Happy Mother's Day 2026, if you can afford it!

Kalshi's Matsui-Vang Primary Test

Elk Grove News [https://www.elkgrovenews.net/] readers will note that we have had several reports on the Kalshi prediction markets as forecast tools for the primary elections in California's Congressional Districts 6, 7, and 22. So what are the preliminary results?

The best-laid plans of Mice and Men can go awry

California’s 6th Congressional District was drawn under Proposition 50 to create a district more favorable to Democrats. However, early results suggest a very differentoutcome.

Picking up the tab for every regrettable purchase

President Trump wants taxpayers to give $1.6 billion for January 6 thugs, creating America's first federal reimbursement program for convicted criminals. Why stop there?

Politicians, please leave the self-stick at home

This weekend Americans will celebrate Memorial Day. Even though it has become an excuse for retailers to promote sales, we would offer this advice to politicians who view it as an opportunity for self-promotion.

Time for these (and other) old Democrats took FDR's hint

One of the best things to come out of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal was Social Security. The program, which is nearing its 100th birthday, had two primary purposes. These politicians need to honor one of Social Security's original purposes.