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Jack London’s Chair: Hiding Here in Plain Sight

Apr 29, 2025 10:06AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

While researching the history of the California Writers Club Sacramento, our 100th- year anniversary will be celebrated Oct. 18, I came across a newspaper article from 1955.

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Skip’s Kitchen proprietor and chef lure the multitudes with burgers at the 2024 Taste of Carmichael

Taste of Carmichael the Place to Be

Apr 28, 2025 05:34PM ● By MPG Staff

The 20th annual Taste of Carmichael showcasing the best that the community has to offer is on May 9.

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More than 100 Carmichael Improvement District stakeholders crowded the Milagro Centre for the annual State of the PBID (Property and Business Improvement District) dinner.

Improvement District Celebrates

Apr 28, 2025 05:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Two businesses last week earned Carmichael Improvement District Awards for property enhancement.

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Park Concert Series Begins May 3

Apr 23, 2025 09:58AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The 8-event series is planned for Saturdays, kicking off at 6 p.m.

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Battle of the Burger in Park

Apr 23, 2025 09:54AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Burgers were the order of the day as food truck fans met-up to hail a top Carmichael Park vendor. The park’s recent ‘Burger Battle’ assembled trailers and almost 300 paying customers.

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Easter Bunny hopped as pancake and sausage plates flew off the griddle at Carmichael Park Clubhouse

Bunny Breakfast at Park

Apr 23, 2025 09:47AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Easter Bunny hopped as pancake and sausage plates flew off the griddle at Carmichael Park Clubhouse last Saturday.

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Friends of the Library to Hold Book Sale

Apr 23, 2025 09:45AM ● By Carmichael Friends of the Library News Release

Don’t miss the semi-annual book sale at the Carmichael Library on Friday, May 23 from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sean Melby, teaching theater at Mesa Verde High School

My San Juan Story

Apr 23, 2025 09:40AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Mesa Verde Alum Returns to Lead Theater Program

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Dash for Dwelling

Apr 22, 2025 03:47PM ● By Rotary Club of Citrus Heights News Release

5K Fun Run and Walk

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Clean Sweep for Neighborhoods

Apr 15, 2025 12:37PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Aided by a $1,300 grant from Sacramento County Water Resources, the Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association will spring clean public spaces in more than three square Carmichael miles on Saturday, April 26.

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Arden Arcade Pillar Remembered

Apr 15, 2025 12:18PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Much appreciated, much missed, Arden Arcade pillar Jane Hagedorn was recently honored with a new bench and oak tree in Arden Park.

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Explore Employment Opportunities at San Juan Unified’s Job Fair

Apr 01, 2025 02:40PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District is seeking educators who want to be part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student’s success by providing innovative instruction in a caring and collaborative environment.

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‘San Juan Sings’ Event Brings Students Together

Apr 01, 2025 02:00PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District’s annual “San Juan Sings” event once again showcased the incredible talents of student choirs across the district.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Child Found Alone in Carmichael Apartment with Deceased Mother

Mar 26, 2025 10:33AM ● By MPG Staff

A five-year-old child was discovered alone in an apartment on the afternoon of March 24, alongside the body of his deceased mother, authorities said.

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San Juan Unified Students Recognized in Competition

Mar 25, 2025 12:38PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Students across San Juan Unified School District were honored for their creativity and talent at the Northern California Youth Art Month (YAM) competition at PBS KVIE’s Art Gallery on March 1.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Check this Out

Mar 25, 2025 11:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A $2,860 donation has boosted the San Juan Education Foundation. The gift follows the foundation’s nomination as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

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Re-brand for Health Center

Mar 25, 2025 11:12AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A Carmichael resource for many years, the urgent care center at Lincoln and Manzanita avenues recently became part of the nation-wide Carbon Health Corporation.

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SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

Mar 25, 2025 11:06AM ● By SMUD News Release

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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Spreading Disability Awareness

Mar 25, 2025 10:45AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Fourth-grade students from Mission Avenue Open Elementary School gathered around their carpet on Feb. 13 for a special day introducing them to an empowering workshop.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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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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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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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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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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