Elk Grove News Podcasts

Andres Ramos discusses Elk Grove City Council District 2 candidacy

October 22, 2018 11:40 - 22 minutes - 33 MB

This two-part series features talks with 2018 Elk Grove District 2 city council candidates Andres Ramos and Pat Hume. The interviews are being posted based on a drawing conducted by Ramos. Today the session with Ramos is posted, and tomorrow the discussion with Stafford will be available. The same topics with Ramos and Hume were covered, with one question altered slightly for each candidate based on Hume's current status as an elected office holder. --- Support this podcast: https://pod...

Elk Grove News Minute - Campaign Trick or Treats in full swing

October 20, 2018 14:37 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Who says the Halloween season is just for kids? With the campaign season collides with the Halloween season as it does every two year, you know the adults will be doing more tricks than just soaping windows. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

The importance of travel

October 17, 2018 04:41 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MB

by Dan Schmitt Anti-French sentiment in the United States has been around for as long as I can remember. Back in the 1950s, my father and other World War II veterans talked about how the French were not sufficiently thankful for liberating their country from German occupation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Tracie Stafford discusses Elk Grove mayoral candidacy

October 16, 2018 11:55 - 10 minutes - 13.3 MB

This two-part series concludes with a discussion featuring 2018 Elk Grove mayoral candidate Tracie Stafford. The same topics were discussed with Stafford and one of her rivals, Darren Suen with one question altered slightly based on Suen's current status as an elected office holder. The third candidate in the mayoral race, Steve Ly, declined an invitation to participate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Darren Suen discusses Elk Grove mayoral candidacy

October 15, 2018 14:34 - 17 minutes - 27.2 MB

This two-part series features talks with 2018 Elk Grove mayoral candidates Darren Suen and Tracie Stafford. The interviews are being posted based on a drawing conducted by Suen. Today the session with Suen is posted, and tomorrow the discussion with Stafford will be available. The same topics with Stafford and Suen were discussed, with one question altered slightly for each candidate based on Suen's current status as an elected office holder. 2018. The third candidate in the mayoral race...

Elk Grove City Attorney Hobbs Flubs Council City Meeting

October 13, 2018 11:56 - 59 seconds - 1.07 MB

At the Wednesday, October 10, 2018 meeting of the Elk Grove City Council, according to one speaker, Mayor Steve flubbed-up bigly. Ly's flub was to give one male speaker an unusually long public comment. As pointed out in the meeting, this was not the first time the mayor showed deference to male speakers while being dismissive of women. Along with Ly's flub, City Attorney Jonathan Hobbs got in on the evening's flob-athon as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Mayor Steve Ly denies 'men are given more time to speak' during Elk Grove City Council meetings

October 11, 2018 21:46 - 3 minutes - 4.25 MB

During the Wednesday, October 10, 2018 meeting of the Elk Grove City Council, Mayor Steve Ly denied that he allows men more time to speak than women during public comment. That criticism was leveled during the public comment section of the meeting. Speaking to the council, Elk Grove resident Danessa Atiles noted that during public comment, one male speaker was engaged by both the council and police staff for over 30 minutes. The extended comment period and dialogue, which started delving in...

The Open Window – A Slightly Scary Halloween Story

October 09, 2018 14:44 - 6 minutes - 4.93 MB

By Dan Schmitt The night wasn’t much different than all the other Halloween nights in the small Vermont town of Plainfield. A few straggling trick-or-treaters could be seen far in the distance, enjoying one last opportunity to add candy to their bags. The rush and swirl of leaves down a nearly vacant street broke the dark silence. Overhead, clouds darted across the black sky, pushed along by the cold, gushing autumn wind. The two street lights directly in front of the boys were out, had be...

Elk Grove News Minute - Ly's retro Polaroid, Davis references in most recent mailer

October 05, 2018 22:28 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

Voters of a certain age will remember a time when Polaroid Land camera's were cutting edge technology. In recent years Polaroid shots have enjoyed a revival thanks in part to hipsters. Steve Ly has seemingly jumped on the hipster bandwagon as it applies to his mayoral reelection campaign as evidenced by his most recent mailer (see below). Additionally, he has gone retro or at least has tried, regarding endorsements from elected officials. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...

A Cup or Two of Java

October 02, 2018 10:34 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

In this edition of 'Ya Gotta Be Schmittin' Me' Dan Schmitt discusses the morning coffee ritual. Coffee, like a little early morning exercise, just makes the rest of the day a whole lot better. There’s nothing easier than making coffee. But what about other coffee lovers - how do they get their daily fix? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Kavanaugh conundrum - why the fear for one more week?

September 29, 2018 11:24 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

The events of this last week revolving around the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination have been nothing short of extraordinary. But in all the hoopla, let's not forget the law and order logic of his Republican defenders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Musing of a Baby Boomer, the most privileged generation

September 25, 2018 15:37 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MB

I’m a baby Boomer. If our parents, who lived through the Great Depression and fought in WWII, were members of the “Greatest Generation,” then people my age can be considered members of the “Privileged Generation.” At no time in history, have so many people of one generation in one society lived such good lives as we Baby Boomers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Andres Ramos shines in forgettable Elk Grove candidate forum

September 21, 2018 13:24 - 1 minute - 826 KB

On Tuesday, September 18, the Sacramento chapter of the League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for the Elk Grove City Council Districts 2 and 4 races. The few voters who attended didn’t learn any new information or insight into the candidates, with one exception. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Candidate Forum - Elk Grove City Council

September 20, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the Sacramento chapter of the League of Women Voters held a forum for the candidates for District 2 and 4 of the Elk Grove City Council. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

'Ya Gotta be Schmitting' Me' - Bless me Father, for I have sinned, Part II

September 18, 2018 12:16 - 3 minutes - 2.27 MB

Catholic school education ended for the Schmitt kids with 8th-grade promotion. There were only two choices for high school in my small Wisconsin town, Catholic or public. My parents, being blessed or saddled, depending upon the day or event, with seven kids but little money opted for the public school. Attending public high school did not end our Catholic obligations, however. Mom and Dad would march the family to church every Sunday, and we were still expected to confess our sins, but now...

'In God We Trust' 86ed by Elk Grove City Council - for now

September 14, 2018 21:53 - 1 minute - 832 KB

At the Wednesday, September 12 Elk Grove City council meeting Council member Pat Hume announced the city at this time would not explore placing a, quote, ‘IN God we trust’ plaque in the council chambers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Forgive Me Father, For I Have Sinned; 1950s Catholic School

September 11, 2018 15:05 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MB

Part I I attended catholic grade school in the 1950s. To be a young Catholic in those days was to live in a perpetual state of fear. At least, that was the intent. The nuns and the priests constantly reminded us that we had to live a righteous life, or we would end up in hell. And I’m not talking about the modern-day metaphorical hell people so flippantly talk about, the one you create for yourself while still on earth if you stray too far from the good life. I’m talking the real McC...

Elk Grove mayoral candidate forum, Sept 8 2018

September 08, 2018 23:37 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove Mayoral race - cash and other factors

September 08, 2018 05:13 - 1 minute - 863 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

The Truth Captured and the Truth Deferred

September 04, 2018 00:05 - 2 minutes - 1.35 MB

As I watched Senator John McCain’s National Cathedral memorial service, I couldn’t help think about his lifelong, selfless contributions to our nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

California Senate Bill 1416 could help address nuisances

August 31, 2018 21:23 - 59 seconds - 805 KB

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 dwellings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

The death penalty: Ooops, our bad!

August 28, 2018 10:38 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove News Minute - Let's be careful out there

August 25, 2018 23:45 - 59 seconds - 828 KB

Elk Grove Police remind the public when selling merchandise online, when meeting the buyer take extra precautions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

A Mother's Tough Love & a lesson for Trump

August 21, 2018 16:09 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Detrick supporter portrays EGN as the enemy of people

August 18, 2018 12:08 - 1 minute - 843 KB

What happens when a reader does not like a news story on an Elk Grove City Council member, who they voraciously protect? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Jaclyn Moreno featured on KQED's 'The Long Run' show

August 17, 2018 15:03 - 40 seconds - 476 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Happy Hour bartending in SOCAL in the early 70s

August 15, 2018 14:41 - 1 minute - 829 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Yes, No on Proposition 6 and Pat Hume's political dilemma

August 12, 2018 01:47 - 1 minute - 869 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Two flags, twice as patriotic?

August 07, 2018 17:07 - 1 minute - 729 KB

In Elk Grove News' newest feature, Dan Schmitt discusses flying two flags from a picku[ truck in "Ya gotta be Schmittin' me!" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

Elk Grove, California's growing homeless population

August 04, 2018 14:57 - 1 minute - 871 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support

NFL players kneeling, and their right to free expression

July 28, 2018 04:16 - 1 minute - 995 KB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support