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Santa Kicks Off Season of Giving with Charitable Vending Machines

Dec 03, 2024 04:26PM ● By Gary Zavoral

With a twinkle in his eye, Santa Claus cut the ceremonial red ribbon at the Light the World Giving Machines on Monday and then showed the world the joy of giving by selecting a few gifts for those in need in the Greater Sacramento Area.

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See How They Run

Dec 02, 2024 04:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Endangered Chinook salmon are now running in full force.

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Gifts from the Heart Now Accepting Donations

Nov 29, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You can help make a difference in a local child or adult’s life this holiday season.

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Better Watch Out -- Santa's Coming

Nov 29, 2024 03:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Bright lights, Christmas songs and faux snow will herald the holidays at Carmichael Park next Thursday, Dec. 5.

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De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Nov 26, 2024 10:08AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18.

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Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

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Students Making the Grade in Citrus Heights and Carmichael

Nov 26, 2024 09:27AM ● By MPG Staff

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Local graduates included (11/4/24):

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Bring on the Brides

Nov 25, 2024 07:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fashion recently combined with compassion as Bride to Be Couture salon paraded nuptial inventory in Carmichael. Guests watched statuesque models show off 70 state-of-the-mode gowns.

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Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration Announced

Nov 19, 2024 01:06PM ● By Winterdance News Release

A joyful and cherished holiday tradition returns this December, marking the 18th Annual Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration.

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Hands on for Crafty Christmas Spree

Nov 19, 2024 11:17AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

St John the Evangelist School’s blowout, “A Holiday Show of Hands,” will ensure a crafty Christmas for thousands of shoppers on Dec. 6, 7 and 8.

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Vets’ New Flagpole Raised at Park

Nov 19, 2024 11:02AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Stars and Stripes flies proudly on a new flagpole above the Carmichael Veterans Memorial Building at Carmichael Park.

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You’re the Tops!

Nov 12, 2024 01:12PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Voting results, announced Hollywood-style from sealed envelopes, came from weeks of polling among local businesses and supporters.

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SMUD Lists Unclaimed Checks on its Website

Nov 12, 2024 09:45AM ● By SMUD News Release

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org.

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Rainy Veterans Day Recalls Heroes

Nov 12, 2024 09:37AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Eighty supporters endured a rainy Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day in Carmichael.

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Hunger in Sacramento Continues to Rise

Nov 05, 2024 10:49AM ● By California Association of Food Banks News Release

Buying Rice this October Makes It Easy to Help a Neighbor in Need

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Art Event Aids Jesuit High

Nov 05, 2024 10:09AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Jesuit High School’s art sale recently sold more than 80 canvases, sculptures and photographs. Garnering contributions from high-profile California artists, the event has been a Sacramento fundraising staple for more than a decade.

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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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