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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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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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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Bandleader Recalled in Mother’s Day Shows

Apr 27, 2026 04:43PM ● By MPG Staff

Carmichael singer Susan Skinner has assembled alumni musicians of the John Skinner Band to celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10.

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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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Free Music and All That Jazz

Apr 27, 2026 04:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Jazz fans are invited to five free concerts at Tim’s Music Store auditorium on Saturday, May 2.

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Park Celebrates Measure G Upgrades

Apr 27, 2026 04:18PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

With a bundle of new amenities recently provided by Measure G funding, Carmichael Park users can witness their tax dollars at work.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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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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Park Concerts Kick Off May 2

Apr 21, 2026 11:34AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Park District concerts will this year comprise a May to June Saturday series.

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Nature Center Marks 50 Years

Apr 21, 2026 11:26AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw lived on Palm Drive, Carmichael. She kept a pet raccoon and taught Sunday school at her Presbyterian church.

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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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Photography Exhibition Featuring the Work of Phil Serna Opens at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery

Apr 20, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers. The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display.

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Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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75th Sacramento Autorama Fills Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 13, 2026 04:48PM ● By Rod Shows News Release

Sacramento’s largest car show offers fun for the whole family May 1-3

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Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $16.5 Million Food Market in River District

Apr 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Eric Schucht, photos by Eric Schucht

Politicians, entrepreneurs, journalists and others met at a dirt lot surrounded by warehouses on April 9 in Sacramento’s River District.

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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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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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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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Tree-Mendous Effort for School Shade

Apr 07, 2026 12:17PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Green-fingered students and alumni of Mira Loma High School recently dug in to increase campus shade and beautify their school.

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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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River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years

Apr 07, 2026 10:22AM ● By River City Chorale News Release

River City Chorale, the longest standing community chorus in the greater Sacramento region, is celebrating its Golden (50th) Anniversary.

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RSVP Ensemble Announces Spring Concert Series

Apr 07, 2026 10:18AM ● By Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace News Release

Reconciliation Singers Voices of Peace (RSVP), a Sacramento-based vocal ensemble known for blending artistic excellence with community impact, will present its Spring 2026 concert series this April and May.

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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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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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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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