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American River Messenger American River Messenger is a community newspaper serving the areas of Fair Oaks, Orangevale and Sacramento County focusing on local, County and State news.

On May 19, the non-profit organization My Sister’s House (MSH) hosted an Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) fashion...
05/30/2026

On May 19, the non-profit organization My Sister’s House (MSH) hosted an Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) fashion show to raise awareness and money for domestic abuse survivors.

Read all about it here!👇

Raises Awareness for Domestic Abuse Survivors

Who are the volunteers quietly shaping programs for seniors, students, disaster survivors and families across the Sacram...
05/29/2026

Who are the volunteers quietly shaping programs for seniors, students, disaster survivors and families across the Sacramento region?

That question was answered May 20 as Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA) honored 22 nominees during its annual awards reception at Meristem in Fair Oaks.

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DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

The fourth Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire held May 16 featured animal-centric vendors, free adoptions, dog yoga,...
05/29/2026

The fourth Annual Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire held May 16 featured animal-centric vendors, free adoptions, dog yoga, pet training demos, food truck and more for attendees to enjoy.

Read all about the event!👇

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

A new six-story, 5,500-space parking garage at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), located west of Terminal B. Helix...
05/23/2026

A new six-story, 5,500-space parking garage at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), located west of Terminal B. Helix Electric, is in the construction phase.

Helix Electric, a leading electrical contractor with over 3,000 employees and over $1 billion in annual revenue, is joining in the construction.

Learn more!👇

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 53rd Sacramento County Men’s Senior, Super Senior and Legends Championships at An...
05/23/2026

The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 53rd Sacramento County Men’s Senior, Super Senior and Legends Championships at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael May 5-6.

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The Sacramento Golf Council hosted the 53rd Sacramento County Men’s Senior, Super Senior and Legends Championships at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course, Carmichael May 5-6.

The 2026 season has come to a close as the American River College baseball team lost in the regional championship game t...
05/23/2026

The 2026 season has come to a close as the American River College baseball team lost in the regional championship game to Feather River 19-8 on May 3 in Quincy.

After putting a thumping on the Golden Eagles in the first game, then falling 4-2 in the second game, everything was on the line that morning.

FULL STORY!👇

The 2026 season has come to a close as the American River College baseball team lost in the regional championship game to Feather River 19-8 on May 3 in Quincy.

The Delta Counties Coalition has issued a statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association...
05/22/2026

The Delta Counties Coalition has issued a statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association of California Water Agencies conference.

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The Delta Counties Coalition issued the following statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association of California Water Agencies conference.

Seeing a dry-suited man face-down in the shallows, American River hikers could be excused their alarm. The snorkeler is ...
05/22/2026

Seeing a dry-suited man face-down in the shallows, American River hikers could be excused their alarm.

The snorkeler is Tyler Brownell, one of a biological team surveying salmonid habitat in the river. “I often get startled reactions,” Brownell told this reporter. “And dogs go crazy at the sight of me.”

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Seeing a dry-suited man face-down in the shallows, American River hikers could be excused their alarm.

Kick off summer with Concerts in the Park beginning Thursday, June 11!🕺 The first live concert features classic rock fro...
05/21/2026

Kick off summer with Concerts in the Park beginning Thursday, June 11!🕺

The first live concert features classic rock from United Brothers Petty & Friends. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The event is free to attend. Food trucks will be on site for food and snack purchases.

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

Leaders from across the Sacramento region gathered May 11 at the Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts to celebrate the ...
05/21/2026

Leaders from across the Sacramento region gathered May 11 at the Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts to celebrate the signing of the Water Forum 2050 Agreement, marking a major milestone in the region’s long-standing collaborative approach to water management.

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Landmark regional agreement advances water reliability and protection of the Lower American River in a changing climate

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