News across Sacramento County

Elk Grove Police, Sheriff and DA defend ALPR surveillance: First of two-part story
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper said ALPR opponents are 'misguided'

Elk Grove City Council meeting - Sept. 9, 2026 VIDEO
The presentation on Flock cameras was the only regular agenda item.

Accelerating America’s Representative Democracy Death Spiral
American representative democracy and elections were already in a death spiral before Trump’s latest intervention

Matsui and Vang turn to old and new media in California’s 7th Congressional District race
Matsui's commercial includes Democratic establishment figures

What Does Wilton Rancheria Want With Elk Grove’s Failed Zoo Property?
More backroom land dealing?

Applications open for final round of Stockton Boulevard project grants
The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for approximately $80,000 in grants to support community-led projects along Stockton Boulevard that align with the priorities outlined in the Stockton Blvd Plan. This is the third and final funding round for the Stockton Blvd Plan…

Free webinar offers information on accessible housing and home repair resources
Sacramento residents can register for a free webinar on Sept. 17 to learn about accessible housing options, home repair programs and resources that support independent living and aging in place. The City of Sacramento, AARP California and Rebuilding Together Sacramento will host…

Man sentenced to 188 years to life for DUI crash that killed five, led to Elk Grove pursuit
Jurors also found true enhancements for fleeing after committing gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon

City activates cooling centers Sept. 9-11
With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center (OEC) and the North 5th Street Navigation Center as cooling centers where residents can find relief from the heat. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will…

DeFlock Elk Grove increases pressure on Mayor Singh-Allen over ALPR cameras
DeFlock Elk Grove is urging residents to speak out against the Elk Grove Police Department's use of Flock cameras

Elk Grove City Council Agenda - Sept. 9, 2026
A large activist audience could confront Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen at Wednesday night's meeting.

Memo to politicians this Labor Day: Try mentioning ride-share drivers
And when elected officials talk about helping workers, they almost invariably mention the same occupations: nurses, teachers and firefighters