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Elk Grove News
The Elk Grove Tribune is an Elk Grove News media site which portrays local and community news, community events, and supports local businesses. Our Elk Grove news content comes from local writers throughout the community. We are your community Elk Grove News media site. Of, by, and for Elk Grove!
Meet The Team

Dr. Jacqueline Cheung
Editor-In-Chief | Community, News, Food, Parenting & Adoption | Jax Chronicles
Dr. Jacqueline “Jax” Cheung, DrPH, MBA, is our Editor-In-Chief. Jax is also the owner of the awarding-winning Jax Chronicles Blog & Adoption Ministry. She enjoys freelancing for Sacramento4Kids and many other publications.
She was voted Sacramento Area A-List Best Local Blogger 2014, 2015, 2017 & 2018 and Best of Elk Grove Best Blogger 2016 & 2017. In 2019 and 2022 Jax was recognized for Outstanding Service & Dedication to Elk Grove with an Award of Recognition from the California State Senate.
Jax lives in Elk Grove with her 2 daughters. To follow Jax’s journey please like her Jax Chronicles Facebook, follow her Instagram @jaxchronicles, follow her Twitter @jaxchronicles, or check out Jax Chronicles Blog & Adoption Ministry.

Marissa Johnson
Executive Editor, Photographer, & PR Specialist | Community, News, Voices of Color, Food & Parenting
Marissa Johnson has a degree in public relations from Sacramento State University, and is currently our Executive Editor, Photographer, and Public Relations Specialist for EGT. On her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and their two dogs, cooking , baking and is an avid runner. She also runs a photography business on the side

Jennifer Ip
Staff Writer | Community, News, & Food
Jennifer Ip our Staff Writer. Jennifer is a writer and small business owner in Elk Grove. She and her husband run a dog walking business together, and she also holds a Bachelor’s degree in English. She has four years of publishing experience in different areas of writing: education, marketing, and blogging. Jennifer loves a good book, homemade food, and cuddling up with her dogs.

Lisa Stanley
Staff Writer | Community, News, & Food
Lisa Stanley is our Staff writer and also is an auditor, business owner, and a local organizer. She inspires and empowers women through fitness to find their inner and outer strength by focusing on the mind and body.

Michelle Silveira
Staff Writer | Community, News, Food & Parenting
Michelle is our Staff Writer. She is an American television actress from Hollywood contracted with Disney and Warner Bros. Studios who is known for her comedic roles in many television shows including The Steve Harvey Show, Step by Step and Living Single. She holds a bachelor’s degree from SFSU in Psychology and Drama. Michelle has a passion for film, television, world travel, history and culture. She is an avid reader and an inspiring movie buff with a keen sense of fashion and food along with a deep love for animals, people and life.

Grace Davis
Social Media Specialist & Staff Writer | Community, News, & Food
Grace Davis is our Social Media Specialist and Staff Writer. Grace is a sophomore at Biola University. Her hometown is Elk Grove, Ca where she graduated from Cosumnes Oaks High School in 2019. She has a passion for cooking and Disney.

Trinity Haynes
Staff Writer | Community, News, Voices of Color & Food
Trinity Haynes is our Staff Writer and Photographer. She is a freelance artist, activist, and more pursuing her degree in Business and Communications. Trinity has earned numerous academic accolades for design development and writing. As a Sacramento native, she immerses herself in organizations which better the community.

Dr. Sunny Le
Executive Editor Emeritus | Contributing Staff Writer | Community, News, Food & Parenting
Dr. Sunny Le is our Executive Editor Emeritus and has a passion for community engagement and helping the community grow. He is your local expert on what’s happening in Elk Grove. His articles focus on community, events, local news, and local businesses to provide an entertaining read.

Ryan Belden
Contributing Staff Writer | Community, News, Politics, & Food
Ryan graduated from Sacramento State with a Bachelor’s degree in Government. Since 2002 he has worked in politics on every level. He enjoys watching football and attending airshows with his wife and children.

Jamie Belden
Contributing Staff Writer | Photographer | Community, News, Politics, & Food
Jamie Belden is our Contributing Staff Writer and Photographer. Jamie was born and raised in the SF East Bay Area, but moved to the Sac Metro area in 2015 to pursue her education at Sacramento State University. She is a wife and mama to 2 kids. In her spare time, she can almost always be found curled up with a good book or in the kitchen, cooking or baking.

Tim Hemsworth
Videographer
Tim was practically born with a camera in his hands. As a child, he helped with his father’s video production company and fell in love with all things media. In school, he created and distributed videos of sporting and live events for fellow students and parents. As an adult, his passion is to help capture memories of all sorts including weddings, corporate events, and promotional business media. Tim lives in Sacramento, CA with his two small daughters.

Maria Kang
Contributing Staff Writer | Health, Fitness, & Self-Care | Maria Kang, No Excuse Mom
No Excuse Mom Elk Grove is a free fit mom community created in 2009. They host weekly workouts, plan social events, and prioritize the importance of self-care, friendship, and fitness.

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