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Giving the Brown Act the Finger - Like other authoritarian politicians, the Elk Grove Mayor & City Council are demolishing democracy
Earlier this week, EGN podcast contributor Lynn Wheat released her newest edition, which she called "Finally, proof that Elk Grove City Council decisions are made beforehand." We urge you to listen to her podcast, which lays out objective evidence that decisions made by our city council and city staff are determined before they are on the council meeting agendas. The city council votes made in public are just a formality for decisions already set in motion.
Sacramento neighborhoods deal with used illegal fireworks trash after Fourth of July
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Illegal fireworks lit up Sacramento’s sky this Fourth of July, sparking fires in some areas and leaving others to deal with the trash. KCRA 3 drove around Sacramento for two hours and spotted several piles of used illegal fireworks dumped on the sides of the streets.
Sacramento burn center busy after Northern California 4th of July celebrations
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July may be over, but work is just beginning at the UC Davis burn center in Sacramento, where treatment is underway for all the victims injured by fireworks.Dr. Tina Palmieri is the chief burn surgeon at the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis. She said about two dozen people suffered firework-related wounds."Unfortunately, two people had to go to surgery immediately for amputations," she said. "This year is interesting. Every single person that got injured was male."Many of the injuries involve more than just burns and will need treatment from multiple specialists."Someone that's...
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
Environmental opposition to vital Sacramento-area highway project is ridiculous
A chronic highway bottleneck between Sacramento and Davis plagues a portion of Interstate 80, one of the nation's most important transcontinental routes. Environmental groups are trying to derail a project to address it.
Sacramento Fireworks- The Danger of Tradition
For many people, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. Who hasn’t enjoyed a summer evening in a friend’s backyard or a park, watching vibrant displays light up the night sky?. However, this cherished Independence Day tradition poses significant dangers in wildfire-prone California, especially during hot and dry spells...
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - A juvenile striped skunk showing neurologic signs (e.g., staggering) was found on June 19 near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) facilities on Nimbus Road in Rancho Cordova, adjacent to the American River Parkway. California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff humanely euthanized...
Thompson Fire North of Sacramento, CA prompts Evacuations
A state of emergency has been declared in Butte County, CA due to the Thompson Fire which has burned nearly 3,550 acres and is at 0% containment Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation as of Wednesday after it began midmorning on Tuesday, July 2nd. Over 1400 firefighters are battling the blaze, the 3rd largest in California currently.
Elk Grove News Minute - When it comes to helping low and middle-income families, don’t count on Mayor Singh Allen and her councilmen
This fall, California voters will have 10 ballot propositions. One will gauge if the Elk Grove mayor and city council are looking out for a large segment of our community. Proposition 33, The Justice for Renters Act, reads, "The state may not limit the right of any city, county, or city and county to maintain, enact or expand residential rent control.”
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