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Roseville’s Hot Spot Leak repair company marshal staff and family to support a red, white and blue parade float.

Tunes of Liberty

Jul 08, 2025 12:06PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Hundreds of patriots, horses, dogs and vehicles last week joined the Carmichael Elks July 4 parade on Fair Oaks Boulevard.

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.

TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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Greater Sacramento Division President Rachael McKinney, left, heart transplant patient Mick Doughty and Dr. David Roberts proudly display the Joint Commission/American Heart Association certificate.

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Recertified with Top Cardiovascular Honor

Jul 08, 2025 09:26AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento this month received the top cardiovascular honor from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association.

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The San Juan Unified School District's Technology Services team began the annual Chromebook inventory in March and will complete it over the summer

San Juan Unified to Receive 3,000-Plus New Chromebooks

Jul 08, 2025 09:05AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Each year, San Juan Unified’s Technology Services team conducts a districtwide Chromebook inventory to ensure every student has access to the tools they need for learning.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout California will participate in Operation Dry Water to help prevent incidents of boating under the influence

Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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American River bald eagles and baby eaglets

Let Freedom Reign

Jun 30, 2025 06:23PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Months before this 249th anniversary of the United States independence, the American River bald eagles hatched two new eaglets.

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An Aedes aegypti adult male mosquito rests on human skin.

Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Jun 30, 2025 05:20PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat

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Ancil Hoffman Access Limited Through July

Jun 30, 2025 04:56PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Ancil Hoffman Park will remain closed through the end of July as the road and parking lot repair project continues.

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SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Jun 30, 2025 04:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge.

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Sacramento jazz singer Denise Anya and Carmichael rocker Todd Morgan will perform at the Spiritual Life Center’s Mystic Café

Jazzer and Rocker Join Forces

Jun 30, 2025 04:42PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Swing will meet rockabilly when Carmichael artist Todd Morgan headlines with jazz/gospel veteran Denise Anya at an Arden Arcade church on Friday, July 11.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Todd Morgan (left) and the Emblems are the final act in the Carmichael Park concert series

Final Park Concert Features Todd Morgan Plus Emblems

Jun 24, 2025 10:30AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Carmichael Park concert series ends this Saturday, June 28, with rocker Todd Morgan taking center stage.

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Meet the Grand Marshal

Jun 24, 2025 10:21AM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia

Who is Jon Osterhout?

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Daughters of the American Revolution's John Sutter Chapter present a float to honor military veterans

Patriotism on Parade

Jun 24, 2025 10:15AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Even without a fireworks display, Carmichael patriotism will fire up for July 4.

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Playing in the Mud

Jun 24, 2025 09:53AM ● By Kristina Rogers

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future

25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Keep Fourth of July Fireworks Safe and Legal

Jun 23, 2025 05:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them.

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Jun 18, 2025 02:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project.

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: Multiple dogs trot into the shallow water of the Animal Den Pet Resort and Spa’s in-ground pool during a previous Splashy Hour event in partnership with the Sacramento SPCA

Pup Pool Days Benefit SPCA

Jun 17, 2025 02:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

A pet boarding facility is sponsoring and hosting four Splashy Hour open-swim sessions for dogs to “get a break from the Sacramento heat” that doubles as a Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) fundraiser.

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Quincy, 8 months old, is one of 87 animals adopted from the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals during California Adopt-a-Pet Day

87 Animals Receive New Loving Homes

Jun 17, 2025 01:55PM ● By Sacramento SPCA News Release

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) joined more than 150 organizations in California to help find loving homes for pets during the second annual Adopt-A-Pet Day on June 7.

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Co-Ed Youth League Tips Off at Golden 1

Jun 17, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Kings and Queens Rise Co-ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League, an initiative of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Black Child Legacy Campaign program, launches its eighth season this week with a tip-off event hosted by league partner, the Sacramento Kings.

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Sacramento State University Soccer team gather on the field

Men’s Soccer Announces 2025 Slate

Jun 17, 2025 01:46PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento head men’s soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced June 12 an 18-match regular season schedule for 2025, a slate that includes a trio of National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament qualifiers and six opponents that finished inside the final top 100 in the end-of-season Rating Percentage Index (RPI) rankings.

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Grove Thang is the Carmichael Concert series’ second-to-last act

Second-to-Last Park Concert is Saturday

Jun 17, 2025 10:23AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Groove Thang

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: Project Pick Up Fishing Line volunteer Jann Nichols demonstrates the threat to nature from discarded lines

Feast of Nature Enticing at Effie Yeaw

Jun 17, 2025 10:13AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

From reptiles to raptors, bats and insects, and the world’s largest rodent, the Effie Yeaw Nature Centre went batty, buzzy and ratty during its recent open day.

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Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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The California Nonprofits of the Year program helps increase awareness about the critical role nonprofits play in our communities

State Legislators Name Their Nonprofit of the Year

Jun 10, 2025 03:56PM ● By California Association of Nonprofits News Release

In recognition of California Nonprofits Day on May 21st, the California Association of Nonprofits announced on May 20 the 2025 California Nonprofits of the Year.

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Shown is the crew working on one of the shoots for the winning “Future Forward” commercial

United Way Wins Two Telly Awards

Jun 10, 2025 01:23PM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

United Way California Capital Region has been honored with two Telly Awards for its brand launch commercial, “Future Forward.”

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Brian Howell attracts fans while tuning his mellophone before a Citrus Heights Marching Band set.

Community Bands Fill Park

Jun 10, 2025 12:59PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Scores of musicians swung tough in 104 degrees Fahrenheit during the first day of the recent Community Band Festival in Carmichael Park.

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Sacramento County Regional Parks is hosting a series of events in June designed to encourage physical activity, wellness and quality family time

Celebrates Family Health and Fitness Day

Jun 10, 2025 12:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County invites residents to get outside and get moving for Family Health and Fitness Day June 14, with a variety of fun, free activities taking place throughout the regional park system.

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County Supervisor Rich Desmond (front, center) visits the Ancil Hoffman Park Overlay worksite. Project leaders include (left) Nate Freeman of Granite Construction and county staffers Tom Andrew, Spencer Ord, Melissa Jones and Mark Little.

Roadwork Limits Ancil Hoffman Park Use

Jun 10, 2025 12:24PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Most Ancil Hoffman Park facilities will remain open during a June-to-August project to repave roads and parking lots in the county park.

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Whether you’re walking, biking, running or riding horseback, Sacramento County Regional Parks Rangers, the American River Bike Patrol and the American River Equestrian Patrol work behind the scenes, and on the trails, to keep everyone safe

Keeping Trails Safe

Jun 03, 2025 12:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks staff reminds residents and visitors that enjoying the county’s trails safely and respectfully is a shared responsibility.

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The cast and director of Robert Craig Films' "No Address" are in front of the Jimmy's House set at 2409 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento

‘No Address’ Debuts

Jun 03, 2025 12:42PM ● By Robert Craig Films News Release

Robert Craig Films' award-winning debut feature film, “No Address,” and “Americans With No Address,” a companion documentary, are available for digital purchase and rental, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube and more.

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