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California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs

California Residents Paying Nearly Double for Power since 2015

May 28, 2025 04:43PM ● By Texas Electricity Ratings News Release

California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs, with a 74% increase between 2015 and 2023.

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The Navy Band hosted this ceremony to honor Master Chief Musician Kolo on his retirement.

U.S. Navy Band Commanding Officer Honors Retiring Musician

May 28, 2025 04:31PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

Capt. Robert “Seph” Coats, a Carmichael native, presents Master Chief Musician David Kolo, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a certificate on April 28.

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Community Band Fest

May 28, 2025 04:24PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season continued last Saturday, with Carmichael Park resonating to funk rock hits from Hipper than Hip.

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: El Camino Fundamental High School students recently took over the airwaves for 24 hours during their annual Audiothon, a live broadcast and fundraiser organized entirely by students

El Camino Fundamental Students Take Lead in 24-Hour Broadcast

May 28, 2025 04:19PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Students at El Camino Fundamental High School recently took over the airwaves for 24 hours during their annual Audiothon, a live broadcast and fundraiser organized entirely by students.

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Ancil Hoffman Park will temporarily close for up to two months, starting May 28, for road and parking lots repairs.

Ancil Hoffman Park Temporarily Closes for Two Months

May 28, 2025 04:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Ancil Hoffman Park will temporarily close for up to two months, starting May 28, as Sacramento County Regional Parks repairs, repaves and restripes the roads and parking lots to ensure compliance with state and federal accessibility standards.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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The Art Fiesta will feature this landscape painting by Tom Sorenson. Photos courtesy of Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club

67th Art Fiesta Features Local Students

May 28, 2025 02:50PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club will host its 67th Art Fiesta on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento.

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Veterans and supporters gather at the Vietnam Memorial in Earl J. Koobs Nature Area for Memorial Day, May 26.

Memorial Day Recalls Heroes

May 28, 2025 01:53PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fallen heroes were honored at Carmichael’s Vietnam Monument on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). The 57-year-old tradition of community remembrance continued with flags, speeches and prayers in the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area.

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Gabe Kerschner will bring a menagerie, likely to include alligator Spike to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s NatureFest

Nature Parades a Feast

May 28, 2025 01:49PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Birds, reptiles and marsupials will be among educators during an open day at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. Staged previously during the fall, NatureFest has been rescheduled as a spring attraction. The June 8 event is the center’s largest educational event.

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Rock big band Hipper than Hip kicks off at 6 p.m. May 24 in Carmichael Park. Damon Jenkins is the band’s lead singer.

Carmichael Gets Hip May 24

May 20, 2025 04:43PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season continued last Saturday, with Carmichael Park crowds hopping to the Latin tribute band, Maya.

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ust desserts. Nothing Bunt Cakes owner Andy Davis (standing, left) and assistant Susan Bean present sweet stuff for the delight of Taste of Carmichael

Carmichael Hails Great Taste

May 20, 2025 04:23PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 400 foodies last week crammed La Sierra Community Center for the annual Taste of Carmichael festival.

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Among the first families occupying The Paseos development, Lynne and Kaylub Mins and daughter, Kyla, admire street-landscaping

First Move-Ins for New Neighborhood

May 20, 2025 04:05PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A rare new housing development in central Carmichael, The Paseos community is reaching halfway-point in construction.

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U.S.A Flags ready for retirement can be brought to any of SAFE's 17 branches in the Greater Sacramento area (

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Lineup for Spring/Summer concerts in the park

Carmichael Park Community Band Festival Returns

May 06, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association News Release

The Sacramento Valley Symphonic Band Association returns to its annual Carmichael Park Community Band Festival at Carmichael Park Amphitheater, located at 5750 Grant Ave., on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

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Dyana and the Cherry Kings are scheduled for this Saturday’s concert in Carmichael Park. Artists playing guitar on stage.

Carmichael Goes Rockabilly Saturday

May 06, 2025 01:17PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael’s spring/summer concert season kicked off last Saturday, with two solid hours of dance music by Remedy 7. More than 800 fans enjoyed the sunset gig.

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Temporarily Out of Town? Your Vote Stays Home

May 06, 2025 12:34PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that while all voters must be registered where they live, some voters might also have out-of-state mailing addresses?

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ibbon cutters for an external defibrillator is installed at Fulton-El Camino Park District’s Howe Park

Device to Save a Life

May 06, 2025 12:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Thanks to three Rotary clubs, 18 automated external defibrillator (AED) units have recently been installed at public facilities in Sacramento, Carmichael, Elk Grove and Marysville.

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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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