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Chamber to Spotlight Honorees

Jan 27, 2026 09:01AM ● By MPG Staff

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce has announced their 2026 People of the Year Honorees.

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California State Fair Announces New Chief Wine Judge

Jan 26, 2026 04:02PM ● By California State Fair News Release

The California State Fair appointed Tim McDonald of Napa as the new Chief Judge of the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition.

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Deal Me In

Jan 20, 2026 02:07PM ● By By MPG Staff, Compiled from Hard Rock Sacramento, Thunder Rock Casino Resort and Sky River Casino

Local Casino January Events Calendar

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Most Americans Support Impaired Driving Countermeasures in Cars

Jan 20, 2026 12:44PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

With impaired driving still a persistent, and deadly, threat on American roads, a majority of people support a range of impaired driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities, according to a new AAA survey.

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California's Budget Underscores Agriculture's Role

Jan 20, 2026 12:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget highlights California’s continued focus on wildfire response, climate resilience and water infrastructure but leaves gaps in direct support and regulatory alignment for agriculture and rural communities, according to California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.

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Teagarden Jazz Festival Features Grammy Winning Artist

Jan 20, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation News Release

The 19th Teagarden Jazz Festival: for Young Musicians will be held 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Feb. 7 in Capistrano Hall at Sacramento State.

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Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker Set to Retire

Jan 20, 2026 12:09PM ● By California Museum News Release

California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker announced that she will retire in the summer of 2026, after more than a decade in the role and 28 years of service to the Museum.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks off Cookie Season

Jan 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

Welcomed Exploremores to Cookie Lineup, Bay Area's Adobe a National Sponsor

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Rob Kerth Elected SMUD Board Vice President

Jan 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Rob Kerth as Vice President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2026, through December of 2026.

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Love is in the Air

Jan 20, 2026 11:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Rounding off the romantic month of February, Carmichael singer Susan Skinner and her Hey Day band will offer a love-laden show at Twin Lotus Thai jazz restaurant.

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Winter River: Beauty in Motion

Jan 13, 2026 08:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A December torrent; an August trickle. A passage for trappers, gold miners, salmonid spawners and hungry sea lions, the eternal artery has shaped Californian geography and history for millennia.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Get Ready for 42nd Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser

Jan 05, 2026 05:51PM ● By Rotary Club of American River News Release

The Rotary Club of American River will be hosting its 42nd Annual Crab Feed fundraiser 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the La Sierra Community Center, 7900, 5325 Engle Road #100 in Carmichael.

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County Opens First Community Garden

Jan 05, 2026 05:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is proud to announce the opening of its first community garden at Gibson Ranch Regional Park

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Hoover Named Legislator of the Year by California Distillers Association

Dec 23, 2025 12:25PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Recently, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that The California Distillers Association named him as its 2025 Legislator of the Year.

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Research Aids River Fish

Dec 23, 2025 11:40AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A year-round survey is keeping tabs on oxygen levels in the American River.

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Thunderbirds to Return

Dec 09, 2025 09:57AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11.

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‘Leather and Lace’ Raises Funds for Playhouse

Dec 08, 2025 01:20PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In its 50th season, Carmichael’s Chautauqua Playhouse will kick off a golden anniversary year with an evening of jazz, rock and country music on Jan. 11.

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The Grinch sneaks the limelight as Tom Seaton conducts Musicians in Carmichael Park.

Carmichael Park Lights Up

Dec 08, 2025 01:00PM ● By Susan Skinner

Heralding Christmas, the annual tree-lighting ceremony last week dazzled Carmichael Park visitors.

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SacRT Holiday Bus Returns to Spread Cheer and Support Foster Youth

Dec 02, 2025 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to launch the 2025 Holiday Bus today, offering fare-free rides and festive cheer across the Sacramento region throughout the month of December.

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Keeping Your Peace Through the Holidays

Dec 02, 2025 01:07PM ● By MPG Staff

While many residents spend the season preparing Thanksgiving meals, lighting the menorah, decorating their homes or planning festive gatherings, others experience the holidays as a period of heightened stress.

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Art Show Supports Jesuit High

Nov 24, 2025 03:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Jesuit High School’s recent art sale raised $70,000 with the sale of 65 canvases, sculptures and photographs.

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Tree Lighting and Gingerbread Contest Welcome Holidays

Nov 24, 2025 03:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Kick off the holiday season at Carmichael's Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Carmichael Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4.

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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DA Thien Ho Launches 'The People vs. The Golden State Killer'

Nov 24, 2025 02:56PM ● By Books Forward News Release

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho celebrated the launch of his new book, “The People vs. the Golden State Killer,” at the Sacramento Central Library's Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Nov. 12.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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The Best of Carmichael contest hails winners at La Sierra Community Center

You’re the Tops!

Nov 18, 2025 09:15AM ● By Susan Skinner

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce's “Best of Carmichael” gala recently celebrated the community's most popular businesses and organizations.

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Santa and Mother Claus get festive for the St John the Evangelist Christmas fair

Hands on for Crafty Christmas Spree

Nov 18, 2025 08:40AM ● By Susan Skinner

St John the Evangelist School’s blowout, “A Holiday Show of Hands,” will ensure a crafty Christmas for thousands of shoppers on Dec. 5, 6 and 7.

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Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Best of the Best Celebrate

Nov 10, 2025 04:51PM ● By Susan Skinner

Business and service professionals celebrated the annual Best of Carmichael contest last week.

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs

Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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Barktober Celebrates 350 Dogs and Owners

Nov 04, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

More than 350 pups and their humans gathered at Carmichael Park on Oct. 18 for the annual “Barktoberfest,” hosted by the Carmichael Recreation and Park District in partnership with the Carmichael Parks Foundation.

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Mission Oaks Rec and Park District Salutes Supporters

Building Relationship for 50 Years

Nov 04, 2025 04:53PM ● By Paul Scholl

Mission Oaks Rec and Park District Salutes Supporters

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Students Bridge Generations through Music

Nov 03, 2025 01:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Gold River resident Michael Cicelski, a University of California, Los Angeles senior, combines his passion for music and human connection through Backbeat Bruins, a student-led organization bringing live performances to hospitals, senior centers and communities in need across California.

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