Elk Grove News Podcasts

For several months, people affiliated with the group Hmong Americans of Elk Grove have criticized and leveled allegations against Mayor Singh-Allen with claims of racism towards their community. At this week’s city council meeting, they expanded their criticism. What are those ramifications?

There are many culprits causing, and societal problems stemming from California’s housing shortage. One troubling aspect is the lack of affordable units for families.

The acronym B-S-A can mean a few things. For some, it’s the now tarnished Boy Scouts of America. Others will be reminded of long-gone 60s era British motorcycles

By John Hull | Have you noticed young men with helmets running around the high school football fields in Elk Grove? CIF’s attempt at a three to four-game season is now underway.

This week in a non-binding vote the Elk Grove Planning Commission surprisingly denied California Northstate University’s request to amend the city’s general plan for their proposed 400-bed hospital.

Elk Grove city council members recently filed campaign finance disclosures, including the two newest members, councilmember Kevin Spease and Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen Not surprising both assumed huge five-digit debts to win their seats.

Sacramento County Supervisor Don Notolli made it official on Friday – he will not seek an eight-term representing the 5th district. This opening will undoubtedly attract numerous candidates.

The late January 2021 storms in Sacramento continues to have political implications, Particularly for Sacramento mayor Darrel Steinberg. One of the effects has been several actions launched against Steinberg by the Sacramento Homeless Union. Earlier this week, the Union called on Steinberg to resign following the lack of shelter provided during the storm that resulted in the deaths of several unho...

As they have for several months, a group of people speaking during the Elk Grove city council meeting have pointedly criticized Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen.

By Lynn Wheat | During their January 27, 2021 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council will have a public hearing on the city’s long-planned and promised soccer and athletic fields on Grant Line Road. In this edition of More Than Three Minutes podcast, an outline of the timetable of the project over the last several years is offered, insights into how it has been handled and asks important questions.

This first month of 2021 has been historic for many reasons, not the least of which was Donald Trump’s attempted coup d’état. Aside from his impeachment, more accountability is crucial.

By Dan Schmitt | I believe the incident occurred in the summer of my 12th year.  Like most teenage boys growing up in north-central Wisconsin during the early 1960’s, we six Schmitt boys lived a quasi-Huck Finn existence, or perhaps more exact, a quasi-Tom Sawyer existence. So, we were all boys, if you know what I mean?

Two Republican members of the Elk Grove City Council have failed a basic test of leadership and courage. The leader of their party – Donald Trump – has perpetrated The Big Lie about the 2020 presidential election.

This week's attempted coup d'etat incited by President Donald J. Trump was unlike any other event in American history save the Civil War and, beyond the impending impeachment and possibly invoking the 25th Amendment,  should not go unaddressed.

On January 6th, 2021 we will witness an attempted coup d'etat in America live and on TV. Donald Trump’s coup attempt is not surprising as he has openly expressed these intentions for months.

People of a certain age will recognize the introductory music as the Birds Turn Turn Turn. The mid-60s hit was written by folk musician Pete Seger who adopted it from the Old Testament’s book of Ecclesiastes.

The quiet of a Christmas morning in Nashville was shattered by an explosion making it the latest site of terrorism in America. Details about the bombing are scant and no group has claimed credit.

Thank you for listening to this special edition of Elk Grove News Minute. Two years ago today, the proposed California Northstate University hospital project was unleashed on the public.

California Assemblymember Jim Cooper’s announcement this week that he is exploring a run for Sacramento Sheriff came as no surprise.

By John Hull | The California Interscholastic Federation, which governs prep sports in the state, came out with updated COVID-19 modifications for education-based athletics on Tuesday, Dec. 15. It is a bit voluminous, so allow me to give you the highlights of the latest directive.

By Dan Schmitt |  Cal died six years ago from diabetes complications.  We first met while bartending at the Reubens Restaurant in La Mesa, California in 1973.  No one would have predicted that our initial encounter as bartenders would grow into a lifelong friendship that lasted until his death.

Former Elk Grove City Councilmember Steve Detrick attended his last meeting on Wednesday, December 9 after 12 years of representing District 3.

Listeners may recall the movie The Big Short about how so-called short-sellers made boatloads of money during the great recession housing collapse. A short seller bets that something of value will decline.

Donald Trump lost his reelection bid and in about 52 days, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th American President. In spite of this, the 45th president of these great United States continues to insist the election was rigged and he is not a loser as confirmed by American voters.

In a year dominated by a worldwide pandemic and politics, it has been difficult to find things to be thankful for in 2020 but there are some.