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Headline News Carmichael’s Fourth of July Ruthie Bolton, Olympic Gold Medalist, Monarch’s WNBA star, community leader, and new mother will act as Grand Marshal for the Carmichael Elks 51st Annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade theme “Honoring Citizen Patriots”, celebrates the accomplishments of Ruthie and contributions of all American patriots. “I can’t think of any Fourth of July Parade that has had a mother and her new baby as parade grand marshals,” noted parade coordinator Jim Warrick. The parade will start with Engines from the Sacramento Metro Fire Department and the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard at 10:30 A.M. from the corner of Fair Oaks and Marconi Blvd. Over 1,200 entries have signed up to march, float, and ride along Fair Oaks Blvd. parade route to the Carmichael Elks Lodge on Cypress Ave. During the parade, travelers may use Garfield or California as alternate north south routes. [More] New Senior Living Community in Carmichael to Hire 30 New Team Members! Carmichael- Sunrise Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living services, will open its newest community, Sunrise of Carmichael, on July 23, 2009. With this new home opening comes the opportunity to employ over 30 new team members in the areas of culinary, nursing, activities, and caregiving. Sunrise offers a full benefit package, premium wages, and tuition reimbursement to it’s employees. Sunrise of Carmichael, the Company’s fifth community in Sacramento, will be first Sunrise community in California custom-built to feature its distinctive programs for residents with early, mild or advanced cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease.To learn more about Sunrise, please visit http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com - (916) 485-4500. California Family Fitness Wins KCRA A-List “Best Gym” (Carmichael, CA) - California Family Fitness (CFF) is proud to announce they have been voted “Best Gym” in the Sacramento region by KCRA-Channel 3 viewers "We are very excited to be honored by KCRA-Channel 3, Sacramento’s leading broadcast station, and their viewers, as the community’s best fitness facility,” said Randy Karr president of California Family Fitness. “At CFF, we are dedicated to providing our members and employees of all ages a fun, friendly environment by providing state-of-the-art equipment, programs and activities. We are so proud that our community partners and friends have recognized us as a leader in the health and fitness industry.” [More] American River Conservancy Summer 2009 Programs FAMILY EXPLORATION & ADVENTURE WALK Saturday, June 27th 9:30 – 11am Keith Atwater, former ARC board member and current volunteer, will host this walk for kids of all ages. Bring parents and grandparents on this scavenger hunt with games and a short one-mile walk. Meet at the Dave Moore Nature Area in Coloma at 9:30am. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic along the American River. Handicap accessible. FREE - Please call to sign up at 530-621-1224 or julie@arconservancy.org. [More] Local Synchronized Swimmers Qualify for National Competition The Sacramento Synchronized Swim Team’s 18-19 Age Group team qualified to compete at the National level at the recent 2009 Region B Age Group Championships held at the Folsom Aquatics Center. The championship meet featured 8 teams from Northern and Central California. The Region B Championship was the qualifying meet for competing in the 2009 ESYNCHRO Age Group National Championships to be held June 27-July 4 in Gainesville, Fla. The top three finishing entries in each routine event qualify to go on to the National competition. [More] Local High School Students Earn Environmental Award SACRAMENTO-- California Integrated Waste Management Board Executive Director Mark Leary presented awards to local high school students for their efforts to enhance California’s creeks, streams, and rivers on Friday, April 17, 2009. “Creek Week”, celebrating its 19th year, is an annual event organized by the Sacramento Area Creeks Council and made possible by sponsorships and in-kind donations. It promotes the long-term protection of our creek systems and creek banks by controlling trash, pollutants, and non-native plants that are overtaking native riparian habitat—a goal that benefits the entire community. [More] PG&E and SMUD Launch First-of-its-Kind Energy Efficiency Program for Business and Consumer Electronics As leaders in the field of energy efficiency, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced a ground breaking program to encourage businesses and consumers to save energy and lower their costs for electricity. For the first time in the United States, utilities, retailers and manufacturers are joining together to help businesses and consumers become more informed about the benefits of purchasing energy-efficient electronic products. In addition to the two utilities, this Business and Consumer Electronics program includes Best Buy, Sears Holding Company, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Lenovo. [More] Tea Party Comes to Sacramento April 15th While the government works on its plans to redistribute the wealth, hard working Americans work more for less, and the government takes a bigger and bigger slice. Americans are coming to understand that these huge special interest programs create severe economic burdens on American families, which threaten their livelihood now and into the future. [More] SMUD invites public input on rates At its meeting this Thursday, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Board of Directors will consider the need for a general rate increase that would go into effect later this year. If the Board decides to proceed, it would hold public workshops and a hearing before initiating any rate changes. SMUD General Manager and CEO John DiStasio is recommending a two-step rate action. The first step would be a 9.5 percent rate increase to take effect September 1, after the Sacramento region’s demanding summer peak-use period is over. The second step would be a 3.5 percent rate increase in January 2011. [More] State Fair Showcases the Best of the West! SACRAMENTO, CA (March 30, 2009) - The California State Fair has a long tradition of showcasing and rewarding Californians who excel in their hobbies and trade. Since 1854 the State Fair has hosted unique and world-renowned competitions showcasing a variety of industries. Thousands of awards are bestowed annually in categories such as fine arts, culinary, youth, technology and more. Last year over 20,000 total entries were received from almost every county in California! [More] SCSO Performance Celebrates Bach and Mondavi Venue Johann Sebastian Bach must surely have had a huge smile on his German Baroque face when Conductor Donald Kendrick and the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra feted his 324th birthday on Sunday evening, March 22 at the UC Davis Mondavi Center. The very well-attended performance, sponsored by the SCSO’s own successful fundraiser, showcased a terrific “Bach musical sampler” with excerpts from the St. John Passion, the Ascension Cantata (#11), the Lutheran Mass No. 4 in G Major and Bach’s magnificent Magnificat. [More] Sacramento County Employee Wins the 2009 Clean Air Champion Award Sacramento, CA. – Toni Barry, Principal Environmental Analyst with the County Department of Environmental Review & Assessment (DERA), has been awarded the 2009 Clean Air Champion award by Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails, a local advocacy group. Barry was selected as this year’s winner due to her leadership within her Department and the Sacramento community to improve regional air quality and address climate change at a local level. [More] Carmichael Recreation and Park District Receives Award for Patriots Park On March 20, 2009 the Carmichael Recreation and Park District received The California Park and Recreation Society District II Facility Design and Park Planning Award for PATRIOTS PARK. Carmichael Recreation and Park District celebrated the Grand Opening of Patriots Park on November 15, 2008. Over 500 people attended the ceremony which included a parade of children, a color guard, fire trucks, speeches, ribbon cutting, and the official raising of the American Flag. The celebration also included the introduction of 7 heroes for the “Wall of Honor”. [More] State Water Board Extends Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Septic Tank Regulations Sacramento – Senator Dave Cox today issued a statement following the State Water Resources Control Board decision to extend the public comment period to February 23: “Due to a high volume of public outrage, the State Water Board has extended the public comment period by two weeks. The new deadline is Monday, February 23, 2009. [More] Watt Avenue @ Folsom Boulevard Light Rail Bridge Sacramento CA – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) and Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) have reached a significant construction milestone for a project to build a bridge for light rail trains over Watt Avenue. On February 2, 2009, light rail trains will begin using the new bridge for the first time. Currently, light rail trains are using tracks which are at-grade and run directly across Watt Avenue. Over the weekend of January 30 to February 1, light rail trains will be moved onto this new bridge and off the temporary tracks that were put in place to allow room for bridge construction. This work will take place over a weekend and will have minimal traffic impacts. [More] RT Board Approves Fare Increase Effective January 1 In response to an $18.3 million loss in state funds for Fiscal Year 2009, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) Board of Directors recently approved a staff recommendation to increase bus, light rail and complementary paratransit fares effective Thursday, January 1, 2009. The new fares will increase the Basic fare by 25 cents (to $2.25), the Basic daily pass by $1 (to $6) and the Basic monthly pass by $15 (to $100). Discount fares will increase accordingly. [More] REALTORS® Celebrate 100 Years Auburn , CA – Placer County is faced with costly North Auburn wastewater system improvements to comply with more stringent requirements adopted by state and federal regulators. The County wants to hear from residents and businesses served by the treatment plant in North Auburn before deciding how to meet the new wastewater treatment standards, held an informational workshop November 17, have a sewer decision website, and will offer other educational and input opportunities. Following are the two wastewater treatment options under consideration. Both options will impact fees, and both have advantages and disadvantages. [More] Know Your Code Halloween or not, there are few things that send creepy chills up our spine like rodents in our home. Once rodents become established, they can breed quickly and establish a large population that can be nearly impossible to eliminate. Rats and mice can cause significant damage to your property and may also harbor diseases that can sicken you and your family. But who do you call when you spot the creepy critters? “Rodent infestation, left unchecked, can become a public health nuisance,” said Tammy Derby, Code Enforcement Manager for Sacramento County Code Enforcement. “Typically, we don’t get involved until the infestation becomes a public health hazard and we need to step in to require pest control and preventative maintenance efforts.” [More] SMUD Delivers Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Door To Door People living in the Citrus Heights neighborhood near San Juan High School received energy- efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs as part of an ongoing pilot project by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to educate and facilitate energy savings in its communities. Volunteers go door to door delivering the bulbs and sharing information about how to save money on energy bills. The Citrus Heights neighborhood is the fourth community to participate in the SMUD pilot project and other neighborhoods are being scheduled as well. [More] Honoring Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks Volunteer Carol Doersch As Outstanding Volunteer, 2007 CAROL DOERSCH has volunteered for more than 26 years as a founder and supporter of the American River Natural History Association (ARNHA); and Carol has consistently provided an average of 40 hours each month for many years working in support of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and the ARNHA; and [More] Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders Donates New Dodge Sprinter to Local Red Cross For Community Classes Sacramento, CA – The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross is the recipient of a brand new Dodge Sprinter Van, courtesy of the Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders, a philanthropic group of women affiliated with the American Red Cross. “Our goal with this donation is to go out into the community and provide students who want to learn lifesaving skills with state of the art training equipment,” said Julie Van Dooren, CEO of the Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross. [More] DMV Announces New Online Information Features for Customers Sacramento – Using technology and innovation to keep customers informed, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced today new features available on the DMV Web site. Customers will now be able to receive the latest RSS (Real Simple Syndication) feeds pertaining to DMV news and information, sign up for instant news alerts; find a local field office using a pop-up Google map, and on April 30, 2008 customers can download DMV driving videos direct to their iPods. “We are very pleased to offer more enhanced online services on our Web site,” said DMV Director George Valverde. “RSS is the next step in providing enhanced services to an increasingly mobile, global and knowledge-based market of DMV customers.” [More] First 5 Sacramento Commission Releases Grant Money for Community Activities  |
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