Podcast di Elk Grove News

By Dan Schmitt | Back in my bartending days in the early 70s, I knew a history professor who was a regular patron at the bar, especially during happy hours. The good professor, with other happy hour imbibers, would discuss all sorts of issues of the day. One heated topic was a discussion about economics, specifically communism, socialism, and capit…

Elk Grove voters approved Measure E, which increased consumer taxes by at least 23 million dollars annually. As part of the Measure, Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen and her four councilmen promised to form a citizen’s oversight committee. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

A popular genre of science fiction in literature and movies is about dystopian futures. There is an innate curiosity to ponder how bad things could become. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing a vote on his so-called fair tax proposal. The fair tax scheme is anything but. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

This week Elk Grove News marked its 15th anniversary. The website was launched on January 11, 2008. It was not launched as a money-making endeavor, for popularity purposes, or to have the most followers or likes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

This week Americans held their breath after learning about the injury of NFL player Damar Hamlin. The Buffalo Bills player suffered cardiac arrest on the field, and is thankfully recovering. The incident is a reminder of the life threatening risks for football players on all levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

Politicians telling lies is nothing new, but a recent case has broken new ground. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

A couple of critical lessons attorneys learn are always to collect your client’s fee upfront, and when litigating, never ask a question you don’t know the answer to. This brings us to Elk Grove's two new city council members, Rod Brewer and Sergio Robles. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

By Dan Schmitt | Last week, my wife and I, along with two friends Steve and Linda, saw the play “The Lost Claus” at the B Street Theater in midtown Sacramento. It was a delightful comedy about Santa, who is progressively being slowed down by the weight of living nearly 2000 years, and his elves, who are becoming increasingly exasperated by the burd…

The term snowflake has been widely used by conservatives to denigrate liberals. When using this term, the implication is someone is as fragile as a snowflake. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Donald Trump suffered another blow this week with Raphael Warnock’s reelection. It’s significant because statewide Georgia Republicans not tied to Trump were easily elected. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

In an earlier program, we discussed an important case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, Moore versus Harper. That case will be heard next week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

During 2022, there were many things to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove voters have approved Measure E, a one percent sales tax increase for most purchases in the city. Elected officials and city executives made many promises, but will taxpayers know how the money is being spent on their behalf? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

Elk Grove City elected officials and bureaucrats have enjoyed a red-letter week. First, the city hit the jackpot with the approval of Measure E, which means a quarter of a billion dollars over the next ten years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

While election reporting typically highlights winning candidates, what about those who did not prevail? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

As the 2022 elections draw to a close and candidates await the results of several close races, we met with former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly. On this edition of Elk Grove News podcasts, we discuss this and more with the Ly, like many of us, has been watching this election cycle with keen interest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove…

In California’s top two systems, all four candidates in the State Senate District 10 and Assembly District 10 are Democrats. No third party, much less any Republican candidates are to be found. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Even though he is not on the November ballot, former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly's 2020 controversy is a campaign issue, and ironically one candidate is being bludgeoned over it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

This year, the will be at least two new Elk Grove City Council members. For certain, there will be new representatives in District 2 and District 4. Last week District 4 candidates Giezi Bermudez and Sergio Robles were invited to make a recording regarding their candidacies. Below you will find the submission by Mr. Bermudez. Mr. Robles did not res…

It is very clear to me that we are in the process of losing our 233-year-old experiment in democracy. The Republican Party, led by Donald Trump, is attempting to systematically unravel our nation’s democracy and replace it with a one-party government that can remain in power indefinitely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/s…

This week, the Elk Grove City Council a Community Workforce and Training Agreement, which is really a PLA - project labor agreement. But how deep is union support? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Many Elk Grove residents live in Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4. This year, Ward 4 voters can choose between challenger Derek Cressman and incumbent Rosanna Herber. Both candidates were invited and submitted audio messages about their respective campaigns. We thank Mr. Cressman and Ms. Herber for focusing on their campaigns and parti…

Many Elk Grove residents live in Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4. This year, Ward 4 voters can choose between incumbent Rosanna Herber and challenger Derek Cressman. Both candidates were invited and submitted audio messages about their respective campaigns. We thank Mr. Cressman and Ms. Herber for focusing on their campaigns and parti…

Elk Grove voters have at least four competitive races this election cycle, including State Senate District 8, Assembly District 10, Sacramento Supervisor District 5, and two city council races. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

This year, Elk Grove will have at least two new city council members representing Districts 2 and 4. In this three-part Elk Grove News Podcasts series, we are interviewing the three District 2 candidates. In this edition, we talk with Michelle Kile. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

This year, Elk Grove will have at least two new city council members representing Districts 2 and 4. In this three-part Elk Grove News Podcasts series we are interviewing the three District 2 candidates. In this edition, we talk with Felipe Martin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

This was a crummy week for the City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council, and several candidates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Next week ballots arrive, and there is a critical item for Elk Grove voters. That would be Measure E, another City of Elk Grove scheme. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Sacramento County voters are being asked to approve an $8.3 billion tax hike this fall. Who are the real beneficiaries? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove News net has been around for almost 15 years, and during that time, we established a solid dozen readers. Among these dozen, there is one reader who has become our researcher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove News net has been around for almost 15 years, and during that time, we established a solid dozen readers. Among these dozen, there is one reader who has become our researcher. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

On Thursday, September 22, the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association – APAPA – co-hosted a town hall forum featuring California Assembly District 10 candidate Elk Grove City Council member Stephanie Nguyen. The town hall was held at APAPAs Sacramento office. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we have a recording of the …

Over the last 60 years, much has changed in American life, most of it for the good. Bur recent actions by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Texas Governor Greg Abbott harken to less enlightened times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Notwithstanding the COVID 19 pandemic negative effects on children’s academic progress, the Elk Grove Unified School District is running amuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

With the late summer heat wave, Elk Grove is operating a cooling center at the district 56 facility where participants must have face coverings. But is there consistency in how the city treats those less fortunate? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

A regular Elk Grove News commenter noted it could be decades before the Southeast Connector Highway arrives in Elk Grove. It’s a fair point. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

The week the Elk Grove City Council held a special meeting and workshop on the proposed relocation of the Sacramento Zoo. The workshop was a wish list opportunity for participants. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

On Wednesday, August 17th, the City of Elk Grove held a special city council meeting and workshop on the proposed relocation of the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove. The session lasted about two hours, which included about an hour of workshop activities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…

By Dan Schmitt | Breakfast eaten and the bus boarded, Alberto stood on the sidewalk outside the hotel, face expressionless, and waved to us in a rather perfunctory manner followed by a low, tepid “Ciao.” At that moment, it seemed a more dejected man in all of Italy would have been impossible to find. On the other hand, Dario, our bus driver seemed …

The City of Elk Grove has entered negotiations with Houston-based Hines Interests for development of the mixed-use Project Elevate on Elk Grove Boulevard. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Notwithstanding Donald Trump’s dangerous cult, another threat looms for American democracy. An under the radar movement is seeking a so-called article five constitutional convention. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

In January 2020, The City of Elk Grove, California became a compassionate city. At least on paper. During their January 8th meeting, the Sacramento suburb issued a proclamation advanced by a group called Compassionate Elk Grove. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we will take a look at Elk Grove’s proclamation of compassion through a specif…

As expected, this week the Elk Grove City Council rejected a supportive housing project to lift people out of homelessness. Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Vice Mayor Darren Suen and Council members Pat Hume, Stephanie Nguyen and Kevin Spease exposed their political cowardice and kowtowed to fear and ignorance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm…

Previously we called Elk Grove a hick town because we are a semi urban community riddled with railroad crossings. Railroad crossing gate malfunctions are now a regular occurrence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

By Dan Schmitt | In 1867, Mark Twain journeyed a year throughout Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. During his travels, Twain wrote a collection of letters which were later to become one of his more important books, The Innocents Abroad. Towards the end of the book, Twain mused about the value of travel with these words, "Travel is fatal…

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford is blocking proposed federal legislation protecting interstate travel for abortions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Republican are expected to retake Congress during the 2022 mid-terms. The party in the White House usually loses seat. But not always. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Over the last few months, the City of Elk Grove and the Cosumnes Community Services District have sent slick mailers to Elk Grove residents. Why are these being sent? We will examine seemingly unrelated material and explain what is behind this campaign. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support…