Elk Grove News Podcasts

The three candidates for Elk Grove Mayor, Steve Ly, Tracie Stafford, and Darren Suen, met for a forum on Saturday, September 8, 2018. This recording captures all questions given to the candidates and their answers. The forum was hosted by Paula Lee of the Sacramento, California chapter Leauge of Women Voters.

In this year’s Elk Grove mayoral election, Steve Ly and Darren Suen have more cash than the third candidate, Tracie Stafford. Nonetheless, Stafford has some money so she should not be written off. This race, we suspect, will turn on who best emotionally connects with voters on some level.

As I watched Senator John McCain’s National Cathedral memorial service, I couldn’t help think about his lifelong, selfless contributions to our nation.

California legislators wrapped up their session with their usual flurry of activity. Among the bills approved this week and sent to Governor Brown is Senate Bill 1416. Authored by California State Senator Mike McGuire (D - Healdsburg), the bill establishes a procedure to use nuisance abatement liens or a special assessment to collect abatement costs and administrative costs related problem dwellin...

by Dan Schmitt For most of my adult life, I’ve been a strong supporter of the death penalty. I believed that there were certain actions so heinous, like the murdering of another person, that those who commit such actions did not deserve to be a member of the human race, PERIOD. Then, a couple years ago, I opened my beliefs about capital punishment up to examination.

Elk Grove Police remind the public when selling merchandise online, when meeting the buyer take extra precautions.

Well, our president is at it again. His latest insult was directed at Omarosa Manigault Newman, the ex White House aide whose recent book, “Unhinged” ruffled Trump’s feathers. Using Twitter, Trump called Omarosa a “lowlife” and a “dog.” I guess he can’t help himself with the demeaning public comments about women, especially women who have the audacity to challenge or disagree with him.

What happens when a reader does not like a news story on an Elk Grove City Council member, who they voraciously protect?

Elk Grove, California candidate for the local recreation board was mentioned during the Thursday, August 16 edition of public radio affiliate KQED's Forum program. Moreno is one of 50 female candidates being featured on KQED's The Long Run show which is reporting on their respective candidacies.

In the latest edition of "Ya gotta be Schmittin' me' Dan Schmitt recall one of several funny episodes of tending bar at Rueben's Restaurant in La Mesa, California.

On occasion, politicians face will face a dilemma. This year, at least one member of the Elk Grove City Council will face one as they seek another term in office. This year Pat Hume, the second-longest-tenured member of the city council faces a quandary.

In Elk Grove News' newest feature, Dan Schmitt discusses flying two flags from a picku[ truck in "Ya gotta be Schmittin' me!"

In the last year, Elk Grove has experienced a growth in its homeless population. It seems the population of in need people has quite grown before our eyes.

In this week's edition, Elk Grove News contributor Dan Schmitt discusses the NFL players controversy on kneeling during the national anthem and their rights to free expression.