Elk Grove, Sacramento Zoo and City Council

Elk Grove leaders settle on new name for zoo once it moves from Sacramento
Calling it the start of a new chapter, Elk Grove leaders have settled on a new name for the Sacramento Zoo once it moves to the city.
Elk Grove City Council decides on name for zoo
The Elk Grove City Council decided Wednesday on the name "Elk Grove — Sacramento Zoo," according to an announcement from the city on Thursday. The decision resolves a dispute among council members that emerged last month over the best name for the 60-acre project planned off Lotz Parkway near the city's southern edge.
Sacramento Zoo could be renamed once it moves to Elk Grove. City council to vote
Elk Grove officials have proposed the official name of its new zoo project after four years of negotiations and recent debate between the Elk Grove City Council and the Sacramento Zoological Society.
Recommended new name of proposed Elk Grove zoo is revealed
Three weeks after Elk Grove's City Council directed staff to present another alternative for the New Zoo at Elk Grove Project after rejecting the proposed “The Greater Sacramento Zoo at Elk Grove,” city staff revealed its newest recommendation.
Call it the Elk Grove - Sacramento Zoo: New name to reflect zoo's legacy and new home
When the doors open for the new zoo, it'll be called the Elk Grove - Sacramento Zoo. It was the second name brought before the city council for a vote. Elk Grove City Council revisited the initial proposal of "The Greater Sacramento Zoo at Elk Grove" to make the city's name more prominent.
The Sacramento Zoo will be renamed with Elk Grove move. Here’s what it will be called
Elk Grove city officials voted unanimously to name its new zoo the “Elk Grove – Sacramento Zoo,” on Wednesday night, with support from the Sacramento Zoological Society. “I think it’s important to recognize that it isn’t necessarily about the city of Sacramento.
Longtime Elk Grove Nissan, Mazda dealership sold to new owner; workers expected to keep jobs
Driebe announced the sale of his Nissan of Elk Grove and Mazda of Elk Grove dealerships to DriveFamilyFirst LLC, and its ...
CHP investigating I-5 deadly crash involving big rig south of Elk Grove
One person has died after a crash involving a big rig and a sedan south of Elk Grove early Thursday morning. The crash ...
Suburban man accused of concealing ex-girlfriend's death fails to show up to court; warrant issued
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WLS) -- An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of concealing the death of his ex-girlfriend in the north suburbs after he did not show up for his court date this ...
Elk Grove Nissan, Mazda dealerships changing ownership along with service shops
Ownership changes are in the works for two automotive dealerships and two service centers in the Elk Grove Auto Mall, but the ...
Elk Grove breweries weigh in on possible permit expansion in the city
Elk Grove city leaders are discussing the possibility of doubling the number of permits for alcohol-only establishments in ...
Should Elk Grove increase alcohol sales in Old Town? Public hearing on Wednesday
The Elk Grove City Council will conduct a public hearing and potentially introduce an ordinance amending the Old Town area to ...
Elk Grove traffic impacted due to train stopped for extended period of time
ELK GROVE – A train stopped for an extended period of time is impacting traffic in Elk Grove Tuesday morning. The train stopped on the tracks near Sheldon Road and has stayed there since around 7 a.m.
3 detained after stolen car chase in Elk Grove
Three people were detained after a stolen car chase in south Sacramento County. Alexis Ohanian responded directly to Stephen ...