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MMS Strategies Honored with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Aug 03, 2026 03:18PM ● By FBI Sacramento News Release

On July 28, the FBI Sacramento Field Office honored MMS Strategies, LLC, a Sacramento-based consulting firm, with the local FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for their collaborative partnership in support of the FBI’s mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. Michelle Smira, founder and chief executive officer for MMS Strategies, accepted the award.

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Away for the Day

Jul 20, 2026 01:21PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

To support student learning and well-being, the San Juan Unified Board of Education recently approved revisions to the district's mobile device policy that will require personal mobile devices to be restricted for the entire school day at elementary, K-8 and middle schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

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Sacramento International Airport

SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Jul 20, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future.

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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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Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

Jun 22, 2026 01:23PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing.

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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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Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

Jun 15, 2026 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.

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‘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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13th Annual Spirit of San Juan Awards Recognizes Incredible Students and Staff

Jun 08, 2026 12:36PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

It was a night of celebration and honor at El Camino Fundamental High School’s Center for the Arts on May 14 for the 13th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.

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FORPD Board Approves Potential Capital Improvement Projects

Jun 08, 2026 12:10PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 20 meeting, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors considered the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan, presented by Parks and Facilities Manager Sean Ventura.

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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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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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Sweet Haven Bakery

Sweet Haven Bakery Relocates

May 04, 2026 01:05PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Life’s too short for bad cake. That’s the motto of Sweet Haven Bakery, best known for the past two years for its unique creations of cookies, cupcakes and specialty wedding cakes in Citrus Heights, and now relocated to Fair Oaks, marking a new chapter for the family-run business.

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Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Apr 21, 2026 11:03AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region.

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Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks

Woman’s Thursday Club to Hold Plant Sale

Apr 20, 2026 03:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks will hold its parking lot plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at 10625 Fair Oaks Blvd. The club will sell seedlings, succulents, vases and pots, perennials, garden décor, bouquets and more at the sale.

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Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff

A Night of Timeless Music

Apr 20, 2026 01:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

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Big Day of Service is May 16

Apr 06, 2026 01:37PM ● By Judy Andrews

The Big Day of Service is looking for volunteers to support 70 fantastic community projects on Saturday, May 16, in Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights.

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American River Parkway Foundation

American River Parkway Foundation Hosts Annual Spring Clean-Up

Apr 06, 2026 01:32PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s (Parkway Foundation) Spring Clean-Up is taking place Saturday, April 18.

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FORPD Board Announces Rachel Anne Gray Scholarship Awards

Apr 06, 2026 01:23PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the March meeting of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors, Recreation Supervisor Mary Stoakley announced this year’s recipients of the Rachel Anne Gray Scholarship.

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Helping Hands OV Distributes 253 Easter Baskets to Local Children

Apr 06, 2026 01:18PM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

On March 28, Helping Hands OV brought the community together for a joyful day of connection, service and celebration at its Spring Community Carnival and Easter Baskets for Kids in Need program, held at the Orangevale Grange.

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Anupama Shojaei was named the Fair Oaks Chamber's Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer at Heart

Apr 06, 2026 01:09PM ● By Judy Andrews

In a community filled with generous people, being named the Fair Oaks Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year is a significant achievement. Earlier this year, at the Best of Fair Oaks Gala, Kimberley Pitillo, CEO and president of the Fair Oaks Chamber, announced Anupama Shojaei as the 2025 Volunteer of the Year.

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Slocum House restaurant

Renovations Continue on Historic Slocum House

Mar 23, 2026 12:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The much-beloved Slocum House restaurant at 7992 California Ave. in Fair Oaks Village is under active renovation by owner Gary Juels, who admits completion isn’t a process which can be rushed.

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Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center

'Dancing at Lughnasa' Opens

Mar 23, 2026 12:25PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center will open its spring production, “Dancing at Lughnasa,” March 27 at the Black Box Theatre. The play, written by Brian Friel and directed by Jenny Connors, invites audiences to travel back in time to 1936 rural Ireland, following the five Mundy sisters as they navigate love, loss, faith and freedom during a season of change.

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Sierra Health and United Way Launch Match for Meals

Dec 16, 2025 11:57AM ● By Match For Meals News Release

As local food banks’ resources are stretched thin to serve record numbers of people experiencing food insecurity, Sierra Health Foundation and United Way California Capital Region are launching the Match for Meals campaign.

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CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Dec 16, 2025 11:45AM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.

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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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California Probation Chiefs Elect President and Executive Officers

Dec 16, 2025 09:46AM ● By Chief Probation Officers of California News Release

The Chief Probation Officers of California (CPOC) has selected its executive leadership team for 2026, naming Chief Esa Ehmen-Krause of Contra Costa County as President, Chief Izen Locatelli of Mendocino County as Vice President, and Chief Tamika Nelson of San Diego County as Secretary/Treasurer.

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Speech Language Pathologist and Dog Help Students Succeed

Dec 16, 2025 09:39AM ● By San Juan Unified School District Staff

For 16 years, Nadia Pella has supported students across the San Juan Unified School District as a speech language pathologist.

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Contesting Traffic Tickets Made Easier

Dec 16, 2025 09:11AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court is launching a new innovation designed to make contesting eligible traffic tickets faster, easier and more convenient for the public.

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The Village Lights Up for Christmas

Dec 16, 2025 09:06AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

The Village of Fair Oaks is shining bright with a stunning 34-foot-tall holiday tree displayed at Plaza Park. Hundreds gathered on Dec. 4 to witness the lighting of the tree at the 42nd annual Christmas in Fair Oaks Tree Lighting.

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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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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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Veteran of the Year

Assemblyman Hoover Names Stuart McIntyre 2025 Veteran of the Year

Nov 18, 2025 09:35AM ● By District 7 Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced he has named Stuart McIntyre of Fair Oaks as the 2025 Veteran of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District.

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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