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Salsa, Music, Celebrities and Community Fun to Return Aug. 15

Jul 06, 2026 04:07PM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

One of Orangevale’s favorite summer traditions is back, bigger than ever and still supporting a great local cause.

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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The Tabernacle Choir
Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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80th Anniversary Planning Committee
Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Turns 80

Jun 22, 2026 01:15PM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

The Rotary Club of Fair Oaks recently celebrated its 80th anniversary, highlighting its history and significant contributions to the community and beyond.

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circus
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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music festival
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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theater
‘High School Musical’ Summer Workshop Open to Teens

Jun 08, 2026 12:52PM ● By Valkyrie Theatre Company News Release

Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center and Valkyrie Theatre Company will present a summer musical theatre workshop for middle and high school students featuring “Disney’s High School Musical On Stage!” licensed through Music Theatre International.

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Helping Hands OV volunteers
Helping Hands OV Seeks Volunteers

Jun 08, 2026 12:03PM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Requests for small job services surge

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Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
Ceremony Honors Veterans

Jun 08, 2026 11:50AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Hundreds gathered for the 28th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Fair Oaks Cemetery District on May 23. The moving tribute honored fallen soldiers and local veterans. This year’s theme celebrated the USO’s 85th anniversary.

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pony express
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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climate emergency mobilization
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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salmon
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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flag colelction drive
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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Individual Volunteer of the Year
Service Above Self

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

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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dog
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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Fan Favorite Monster Jam truck
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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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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Concerts in the Park Returns June 11

May 19, 2026 09:58AM ● By Judy Andrews, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Kick off summer with Concerts in the Park beginning Thursday, June 11, at Village Park, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks.

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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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Day Program for Seniors Opens

May 19, 2026 09:38AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Fair Oaks business owner Amanda Thomas understands the difficult realities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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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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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Woman's Thursday Club Annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show
Fashion Show Raises Scholarship Funds

May 04, 2026 12:59PM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks recently held its Annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 16 at Northridge Country Club.

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trail running
Run for a Cause

May 04, 2026 12:50PM ● By Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District News Release

Lake Natoma Trail Run Returns to Support Local Youth Scholarships

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baseball exhibit
Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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Free Music and All That Jazz

Apr 27, 2026 04:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Jazz fans are invited to five free concerts at Tim’s Music Store auditorium on Saturday, May 2.

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