Elk Grove News Thursday, October 1, 2020
A new Black-owned business has opened in Oak Park called Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria! Heart Of Oak Park Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria is located at 3413 Broadway in the heart of Oak Park. This native Nashville restaurant chose its location because of the gentrification of the neighborhood. Similarly, […]
Kelly Wilkerson is running for the Service Area 4 seat on the Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees. Area 4 covers the southern part of the city of Sacramento and Sacramento County. Specifically, the Valley Hi area, Laguna, Clarksburg, and the western part of Yolo County. Cosumnes River […]
The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce held a virtual Economic Equity Taskforce on Friday, September 11. The meeting is meant to help black and Latinx business owners within the city of Elk Grove. Economic Equity Taskforce President of Cosumnes River College, Dr. Edward Bush, says inequities are often seen in […]
Henry, an 8-year-old, is a victim of child abuse at KinderCare Learning Center located at 5448 San Juan Avenue in Citrus Heights. This is a daycare facility for young children. Henry was dragged by the lunch lady, who tore his ligaments. He is now in a sling. Dragged By […]
On Saturday, Haven for Birth is celebrating its Grand Opening in East Sacramento. Haven is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a “refuge for safe, empowered, pregnancy and birth.” Come Join The Parking Lot Party! Come celebrate Haven for Birth’s Grand Opening on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 […]
President Donald J. Trump and his administration recently extended loan payment relief for student borrowers. An August 8th memo titled, “Memorandum on Continued Student Loan Payment Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic” outlined the plan. CARES Act Student Loan Relief The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate the finances of millions […]
The NeighborGood Market was a success! Bringing Local Businesses Together The City of Elk Grove and Unseen Heroes (UH) did a great job of bringing local farmers, businesses, food trucks, and music together. The only thing better was the community of Elk Grove for showing up and showing out. The […]
The Neighborgood Market A new farmers market is opening Thursday in Elk Grove! This week, Elk Grove welcomes a new addition to the City’s options for fresh food, The Neighborgood Market. Be the first to visit this open-air market Thursday, September 3 at 4 p.m. Located at The Center at […]
Our Kids Are In Trouble An email received this week by Loreen Pryor-Trowel, President of Black Youth Leadership Project (BYLP), contained the ominous warning, “Our kids are in trouble”. The email, sent from an anonymous Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) staff member, outlined policy changes to the definition of […]
Tonight’s early dinner pick, Cicada Cantina, lived up to its motto: “Good Food. Good Drinks. Good Life.” Atmosphere Outdoor dining during these unprecedented times can be rather tricky. The statewide health order restricts indoor dining, requires mask wearing, and mandates social distancing. But there are still good options around if […]
