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During the 12th annual Spirit Of San Juan Awards on May 8 ceremony, six honorees were recognized for exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers and providing an inclusive environment for all.

Six Honorees Recognized for Exhibiting Their Exceptional Character

Jun 03, 2025 10:27AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at San Juan High School’s Theater on May 8 for the 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.

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Carmichael Parks Foundation directors and Bob Ruffner (kneeling, third from right) pose with the metal and fused glass sign recently erected at Sharon Ruffner Plaza

Sharon Ruffner Plaza Dedicated

Jun 03, 2025 10:11AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 150 friends of Sharon Ruffner recently gathered to dedicate a corner of Carmichael Park to the community pillar.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations

Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17.

Bags of Love

May 29, 2025 09:10AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club News Release

The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17 to stuff 200 Comfort Kits, 200 Comfort Kid Kits and 200 backpacks full of school supplies, along with about 10 community volunteers.

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Stan Atkinson lived close to Ancil Hoffman Park, Carmichael during much of his Sacramento television career.

‘Mr Carmichael’ Stan Atkinson Dies

May 28, 2025 05:12PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A long-time friend of Carmichael, Stan Atkinson died last Saturday, aged 92.

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The funds will help counties prevent homelessness by providing services for youth transitioning out of foster care or probation systems in California

Newsom Funds Millions to Reduce Youth Homelessness

May 28, 2025 05:09PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing California’s success in reducing homelessness in youth, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced May 23 $56 million awards to help 52 California counties provide housing and supportive services to young adults at risk of homelessness.

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State-Specific Tools Highlight Small Business Tax Deduction Benefits

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in California.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom

Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs

California Residents Paying Nearly Double for Power since 2015

May 28, 2025 04:43PM ● By Texas Electricity Ratings News Release

California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs, with a 74% increase between 2015 and 2023.

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The Navy Band hosted this ceremony to honor Master Chief Musician Kolo on his retirement.

U.S. Navy Band Commanding Officer Honors Retiring Musician

May 28, 2025 04:31PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

Capt. Robert “Seph” Coats, a Carmichael native, presents Master Chief Musician David Kolo, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a certificate on April 28.

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Community Band Fest

May 28, 2025 04:24PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season continued last Saturday, with Carmichael Park resonating to funk rock hits from Hipper than Hip.

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Ancil Hoffman Park will temporarily close for up to two months, starting May 28, for road and parking lots repairs.

Ancil Hoffman Park Temporarily Closes for Two Months

May 28, 2025 04:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Ancil Hoffman Park will temporarily close for up to two months, starting May 28, as Sacramento County Regional Parks repairs, repaves and restripes the roads and parking lots to ensure compliance with state and federal accessibility standards.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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Anvitha Samineni proudly shows off her California State Seal of Biliteracy. She received recognition for her proficiency in English, Spanish and Telugu

More than 400 Students Receive California State Seal of Biliteracy

May 28, 2025 04:03PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Anvitha Samineni, a 12th-grader from Mira Loma High School, was in the spotlight as a student speaker at the recent Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) 2025 California State Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Ceremony.

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More than 6,500 members of the Class of 2025 walked the stage across six ceremonies

Sac State’s Commencement Brings Joy and Gratitude

May 28, 2025 03:55PM ● By Daniel Wilson, California State University Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State University recently celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for spring commencement.

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The Art Fiesta will feature this landscape painting by Tom Sorenson. Photos courtesy of Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club

67th Art Fiesta Features Local Students

May 28, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club will host its 67th Art Fiesta on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento.

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Veterans and supporters gather at the Vietnam Memorial in Earl J. Koobs Nature Area for Memorial Day, May 26.

Memorial Day Recalls Heroes

May 28, 2025 01:53PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fallen heroes were honored at Carmichael’s Vietnam Monument on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). The 57-year-old tradition of community remembrance continued with flags, speeches and prayers in the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area.

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Gabe Kerschner will bring a menagerie, likely to include alligator Spike to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s NatureFest

Nature Parades a Feast

May 28, 2025 01:49PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Staged previously during the fall, NatureFest has been rescheduled as a spring attraction. The June 8 event is the center’s largest educational event.

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Rock big band Hipper than Hip kicks off at 6 p.m. May 24 in Carmichael Park. Damon Jenkins is the band’s lead singer.

Carmichael Gets Hip May 24

May 20, 2025 04:43PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season continued last Saturday, with Carmichael Park crowds hopping to the Latin tribute band, Maya.

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Koobs Memorial Day Celebration In-Person and on Zoom

May 20, 2025 04:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Join the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael for Memorial Day May 26 at the La Sierra High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Koobs Nature Area.

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Among the first families occupying The Paseos development, Lynne and Kaylub Mins and daughter, Kyla, admire street-landscaping

First Move-Ins for New Neighborhood

May 20, 2025 04:05PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A rare new housing development in central Carmichael, The Paseos community is reaching halfway-point in construction.

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U.S.A Flags ready for retirement can be brought to any of SAFE's 17 branches in the Greater Sacramento area (

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Traditional Mexican dancers wearing colorful dresses

Carmichael Goes Cinco

May 13, 2025 11:31AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Home to nearly a dozen Mexican restaurants, Carmichael last week rolled out red, white and green flags for Cinco de Mayo.

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Lineup for Spring/Summer concerts in the park

Carmichael Park Community Band Festival Returns

May 06, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association News Release

The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association returns to its annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival at Carmichael Park Amphitheater, located at 5750 Grant Ave., on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

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Dyana and the Cherry Kings are scheduled for this Saturday’s concert in Carmichael Park. Artists playing guitar on stage.

Carmichael Goes Rockabilly Saturday

May 06, 2025 01:17PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season kicked off last Saturday, with two solid hours of dance music by Remedy 7. More than 800 fans enjoyed the sunset gig.

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Rendering of what the Elk Grove Zoo would look like.

Disappointment Surrounds Elk Grove Zoo Project Cancellation

May 06, 2025 01:06PM ● By Sean P. Thomas

A highly anticipated plan to relocate the Sacramento Zoo to Elk Grove has been shelved, prompting disappointment among city leaders and residents who had hoped the $300-million project would bring economic and cultural benefits to Elk Grove.

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Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

May 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses?

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ibbon cutters for an external defibrillator is installed at Fulton-El Camino Park District’s Howe Park

Device to Save a Life

May 06, 2025 12:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Thanks to three Rotary clubs, 18 automated external defibrillator (AED) units have recently been installed at public facilities in Sacramento, Carmichael, Elk Grove and Marysville.

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Soroptimists Honor ‘Live Your Dream’ Award Recipients

Apr 29, 2025 09:32AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River presented $3,650 in Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help six local woman improve their economic situation.

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Sacramento Leads Nation with Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Technology

Apr 29, 2025 09:24AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California and in the United States to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses.

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Sacramento Zoo welcomes Clouded Leopards

Sacramento Zoo Welcomes Two Clouded Leopards

Apr 29, 2025 09:21AM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of two clouded leopards, Serai and Rajasi, on April 17.

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Mental Health Rehabilitation center location map

Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Lease Approved

Apr 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On April 22, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant step forward in the creation of a new Mental Health Rehabilitation Center for adults.

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