Week in Review, Aug. 25: Dan Lungren Protesters, Shooting Victim Memorial, More

It's been an exceptionally busy week around Fair Oaks and Carmichael, a publication merge notwithstanding. U.S. Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) made an appearance in Carmichael, squaring off against protesters and jeers from the crowd. Friends gathered to pay tribute to a Carmichael man shot outside a popular Midtown area last Saturday. The Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District saved nearly $15,000 forgoing a November election when no one decided to run against the incumbents.

Here's a look at what went on in Fair Oaks and Carmichael for the week ending Aug. 25:

1.  - Joseph Allen Long was an innocent bystander when shot early Saturday morning after walking two women to their car in Midtown.
2.  - What do you do when you find orphaned animals in your backyard?
3.  - Data shows first-time test takers are passing at rates similar to state.
4.  - Sac Metro Fire investigating cause of blaze.
5.  - Opponents, supporters voice opinions during gathering at La Sierra Community Center. Your thoughts?
6.  - Bella Vista, Jesuit and Mira Loma have new leadership, other schools also seek success.
7.  - Three incumbent board members are running unopposed, so the election won't appear on the November ballot.
8.  - Here's how to make sure you're still receiving Facebook updates from Patch.
9.  - And the winners are (drum-roll please) ...
10.  - Did you know that August is National Immunization Awareness Month?

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