Elk Grove News Podcasts
531 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★ - 3 ratingsThis is the podcast channel of www.ElkGroveNews.net - home to the Elk Grove News Minute and Elk Grove News Podcast. Elk Grove California's independent, non-corporate voice. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
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Good luck with that Sacramento
June 19, 2021 11:56 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBThere was a significant development in what was Elk Grove’s largest ever proposed project. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
One Elk Grove organization has shriveled into irrelevancy
June 12, 2021 11:19 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBElk Grove has many organizations providing crucial services to our community. Many of these groups are vital, yet there is one that has shriveled like an overcooked hotdog into irrelevancy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Corporate welfare Elk Grove style
June 05, 2021 12:12 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBThis week the Sacramento LAFCO allowed Elk Grove to annex about 600 acres into city limits. With this annexation, 60 acres of taxpayer-owned property in the affected area might be sold to a corporation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The Divided States of America
May 28, 2021 11:14 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBA year from now, the Supreme Court will issue what could be a landmark reproductive rights ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which could make it easier for states to essentially outlaw abortions. If decided as predicted, the courts six conservative justices will allow many states to continue their goal of reenacting Jim Crow-era laws. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove’s growth bragging belies big city responsibility
May 21, 2021 22:47 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBRecently the city of Elk Grove’s public relation machinery has taken to social media bragging about the population growth over the last year. Growth, the smart kind, is welcome, but before the city council and city employee executives continue to laud themselves, they need to stand down. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The shame of the California’s Central Valley
May 20, 2021 02:54 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBCalifornia has 11 Republican Congressmembers. Among those 11 are two of the most cowardly and thin-skinned in the entire Republican caucus and are from the Central Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support
The shame of California’s Central Valley
May 20, 2021 02:54 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBCalifornia has 11 Republican Congressmembers. Among those 11 are two of the most cowardly and thin-skinned in the entire Republican caucus and are from the Central Valley. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Cheney’s ouster reveals more; questions to ask
May 15, 2021 17:52 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThis week's ouster of Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the Republican Congressional caucus oozed of cowardice. It also reveals other troubling aspects of Republican political philosophy that must go unaddressed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
More Than Three Minutes Podcast - Elk Grove's housing plan should include inclusionary housing
May 11, 2021 12:20 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBThis Wednesday, the Elk Grove City Council is expected to adopt the city's housing plan. Unlike other communities throughout the state who also fulfill the legal mandate, Elk Grove's plan is lacking one key element for a large portion of our population. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The Elk Grove Food Bank permanence barometer
May 08, 2021 11:05 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBRecently the Elk Grove food bank has landed a permanent home. This is good news. The Elk Grove and other food banks and their volunteers are admirable, but their work is a social barometer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
My Ford Truck and the Party of Lincoln
May 05, 2021 11:38 - 6 minutes - 6.53 MBBy Dan Schmitt | I bought my Ford 150 truck back in 1993, and, by all accounts, it was an excellent truck. And why wouldn’t it be? After all, it was brand-spanking new! Fast forward to today, 28 years later. I still drive that truck, even though it’s no longer anything to be admired. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The one time the Elk Grove Mayor, city council member listen to constituents
May 01, 2021 13:52 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBThis week we heard from two readers independently who shared identical recent interactions with the mayor and four city councilmembers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Cityfi collecting dust at Elk Grove City Hall
April 24, 2021 14:27 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBOver the last 20 years, the Elk Grove City Council has approved numerous useless consultant studies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
What ‘C6’ parcel tells us about who controls Elk Grove
April 20, 2021 14:43 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis week an Elk Grove Planning commission hearing will consider several sites for low and very low-income housing. One eight-acre parcel included in the city staff report is noteworthy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Will cryptocurrencies popularity cut into casino gambling?
April 17, 2021 08:43 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBRecently interest in cryptocurrencies not called Bitcoin has escalated. Among the other coins spiking in price and popularity are Etherium and DogeCoin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Here's one thing Matt Gaetz has in his favor
April 10, 2021 09:52 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThe last several days have been tough for Republican Representative Matt Gaetz. The firebrand Floridian is reportedly under investigation on a variety of unsavory charges, including sex trafficking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Trump – America’s Political Plutonium 239?
April 03, 2021 12:34 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBDonald Trump has been out of office for almost three months, and we can’t help but wonder about his residual effects. This week we inadvertently ran an eye-opening experiment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
More than one Dufresne in Elk Grove?
March 28, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 7.48 MBOne of the cornerstones of American civil and judicial society is the presumption that every person under arrest is innocent until proven guilty. So ingrained is this it is written into our Bill of Rights. While we, as a nation, have not always practiced this freedom equally, it is one of those ideals that persist in our goal of making a more perfect union. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Camping may never be the same
March 27, 2021 11:31 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBAn activity my family enjoys is camping. Starting as a teenager in Michigan, camping has been something I have enjoyed for over 50 years. Summer camping in California is almost always under clear skies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Women in Elk Grove politics; Advocates and Watchdogs
March 20, 2021 04:07 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBWhen you hear the term Women in Elk Grove politics, you probably think of elected officials, but that’s not the entire picture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
A Real Cultural Education in Lesotho as Peace Corps volunteer
March 19, 2021 11:10 - 7 minutes - 4.39 MBBy Dan Schmitt | The tiny Kingdom of Lesotho sits high up in the barren, tree-starved, Drakensburg Mountains of southern Africa. It is a mostly rural country with hundreds of small villages scattered throughout the mountainous region. Because of its high elevation, Lesotho is sometimes called the “Switzerland of Africa.” Unlike that of many other African nations, Lesotho’s climate is very mild, pleasant actually, and it is not unusual for the upper elevations to experience snow in winter. ...
Elk Grove News Minute - Could the Hmong Americans of Elk Grove group drive a wedge between Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen and her councilmembers?
March 13, 2021 05:20 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBFor several months, people affiliated with the group Hmong Americans of Elk Grove have criticized and leveled allegations against Mayor Singh-Allen with claims of racism towards their community. At this week’s city council meeting, they expanded their criticism. What are those ramifications? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Critics of Elk Grove Mayor Singh-Allen persist, up the ante
March 12, 2021 01:54 - 12 minutes - 13.2 MBPublic comment during government meetings offers people the opportunity to address their elected representatives. During Elk Grove city council meetings, speakers are given three minutes to address their thoughts. Speakers often bring up problems they might be having with city services, law enforcement encounters, or ongoing issues. A group of people who have been speaking repeatedly for the last several months during public comment repeatedly in opposition to Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-...
Anything for His Royal Highness
March 10, 2021 03:44 - 13 minutes - 15.2 MBIn its 20 years as a city, the Elk Grove City Council has held hundreds of meetings. Many were routine, while several were contentious. But in the last dozen or so years, maybe the most bizarre proceedings happened seven years ago in February 2014. What was unique about this meeting was that on its surface it was routine, but within a few days of its conclusion, things changed. In this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, we’ll take a look back at that meeting, which we are calling Anything ...
A one in 200 chance for decent housing
March 06, 2021 08:57 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBThere are many culprits causing, and societal problems stemming from California’s housing shortage. One troubling aspect is the lack of affordable units for families. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
What Does BSA mean to you?
February 27, 2021 12:54 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThe acronym B-S-A can mean a few things. For some, it’s the now tarnished Boy Scouts of America. Others will be reminded of long-gone 60s era British motorcycles --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
John Hull's Elk Grove Sports Minute Podcast - Spring Football Kicks Off Soon; Elk Grove MLB Players in Spring Training
February 27, 2021 04:13 - 6 minutes - 8.59 MBBy John Hull | Have you noticed young men with helmets running around the high school football fields in Elk Grove? CIF’s attempt at a three to four-game season is now underway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove’s CNU recommendation and your neighborhood
February 20, 2021 13:39 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBThis week in a non-binding vote the Elk Grove Planning Commission surprisingly denied California Northstate University’s request to amend the city’s general plan for their proposed 400-bed hospital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Willdan, Republic Services and Elk Grove's campaign finance debt trap
February 13, 2021 09:20 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBElk Grove city council members recently filed campaign finance disclosures, including the two newest members, councilmember Kevin Spease and Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen Not surprising both assumed huge five-digit debts to win their seats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Supervisor Don Nottoli to bows out; will the early birds get the worm?
February 06, 2021 02:05 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBSacramento County Supervisor Don Notolli made it official on Friday – he will not seek an eight-term representing the 5th district. This opening will undoubtedly attract numerous candidates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Sacramento Homeless Union launches recall effort against Steinberg
February 04, 2021 20:20 - 19 minutes - 15.2 MBThe late January 2021 storms in Sacramento continues to have political implications, Particularly for Sacramento mayor Darrel Steinberg. One of the effects has been several actions launched against Steinberg by the Sacramento Homeless Union. Earlier this week, the Union called on Steinberg to resign following the lack of shelter provided during the storm that resulted in the deaths of several unhoused individuals. After Steinberg did not respond to their demands, today the group said it wi...
Will Mayor Singh-Allen have a lion's heart?
January 30, 2021 13:33 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBAs they have for several months, a group of people speaking during the Elk Grove city council meeting have pointedly criticized Mayor Bobbie Singh Allen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
More than Three Minutes Podcast - Elk Grove soccer field timeline, promises
January 28, 2021 23:07 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBBy Lynn Wheat | During their January 27, 2021 meeting, the Elk Grove City Council will have a public hearing on the city’s long-planned and promised soccer and athletic fields on Grant Line Road. In this edition of More Than Three Minutes podcast, an outline of the timetable of the project over the last several years is offered, insights into how it has been handled and asks important questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Witnesses for We The People?
January 23, 2021 15:44 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBThis first month of 2021 has been historic for many reasons, not the least of which was Donald Trump’s attempted coup d’état. Aside from his impeachment, more accountability is crucial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Ya Gotta be Schmittin' Me Podcast - North-central Wisconsin toughness
January 22, 2021 11:46 - 4 minutes - 2.76 MBBy Dan Schmitt | I believe the incident occurred in the summer of my 12th year. Like most teenage boys growing up in north-central Wisconsin during the early 1960’s, we six Schmitt boys lived a quasi-Huck Finn existence, or perhaps more exact, a quasi-Tom Sawyer existence. So, we were all boys, if you know what I mean? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
City Council Cowards & The Big Lie
January 16, 2021 15:51 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBTwo Republican members of the Elk Grove City Council have failed a basic test of leadership and courage. The leader of their party – Donald Trump – has perpetrated The Big Lie about the 2020 presidential election. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Charge Trump, others for failed coup d'etat
January 09, 2021 13:33 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBThis week's attempted coup d'etat incited by President Donald J. Trump was unlike any other event in American history save the Civil War and, beyond the impending impeachment and possibly invoking the 25th Amendment, should not go unaddressed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Unlike untelevised revolutions, Trump's coup d'etat’ attempt will be on TV
January 05, 2021 19:59 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBOn January 6th, 2021 we will witness an attempted coup d'etat in America live and on TV. Donald Trump’s coup attempt is not surprising as he has openly expressed these intentions for months. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Elk Grove News Minute - Biden, Trump & Ecclesiastes
January 02, 2021 16:46 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBPeople of a certain age will recognize the introductory music as the Birds Turn Turn Turn. The mid-60s hit was written by folk musician Pete Seger who adopted it from the Old Testament’s book of Ecclesiastes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Mutually exclusive events in Nashville, Oval Office?
December 26, 2020 10:50 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBThe quiet of a Christmas morning in Nashville was shattered by an explosion making it the latest site of terrorism in America. Details about the bombing are scant and no group has claimed credit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Creating, confirming Elk Grove's legacy
December 20, 2020 16:25 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThank you for listening to this special edition of Elk Grove News Minute. Two years ago today, the proposed California Northstate University hospital project was unleashed on the public. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Jockeying, posturing and brown nosing for California's 9th Assembly open seat
December 19, 2020 13:39 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBCalifornia Assemblymember Jim Cooper’s announcement this week that he is exploring a run for Sacramento Sheriff came as no surprise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
California Assemblymember Kevin Kiley discusses 'Third House' money in Sacramento
December 16, 2020 22:54 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBIt has often been said that there are two certainties in life - death, and taxes. We might add a third, and that would be money in politics. One California Assemblymember has voiced concern about the influence of special interest money in the life of Californians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
John Hull's Elk Grove Sports Minute Podcast - Latest CIF Guidelines for prep sports
December 16, 2020 20:36 - 4 minutes - 5.63 MBBy John Hull | The California Interscholastic Federation, which governs prep sports in the state, came out with updated COVID-19 modifications for education-based athletics on Tuesday, Dec. 15. It is a bit voluminous, so allow me to give you the highlights of the latest directive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
The Power of Pecan Rolls
December 16, 2020 12:53 - 7 minutes - 7.59 MBBy Dan Schmitt | Cal died six years ago from diabetes complications. We first met while bartending at the Reubens Restaurant in La Mesa, California in 1973. No one would have predicted that our initial encounter as bartenders would grow into a lifelong friendship that lasted until his death. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Detrick's Disingenuous Departure
December 12, 2020 14:52 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBFormer Elk Grove City Councilmember Steve Detrick attended his last meeting on Wednesday, December 9 after 12 years of representing District 3. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Zero-sum economic development in Elk Grove
December 06, 2020 20:29 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBListeners may recall the movie The Big Short about how so-called short-sellers made boatloads of money during the great recession housing collapse. A short seller bets that something of value will decline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
A return to equilibrium after Diaper Don
November 29, 2020 18:23 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBDonald Trump lost his reelection bid and in about 52 days, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th American President. In spite of this, the 45th president of these great United States continues to insist the election was rigged and he is not a loser as confirmed by American voters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
What we are Thankful for in 2020
November 21, 2020 17:08 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBIn a year dominated by a worldwide pandemic and politics, it has been difficult to find things to be thankful for in 2020 but there are some. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elk-grove-news/support
Discussion with Elk Grove Mayor-elect Bobbie Singh-Allen
November 20, 2020 22:23 - 12 minutes - 9.94 MBThis year Elk Grove voters directly elected the first Sikh-American woman mayor in the country, Bobbie Singh-Allen. A trustee on the Elk Grove Unified School District since 2012, Singh-Allen will be sworn in as Elk Grove Mayor on Wednesday, December 9, becoming only the third woman to serve on the Elk Grove city council and the first as directly elected mayor. In this edition of Elk Grove News Podcasts, Mayor-Elect Singh Allen discusses some of the responsibilities of being mayor and plans ...