Memorial Day Recalls Heroes

Fallen heroes were honored at Carmichael’s Vietnam Monument on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). The 57-year-old tradition of community remembrance continued with flags, speeches and prayers in the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area. Read More »

Nature Parades a Feast

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Staged previously during the fall, NatureFest has been rescheduled as a spring attraction. The June 8 event is the center’s largest educational event. Read More »

Charging Ahead

Mitra EV Launches Nation’s First Shared Charging Hubs Read More »

A Survival Story for Memorial Day

U.S. nurses who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973 did heroic things that most people have never heard occurred. Read More »

Carmichael Gets Hip May 24

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season continued last Saturday, with Carmichael Park crowds hopping to the Latin tribute band, Maya. Read More »

Koobs Memorial Day Celebration In-Person and on Zoom

Join the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael for Memorial Day May 26 at the La Sierra High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Koobs Nature Area. Read More »

Carmichael Hails Great Taste

More than 400 foodies last week crammed La Sierra Community Center for the annual Taste of Carmichael festival. Read More »

First Move-Ins for New Neighborhood

A rare new housing development in central Carmichael, The Paseos community is reaching halfway-point in construction. Read More »

Youth, Dedication and Innovation Honored

2025 DOVIA Volunteer Awards Ceremony Read More »

Whatcha Gonna Do May 31? Come see Pablo Cruise!

Fans of the early ’70s/late ’80s California sun and surf sound will be in for a treat to hear that the platinum-selling pop/rock group Pablo Cruise will perform at the Hard Rock Casino on May 31. Read More »

Remembering the 1973 Roseville Bomb Explosion

Can you remember where you were when the bombs went off? Read More »

Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat

Essential Tips for Pet Owners Read More »

Washing Away Mental Health Stigma

This May, Sacramento County is making a splash to raise awareness about mental health. Read More »

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30. Read More »

Free Mulch for Your Yard!

Water-saving mulch available during Mulch Mayhem on Saturday, May 17. Read More »

Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

Beloved Netflix Series Characters to Inspire Families Through Games, Trivia, and Eco-Education at Annual Event Read More »

Carmichael Goes Cinco

Home to nearly a dozen Mexican restaurants, Carmichael last week rolled out red, white and green flags for Cinco de Mayo. Read More »

Carmichael Park Goes Latin, Saturday

Carmichael Park’s Spring/Summer concert season continues on Saturday with the Maya Latin Tribute Band. Read More »

Students Explore Innovation, Culture and Careers at World Fair

Mira Loma High School students shared their talents, research and aspirations during the school’s annual World Fair and Middle Years Program (MYP) Personal Project Exhibition. Read More »

Viva Motociclo Italiano!

The Italian Cultural Society celebrated Mediterranean motors with a four- and two-wheeled festival last weekend. Read More »

Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season. Read More »

St. Francis Celebrates 17 Future Collegiate Athletes

St. Francis Catholic High School honored a total of 17 senior students who committed to compete in ten different collegiate sports during the spring edition of its National Letter of Intent and College Commitment celebration on the morning of May 1. Read More »

Reynolds, Westbrook Earn All-Conference Honors

American River College Baseball standouts Jayden Reynolds (Bella Vista) and Dylan Westbrook (Oak Ridge) earned 2025 first team All-BIG 8 Conference honors it was announced on April 30. Read More »

Aggies Make Statement at Lubbock Regionals

University of California Davis women’s golf put the nation on notice at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lubbock Regionals, finishing better than number 18 Arizona and just one stroke off the final cut line with an impressive seventh-place finish to wrap up a historic season. Read More »

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year. Read More »

Connections Academy at Gateway Offers K-10 Virtual Schooling for Northern California Families

The tuition-free virtual public charter program is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year Read More »

Sacramento Book Festival Created for All Ages

Excitement is growing throughout the regional reading community about the May 31 inaugural Sacramento Book Festival presented by the California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch. Read More »

We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are here and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks! Read More »

Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023. Read More »

USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk

An Affordable Apartment Community in The Vineyard Area of Sacramento County Read More »

Sacramento County Fair Returns

Get ready, Sacramento! The Sacramento County Fair is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 26, bringing five days of family-friendly fun, delicious fair food and thrilling entertainment. Read More »

Decide Which is The American River Burger Champion

The American River Parkway Foundation invites Sacramento-area community members to Discovery Park for the American River Burger Battle. Read More »

Carmichael Park Community Band Festival Returns

The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association returns to its annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival at Carmichael Park Amphitheater, located at 5750 Grant Ave., on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Read More »

Carmichael Goes Rockabilly Saturday

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season kicked off last Saturday, with two solid hours of dance music by Remedy 7. More than 800 fans enjoyed the sunset gig. Read More »

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove. Read More »