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Free Tree-Watering Buckets and Summer Tree Care Tips Available at "Thirst Aid for Trees"

Jul 16, 2026 03:17PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

"Thirst Aid for Trees" will feature hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, water-saving tools and information on rebates and irrigation upgrades

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Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

Jul 14, 2026 12:38PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9.

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Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

Jul 14, 2026 11:06AM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action

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SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

Jul 13, 2026 01:18PM ● By SMUD News Release

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

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graduates from Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment

Women and Children Once Homeless Gather to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Jul 13, 2026 11:20AM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Amidst the smell of barbecue and the squeals of children laughing, dozens of Sacramento women who have risen from homelessness gathered with their children and reunited with classmates at William Land Park on June 27 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment.

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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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Coroner Needs Your Help with John Doe Identification

Jul 13, 2026 10:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unidentified adult male (Coroner Case 26-00572).

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Carmichael Salutes Glorious Fourth

Jul 06, 2026 04:27PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

They came, they praised, they paraded. A thousand patriots, horses, dogs and vehicles last week boosted the Carmichael Elks July 4 parade to honor 250 years of American independence.

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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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Blooming Beyond Borders

Jun 29, 2026 03:05PM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

‘Garden of Beauty’ Reimagines Fashion and Body Types

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Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

Jun 29, 2026 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For many people, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. For pets, it's often one of the scariest nights of the year.

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United We Prevail

Jun 29, 2026 02:44PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

For the bald eagle family I have been documenting for a decade, America’s big anniversary year has been traumatic. Yet, like the nation they symbolize, Mama and Papa Bald have soared above tragedy.

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Legislators Honor Nature Center

Jun 29, 2026 02:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center supporters recently gathered for cake and congratulations to mark the facility’s 50th anniversary. The June 18 celebration included presentations from Senator Roger Niello, Assemblyman Josh Hoover and County Supervisor Rich Desmond.

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Reign on, Carmichael Parade

Jun 23, 2026 09:28AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Without its civic fireworks display for the second year, Carmichael community patriotism will nevertheless fire up for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4.

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Making Every Beat Count

Jun 22, 2026 02:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative

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Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

Jun 22, 2026 01:23PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing.

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Sacramento County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Invasive Golden Mussel Threat

Jun 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, June 16, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency in response to the growing threat posed by the invasive Golden Mussel.

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River Otter Splashes to Victory in Inaugural Acorn Cup Competition

Jun 15, 2026 03:04PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

After a day of spirited debate and enthusiastic voting at NatureFest on June 7, the North American river otter emerged as the winner of the inaugural Acorn Cup.

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Hometown Heartthrob Rocks Park

Jun 15, 2026 02:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

A rock-pro since the age of 14, Todd Morgan grew up minutes from the stage where he presented the sixth show in Carmichael Park’s summer concert season on Saturday, June 13.

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Soroptimists Help Move Domestic Violence Survivors Forward

Jun 15, 2026 01:57PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

The vision of the Soroptimist organization is to help provide women and girls with the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

Jun 15, 2026 09:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets.

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A Feast of Nature at Effie Yeaw

Jun 08, 2026 03:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

From reptiles to spiders, raptors and bats - including California’s recently adopted State Bat of the Pallid species - Effie Yeaw Nature Center went scaley, buzzy and batty.

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The Eagles Have Landed

Jun 08, 2026 03:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Representing Scouting's highest achievement, no fewer than ten Eagle Scouts saluted at John Rockenstein’s recent Eagle Court of Honor at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Carmichael.

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13th Annual Spirit of San Juan Awards Recognizes Incredible Students and Staff

Jun 08, 2026 12:36PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

It was a night of celebration and honor at El Camino Fundamental High School’s Center for the Arts on May 14 for the 13th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.

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Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Jun 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards.

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Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Jun 08, 2026 11:15AM ● By Center for Sacramento History News Release

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City

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Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Jun 08, 2026 11:10AM ● By SacRT and WTS Sacramento News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.

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Cardinal Oaks Park Glows Up

Jun 02, 2026 10:16AM ● By Mike Powers, photos by Mike Powers

Cardinal Oaks Park, a hidden gem in western Carmichael is getting a much-needed polish.

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Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Jun 02, 2026 10:08AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community.

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