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A Better Building Permit Experience is on the Way

Mar 10, 2025 11:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency and efficiency for residents and businesses navigating the building permit process.

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Sacramento Displayed in Playing Cards

Mar 04, 2025 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Inc. News Release

Sacramento Fine Arts Center recently created two decks of playing cards with landscapes from Sacramento. Seventy-one artists participated in the Sacramento Playing Cards Exhibit that celebrates Sacramento’s history and community.

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Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association to Host Community Cleanup Day

Mar 04, 2025 12:34PM ● By Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association News Release

The Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association (CCNA) announced it will host a community cleanup day on April 26, thanks to a recent grant from Sacramento County Water Resources.

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Store Opening a Family Affair

Mar 04, 2025 12:28PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A nickname can be prophetic. Suraj Gill’s moniker “Surge” might have foreseen a flair for the fast lane. Aged 28, the Rio Americano graduate has more than 40 vans on the road delivering Amazon purchases.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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Aggie Earns Player of The Week Honor

Mar 04, 2025 10:28AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis sophomore Mika Ikemori was named Big West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Feb. 26.

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Sac State Women’s Tennis Adds International Talent

Mar 04, 2025 10:18AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Cami Maldonado Gutierrez, ranked as one of the top 10 juniors in her home country of Mexico, has committed to join the Sacramento State women's tennis team Head Coach Sophie Breault announced on Feb. 21.

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Hornet Nets Pitcher of the Week Award

Mar 04, 2025 10:11AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Fresh off a performance that earned him his first victory of the season, senior right-hander Evan Gibbons was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday, Feb. 24.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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UC Davis Offers Doctor of Nursing Program

Mar 03, 2025 06:08PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis has earned accreditation for its Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia degree program by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

Mar 03, 2025 05:51PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23.

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Public Hearing on Potential Reorganization of SSWD and DPMWD

Feb 28, 2025 08:29AM ● By SSWD and DPMWD News Release

The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) will host a public hearing on the proposed reorganization of the Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) and Del Paso Manor Water District (DPMWD) on Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m.

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Carmichael Native Presents Awards to Sailors

Feb 26, 2025 11:08AM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

On Feb. 4, Capt. Robert "Seph" Coats from Carmichael presented awards to the U.S. Navy Band musicians serving at the Washington Navy Yard.

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San Juan Unified Seeks Curriculum Committee Members

Feb 26, 2025 10:58AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Applications for San Juan Unified’s Curriculum Adoption Committees are open now through March 3 for parents/guardians, staff and community members.

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Breakfast for the Birds

Feb 26, 2025 10:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds.

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Button Up

Feb 26, 2025 10:42AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Californian Button Society will bring its potpourri expo back to Carmichael on March 8.

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Companion Set to Help Vet

Feb 26, 2025 10:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green.

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Chamber Champions Honored

Feb 21, 2025 02:33PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce recently named top community achievers for 2025.

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You Can Prevent Teen Dating Violence

Feb 19, 2025 12:42PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly complicated. The undertaking of a relationship very often requires more maturity than most teens have developed.

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Running for Cancer Research

Feb 18, 2025 09:14AM ● By Dana-Farber Cancer Institute News Release

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon.

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Hornet Freshman Named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Feb 18, 2025 09:10AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On Feb. 12, Hornet freshman Gur Libal was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after leading the Hornets to a 3-1 record over the previous week.

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Pranyte Named Women’s Player of the Week

Feb 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

An undefeated record and a historic team victory for the Sacramento State women's tennis team helped lift freshman Emilija Pranyte to Big Sky Conference Player of the Week

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Athletics Storming into Spring Training

Feb 18, 2025 09:01AM ● By Martin Gallegos, MLB.com

There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Mesa Arizona’s Hohokam Stadium on Feb. 12 for the first day of spring training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time.

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Bike and Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded to County

Feb 18, 2025 08:57AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Thanks to a new $188,000 grant awarded to the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education by the California Office of Traffic Safety, students at seven middle school campuses across Sacramento County will lead program activities to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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Sacramento History Museum Offers Exciting Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Feb 18, 2025 08:51AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Sacramento History Museum officials are excited to offer two engaging ways for the community to celebrate Black History Month.

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New Home Sales Surge in New Year

Feb 17, 2025 06:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11.

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Crabs, Community and Champions

Feb 11, 2025 04:07PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Del Campo's Annual Feed Supports Student Athletes

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Carmichael Beavers Celebrate 60 Years

Feb 11, 2025 03:49PM ● By Carmichael Beavers Swim Team News Release

A beloved local institution, the Carmichael Beavers are celebrating a monumental milestone this year, marking 60 years of inspiring youth, building confidence and fostering community through the sport of swimming.

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Senior Sweethearts Cut a Rug

Feb 11, 2025 03:38PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Seniors swung and slow-danced at a Valentines Concert staged by Carmichael Parks Foundation last week.

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Community Achievers Honored

Feb 11, 2025 03:33PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Community glittered at a Carmichael Chamber of Commerce gala celebrating civic leaders last week. More than 150 supporters applauded honorees that included restaurateurs, store owners, nonprofit boosters and elected officers.

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Pucker Up - Apres Valentines is Sealed with a Kiss

Feb 05, 2025 09:19AM ● By MPG Staff

The art of the kiss will be explored in a show by Carmichael singer Susan Skinner and clarinetist Del Gomes at Twin Lotus Thai restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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