American River Messenger

12/06/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/04/2025

FORPD District Administrator Mike Aho is set to retire June 1, 2026.

Staff are now evaluating potential recruitment firms to assist with the hiring process to fill Aho's position.

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At the Nov. 19 meeting of the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors, they considered the recruitment process for the district administrator position as the current administrator, Mike Aho, will retire on June 1, 2026.

12/03/2025

'Tis the season in Fair Oaks 🎅🎄

Check out our guide of events put on by FORPD, Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce and many more local groups and merchants. 👇

Fair Oaks looks a little brighter this holiday season, thanks to the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce and all the local groups and merchants who have worked hard to spread some cheer.

12/01/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/29/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

For more information, go to: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/26/2025

Counting and verifying votes takes time! And in California, we value accuracy over speed.

11/22/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post-election audits.

11/20/2025

Assemblyman Hoover Names Stuart McIntyre 2025 Veteran of the Year.

A beloved Fair Oaks resident, McIntyre celebrated his 100th birthday this past August at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6158, surrounded by family, friends and community members.

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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.

11/19/2025

Observe election security and democracy firsthand! Election processes in California are publicly viewable. You can observe logic and accuracy testing prior to each election, the official canvass (tabulating), and the post.

For more information, visit: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

11/19/2025

Community leaders and families gathered on Nov. 1 to recall heroes of nation and community.

The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property on Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks.

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Community leaders and families gathered on Nov. 1 to recall heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property on Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks.