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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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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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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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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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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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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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Outdoor Adventure Meets STEM Learning at Effie Yeaw Summer Camps

Jun 02, 2026 10:11AM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

Children can explore the outdoors, build robots, create video games and discover the wonders of nature this summer at Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s 2026 Under the Oaks Nature Day Camps.

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Carmichael Dishes Great Taste

Jun 02, 2026 10:03AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

More than 350 foodies chowed down at La Sierra Community Center Friday, May 29 for the annual Taste of Carmichael festival.

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County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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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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SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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Symphonic Fest Returns June 6-7

May 27, 2026 09:37AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Community Band Festival returns to Carmichael Park next month with scores of volunteers playing in 19 ensembles

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Country Rockers Rock Park

May 27, 2026 09:28AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Carmichael Park’s summer concert season Saturday, May 23 featured a band of Outlaws & Angels from Penn Valley.

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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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The Carmichael Recreation and Park District Wants Pool and Splash Park Feedback

May 22, 2026 12:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Via an online survey active May 21 – 29, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District (CRPD) is asking for more public input on a potential swimming pool or splash park within Carmichael Park.

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68th Annual Kiwanis Club hosts 68th Art Fiesta

68th Art Fiesta Returns June 6 and 7

May 19, 2026 02:47PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Kiwanis Club will host its 68th Art Fiesta on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Sacramento.

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David Perez Band perform in Carmichael Park.

Latino Rockers Rock Park

May 19, 2026 02:19PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The third concert in the Carmichael Park summer season on Saturday, May 16 featured the David Perez Band.

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Artist Skip Lee stands by his award winning painting holding his decorative shoes

Don’t Step on My SpongeBob Shoes

May 19, 2026 12:27PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

As creative as Sacramento Fine Art Center’s recent Northern California Arts Inc show were shoes worn by a prize-winning painter.

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NatureFest Returns June 7 at Effie Yeaw Nature Center

May 19, 2026 11:50AM ● By Effie Yeaw Nature Center News Release

Annual community event brings together wildlife, hands-on learning and family-friendly activities.

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Musician Joe Gilman receives Jazz Hero honors

Is There a Hero in the House?

May 19, 2026 11:12AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Sacramento musician and restaurant owner Joe Gilman was recently named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. The international writers group advocates for the preservation and visibility of jazz.

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Technician emerges from the American River

Where the Little Fish Play

May 19, 2026 10:48AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Seeing a dry-suited man face-down in the shallows, American River hikers could be excused their alarm.

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military and Families

May 19, 2026 10:03AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Carmichael Artist to Exhibit Paintings in Davis Art Studio Tour

May 13, 2026 11:10AM ● By Kristin Thebaud

When Amanda Cadelago first moved to Carmichael six years ago, she and her husband knew nothing about the town but knew they loved the house they had purchased on a quiet cul-de-sac.

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Park Concert Offers Therapy

May 12, 2026 12:00PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The second concert in the Carmichael Park summer season was blessed by warm weather last Saturday, May 9.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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