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Gala Names Carmichael’s Best

Nov 05, 2024 09:59AM ● By “Best Photographer” Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by “Best Photographer” Susan Maxwell Skinner

From church congregants to chiropractors; from rock bands to restaurateurs. They came, they clapped and many of them were honored.

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SacRT Receives Grant Funding

Nov 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By Daniel Canfield from Sacramento Regional Transit News Releases

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) recently announced several grant awards, totaling more than $105 million, that will benefit Sacramento commuters, public transit riders and the environment.

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New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

Oct 29, 2024 06:34PM ● By California Commission on Teacher Credentialing News Release

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state.

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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Funding Approved for Homeless Hospice Program

Oct 29, 2024 09:10AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Board approved up to $1,137,788 in funding to complete construction on Joshua’s House, a facility that provides end-of-life comfort care for homeless individuals with terminal illnesses, after being discharged from an acute care hospital.

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Veteran’s Day Events for the Public

Oct 29, 2024 08:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, numerous local organizations are planning events to honor the sacrifices and contributions of veterans, offering residents opportunities to show their support and appreciation.

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Halloween for All

Oct 29, 2024 08:33AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Annie Kerr

Community Anchor Services brought the spirit of Halloween to life on Friday, Oct. 25, with its inaugural Fall Festival, a heartfelt celebration that included games, activities and an abundance of treats.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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Fall Bounty in Community Garden

Oct 29, 2024 08:18AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

There’s a whole lot of raking going on in Carmichael’s Community Garden.

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Chautauqua Playhouse presents “The Portable Poe” Show

Oct 23, 2024 01:51PM ● By Chautauqua Playhouse News Release

Sean O’Brien takes his audience on an historical and cultural journey through the early nineteenth-century of Edgar Allan Poe

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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Flagpole to be Installed at Carmichael Park

Oct 22, 2024 01:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A new flagpole will be installed at Carmichael Park in front of the Veterans Memorial Building, at noon Sunday, Nov. 10. The flagpole will feature the U.S. flag, and beneath it, the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag will be displayed.

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Sac County's Favorite Pet Festival Returns

Oct 22, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The four-legged friends of Sacramento County have something to wag their tails about as the third Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns to Bradshaw Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road.

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CHP Begins Regional Crash Reduction Campaign

Oct 22, 2024 12:14PM ● By California Highway Patrol North Sacramento News Release

The California Highway Patrol starts regional effort to make highways safer

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Sacramento SPCA Welcomes Jennifer Brent as the New Chief Executive Officer

Oct 22, 2024 12:06PM ● By Sacramento SPCA News Release

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced Oct. 17 the appointment of Jennifer Brent as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 14.

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10 Statewide Propositions to Consider

Oct 22, 2024 11:59AM ● By Carol Feineman

Voters will have 10 statewide propositions to consider on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.

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Dog Day in the Park

Oct 22, 2024 11:44AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Rover reigned supreme as Carmichael’s Barktober festival recently beckoned more than 200 dogs and best friends to Carmichael Park.

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Westbound U.S. 50 Connector Closure Scheduled in Sacramento

Oct 21, 2024 02:34PM ● By Caltrans News Release

55-Hour Closure at the Connector from Northbound State Route 99

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Friends of the Library Hosts Semi-Annual Sale

Oct 16, 2024 09:55AM ● By Friends of the Carmichael Library News Release

Don’t miss the semi-annual book sale at the Carmichael Library on Friday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Feast of Nature at Effie Yeaw

Oct 16, 2024 09:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

From fish to bats, insects and even a fruit-loving monkey, the Effie Yeaw Nature Centre went batty, ape and bananas for its recent open day.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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September New Home Sales Continue at Brisk Pace in Sacramento Region

Oct 16, 2024 09:23AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area continued at a brisk pace in September with the North State Building Industry Association reporting its members sold 530 homes in the seven-county region during the month.

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CRPD Hires First Female Chief

Oct 16, 2024 09:19AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

After 76 years, Carmichael Recreation and Park District (CRPD) has hired its first woman administrator.

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Stay Healthy This Season with Wellness Events at the Library

Oct 15, 2024 09:19AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

This fall, Sacramento Public Library will offer free health and wellness programs including yoga classes, flu vaccine clinics, and opioid overdose prevention workshops.

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Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

Oct 14, 2024 11:33AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long

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Martin Ross to Present Self-Defense Tips

Oct 09, 2024 04:30PM ● By MPG Staff

The public is invited to a free “Safe Kids, Safe Schools” Self-Defense Demonstration from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Family Taekwondo Plus in Citrus Heights.

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Founder’s Harvest Festival Fun

Oct 08, 2024 04:21PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a fall-flavored anniversary in Carmichael Park last weekend. The Founder’s Harvest Festival marked Carmichael’s 115th birthday.

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Tree-Mendous Effort Made for Park Canopy

Oct 08, 2024 03:44PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Tree-lovers last week came out of the woodwork to augment the natural canopy in a local park.

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Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Oct 08, 2024 11:46AM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have.

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California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Oct 07, 2024 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All

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Grants to Protect Water Quality Available

Oct 01, 2024 12:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to offer grants to support school or community projects that protect or improve local creeks and rivers within the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County.

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United Way Invites Women To “Innovate and Ignite”

Oct 01, 2024 12:18PM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way's Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way's foster youth initiatives.

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Last Dance for Park Ranger

Oct 01, 2024 12:08PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Last Friday’s Carmichael Park concert, a packed performance by rocker Todd Morgan, was Mohamed’s final public shift before handing in his radio and keys.

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San Juan Unified's new Community Care Hubs

Sep 27, 2024 02:15PM ● By San Juan Unified News Release

Community Care Hubs are regional pop-up community resource fairs organized across various schools and locations within San Juan Unified School District.

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SacRT Celebrates California Clean Air Day and Week Without Driving

Sep 27, 2024 11:49AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

In celebration of California Clean Air Day and the Week Without Driving, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is offering free rides on its fixed-route bus and light rail services on three select days starting next week, Monday, Sept. 30.

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