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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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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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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Celebrating the VW Splittie at Milagro Centre

Mar 16, 2026 02:11PM ● By J.G. Wirt, photos by J.G. Wirt

Motorists driving Fair Oaks Boulevard to shopping or church on Sunday, March 29 might notice a large gathering of vintage Volkswagen transporters in the Milagro Center.

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Koi Club Hosts Self-Guided Pond Tour

Mar 16, 2026 02:03PM ● By Camellia Koi Club News Release

Discover a hidden world of beauty and tranquility right here in the Sacramento area. The Camellia Koi Club is holding a one-of-a-kind, self-guided pond tour featuring stunning private ponds and koi collections across the region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25.

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Keep on Truckin’

Mar 16, 2026 01:48PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Battle began at sunset last week, when six painted trucks rumbled into Carmichael Park. Generators purred; spatulas clanged. 2026 Food Truck Wars had begun.

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Does Carmichael Want Its Pool Back?

Mar 16, 2026 01:39PM ● By Eric Schucht

In Carmichael Park, there’s a grassy field where a community swimming pool once stood. It was a place where kids learned to swim, adults exercised and everyone had fun.

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Well, Well, Well

Mar 16, 2026 01:35PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Glasses of chilled groundwater and a ribbon-cutting recently marked the activation of three new groundwater wells in Antelope.

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Little League Calls ‘Batter Up!’

Mar 09, 2026 01:07PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

"Play ball” was the cry as more than 250 boys and girls cleated up at La Sierra Community Center fields last weekend. Carmichael’s Little League spring season is now officially in full swing.

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Inside Carmichael Highlights DUI Legislation, Park Projects

Feb 23, 2026 03:27PM ● By Abbey Wicks

One of the community’s signature events, the People of the Year Awards Dinner, will take place March 25 at the Milagro Event Center by Bella Bru, 6241 Fair Oaks Blvd. The event honors the Person of the Year, Business of the Year and other standout contributors to the community.

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La Sierra Hosts Valentines Bash

Feb 03, 2026 04:22PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Toes will tap for a senior Valentine’s concert and dance in La Sierra Community Center on Feb. 13.

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Rosie Buck will serve a third year as Carmichael Chamber of Commerce President. She is pictured with son Archer

Local Supermom Leads Again

Jan 05, 2026 05:32PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s supermom, Rosie Buck will captain the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce for a third year.

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Dave Tamayo Elected SMUD Board President

Jan 05, 2026 05:13PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD’s Board of Directors elected Dave Tamayo as President of the Board, effective Jan. 1, and running through December 2026.

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SMUD Partners with Cub Scouts to Recycle Christmas Trees

Dec 29, 2025 05:20PM ● By SMUD News Release

Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Instead of tossing it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Sacramento Understand and Address Homelessness

Dec 29, 2025 05:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Want to help Sacramento better understand and address homelessness? You’re invited to volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.

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CalCCA Challenges CPUC Decision Raising Energy Bills

Dec 29, 2025 04:53PM ● By California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) News Release

California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) recently filed a Petition for Writ of Review with the California Court of Appeal, Third District, challenging a recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision that retroactively changes the methodology used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment.

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Free Car Seat Program Protects Children

Dec 29, 2025 04:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), has awarded Sacramento County Public Health a $137,039 grant to continue and expand the reach of the car seat safety program in partnership with Dignity Health, Mercy San Juan Medical Center.

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Nature Center Welcomes Christina Preston as Director of Strategic Development

Dec 29, 2025 04:32PM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center (EYNC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Preston as its new Director of Strategic Development, a role focused on strengthening long-term support for the Nature Center and advancing its mission of connection, stewardship and lifelong learning.

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Carmichael Friends of the Library stock up for a recent book sale

Book Sales Aid Library

Dec 29, 2025 04:04PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Friends of the library are indeed friends to a good cause. Between sales in their lobby shop and other fundraisers, the volunteers contributed more than $13,000 to the facility in 2025.

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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

Dec 16, 2025 09:52AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability

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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 Awarded $39.67 Million to Expand Low-Emission Bus Fleet

Dec 08, 2025 11:54AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce the award of a $39.67 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program.

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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Textbook Feedback Wanted by Dec. 17

Dec 02, 2025 12:39PM ● By Patsy McGavock

Through Dec. 17, San Juan Unified School District asks parents and community members to provide feedback on textbook choices that the district's adoption committees will soon make that will be used for the next seven years.

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Textbook Feedback Wanted by Dec. 17

Dec 02, 2025 12:39PM ● By Patsy McGavock

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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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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Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services

Emergency Ready

Nov 18, 2025 08:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Inside the EOC Operations Meetings That Power County Resilience

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Memorial Recalls Vietnam Fallen

Nov 18, 2025 08:37AM ● By Susan Skinner, photos by Susan Skinner

Carmichael's Vietnam Memorial was last weekend central to Veterans Day remembrances. Flags, music and memories were shared by more than 150 visitors.

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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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Musician, educator and community leader Bill Fellers

Most Happy Feller

Nov 04, 2025 05:10PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A teacher, a musician and a pillar of community service, Bill Fellers died in September at age 94. His life was celebrated last week at the First Christian Church of Sacramento.

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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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Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:50PM ● By State Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District.

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Families Connect Through Language, Literacy, Belonging at Conference

Nov 04, 2025 04:47PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Families from throughout the San Juan Unified District came together to build stronger connections and learn new strategies to support student success during the district’s Fall 2025 Family Conference, held Oct. 18 at Arcade Middle School.

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