Up to 10 librarians nationwide will be honored with "I Love My Librarian" awards, and nominations are now open. School librarians included!
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
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Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
I’m helping my mother sell the long-time family home, which means cutting a link to my hometown. I’m disquieted by the change.
Three great mixology recipes for those get-togethers on summer nights!
How to Help Your Trees Survive the Drought
This recipe makes a lovely, summertime dessert! (P.S. It's easy.)
The dish is tossed with a dressing made with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's delicious, Fair Oaks and Carmichael, and easy!
Shark Week is winding down and Patch has the top shark stories from across California, including recent sightings and useful tips.
Local event aims to encourage hope and dispel myths about mental illness.
If your own phone number appears on caller ID, Fair Oaks and Carmichael, do not pick up! It's a scam.
It's zucchini season. Need I say more?
ReUseIt, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area, is hosting a month long Clothing Donation Drive
August 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library
August 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
The organization is hoping to stave off a shortage common during vacation and travel times.
The state's energy grid is feeling the strain of the heat wave. The alert is in effect through Wednesday. There are simple things you can do
Arts, crafts, drawing, origami, paper airplanes, music, hand drums, body drumming, strings, mallets, games, self defense, and more for kids!
The "Dear Neighbor" notes are designed for SF area, but will work in Sacramento, too!
"Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." So what to do with this extra moment?
Sacramento-Area Doctors’ Offices and Health Clinics Receive Reading Stations and Children’s Books to Encourage Reading and Healthy Living
To reduce pollution, cut back on your driving if possible.
Stay cool, Fair Oaks and Carmichael. Temps to soar this week.
Admission is free to the events from Friday through Sunday.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around Northern California.
Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
Reduce your driving to reduce pollution.
More than $750,000 in college scholarships and prizes are at stake.
Bikes, beer, bands and bridges to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. Sacramento-area law enforcement will be there, too!
Health officials stress that the disease is 100 percent preventable and urge the public to keep their pets vaccinated.
The king and queen of planets – dazzling Venus and bold Jupiter – will appear to nearly collide throughout June, plus meteor shower outlook.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around the Bay Area.
This summer at the Fair Oaks Library!
"San Andreas" film has residents checking supplies and buying preparedness kits.