Now, you may agree or disagree with issuing a proclamation. That’s fair. Reasonable people can differ. But leadership requires something basic: take a position.

This week, Elk Grove News published an open letter to Mayor Singh-Allen and her City Council.

The letter highlights failure to follow up on formal requests seeking protections for our city's vulnerable immigrant population.

Today is the day people express their unrequited love and devotion for the significant people in their lives. To that end, there is a special message in today's edition of Elk Grove News Minute Podcast!

By Dan Schmitt |

Have you ever seen a toddler's reaction when they see their name in a personalized book? It was of wonder and amazement that only a developing mind could appreciate.

But what about someone who never matures from that child-like amazement and sense that the world revolves around them?

A massive round of applause is in order for our 47th President for his latest social media "masterpiece" during Black History Month.

On February 11, 2026, under the direction of Mayor Bobbie "Big Tobacco" Singh-Allen, the Elk Grove City Council will decide which of the three sites under consideration will host the city's permanent homeless shelter.

Over the last dozen years, Americans, whether they like it or not, have become familiar with the term MAGA.

For many MAGA followers, the term includes a get-tough approach on immigrants, legal or otherwise.

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Democratic Party of Sacramento County held a pre-endorsement candidate forum. The forum was held at the Valley Hi Library in Sacramento.

Democratic candidates for California’s 3rd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts were invited to attend the meeting.

On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, you will be able to hear 3rd District candidates incumbent Ami Bera, who currently represents the 6th District, Chris Benett, and Heidi Hall.

Congressman Bera was in Washington, D.C. and was represented by staff members, including Phillip Norton.

The format allowed each candidate an opening statement followed by four unique questions and one audience question.

The candidates in all of the forums appeared in alphabetical order.

1:15 Ami Bera/Phillip Norton

10:10 Chris Bennett

20:01 Heidi Hall

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Democratic Party of Sacramento County held a pre-endorsement candidate forum. The forum was held at the Valley Hi Library in Sacramento.

Democratic candidates for California’s 3rd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts were invited to attend the meeting.

On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, you will be able to hear 6th District candidates Martha Guerro, Thien Ho, Richard Pan, Lauren Babb Tonlinson, and Tyler Vandenberg.

The format allowed each candidate an opening statement followed by four unique questions.

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Democratic Party of Sacramento County held a pre-endorsement candidate forum. The forum was held at the Valley Hi Library in Sacramento.

Democratic candidates for California’s 3rd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts were invited to attend the meeting. On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, you will be able to hear 7th District Congresswoman Doris Matsui and her challenger, Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang.

The format allowed each candidate an opening statement followed by four unique questions.

We will also produce the recordings of the 3rd and 6th District candidates. The candidates in all of the forums appeared in alphabetical order.