Regional News - Elk Grove Daily News (2024)

Current News Elk Grove Planning Commission unanimously approves Sacramento Zoo relocation project With almost no deliberations, the Elk Grove Planning Commission unanimously approved development plans for constructing a new site for the Sacramento Zoo last night. The approval is the first step in the process, leading to the project’s guaranteed approval in the coming weeks by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen

Current News Rosario Rodriguez clings to 50% first place lead in Sac County Supervisor District 4 race Taliies released this afternoon by Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections showed Rosario Rodriguez clinging to a 50 percent first-place standing. Rodriguez, a Folsom City Council member, is one of three candidates vying to replace Sue Frost as the District 4 representative on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.Rodriguez

Current News Game On! The Sacramento Zoological Society’s push hyping $400 million Elk Grove relocation project is underway Even though financing details are still under wraps, the Sacramento Zoological Society has started pushing support for a $400 million zoo relocation project to Elk Grove. The SZS hopes to move the zoo from its current site, Sacramento Land Park, to a 68-acre taxpayer-owned parcel in Elk Grove.As part

Current News Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen stakes out position on recent Gaza killings Throughout Elk Grove’s 24-year history, elected officials have been reluctant to take stances on national and most state of California issues of a controversial nature.Whether it was Republican members like Councilmember Kevin Spease remaining mum on Donald Trump’s January attempted coup d’etat or Councilmember Darren Suen’

Current News Parent of students at Elk Grove Unified schools in Rancho Cordova claims geographic discrimination Even though the name says Elk Grove, the boundaries of Elk Grove Unified School District include several areas, including portions of Rancho Cordova. As one of the state’s largest school districts, the EGUSD consists of a large portion of city the city of Rancho Cordova under the EGUSD’s

Current News As freeway toll lanes take hold in the Sacramento region, STA seeks to exert their influence in proposed JPA At the Thursday, January 11 multi-jurisdictional Sacramento Transporation Authority meeting, directors began exploring establishing toll lanes on certain freeways in the region and, of greater significance, governance of any regional tolling authority.As part of that process, the STA board members, which includes Elk Grove City Councilmember Darren Suen, heard

Current News Elk Grove City Council urged to condemn Lt. Gov. Kounalakis, called as threatening to democracy as Trump’s insurrectionists During public comment on non-agenda items at tonight’s Elk Grove City Council meeting, a resident urged Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her councilmen to issue a proclamation condemning California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis.Kirk Thompon, a frequent speaker at city council meetings, urged the action after Kounalakis said former president

Current News Eurasia Group’s annual threat assessment: US vs. Itself #1 worldwide threat for 2024 As it has done for over 20 years, the New York-based Eurasia Group has listed what it sees as the most dangerous geopolitical threats. At the top of this year’s list was the United States’ current political environment.Calling it the “United States. vs. Itself,” the listing classified the

Current News Back for reconsideration – Elk Grove to conduct another hearing on controversial Oak Rose supportive housing project In a public notice issued today, Elk Grove has scheduled another hearing on the controversial Oak Rose supportive housing project.The notice issued by the Elk Grove City Clerk’s office says a hearing will be held during the Elk Grove City Council’s first meeting of 2024 on January

Current News Majority of residents believe the Sacramento County is headed in the wrong direction As part of their preparation for the 2025 budget year that will start on July 1, 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors commissioned a study to gauge residents’ attitudes. As part of establishing budget priorities, the supervisor heard a report on the study during their Tuesday, December 12 meeting.

Current News Sacramento County Supervisors delay implementation of conservatorship law to address homelessness At today’s Sacramento County Board of Supervisors regular meeting, the five-member body unanimously agreed to defer implementation of California Senate Bill 43 by one year.In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill expanding involuntary mental commitments into law. The bill “expands the definition of ‘gravely disabled’ to also

Law and Justice ‘Rico tha Producer’ sentenced to 137 years following sexual molestation conviction A man convicted on several counts of sexual assault was sentenced today in Sacramento County Superior Court.Donald Fambro was sentenced to 137 years in state prison following his conviction on seven counts of lewd acts on a child. Also known as “Rico the Producer,” was found guilty on August

Environmental News United States tops the list of countries with the most oil spills from 1903-2023 We’re number one!The United States leads the list of the 10 countries with the most oil spills from 1903 to 2023, according to the results of a new study compiled in the U.K.The U.S., the biggest oil producer in the world, has clocked up 108

Regional News Rancho Cordova Events December 1 – 14, 2023 Friday, December 1 Christmas in Cordova Toy Drive | 10 AM–2 PM Rancho Cordova Police Department, 2897 Kilgore Road|Learn moreFamily Storytime | 10:30 AM–11 AM Rancho Cordova Library, 9845 Folsom Boulevard|Learn moreHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream Grand Opening | 11 AM–11 PM Handel’s Ice

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