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Empowering Fair Oaks to Age Well

Aug 24, 2026 01:46PM ● By MPG Staff

Planning for aging often begins with a single question – but finding the answer can feel overwhelming.

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Effie Yeaw Nature Center Sets Sights on Next Generation at Golden Jubilee Gala

Aug 24, 2026 01:40PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

Oct. 4 celebration will support goal of doubling Urban Nature Program participation to reach 4,000 students

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Scout Preserves History

Aug 24, 2026 01:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Boy Scout Joseph Schmidt has crafted protection for a cherished piece of Carmichael History.

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‘Inside Carmichael’ Highlights Business, Legislation, Parks

Aug 24, 2026 01:25PM ● By Abbey Wicks

At the Aug. 20 meeting of Carmichael’s monthly community roundtable, Inside Carmichael, local leaders covered hot topics including new tire regulations, a nonprofit’s proposed halfway house and new businesses coming to Carmichael.

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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Aug 24, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

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Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

Aug 24, 2026 12:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies.

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Sacramento County Water Agency Wraps Up 10-Year Water Meter and Pipe Improvement Project

Aug 17, 2026 12:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) has completed its biggest construction project ever.

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Moonlight Meal Aids Parks

Aug 10, 2026 12:32PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Parks Foundation’s “Dinner in the Park” seventh gala will next month transform two hidden-gem reserves with fairy-lights, music and fine food.

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Saving Seniors One Bar at a Time

Aug 10, 2026 12:30PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A Carmichael contractor is spearheading a campaign to have bathroom grab bars added to equipment covered by Medicare and other insurance programs.

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Bradshaw Animal Shelter Celebrates DOGust with Free Dog Adoptions Through Aug. 23

Aug 04, 2026 11:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Every dog deserves a birthday and a chance to celebrate it in a loving home.

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MMS Strategies Honored with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Aug 03, 2026 03:18PM ● By FBI Sacramento News Release

On July 28, the FBI Sacramento Field Office honored MMS Strategies, LLC, a Sacramento-based consulting firm, with the local FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for their collaborative partnership in support of the FBI’s mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. Michelle Smira, founder and chief executive officer for MMS Strategies, accepted the award.

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New Rooster Ordinance Supports Animal Welfare and Public Safety

Jul 27, 2026 11:40AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

In July, Sacramento County's updated Crowing Fowl Ordinance will provide clearer standards for keeping roosters in unincorporated Sacramento County while strengthening protections for both animals and the community.

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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jul 06, 2026 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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United We Prevail

Jun 29, 2026 02:44PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

For the bald eagle family I have been documenting for a decade, America’s big anniversary year has been traumatic. Yet, like the nation they symbolize, Mama and Papa Bald have soared above tragedy.

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Legislators Honor Nature Center

Jun 29, 2026 02:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center supporters recently gathered for cake and congratulations to mark the facility’s 50th anniversary. The June 18 celebration included presentations from Senator Roger Niello, Assemblyman Josh Hoover and County Supervisor Rich Desmond.

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That’s All for 2026, Folks

Jun 29, 2026 01:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

An estimated crowd of 2000 applauded Carmichael summer concert series finale on Saturday, June 27.

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Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

Jun 23, 2026 09:39AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles.

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River Otter Splashes to Victory in Inaugural Acorn Cup Competition

Jun 15, 2026 03:04PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

After a day of spirited debate and enthusiastic voting at NatureFest on June 7, the North American river otter emerged as the winner of the inaugural Acorn Cup.

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Hometown Heartthrob Rocks Park

Jun 15, 2026 02:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

A rock-pro since the age of 14, Todd Morgan grew up minutes from the stage where he presented the sixth show in Carmichael Park’s summer concert season on Saturday, June 13.

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Sushi Rolls in Hoover Award

Jun 15, 2026 02:54PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Assemblyman Josh Hoover has named a sushi restaurant his Small Business of the Month for June.

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Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

Jun 15, 2026 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.

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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Jun 15, 2026 11:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act.

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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Regional Measles Outbreak Ends Following Coordinated Public Health Response

Jun 15, 2026 11:09AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and Placer County public health officials announced June 9 that the regional measles outbreak has officially ended.

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Del Dayo ELD Teacher Uses AI Tool to Support Student Reclassification

Jun 09, 2026 08:59AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Del Dayo Elementary School teacher Kathleen Records is one of several teachers across San Juan Unified School District exploring how district-approved artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as MagicSchool AI and MagicStudent, can help personalize instruction and support diverse learners.

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Dog and Peony Show at Park

Jun 09, 2026 08:56AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Pet owners put on the dog at the Paws and Petals fest held Saturday, May 30, in Carmichael Park.

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From Boogie to Bernstein in Weekend Concerts

Jun 09, 2026 07:55AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

On Saturday, June 6, Carmichael Park resonated with music for all ages and tastes.

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A Feast of Nature at Effie Yeaw

Jun 08, 2026 03:56PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

From reptiles to spiders, raptors and bats - including California’s recently adopted State Bat of the Pallid species - Effie Yeaw Nature Center went scaley, buzzy and batty.

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The Eagles Have Landed

Jun 08, 2026 03:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Representing Scouting's highest achievement, no fewer than ten Eagle Scouts saluted at John Rockenstein’s recent Eagle Court of Honor at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Carmichael.

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Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Jun 08, 2026 11:10AM ● By SacRT and WTS Sacramento News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.

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SUN Bucks Return This Summer

Jun 08, 2026 10:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a time for fun, family and sunshine, but for many Sacramento County families, it can also mean higher grocery costs while children are out of school.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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5 Over 50 Award Winners Named

May 26, 2026 05:41PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Whether it’s raising money for families in need, helping travelers navigate the airport, or building new homes, there are dozens of ways volunteers in Sacramento County make a difference in our community.

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California Political Consultant and Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Fraud, Filing a False Tax Return, and Making False Statements

May 14, 2026 02:43PM ● By United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of California News Release

Political consultant Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael, pleaded guilty May 14, to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return, and making false statements to a federal agent, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced.

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