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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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Carmichael Pool Design Concepts, Survey Results Shared at Meeting

Apr 07, 2026 12:25PM ● By Eric Schucht

Officials with the Carmichael Recreation and Park District gave a sneak peek of two potential community pool designs, along with the preliminary results from the Pool Feasibility Study at a presentation held at 6 p.m. April 2 at the Carmichael Park Community Clubhouse.

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A Wunnerful, Bunniful Bash

Apr 07, 2026 12:13PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Easter Bunny hippity-hopped and skippity-skipped into town last Saturday, April 4. In celebration of Easter, pancakes flew off the griddle at Carmichael Park.

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Blooming Hope Preludes Brewing Hope 2026

Apr 06, 2026 01:59PM ● By Stephen B. Clazie, photos by Stephen B. Clazie

What started as a simple idea, gathering to make bouquets, quickly became something much more meaningful.

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American River Parkway Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Clean-Up

Apr 06, 2026 01:32PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s (Parkway Foundation) Spring Clean-Up is taking place Saturday, April 18.

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 from Wells Fargo

Apr 06, 2026 01:27PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Wells Fargo recently granted $50,000 to Women’s Empowerment for its housing and workforce development programs for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness.

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Sacramento County Strengthens Weather Preparedness

Apr 06, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is strengthening its commitment to keeping residents safe during severe weather events. The County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) has officially renewed its StormReady designation through September 2030.

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Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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Morri Elliott Earns Endorsement from Two San Juan Unified School Board Members

Mar 31, 2026 12:34PM ● By Vote Morri News Release

Morri Elliott, candidate for the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education, Trustee Area 3, has announced the endorsements of current San Juan Unified School District Board Members Manuel Perez and Tanya Kravchuk.

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Hundreds Served at Winter Respite 2026

Mar 31, 2026 12:29PM ● By Carmichael HART News Release

Carmichael Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is excited to share that Winter Respite 2026 concluded with extraordinary results.

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Home Energy Forum Highlights Electrification, Heat Pump Savings

Mar 31, 2026 12:14PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce held a home energy forum March 26 at the Carmichael Park Community Clubhouse in collaboration with Villara Home Services and SMUD.

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Chubby Cupboard Dishes for Five Years

Mar 31, 2026 12:08PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

In 2021, Mari Vilardo became an accidental businesswoman.

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Carmichael Chamber of Commerce on March 25 recognized its 2026 Persons of the Year

Celebrating Carmichael’s Best

Mar 31, 2026 11:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

2026 Persons of the Year honored for service and impact

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Sacramento County Launches $80K Grants for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2026 01:52PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are launching a new initiative to strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of nonprofits serving residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity – and are inviting eligible organizations to apply.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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SacRT Announces Blue Line Service Disruptions Throughout April for Platform Construction

Mar 26, 2026 12:05PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the community of scheduled Blue Line service disruptions throughout April 2026 as part of the ongoing Light Rail Modernization Project.

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Happy Iranian New Year

Mar 24, 2026 12:33PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Iranian Americans packed the Carmichael Elks Lodge on March 17 to mark Nowruz – the Persian New Year. The celebration ended a three-day cultural festival at the lodge.

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80th birthday, former Sacramento Sheriff Lou Blanas

Sheriff Blanas Toasted at Milagro

Mar 24, 2026 12:24PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Law enforcement giants rubbed shoulders with civic luminaries as former Sacramento Sheriff Lou Blanas marked his 80th birthday.

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Shine Program Invests in Local Nonprofits

Mar 23, 2026 03:04PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD has awarded twenty-five local nonprofits with more than $524,000 in funding from its annual Shine program.

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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San Juan Unified 2026 Classified Employees of the Year

San Juan Unified Employees of the Year Recognized

Mar 23, 2026 12:45PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District is honored to announce the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year. These outstanding staff members were nominated by our San Juan Unified community for their incredible contributions in supporting the success of our students.

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The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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Jennifer Claiborne has been appointed as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling

County Director of Waste Management and Recycling Appointed

Mar 23, 2026 12:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Tuesday, March 10 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Jennifer Claiborne as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling, effective March 23, 2026.

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Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Mar 23, 2026 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

“I conclude you have completed the CARE plan and have officially graduated from the program,” said Honorable Jennifer K. Rockwell, the Collaborative Courts Supervising Judge.

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State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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March is Women’s History Month

Mar 16, 2026 02:15PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

The goal of the Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River club is to empower women and girls to create their own path to success and a history to be proud of.

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