This online free quiz takes an in-depth look at your stance on a range of issues, then compares them to candidates' responses.
In its fifth year, Bureau of Reclamation officials believe the 14,000 tons of gravel dumped into Sailor Bar continues to improve salmon spawning in the American River.
Four candidates vie for separate board seats on the Carmichael Water District Board.
Three incumbent board members are running unopposed, so the election won't appear on the November ballot.
Opponents, supporters voice opinions during gathering at La Sierra Community Center. Your thoughts?
Congressman to hear about crime in community and from protesters. Are you going?
Patch is looking for political donors to presidential and congressional campaigns to interview for future articles.
Additionally, unemployment fell locally by 1.7 percent.
We'll ask the candidates for their stances on a range of local issues. But first we want to know what's most important to you.
Six candidates have filed for three available seats.
The Fair Oaks Water District will use $40,500 from its reserve fund to move water main and other services as part of the streetscape project
The Board of Directors of the Fair Oaks Water District holds its regular Board Meetings on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Decision will give county parks director authority to institute floating ban on alcohol.
The decision will give the Sacramento County Regional Parks District Director authority to institute a floating ban on alcohol whenever there is a reasonable belief alcohol consumption will present a significant danger to public safety.
The shooter in the Aurora, Colo., used a high-capacity clip in an assault rifle, giving new life to gun control debates.
Property management team MBK Homes has a tentative vision for its stagnating real estate development, but nothing has been finalized let alone approved.
Mill Valley maker of toys made from recycled plastic milk jugs says it received 10 reports of wheels and hubcaps coming loose or detaching from the vehicles, but no reports of injuries.
Wednesday's Air Quality Index is expected to reach levels that are "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
Sacramento State University is among the colleges that will limit admissions.
Sacramento County Department of Transportation officials expect to begin work on the project sometime in mid-September.
Friendly, quiet Cairn Terrier mix is playful, happy and loving.
When John Shaban bought his home in 2005 he took a $330,000 mortgage against it. Today the home is valued at about $160,000.
'Pet Pantry' retention program aims to help owners who can't afford pet food, but shelves are becoming bare, officials say.
The meeting is expected to begin Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.
Patch's first Red California survey finds that 40 percent of Republican insiders surveyed believe the new top-two primary system has hurt their party.
Will the mayhem at the Batman movie make us rethink security at movie theaters, malls or school events? Join the conversation.
The candidate filing period runs through Aug. 10. See who plans to run for a seat on Fair Oaks' Recreation and Park District during the November election.
So far, it's unclear if any of the three incumbents up for reelection will run. We'll continue to add as candidates file.
How would you grade school district?
In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.
Check back with Fair Oaks Patch to find out who is running locally for Fair Oaks district and school boards.
Bee: Physician was found guilty of fraudulent billings.
How do you think Sacramento County Planning Commission should voted on planned Carmichael facility?
The Democrat-controlled Senate passed the first $8 billion leg of the $69 billion statewide project, setting in motion the most expensive project in state history. Think you will use it when it's done?