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Meraki High School junior Madi Rogers, now in remission was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer
A Journey of Strength

May 06, 2025 10:27AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Meraki High School junior finds support and purpose through her cancer battle

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The Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show, a festive sold-out gala themed Denim and Diamonds
Annual Fashion Show Provides Scholarships

May 06, 2025 10:23AM ● By Judy Andrews

The recent Woman’s Thursday Club of Fair Oaks annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show, a festive sold-out gala, has been a beloved tradition in the community for more than 50 years.

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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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Adult rowing team offering coaching classes
Calling All Rowers

Apr 22, 2025 03:43PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Join the Local Adult Rowing Team

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Family received $12 for their trip to the recycling center.
Why Simply Recycle?

Apr 22, 2025 02:57PM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Are you recycling your bottles and cans for cash? After a recent visit to a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Fair Oaks, this author had a quick lesson in how recycling can put money in your pocket and back into your community.

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American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance featuring music by the Stone River Revival Band and catered by Texas Roadhouse
American Legion BBQ & Boots Dinner and Dance

Apr 21, 2025 05:47PM ● By American Legion Post 383 News Release

American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance open to the public on May 3.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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Dot Boyd, Passionate About Senior Safety

Mar 03, 2025 05:44PM ● By Judy Andrews

Dot Boyd is a passionate advocate for helping older adults maintain their dignity and independence as they age.

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Breakfast for the Birds

Feb 26, 2025 10:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds.

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Remembering Delores ‘Dolly’ M. ‘Dee’ Rouse-Huth

Feb 18, 2025 11:32AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Delores “Dolly” M. “Dee” Rouse-Huth might have been flattered by the reference to the famous Cole Porter tune to describe the remarkable life she lived.

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Rachel Griffith Named Businessperson of the Year

Feb 18, 2025 11:13AM ● By Judy Andrews

The 2024 Best of Fair Oaks winners were recently announced at the ninth annual gala. Hosted by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, the Jan. 16 event brought the community together for a night of fun and camaraderie as favorite businesses, organizations and individuals were recognized.

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$2.5 Million Approved for Permanent Housing

Feb 18, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Board of Supervisors approved allocating $2.5 million in Mental Health Services Act funds through its partnership with Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency and project sponsor Hope Cooperative for a permanent supportive housing project at Auburn Oaks.

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Soup Lovers Raise $10,000 for Historical Society

Feb 18, 2025 10:14AM ● By Judy Andrews

Nearly 200 soup lovers turned out on Feb. 8 to support the Fair Oaks Historical Society at its 18th annual Premier Soup Night and Auction.

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Teens Create Messages of Love

Feb 04, 2025 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Two high school students have found a way to give back to young patients and their families at Shriners Hospital in Sacramento this Valentine’s Day.

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ACAI Gallery Hosts February Showing

Feb 04, 2025 02:11PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Allied Ceramics Art Institute (ACAI) Studios and Gallery, at 7425 Winding Way near the corner of San Juan Avenue in Fair Oaks, welcomes the public to an eclectic showing, “Potpourri,” now running through Feb. 22.

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Lanzaro Painting Named Small Business of the Month

Feb 04, 2025 01:59PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

We're thrilled to highlight Lanzaro Painting as our 7th Assembly District Small Business of the Month for January 2025.

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Mother-Daughter Volunteers Strengthens Community Spirit

Feb 04, 2025 01:46PM ● By Helping Hands OV – Orangevale-Fair Oaks News Release

Tracy Furze, an integral part of Helping Hands OV – Orangevale-Fair Oaks since 2020, has been a cornerstone of this community service organization.

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FORPD Board Approves Contract Update for New Amphitheatre Seating

Feb 04, 2025 01:32PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) board meeting on Jan. 15, a resident expressed concerns during Public Comment about changes made to the scope and cost of the ongoing improvements to park facilities in the Village.

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Native Recalls Simpler Times

Feb 04, 2025 01:24PM ● By Judy Andrews

What was it like to grow up in Fair Oaks in the 1930s and ‘40s? Just ask long-time local Margge Wood, who recalls a simpler time when everyone knew everyone else in the community.

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Hornet Named Gymnast of the Week

Jan 22, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State gymnast Kara Houghton was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, it was announced on Jan. 7. The honor was the first for Houghton during her career.

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Athletics Season Tickets Sell Out

Jan 22, 2025 11:22AM ● By Martín Gallegos, MLB.com

Ahead of their temporary move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons, the Athletics got a taste of the passion from sports fans in the area while attending a Sacramento Kings game just down the road at Golden 1 Center.

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FORPD Board Considers Relocating Disc Golf Course

Jan 22, 2025 10:57AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors held the swearing-in of the directors re-elected to the three open seats in the November 2024 election during its Dec. 18 meeting.

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Honoring the Best of Fair Oaks

Jan 22, 2025 10:37AM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Michelle Massaro

The Best of Fair Oaks 2024 winners were announced at the ninth annual gala at North Ridge Country Club on Jan. 16. Hosted by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce (FOCC), more than 250 guests turned out to have some fun and celebrate the nominees and winners.

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Expanding Two Behavioral Health Service Programs

Jan 07, 2025 12:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is kicking off the new year by expanding two Behavioral Health Service programs, combining Access and Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) services to streamline care, address critical needs and enhance the health and safety of our community.

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Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Jan 07, 2025 11:54AM ● By ABC10 News Release

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors

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Beyond the Call

Jan 07, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Supporting Foster Care Services

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Habitat Health Opens PACE Center

Jan 07, 2025 11:45AM ● By Habitat Health with Kaiser Permanente News Release

Habitat Health has opened its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) center in partnership with Kaiser Permanente, expanding access to vital health care services for older adults.

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SacRT Launches Shared-Use Mobility Service

Jan 07, 2025 11:37AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has launched a shared-use mobility program.

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‘Valentines for Seniors’ Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer

Jan 07, 2025 11:34AM ● By Helping Hands OV News Release

Helping Hands OV is starting its fourth annual “Valentines for Seniors” campaign, a heartwarming community initiative aimed at spreading love and cheer to local senior citizens.

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Partnership Helps Feed Community

Jan 07, 2025 11:30AM ● By Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm News Release

Step into the Casa Roble Fundamental High School greenhouse and you’ll feel the heater's warmth and smell the fresh earth, a perfect environment for growth. Since the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm opened, this greenhouse has been vital in helping to feed the community.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Record Turnout at 19th Annual Orangevale Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec 17, 2024 03:41PM ● By MaryAnne Povey, photos by Jayden Velasquez

The 19th annual Orangevale Christmas Tree Lighting, hosted by OV Parks, brought the community together for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer, fun and festivity.

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Community Partners Celebrate the Holiday

Dec 17, 2024 03:35PM ● By Judy Andrews

Community partners from Orangevale and Fair Oaks nonprofit organizations recently got together to spread holiday cheer at their first annual collaborative social event on Dec. 12 at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation Office.

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Best of Fair Oaks Voting Ends Dec. 19

Dec 04, 2024 09:54AM ● By Judy Andrews, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Have you voted? The Best of Fair Oaks 2024 voting is now underway. With close to 9,000 votes to date and 82 categories, this year’s event may break previous voting records!

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Share Your Feedback, Shape Our Future

Dec 04, 2024 09:51AM ● By Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation News Release

The Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation has launched its 2024 Community Survey and your feedback is needed to make a lasting difference in the community.

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