Safe Swimming Pool Tips For Families In Sacramento County

Drowning is the leading injury-related cause of death for children ages 1-4, and many of those deaths occurred in backyard pools or spas.

Volunteers Kept Shelter Pets Calm On July 4 In Sacramento County

Check all accommodations, websites, and social media, and not just those in your area. Dogs in particular can run far when they are scared.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon This Week

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Fair Oaks, Carmichael Thursday night and Friday before dawn.

Meteor Shower Peaks In Fair Oaks, Carmichael

Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids in Fair Oaks, and Carmichael. There won’t be another until the Delta Aquariids in July.

Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It

April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Fair Oaks, Carmichael.

A Tree's Tenacity: NorCal Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Fair Oaks Community Planning Advisory Council Meeting Coming Up

Read the latest announcement from the Fair Oaks Community Planning Advisory Council.

Wine for Wildlife

Drink wine in virtual tasting to help save regional wildlife at Wildlife Care Association.

Carmichael July 4 Fireworks Canceled 2020: See Events Nearby

Carmichael's traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are several other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.

FREE P.E. Classes for Kids at Home Online

Kids need energy burning action and these three times daily class sessions online help keep children fit and active.

2020 Nuts & Berries Fundraiser for the Wildlife Care Association

The non-profit volunteers at WCA take in more than 6000 birds and small animals to rehab and release back to the environment every year

The 5th Annual Wildlife Care Photo Contest Winner!

The annual WCA photography contest takes place Oct-Dec 31 and encourages people to enter bird photos taken in yards, parks and woodlands.

Ho-Ho-Hurry and Register for the Inaugural Roseville Santa Hustle

‘Santa Hustlers’ and kid dashers will run/walk THIS SUNDAY for charity beneficiary, Stand Up Placer.

Fiver! The Wildlife Care 5th Annual Fall Photo Contest

Snap a picture of a bird in your yard, local park or wild lands to enter the Wildlife Care Association Contest on Facebook! Kids enter free!

CA Hosting Rally For Alcohol And Recovery Month

In recognition that recovery happens and people can change their lives for the better...

Wildlife Cry! Volunteers needed now to save them!

Community volunteers are the heroes of nature keeping these creatures alive

Big Day to Save Wildlife!

Mission critical call for funding to save regional wildlife

Wildlife Care Association Photo Contest Winner!

The Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento challenges amateur photographers to give them the bird in annual photo contest!

Real Tweets! Wildlife Care Association Photo Contest Takes Off

The wildlife rehabilitation group saving thousands of birds and small animals in our region is having a photo contest thru December 31st!

Wildlife Call For Volunteer Help

Thousands of birds and small animals need help now as wildlife rehabilitation reaches peak season in June and July

Wildlife is counting on you! Help Wildlife Care Association

Thousands of birds and small animals get a second chance to live when you support Wildlife Care Association this Big Day of Giving

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.

Dangers in the Dark: A Ladies Night for Safety with a twist!

Black Belts will help women raise awareness of danger, learn conflict avoidance and practical self-defense in darker days ahead!

Let's Talk Turkey: Fair Oaks-Carmichael's Photo of the Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Massive Power Outage Affected 78,000 Sacramento Customers Thursday

The power was down for about an hour, according to officials with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

Wildlife Care Association 'Give Us the Bird' Photo Contest Winner

Thanks to all who entered in support of the Wildlife Care Association's photo contest

Anti Human Trafficking Workshop on You How Can Help Curb Crime

Sacramento tops highest human trafficking cities in the nation. Learn what you can do to help next Thursday at a free workshop.

Have A Heroic Hound, Fair Oaks-Carmichael? Nominate The Pooch For 'Hero Dog Awards'

Categories range from working dogs in therapy and law enforcement to the ordinary dog that does extraordinary things!

Holidays in the Hills

Placer County Wine Trail hosts 6th annual toy drive

Sock it To Us! Holiday Donation Drive

One pair of donated socks gets you three free introductory white belt lessons at Robinson's Taekwondo!

Weekly Snow Report for Fair Oaks Residents Headed to Tahoe

Ski resorts are opening early. Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of the first snow of the season.

Wood Burning Regulations in Fair Oaks-Carmichael Just Got More Strict

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is adopting stronger new provisions that expand the agency’s current wood burning rules.

Heroes of Wildlife Appeal

Support nonprofit Wildlife Care Association giving birds and small animals in our region injured, orphaned or displaced a second chance!

Jilted Bride's Family Feeds Homeless at Reception

After the groom backed out less than a week before the wedding, bride's family made sure most of the $35,000 wedding didn't go to waste.

Coffee Addicts: Here's Where to Get Freebies Tuesday for National Coffee Day

McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.

NASA Announces Flowing Water on Mars

A researcher from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View said, “This discovery may mean more potentially habitable locations on Mars."

Asians to Surpass Latinos As Largest US Minority

Pew Study: Immigrants and their children are likely to make up 88 percent of the country’s population growth over the next 50 years.

Obituaries, Events, Announcements: How to Post For Free on Patch

Patch is your community platform. Here's how you can use it to share your news.

Saturday Smiles: Business Helps Fire Victims; CHP Rescues Fox; Thousands Cleanup Waterways; Festivals

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

Pre-Orders Begin for Anticipated Pink Ribbon License Plates

Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.

Fires, Earthquakes, Floods and a Tsunami Advisory: One Week In California

Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.