Elk Grove News Podcast

On March 22nd, Elk Grove released some long-awaited financing information for the relocation of the Sacrament Zoo. The first phase will cost about 300 million dollars.

Most Elk Grove elected officials are averse to taking a stance in defense of human rights issues. However, this week Elk Grove Unified School District Trustee Michael Vargas did just that.

By Dan Schmitt |  Good morning, Everyone, and what a good morning it is too. I’m alive! I woke up to the news that Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell just endorsed Donald Trump for president. And why not? See part I below.

At this week's Elk Grove city council meeting, the mayor and her council members heard questions about their ability to make responsible financial decisions that will affect the city's future.

Two former elected officials at opposite ends of the political food chain probably regret running for public office.

This week the Elk Grove City Council received a report on the Aquatics Center at District 56. It wasn’t pretty.

Next week Valentine's Day is celebrated, and many will openly express affection. These public expressions will flow like booze at an Elk Grove Councilman Sergio Robles frat boy party.

Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is methodically advancing the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove. However, there is one significant stumbling block for the mayor.

When the controversial Oak Rose housing lawsuit settles in about a month it will reinforce an unsavory part of Elk Grove’s heritage.

The 2023-2024 football season has been nothing short of spectacular for the state of Michigan.

By Dan Schmitt | It’s mind-boggling. It can’t be explained using rational thought. Something is going on in our country that makes it seem as if we’re living in an alternate world! The 2024 election season began this week with the Iowa Republican caucus, and Donald Trump won 51% of the votes. This is the same Donald Trump who has always been and continues to be devoid of patriotism, love of countr...

For those who aren’t aware, the city of Elk Grove has entered the podcasting world. In their podcast, called Elk Grove City Cast, various department heads are interviewed about subjects of interest to Elk Grove residents. Their January 2024 edition interviews Elk Grove City Manager Jason Behrmann. On this edition of the Elk Grove News podcast, we’ll distill that 43-minute interview down to two sub...

A few days ago, a reader sent us an urgent text message. It was a reminder that on that day, 16 years earlier, something happened in Elk Grove, Calif.

Today, January 6, 2024, is an inauspicious day in the history of American democracy. Three years ago today, rioters were spurred on by then-president Donald Trump to be his soldiers in his coup attempt. They could be unleashed again.

As 2023 gives way to 2024, we’ve pulled out our crystal ball and will make a few predictions of what the new year has in store for the city of Elk Grove, Calif.

If there is one thing Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and most of her city council members like to do, it is to pose for selfies, especially with an alcoholic drink in hand. But would they be caught with a cigarette dangling out the corner of their mouth?

By Dan Schmitt | As most baby boomers will tell you, fathers during that era were not nearly as openly expressive in their love for their children. Instead, their love was shown in more subtle and sweet ways.  In this editions of 'Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me, Dan remembers one Christmas season where Dad showed his love.

On June 22, 2022, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen committed to more starter homes. How will the political patrons who sponsor the mayor and her city council react?

Almost every American child and adult have The Pledge of Allegiance memorized. Depending on the state, school children recite it every day, and almost every government meeting starts with the pledge.

This week, there was a lengthy and eye-opening essay in the Washington Post by Robert Kagan of the Brookings Institute. Titled "A Trump Dictatorship is inevitable. We should stop pretending", Mr. Kagan outlines how Trump could exert dictator-like authority in a second term.

By Dan Schmitt | While working out the other day at the gym and casually watching TV, a scrolling news reports on holiday shopping caught my attention. It read, “Twenty-five percent of adult Americans are still paying off their 2022 holiday season gift purchases!”

As the sun sets on 2023, there are many things we can be thankful for. Here are a few things Elk Grove News gives thanks to. 

The significance of November 22 is fading, much like December 7 has and September 11 will. Sixty years ago this Tuesday, November 22 was the assignation of President John F. Kennedy.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And, as it typically happens this time of year, food banks throughout the country gear up to help families. The Elk Grove Food Bank is no different from other groups, appealing for donations to meet a steadily increasing demand. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we’ll hear more comments from the chairperson of the Elk Grove Food Bank who recently sp...

Today, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, American veterans are honored. Veterans who have served our country, whether in times of war or peace, deserve our unflinching respect.