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Cantina Azteca Celebrates 10 Years

May 05, 2026 10:21AM ● By Abbey Wicks, photo by Abbey Wicks

Cantina Azteca opened its Fair Oaks Boulevard location 10 years ago and has since become a staple of Carmichael’s restaurant scene.

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Park Concert Season Kicks Off

May 05, 2026 10:18AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Park District concerts began May 2 with a blockbuster rock performance by the 12-piece East Wind ensemble.

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The HEART of Independence: From Tent to Apartment

May 04, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

“I never thought I’d be in a tent, but that’s better than being on the ground.”

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Conflict Criminal Defender Selected

May 04, 2026 12:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has selected Tiffanie Leon-Synnott to serve as the County’s next Conflict Criminal Defender, effective May 1 following a competitive selection process conducted in partnership with the Sacramento Superior Court.

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Water Commission Strengthens Harvest Water Investment

May 04, 2026 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) News Release

Additional funding supports SacSewer’s landmark recycled water project, on track for 2027 delivery following major construction milestones

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Women’s Empowerment Announces 25th Anniversary Campaign

May 04, 2026 11:32AM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Addresses Evolving Needs of Sacramento Women Experiencing Homelessness

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center Invites Community to Support Animal Ambassadors on Big Day of Giving

Apr 29, 2026 01:39PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

May 7 campaign supports improved animal habitats and care as part of 50th anniversary year

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The Mind of the Coach: Coach at Home

Apr 28, 2026 12:14PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

6:00 AM. That is when the day started. Not the coaching day. The whole day.

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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Hoover’s Bill to Protect Historic Districts Passes Housing Committee

Apr 27, 2026 05:00PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 22 the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development approved Assembly Bill 2415 authored by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), which would provide flexibility under state housing law and protect locally designated historic districts such as Historic Folsom.

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Sacramento Fine Arts Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Apr 27, 2026 04:39PM ● By Sac Arts News Release

The idea for an art center started as a small spark four decades ago and grew into an established and integral community cultural center.

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Sacramento Life Center Receives Grant to Enhance Patient Care Through New Electronic Health Records System

Apr 27, 2026 12:25PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center (SLC) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Jerome and Wanda Hart Foundation to support the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, an investment that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women and families across the Sacramento region.

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Transit Connect Now Available, ZipPass Retiring June 15

Apr 27, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding riders that its new mobile ticketing app, Transit Connect, is now available and will fully replace the ZipPass app effective Monday, June 15. Transit Connect offers riders a smarter, simpler, and more secure way to purchase, store and activate fare products for SacRT.

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Celebrating Volunteers in Sacramento County

Apr 27, 2026 11:43AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognizing the volunteers who help make our community a better place. Across Sacramento County, volunteers support families and enhance residents' well-being.

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Child Support Helps Local Families Thrive

Apr 27, 2026 11:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) plays an important role in supporting families and promoting the well-being of children across the community.

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2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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Roger's Review: FTD Walk For Hope

Apr 21, 2026 11:40AM ● By Senator Roger Niello

Many people know actor Bruce Willis from the movies on big screens, but behind the screens in his personal life, he has lived with frontotemporal degeneration, commonly referred to as FTD, since 2022.

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Friends of the Carmichael Library to Hold Spring Book Sale

Apr 21, 2026 11:36AM ● By Friends of the Carmichael Library News Release

The Friends of the Carmichael Library invites residents to stop by the Carmichael Library Community Room for the one-day spring book sale held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9.

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‘Inside Carmichael’ Highlights Projects, Policy Updates

Apr 21, 2026 11:30AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Community leaders and government representatives gathered April 16 at Carmichael Park to share updates on local projects, policy efforts and upcoming events during a monthly roundtable hosted by the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

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Les Lehr Takes a Final Bow

Apr 21, 2026 11:18AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Father, grandfather and godfather of Sacramento community bands, Les Lehr died on April 10 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. The Carmichael resident was 88 years old.

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Annual FACE FamFest Returns May 7

Apr 21, 2026 10:32AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District invites students, families and staff to attend its annual FamFest celebration on Thursday, May 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dyer-Kelly Elementary School, located at 3101 Bell St. in Sacramento.

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A Night of Timeless Music

Apr 20, 2026 01:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

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Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 20, 2026 12:31PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Creating a Better Future for Every Child

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CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Apr 20, 2026 12:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry.

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County Releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report

Apr 20, 2026 12:03PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has released its 2025 Year in Review Annual Report, highlighting a year of measurable progress, service delivery and continued investment in the community.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Annual Big Day of Giving Approaches

Apr 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together during a 24-hour giving drive to support hundreds of nonprofits that take care of our most vulnerable residents and vital local causes.

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Playhouse Stages 50th Anniversary

Apr 13, 2026 04:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

A second half-century has begun for Carmichael’s only community theater, the Chautauqua Playhouse.

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A ribbon-cutting dedicates Carmichael Water District's La Sierra Aquifer at Garfield Avenue

Carmichael Taps Into Water Future

Apr 13, 2026 03:30PM ● By Abbey Wicks

City and state representatives, along with Kiwanis Club of Carmichael and members of the community gathered on the morning of April 10 to celebrate the opening of Carmichael Water District’s La Sierra Aquifer Storage and Recovery Well.

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Soroptimists Honor Five Local Superheroes

Apr 13, 2026 03:10PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River is a global volunteer nonprofit that provides women and girls with access to education and training to achieve economic empowerment.

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SCOE Hosts Fourth Annual Early Learning Conference

Apr 13, 2026 11:29AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

‘Belonging by Design, Powered by STEAM’

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Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

Apr 13, 2026 11:17AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did

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Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

Apr 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule.

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Iran War Leads to Slowdown in Sales, North State BIA Reports

Apr 13, 2026 10:41AM ● By North State BIA News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region started out strong during the first two weeks of March but tailed off significantly later in the month as buyers appeared to pull back due to economic uncertainty as the war in Iran continued.

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Capital Region Small Business Awards Set for May 6 at Memorial Auditorium

Apr 13, 2026 10:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and the California State Treasurer’s Office invite the public to attend the Capital Region Small Business Awards.

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