Author: Lisa Stanley

Black Youth Leadership Project Candidate Forum Connects Youth To Local Politics

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Apr 23, 2022 | Voices of Color

Election season is here, and Election Day (Tuesday, June 7th) is right around the corner. This...

Sacramento Teachers Continue to Strike; Still No Deal

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Mar 28, 2022 | Community & Events

Sacramento City Unified School District teachers and faculty continued to picket Friday at City...

City Council Nears Final Stages of Redistricting Project

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Mar 15, 2022 | Community & Events

The City of Elk Grove held its bi-weekly public hearing before the Elk Grove City Council on Mar 9...

Black History Month Market Wednesdays at Winn Park

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Feb 3, 2022 | Voices of Color

Photo adapted from Sacramento Downtown Grid

Elk Grove Unified Loses 110 Minutes of Zoom Board Meeting; Public Commentary Gone

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Jan 31, 2022 | Community & Events

Image source: Elk Grove Unified School District EGUSD Zoom Virtual Platform Elk Grove Tribune was...

Shabu Shack Is A Must Try Hot Spot

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Jan 22, 2022 | Business & Food

Want to try hot pot or looking for something to warm you up? Come to Shabu Shack!

Global Winter Wonderland Presents Imaginarium

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Jan 1, 2022 | Community & Events

I had the privilege of checking out Global Winter Wonderland presents Imaginarium’s “Light...

EGUSD Under Scrutiny Over Treatment Of Black Students, Family Files Civil Rights Complaint

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Dec 19, 2021 | Voices of Color

Image courtesy of Elk Grove Unified School District

2021 Redistricting In Elk Grove

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Nov 16, 2021 | Community & Events

What is redistricting and how does it affect us in Elk Grove?

Black Students At Consumnes Oaks High School Say They Were Racially Profiled During Lockdown

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Nov 6, 2021 | Community & Events

Several students and parents involved in last weeks lockdown at Cosumnes Oaks High School are...

New Elk Grove Outdoor Recreation Center Opens November 6

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Oct 24, 2021 | Community & Events

On November 6, Elk Grove welcomes a new outdoor recreation center, The Preserve at District 56. The Preserve’s Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, November 6 at District 56 from 11 am through 2 pm. District 56 is...

South Slope Wines Relocates To Old Sheldon Farmhouse

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Oct 14, 2021 | Business & Food

Grand Opening is a Success South Slope Wines has relocated its tasting room to the Old Sheldon Farmhouse. The Farmhouse is located on the corner of Sheldon Rd and Grantline Rd in Elk Grove, CA. Hours of operation are 11:30 a.m....

Elk Grove Unified School District Urged To Act In Support Of Black Students

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Jul 5, 2021 | Community & Events

Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)’s policies and practices towards Black students are back in the headlines. At several recent meetings, parents, advocates, and allies told Board members they want change. Many...

Memorial Day Weekend Recap: Visting The Third Annual North VS South BBQ Wars

Posted by Lisa Stanley | Jun 2, 2021 | Business & Food, Community & Events

Memorial Day Weekend marks the informal start of Summer. This year, the 2021 Summer season got off...

PHWHR House Recovery Center Brings Family Fun While Helping Community Recover

Posted by Lisa Stanley | May 21, 2021 | Community & Events

The PHWHR (Precisely How We Have Recovered) House Recovery Center is a new local non-profit...

Black Youth Leadership Project Plans Celebration Weekend For The Class Of 2021

Posted by Lisa Stanley | May 17, 2021 | Community & Events

The Elk Grove-based education advocacy and support organization known as Black Youth Leadership Project (BYLP) plans a weekend of celebration for the Class of 2021! BYLP, a non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation...