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‘Best of’ Polls Now Closed

Oct 20, 2026 09:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Polling ended Saturday, Oct. 10; votes for the 9th annual Best of Carmichael race are now being tallied.

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Governor Gavin Newsom
Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Oct 05, 2026 05:30PM ● By Stop CIPA Shakedowns News Release

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters.

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Harbor Freight’s new store
Harbor Freight Opens Carmichael Store

Sep 21, 2026 05:20PM ● By Harbor Freight News Release

Harbor Freight, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, officially opened its newest location in Carmichael on Sept. 15.

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Best of the Best is Back

Sep 08, 2026 12:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The popularity contest that decides Carmichael’s top businesses has kicked off.

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Bucks Mind the Shop and the Town

Jul 20, 2026 05:09PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

For one Carmichael family business, the buck does not stop at small growth.

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Sacramento County Welcomes Peak Energy to Metro Air Park

Jul 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County today welcomed Peak Energy to Metro Air Park as the company celebrated the opening of its first commercial manufacturing facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Years of Beer and Cheer

Jul 06, 2026 04:22PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

First establishing their business in Sacramento’s K Street Mall, River City Brewing Company owners Steve Cuneo and Beth Ayres-Biro took a leap of faith and relocated to Carmichael in 2016.

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Business Comes Out Swinging

Jun 23, 2026 09:42AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

When golf fanatic Adam Johnson launched his company 13 year ago, the former bank manager was driving for increased fitness in his beloved sport.

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Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

Jun 23, 2026 09:39AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles.

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Small Business Employment Index Declines for Third Consecutive Month

Jun 15, 2026 03:10PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

The latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows the Small Business Employment Index remaining essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April.

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Sushi Rolls in Hoover Award

Jun 15, 2026 02:54PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Assemblyman Josh Hoover has named a sushi restaurant his Small Business of the Month for June.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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Jimboy's Tacos President Karen Knudson-Freeman
Jimboy’s Tacos Announces Passing of Karen Knudson-Freeman, President

May 19, 2026 12:15PM ● By Jimboy’s Tacos News Release

Jimboy’s Tacos, a family-owned and managed business 70-plus years strong, is saddened to announce the passing of Karen Knudson-Freeman, daughter of founder Jim “Jimboy” Knudson and mother to current CEO Erik Freeman.

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Goddesses Share Golden Gifts

Mar 03, 2026 12:02PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Rising goddess-like from pandemic setbacks, two Carmichael Aphrodites have revitalized their Gibbons Drive salon.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Rob Kerth Elected SMUD Board Vice President

Jan 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Rob Kerth as Vice President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026, through December of 2026.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Local Non-Profits

Dec 19, 2025 01:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

he Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is continuing its commitment to supporting local non-profit organizations through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program.

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Check This Out!

Dec 16, 2025 09:59AM ● By By Susan Skinner

Businessman Mike Rockenstein has balanced his 2025 books with a donation of almost $17,500 to the First Tee-Sacramento organization.

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The Best of Carmichael contest hails winners at La Sierra Community Center
You’re the Tops!

Nov 18, 2025 09:15AM ● By Susan Skinner

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce's “Best of Carmichael” gala recently celebrated the community's most popular businesses and organizations.

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The Best of Carmichael contest hails winners at La Sierra Community Center
Best of the Best Celebrate

Nov 10, 2025 04:51PM ● By Susan Skinner

Business and service professionals celebrated the annual Best of Carmichael contest last week.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month
Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:50PM ● By State Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District.

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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Luxe Auto Center staffers and friends snip a ribbon
Baby, You Can Fix My Car

Oct 14, 2025 11:15AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

A Carmichael enterprise is the latest of five Sacramento companies established by Sacramento auto-entrepreneur Waseem Nazir.

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Fundraiser Boosts Nature Center

Oct 07, 2025 04:21PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Celebration, gratitude and the future were key themes at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s recent Fall Feast in the Forest fundraiser in Ancil Hoffman Park, Carmichael.

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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The 2024 Best of Carmichael winners pose for a victory portrait
Best of the Best is Back

Sep 15, 2025 11:54AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The popularity contest that decides Carmichael’s top businesses has kicked off.

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Grocery Outlet Fresh Start

Sep 02, 2025 06:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

A new chapter in local grocery retail began Aug. 28 as Grocery Outlet opened its newest store on Fulton Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew community leaders, elected officials, nonprofit partners and neighbors alike.

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the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts
President’s Executive Order Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Needed

Aug 11, 2025 06:04PM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

On Aug. 7, the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit
Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Austin Manning has been selected to serve as the new president and CEO of Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Mercy San Juan Medical Center Welcomes New President, CEO

Jul 22, 2025 09:50AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health announced on July 17 that Austin Manning has been selected to serve as the new president and CEO of Mercy San Juan Medical Center, effective July 14.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Small Business Owners Describe Slightly-Improved Conditions

Jun 17, 2025 11:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business owners expecting better business conditions and sales boosted the National Federation of Independent Business’s latest Small Business Optimism Index numbers, released on June 10, to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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Carmichael Chamber of Commerce members join Carmichael Recreation and Park District staffers at a Garfield House event
Jensen Gem Opens for Events

Jun 17, 2025 09:56AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Nestled in a Jensen Gardens glade, the once-neglected Garfield House is now an intimate event venue.

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