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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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Board of Supervisors Chair and Vice Chair Elected

Jan 20, 2026 12:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The annual vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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Teagarden Jazz Festival Features Grammy Winning Artist

Jan 20, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation News Release

The 19th Teagarden Jazz Festival: for Young Musicians will be held 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 7 in Capistrano Hall at Sacramento State.

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PG&E Donates $1 Million to Local Food Banks to Feed Families

Jan 20, 2026 11:58AM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Food Banks in Greater Sacramento Area Receive $168,000

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'You Light the Way' Nominations are Now Open

Jan 20, 2026 11:54AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

The You Light the Way awards recognize individuals whose dedication, advocacy and compassion have made a meaningful impact, whether through leadership, volunteer work, innovative programs or everyday acts of support.

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Love is in the Air

Jan 20, 2026 11:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Rounding off the romantic month of February, Carmichael singer Susan Skinner and her Hey Day band will offer a love-laden show at Twin Lotus Thai jazz restaurant.

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A 103rd Birthday Celebrated

Jan 20, 2026 11:19AM ● By Abbey Wicks, photos by Abbey Wicks

On Jan. 15, Elda “Eldie” Troup of Carmichael celebrated her 103rd birthday.

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Nominations Open for 5 Over 50 Award

Jan 13, 2026 09:57AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

If you know someone who makes Sacramento County a better place to live and is 50 years old or older, now is your chance to celebrate them.

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Serve this MLK Day

Jan 12, 2026 05:42PM ● By JustServe.com News Release

In 1994, Congress declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a National Day of Service.

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State Seal of Civic Engagement Applications Open

Jan 12, 2026 05:38PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Applications for the State Seal of Civic Engagement are now open.

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Rockenstein Tees up Honorary Mayoralty

Jan 12, 2026 05:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Golf-lover Mike Rockenstein raised more than $25,000 to win the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce’s contest for 2026 Honorary Mayor.

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An Unseen Danger: The Deadly Toll of Road Debris

Jan 12, 2026 05:17PM ● By AAA Northern California

When considering one of the factors linked to tens of thousands of crashes across the United States, many of them deadly, you might expect the answer to be drunk or distracted driving. However, a recent study by the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety found a surprising, yet equally dangerous, culprit: road debris.

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SacRT Announces Police Services Staffing Transition

Jan 12, 2026 05:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has announced a transition in its Police Services Department staffing, which went into effect Jan. 10 After nearly 34 years of dedicated service.

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Appellate Court Rejects Delta Tunnel Financing

Jan 12, 2026 04:33PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

The Delta Counties Coalition (DCC) welcomes the opinion by the Third District Court of Appeal, which upheld the lower court’s ruling that the State of California lacks legal authority to issue billions of dollars in bonds to finance the proposed Delta tunnel project without explicit legislative approval.

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Rancho Cordova Soroptimists Give Holiday Joy to Veterans

Jan 06, 2026 12:49PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River recently completed their annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 150 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS).

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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SacRT and Partners Raise Human Trafficking Awareness

Jan 05, 2026 05:37PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and SacRT is proud to join forces with local law enforcement and nonprofit partners to shine a light on this critical issue.

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Rosie Buck will serve a third year as Carmichael Chamber of Commerce President. She is pictured with son Archer

Local Supermom Leads Again

Jan 05, 2026 05:32PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s supermom, Rosie Buck will captain the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce for a third year.

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County Opens First Community Garden

Jan 05, 2026 05:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is proud to announce the opening of its first community garden at Gibson Ranch Regional Park

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Dave Tamayo Elected SMUD Board President

Jan 05, 2026 05:13PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Dave Tamayo as President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, and running through December 2026.

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SMUD Partners with Cub Scouts to Recycle Christmas Trees

Dec 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By SMUD News Release

Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Instead of tossing it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

Dec 29, 2025 05:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

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First Flu-Related Death of the Season Confirmed

Dec 29, 2025 04:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division (SCPH) is reporting the first influenza-related death of the 2025-26 flu season.

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Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

Dec 29, 2025 04:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

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Nature Center Welcomes Christina Preston as Director of Strategic Development

Dec 29, 2025 04:32PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center (EYNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Preston as its new Director of Strategic Development, a role focused on strengthening long-term support for the Nature Center and advancing its mission of connection, stewardship and lifelong learning.

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New Year, New Laws

Dec 29, 2025 04:26PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families.

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CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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Carmichael Friends of the Library stock up for a recent book sale

Book Sales Aid Library

Dec 29, 2025 04:04PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Friends of the library are indeed friends to a good cause. Between sales in their lobby shop and other fundraisers, the volunteers contributed more than $13,000 to the facility in 2025.

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CAHIP NorCal Celebrates Successful Toy Drive

Dec 23, 2025 12:00PM ● By CAHIP Northern California News Release

The Toy Drive reflects CAHIP NorCal’s ongoing commitment to community service alongside its work in advocacy, education, and professional development for health insurance and benefits professionals.

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Department of Child, Family and Adult Services Awarded for Committment to Community

Dec 19, 2025 01:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is proud to announce that the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) has been named the winner of the inaugural Social Sector Hero of the Year Award by Clear Impact.

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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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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

Dec 16, 2025 11:57AM ● By Match For Meals News Release

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign.

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CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Dec 16, 2025 11:45AM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.

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Effie Yeaw to Launch 50th Anniversary Year

Dec 16, 2025 10:09AM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

In 2026, the Effie Yeaw Nature Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a milestone that reflects its enduring role as one of the region’s most cherished places for nature connection, environmental learning and cultural storytelling.

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