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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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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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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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Introducing the New Orangevale and Fair Oaks Farmstand

Nov 19, 2024 01:35PM ● By Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm News Release

Something exciting is sprouting at the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank Farm—a new farmstand that will offer fresh, local produce and help our community flourish!

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Christmas in Fair Oaks is For Entire Family

Nov 19, 2024 01:23PM ● By Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District News Release

The Fair Oaks elves — the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District and Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce, along with

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Turkey Bowl 2024: Another Record-Breaking Year!

Nov 19, 2024 01:16PM ● By MaryAnne Povey and photos by Tim Engle

Gobble, gobble! Turkey Bowl 2024 was a feather ruffling success!

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Orangevale Women Uncover Long Lost Photos of Veterans

Nov 05, 2024 01:28PM ● By Annie Kerr

Sacramento area residents might remember the Veteran’s Wall at the former Hometown Buffet on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.

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Vote for the Best of Fair Oaks

Nov 05, 2024 11:21AM ● By Judy Andrews

Get ready to vote for your favorite local businesses and service organizations as the Best of Fair Oaks 2024 kicks off on Nov. 14.

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OV Parks Hosting a Holiday Craft Faire

Nov 05, 2024 11:15AM ● By OV Parks News Website

The Orangevale Recreation and Park District will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. The craft fair is free for shoppers!

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Disc Golf Course Safety Improvements Discussed

Nov 05, 2024 11:09AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Oct. 16 meeting, the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors considered possible actions to improve safety at the disc golf course that opened at Miller Park in 2020.

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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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