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Elk Grove News PodcastDon’t be surprised by some outlandish Elk Grove Zoo funding schemeBefore construction starts on the $300 million Elk Grove-Sacramento Zoo, the Sacramento Zoological Society must have $50 million in cold, hard cash. Don't underestimate what measures they'll take to get the money.
2025-03-2901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastA whiny hypocrite who punches down on average peopleWe’ve been thinking about songs that could describe Elon Musk or at least his recent whining.
2025-03-2101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastStock market performance is a powerful barometer of economic health and political supportLike egg prices did last November, the stock market's performance is a powerful barometer of economic health and political support.
2025-03-1501 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - How students could stop the nonsense at the Rocklin Unified School DistrictBy Dan Schmitt |Even though California has outlawed the practice, the Rocklin Unfied School District continues to pursue a policy that would compel teachers and administrators to out self-identified transgender students. While the action is illegal and the school district knows this, there is a way students could fight back.
2025-03-0803 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIs Democratic Congressman Ami Bera’s cowardice contagious?During Trump’s address to a joint session of congress, Democratic Congressman Al Green disrupted the speech.That disruption led to his removal from the chamber and a mostly partisan censure vote.
2025-03-0801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastSocial Security is our collective legacy - it belongs to us, not themCommentary by D. A. Gougherty | Social Security is a vital lifeline for millions of Americans, providing crucial support in retirement, disability, and survivors.
2025-03-0101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastCunning Elk Grove politicians, bureaucrats will seize this opportunityThis week, a Mississippi judge ordered the removal of an editorial by the Clarkdale Press-Register that criticized the Democratic mayor and city council of Clarksdale, Mississippi.
2025-02-2201 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove has a lot to like, but none is because of the mayor or city councilSince our esteemed elected officials constantly profess their love for Elk Grove, let's consider what makes our city desirable.
Our geography and climate are the most significant selling point.
We are halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area, with its cultural attractions, and Lake Tahoe, which has year-round recreational activities.
We love the mild winters and Mediterranean weather, and the delta breezes are a natural summertime air conditioner.
Our public schools are not highly rated nationally or statewide but offer a solidly average education.
And we do have two...
2025-02-0401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHarvest Water, Housing and Elk Grove's New CropIn this edition of Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minutes Podcast, she discusses the Sacramento Sewer District's Harvest Water Project and its relation to a crop in Elk Grove.
2025-02-0205 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe two things certain to happen with the zoo, rail commuter station projectsElk Grove has two significant public works projects that, if completed, will have long-term effects. Those projects include the unfunded three-hundred million dollar zoo relocation and the commuter rail station.
2025-02-0101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastNational media should focus on bigger implications, not day-to-day Trump chaosThe second Trump administration has been in position for just over a week, and already we are seeing many patterns from the first time around being repeated, not only by the
president, but the major media outlets.
On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we’ll look at how one national media platform handled one of Trump’s recent executive order announcements.
2025-01-2905 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen you are being played for a chump!January saw a spate of activity for the $300 million unfunded Sacramento Zoo at Elk Grove - or is it the Elk Grove Zoo of Greater Sacramento?
Regardless of the name adopted, the Elk Grove and Sacramento Zoological Society partnership has a troubling and missing element that needs to be addressed immediately.
2025-01-2801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastWhat’s more important, the discretionary Sacramento Zoo vanity project or homo sapiens?During their Wednesday, January 22 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council and the public saw new renderings of the unfunded $300 million Sacramento Zoo relocation project.
As they regularly do, the city posted the images on social media to create buzz, and people appeared supportive.
2025-01-2502 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - It’s Time to Take ActionBy Dan Schmitt |
I know there is widespread disappointment and angst concerning the direction our nation is going. Our new president, the “dictator-wanna-be,” and the oligarchy supporting him and his administration are determined to take our country into territory reminiscent of pre-WW2 Germany.
If you paid attention to what Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign told us he would do if elected and what he has done in just the first two days of his
administration, you know exactly what I’m referring to.
2025-01-2403 min
Elk Grove News PodcastFor years to come, racism and hate will flourish in Elk Grove and beyondNo elected official knows Elk Grove better than Sacramento County Supervisor Pat Hume. Before his current position, Mr. Hume was on the Elk Grove City Council for 16 years, making him the longest-serving council member.Commenting on a racist event in the city about 8 years ago, Hume, a longtime Elk Grove resident, noted the city's redneck heritage.
Watch the comments on September 13, 2017, by Mr. Hume.
Image by Javier Robles from Pixabay
2025-01-1802 min
Elk Grove News PodcastWith a little luck, we'll make it to 18 and beyond!
Yesterday, one of our longtime and loyal readers reminded us of today's significance for Elk Grove News.
2025-01-1101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastCan't wait to see how they handle the zoo!
On June 28, 2023, restaurateur Michael Hargis promised Elk Grove taxpayers he was good on a 500 hundred thousand loan guarantee. Since then, his Slow and Low restaurant, which had a $500,000 taxpayer-guaranteed loan, closed, and supposedly, the new operator has taken over the loan.
What will they screw up next?
2025-01-0401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastWhat do you think will happen in Elk Grove and beyond in 2025?We are on the threshold of 2025.
What can we expect from the incoming Trump administration in the new year, and what lies ahead for Elk Grove? What do you think will happen in the coming year?
2024-12-2802 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHoliday wishes to politicians in Elk Grove and beyond
As 2024 winds down, we would like to extend a holiday wish for politicians. Before we do so, we need to add some context.The following is one of our favorite descriptions of politicians. It comes from a North Carolina political operative. They said the following about politics and politicos:"Politics is like a vice amplifier, where everybody has a need for affirmation, a need to be important, to be recognized.”
We couldn’t agree more. However, one politician took a more realistic view of where they stand in history. Hear what one famous politi...
2024-12-2204 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHow much damage will they inflict on American society?In less than one month, Donald Trump will take his oath for the second time, and we already see the coming chaos.
2024-12-2101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAspiring Democratic California governor green washes suburban sprawl
In just over two years from now, California will swear in a new governor. There is no shortage of aspiring candidates to replace Gavin Newsom.On December 11, one of these aspiring governors appeared in Elk Grove. Listen to this edition of the Elk Grove News Podcast to hear one of these candidates' laughable statements how Elk Grove's natural environment has been preserved, which was compounded by their background and history in the city.
2024-12-1606 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIt's evident they could care less about constituents concernsA couple constituent comments made at the December 11 Elk Grove, Calif. city council meeting warrant attention.
2024-12-1401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAmericans will get exactly what they unwittingly voted for.
Americans learned of the bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago today. That attack and the events following that infamous day, along with the Great Depression, shaped the world for earlier generations.The significance of that day and more recent events is lost with most Americans.
2024-12-0702 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAmericans will get exactly what they unwittingly voted forAmericans learned of the bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago today. That attack and the events following that infamous day, along with the great depression
shaped the world of my parents’ generation, who were born in 1920.
The significance of that day is now just a footnote.
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2024-12-0701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThese 7 are among many 2028 contenders
Even though the 2024 Presidential election has not been certified, and notwithstanding some sort of martial law power grab in the next few years, countless politicians are lining up travel plans to Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina for the 2028 Presidential primaries and elections.
On this edition of Elk Grove News podcasts, we’ll take a quick look at who we think could be some of the top presidential contenders for 2028.
2024-11-3005 min
Elk Grove News PodcastGiving Thanks in 2024Although there were many difficulties this year, here are some things we give thanks for during 2024.
Learn more about Sheila Ford Hamp.
2024-11-2801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastTrump could gut punch Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen plansCandidate Trump promised to impose high tariffs. If he does initiate tariffs, what happens to Elk Grove?
2024-11-2301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIs there a chance the DOGE agency cuts will wither on the vine?
Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, has received considerable attention. The unofficial agency, which uses the acronym DOGE, which is also the same name as the crypto currency heavily promoted by Elon Musk, promises to streamline government, mostly by cutting federal spending.Does this thing have a chance?
2024-11-1602 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAmericans gave the green light to Trump's agenda so here it comes!
This week, Americans elected Donald Trump as the 47th president. Exit polling and various pundits have argued that Trump’s victory was largely due to inflation, which ironically came because of Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
2024-11-0901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastEven a return to the Republican Party of Nixon would be welcomeDespite his flaws, and we all have flaws, President Richard Nixon was an early national leader in the fledgling environmental movement, and when it came to the American constitution, he obeyed and respected it when faced with the consequences of his actions in the Watergate Scandal.
2024-11-0102 min
Elk Grove News PodcastTaxpayers are being fooled with Elk Grove’s Potemkin Villages
Elk Grove Unified School District voters are asked to approve Measure N, a $542 million bond. The measure will probably pass, given that no meaningful and financed campaign is in opposition.
What is a Potemkin Village?
2024-10-2602 min
Elk Grove News PodcastExpect a 39-minute video of Bobbie Singh-Allen swaying to music!
This week has seen noteworthy developments in national and local politics. Vice President Harris entered the Lion’s den and did an interview on the pro-Trump Fox News while Donald Trump had a 39-minute dance fest! Closer to home, Mayor Bobbie SIngh-Allen had a couple of interesting campaign messages.
2024-10-1901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe world is not Bobbie Singh-Allen’s oysterWith election day quickly approaching, these are salad days for Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen. She's likely to win her third term and is gaining statewide exposure.
2024-10-1201 min
Elk Grove News PodcastEnjoy the calm while you canAs of today, October 5, 2024, things are relatively calm in America. Notwithstanding the tragedy of Hurricane Helene, the October 4th jobs reports was strong and inflation is decreasing.But things will be changing.
2024-10-0401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMayor Bobbie Singh-Allen, Councilmembers Brewer, Robles and Suen are Trump enablers
In my lifetime, dating back to the 1950s, Donald Trump was objectively our worst president -perhaps the worst ever - yet he could be reelected thanks to elected officials like Democratic Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.
2024-09-2801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe Elk Grove city council is possessed by greed and avariceElk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen and her city councilmen will consider raising their salaries. The push for more money, is led by Councilman Darren Suen, and it has most of the city council slobbering like dogs at the prospect of increasing their pay.
2024-09-2101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen and death merchantsDuring my youth, I smoked cigarettes for about six years. Fortunately, I quit, but to this day, I believe it has affected my health.
Although cigarettes were identified as hazardous in the 60s, when I started smoking in the mid 70s, there wasn’t the public awareness there is today.
2024-09-1401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove News Podcast - City of Elk Grove's year-round homeless shelter presentationOn Thursday, September 12, 2024, the city of Elk Grove held a community workshop on the planned year-round homeless shelter.
That facility is scheduled to open on November 1, and operate for the next four years.
The facility is located on East Stockton Boulevard just south of Elk Grove Boulevard at the site of the Calvary Christian Center.
When the city announced the plans for the facility earlier this month, they were met with resistance.
This meeting was scheduled to alleviate some of those fears. This is a recording of the presentation by city...
2024-09-1315 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove News Minute - MAGA Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen wins!This week of California’s fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove came to end.
As part of the settlement Elk Grove housing plans will be under review for five years, and as needed the city will have to report monthly, like a probationer to the
state.
2024-09-0701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove Councilman Rod Brewer has infected himself with the Orange Man virusIt might not be the world’s oldest occupation, but lying politicians are a close second. Politicians across the spectrum have forever distorted facts, misrepresented their qualifications, and, when it advances their careers, outright lied.
2024-08-3101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastSingh-Allen, Suen use their positions as a cash register for their political ambitions
This year there will be two less choices for some Elk Grove voters because the city council District 1 and 3 city council members, Darren Suen and Kevin Spease, are unopposed. Suen and Spease may think, and even claim they are unchallenged because they are doing such a great job!
2024-08-2402 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHolding American public office denigrated by this one individualOn this week’s edition of Elk Grove News Minute, a comment left on a recent EGN story from a reader using the handle, Renegade, with the help of AI will be recited.
Consider this an audio letter to the editor on how one person has denigrate American public service.
2024-08-1001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe buck will not stop with Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-AllenThis week a group of Elk Grove residents unsuccessfully appealed a zoning administrator decision on the Coral Blossom apartment complex. Their appeal was really an objection to the supportive aspect of that project.
2024-08-0301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove News Podcast - Congressman Ami Bera, Elk Grove Councilman Sergio Robles should heed this advice from Vice President HarrisThe last couple weeks of American Politics have been historic. First the was the shocking assignation attempt on Trump.
Then President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, and paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to secure the Democratic nomination for president.
Now that Harris is the presidential nominee for the Democratic Party, there is some advise from a person who was mentored by the Veep that two local politicians should heed.
2024-08-0105 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Sniveling about BidenRepublican representatives are in a frenzy over President Biden’s announcement last week that he will not
be running for president for another four years and his endorsement of Vice President Harris’s candidacy for president.
Republicans are screaming “FRAUD.” Some Republicans like House Speaker Johnson say that Biden must run as the Democratic nominee (as if you can force someone to run for office!).
2024-07-2802 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAsk them about their Milwaukee Grindr hookupsFor older listeners, or those in a committed relationship, who might not be aware, there are a slew of widely used hookup apps. The Grindr app specializes in Gay hookups.
2024-07-2701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElections are fair and honest only if their candidate winsA group called United Sovereign Americans is appearing at city council meetings throughout California. They claim to be a non-partisan election integrity group but a little digging reveals something far different.
2024-07-2001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastKudos to Nguyen, Spease; Not so much for Ashby and MatsuiConstituent services are a prime responsibility of every elected official. As elections approach, one gauge of a representatives concern and effectiveness is if, and how they respond to constituents.
2024-07-1301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastWhen it comes to helping low and middle-income families, don’t count on Mayor Singh Allen and her councilmenThis 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.”
2024-07-0602 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - Debate blunders and Lies; What the hell is going on in our country?By Dan Schmitt |
So, I’m at the gym Sunday morning, getting in some treadmill work, when I look up at the TV screen in front of me. One of the morning political talk shows was airing, and the caption showing the issue being discussed read, “Democrats calling for Biden to step down after poor debate performance!”
2024-07-0203 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMore Than Three Minutes - Finally, proof that Elk Grove City Council decisions are made beforehandObservers of the Elk Grove City Council have long asserted many decisions are already made before they appear on the agenda for a public hearing. During the June 26 Elk Grove City Council meeting, city manager Jason Behrmann inadvertently confirmed this long-held belief.
2024-07-0105 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe Small Town Legal Bribery Act is pay dirt for Elk Grove politicians, bureaucratsAs it has for the last couple of terms, the United States Supreme Court has issued consequential rulings, and this term was no different. We are calling one decision issued earlier this week, the Small Town Legal Bribery Act.
2024-06-2902 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThis elected official doesn’t take his duties seriouslyA few years ago, I saw an early 1970s picture with my siblings and friends, all of us clad in bell-bottom blue jeans. What were we thinking!
2024-06-2201 min
Elk Grove News PodcastShouldn’t people come before animals?Politicians are often skewered for their antics on this podcast. On the occasion when an elected official shows humanity and compassion, that too should be recognized.
2024-06-1401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThis city is not back, it never left!This edition of Elk Grove News Minute is is personal.
Like most people, I appreciate a good comeback, or in this case, a riches to rags recovery story. I am speaking about my birthplace, and the place where I have not lived for over 40 years but did for my first 23 years.
2024-06-0702 min
Elk Grove News PodcastBobbie Singh-Allen - The personification of crooked crony backroom politics.Elk Grove taxpayers had no voice in the decision to build a $300 million zoo for the Sacramento zoological society.
2024-06-0101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastConsultants’ findings are financial trojan horses that have and will besiege Elk Grove taxpayersDuring the recent Sacramento Zoo hearing, we were reminded no new major zoo has opened in
30 years, and for good reason. But lots of municipal
swimming pools have been built.
2024-05-2500 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMore Than Three Minute Podcast: The Zoo and other things in Elk Grove Part IV - Stuck in Elk Grove traffic?
In Part IV of Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minutes Podcast: The Zoo and others things in Elk Grove, the question of traffic congestion and some of the city's proposed projects to address them is discussed.
These projects, most of which have failed to materialize, are examined in the aftermath of the May 8 Elk Grove City Council meeting where Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council gave the green light on the $300 million relocation and construction project for the Sacramento Zoo. Just who, or what, takes priority status for Mayor Singh-Allen when it comes to addressing traffic co...
2024-05-2104 min
Elk Grove News PodcastLets hope Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council don't drain all the reserves
At the May 22, 2024 Elk Grove City Council meeting, the most important report of the years will be unveiled, yet few taxpayers know about it, much less care.
2024-05-1901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMore Than Three Minute Podcast: The Zoo and other things in Elk Grove Part III - Lots of Dreams But Mostly Schemes
In Part III of Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minutes Podcast: The Zoo and other Things in Elk Grove, listeners will hear forgotten history of some of the unfulfilled dreams of earlier Elk Grove mayor's and city councils. Will the zoo be different?
2024-05-1804 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMore Than Three Minute Podcast:The Zoo and other things in Elk Grove Part II - Time for the mayor to have skin in the gameIn this second part of Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minute Podcasts, a suggestion is presented to Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen to see how dedicated see is to seeing the Sacramento Zoological Society raises their $50 million towards the construction of the new $300 million Sacramento Zoo in Elk Grove.
2024-05-1404 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThank you Councilmember Brewer for exposing the ugly, but real truth about the Elk Grove City CouncilWe want to thank Elk Grove City Councilmembers Kevin Spease and Rod Brewer for their May 8, 2024 deliberation on the recently approved $300 million Sacramento Zoo relocation project. If nothing else, Brewer's remarks exposed the corruption and illegality of how Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and some of her councilmen and are willing to break California law.
2024-05-1202 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMore Than Three Minutes Podcasts: The zoo and other things in Elk Grove Part I - Remember the ghost mall?We invite you to listen to Lynn Wheat's More Than Three Minutes Podcast. A four part series called The Zoo and other things in Elk Grove kicks off with Part I - Remember the ghost mall?Mentioned several times during the May 8, 2024 Elk Grove City Council meeting where the relocation of the Sacramento Zoo was approved, Councilmember Kevin Spease several times referenced Elk Grove's so called "ghost mall. In part I, you'll hear more background of the ghost mall.
2024-05-1104 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove taxpayers are getting rolled like a drunk off a benderAsk any criminal predator who is an easy mark, and almost uniformly they will tell one of the easiest prey is a drunk coming off a bender. They might not realized for days they got rolled.Hell, even Buck Owns will tell you a drunk is easy prey in a jail!
2024-05-0401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove residents express dismay over Western Festival cancelationIn late April 2024, some long time Elk Grove residents were hit with news that struck them like a thunderbolt.
That news was that Elk Grove’s oldest event, the Western Festival was canceled. The announcement
came from the Cosumnes Community Services District, the CCSD.
Some long time residents took to social media and expressed frustration and dismay for the cancelation and urged people to express their frustration during a public
meeting of the CCSD.
Here is what one person said about the cancellation:
On this edition of Elk Grove News podcast we...
2024-05-0219 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe CCSD messed with wrong group of peopleAlong with the notable line "You can’t handle the truth," there is another memorable line from the movie A Few Good Men. This week's cancelation of the Western Festival reminds us of that.
2024-04-2701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIs Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen conspiring to hide the truth about the zoo project?Elk Grove, California Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and her city council will not let anything get in their way. This is especially true about public input they don't want to receive.
2024-04-2001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMaybe Mayor Singh-Allen will return to her first political party and join TrumpNot surprisingly Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Sigh-Allen is using her current position as a stepping stone for a higher office. How can she overcome repeatedly disrespecting fellow Democrats?
2024-04-1301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAs you read or hear things, remind yourself about the toll booth storySince the 2008 founding of Elk Grove News, every year, except for 2020 during the pandemic, we have published an April Fools day story.
Over the years, some stories have gone unnoticed, while other generated calls of excitement from Elk Grove officials, and one year a friendly, and we do mean
friendly call, from Homeland Security.
2024-04-0602 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIf Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen is so certain of zoo support, why not seek validation?In a few weeks Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and the city council will approve the multi-hundred-million-dollar Sacramento Zoo relocation project.
2024-03-3001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastVoters will not have the chance to vote for approval or denial of the zoo projectOn 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.
2024-03-2301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastMr. Vargas has set the tone for other Elk Grove elected officials to defend the rights of those most in needMost 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.
2024-03-0901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me podcast - What the hell is going on in our country? Part IIIBy 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.
2024-03-0801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAre you comfortable with Mayor Singh-Allen and her city council making a $400 million decisionAt 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.
2024-03-0201 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe Elk Grove Mayor and her city council better learn that lessonTwo former elected officials at opposite ends of the political food chain probably regret running for public office.
2024-02-2401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHow can the Elk Grove City Hall be trusted not to skunk-up a $400 million zoo project?This week the Elk Grove City Council received a report on the Aquatics Center at District 56. It wasn’t pretty.
2024-02-1701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThey are in love with themselves
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.
2024-02-1001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastRegional costs sharing for the Elk Grove zoo is hallucinatoryElk 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.
2024-02-0301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove’s redneck heritage is alive and wellWhen the controversial Oak Rose housing lawsuit settles in about a month it will reinforce an unsavory part of Elk Grove’s heritage.
2024-01-2701 min
Elk Grove News PodcastFor this weekend at least, the Detroit Lions are America’s team!The 2023-2024 football season has been nothing short of spectacular for the state of Michigan.
2024-01-2001 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - What the hell is going on in our country? Part IBy 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 country and the U.S. Constitution, integrity, veracity, respect for others, and human decency.
2024-01-1805 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove City Manager Jason Berhmann on the zoo, traffic congestion in Elk Grove
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 subjects that we suspect are of the most interest to Elk Grove taxpayers and motorists, and we’ll talk about one pressing issue facing the city that was not discussed.
2024-01-1706 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIt’s time for City Hall to get 16 Voodoo Dolls!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.
2024-01-1301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastTrump will unleash his cultist to burn down American Democracy
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.
2024-01-0601 min
Elk Grove News PodcastOur 2024 Elk Grove predictions – what are yours?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.
2023-12-3004 min
Elk Grove News PodcastElk Grove City Council members are pissant little politicians, but still role models for our youthIf 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?
2023-12-2301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastA Father's Yuletide LoveBy 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.
2023-12-1903 min
Elk Grove News PodcastA test to see if Mayor Singh-Allen's projection of power and influence is real or an illusionOn 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?
2023-12-1601 min
Elk Grove News PodcastAcknowledgment of our constitution is more important than ever
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.
2023-12-0901 min
Elk Grove News PodcastTrump has told us what he’ll do so we better to believe himThis 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.
2023-12-0201 min
Elk Grove News PodcastYa Gotta be Schmittin' Me - The Value of Gift GivingBy 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!”
2023-12-0101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastWhat we are thankful for in 2023As 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.
2023-11-2301 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThe American experiment in democracy will remain under threatThe 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.
2023-11-1801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastFood bank chair person cites income inequality, food insecurity plaguing Elk Grove
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 spoke in stark, and unvarnished manner about the challenges facing their clientele.
2023-11-1708 min
Elk Grove News PodcastHow can you vote for a person who disdains Veterans?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.
2023-11-1101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastThis official is happily amplifying their true narcissistic personality
Listeners of this podcast may recall the quote, “Politics is like a vice amplifier, where everybody has a need for affirmation, a need to be important, to be recognized.” This description fits most politicians, regardless of affiliation.
2023-11-0401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastShe is a Role Model For Elk Grove City Hall Employees
This year, the city of Elk Grove turned 23, and like most 23-year-olds, it has made plenty of mistakes. Likewise, at 23, it is showing a few signs of maturity, as we saw this week.
2023-10-2801 min
Elk Grove News PodcastCongressional Republicans are nothing more than 21st century anarchist
This week, the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives continued their failure to elect a speaker of the house.
2023-10-2101 min
Elk Grove News PodcastSingh-Allen needs to explain her definition of win-win and good faith - Who wins, her or taxpayers?A basic principle of marketing – and propaganda – is repetition. Keep repeating a message, and it's likely to become a reality, whether it is the truth or not.
Over the last few weeks, when discussing the Oak Rose housing project imbroglio that has engulfed Elk Grove, there are two
phrases constantly being repeated by Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen.
2023-10-1401 min
Elk Grove News PodcastIf you think gun violence and domestic violence are bad now, just wait
This week the U.S. Supreme Court convened for its new session, and one case on the docket concerns gun rights, and domestic violence protections.
2023-10-0701 min