30 AM - 11.30 AMCategory: Location: 1415 L Street SacramentoSacramento, CA 95814United States
(11/17/2023)

Planning Commission

Date and Time: Sep 18, 2025 06.00 PM - 10.00 PMCategory: Location: 8400 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758United StatesView agenda or watch live
(11/17/2023)

Certified Farmers Market

Date and Time: Sep 20, 2025 08.00 AM - 12.00 PMCategory: Location: Laguna Gateway Shopping Center8245 Laguna BlvdElk Grove, CA 95758United Stateshttps://marketlocations.com
(11/17/2023)

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SACRT)

Date and Time: Sep 22, 2025 05.00 PM - 07.30 PMCategory: Location: RT Auditorium1400 29th Street Sacramento, CA 95816United States
(11/17/2023)

Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD)

Date and Time: Sep 24, 2025 09.30 AM - 11.30 AMCategory: Location: 700 H StreetRoom 1450 Sacramento, CA 95814United States
(11/17/2023)

City Council Meeting

Date and Time: Sep 24, 2025 06.00 PM - 10.00 PMCategory: Location: Elk Grove City Hall Council Chambers8400 Laguna Palms WayElk Grove, CA 95758United StatesView the agenda or watch the live-streamed meeting.
(11/17/2023)