Hello, Me! Is It Me You're Looking For?

If your own phone number appears on caller ID, Fair Oaks and Carmichael, do not pick up! It's a scam.

DMV Makes It A Little Easier To Find Best Appointments In Your Area

The appointment screens now show all nearby offices. (Hey! Anything helps!)

Overloaded With Zucchini, Fair Oaks-Carmichael? Here's A Great Recipe For Fritters

It's zucchini season. Need I say more?

E-Cigarette Bill Heads To State Capitol Today

SB 140 seeks to have e-cigs regulated as tobacco products and subject to California's smoke-free laws.

Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG July Summer Closet Clean Out

ReUseIt, in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area, is hosting a month long Clothing Donation Drive

Prices Up At Starbucks

Prices were raised Tuesday with increases for coffee items up 5 to 20 cents, according to reports.

Put On Your Party Hat, Fair Oaks and Carmichael: Celebrating 50 Years of Medicare and Medicaid

It’s easy to forget that before 1966, roughly half of all American seniors were uninsured.

Get Your Fair Oaks-Carmichael Kids Cooking This Summer

A beautiful picture book that follows the evolution of one dessert over four centuries.

57th Anniversary For IHOP; 57-Cent Short Stack For You!

The offer is good today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

New Vaccination Snag: Federal Program For Vaccine-Injured Kids Is Failing, Study Says

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has not lived up to providing "simple justice" to children injured by vaccines: Stanford professor.

August 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

August 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library

August 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library

August 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library

Bay Area Ocean Temperatures Above Historical Average

This could mean bad news for native coastal plants and also increase the likelihood of wildfires.

How To Keep Costs Low When Taking Out Conventional Loan.

Mortgage shopping, Fair Oaks and Carmichael? Here are the factors that can make a conventional loan much more pricey.

Interested In CHP Patrol Job, Fair Oaks and Carmichael? Application Period Opens Today

You have to be fast -- the application period is only open trough Thursday.

Majority of CA Electric Customers Face Higher Bills, Dirtier Air With New Rate Plan, Sierra Club Says

The plan passed Friday by the CPUC is being criticized by the conservation group.

Dolphin Crashes Anniversary; Therapy Dogs For Airline Passengers; Ducks Run Amok; CHP 'Puppy Pursuit' and Rescues: All in CA

Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.

Uber Policies Make Roadways Deadly, Suit Alleges

A motorcyclist hit by an allegedly distracted Uber driver is suing the company, alleging it encourages drivers to flout safety.

The War of Zion for better Health Care and Pensions

I‘m a Disabled War Veteran from; The Libyan Conflict 1986. While, going to physical therapy one day back in 2009. I decided to get help for

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Vets Warn Pet Owners Of No. 1 Holiday Hazard

Firework noise disturbs animals, true. But "garbage gut," they say is worse. So ixnay on things like leftover corn cobs ... and onions ...

Recall: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango

Fiat-Chrysler is phoning some SUV owners and telling them to stop driving their vehicles immediately because of potential safety problems.

Saturday Smiles: 1,370 Pounds of Crayons Donated; Animal Rescues; Saying Goodbye to Famous Bay Area Walrus

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

Best 4th of July Recipes: Burgers, Barbecued Ribs, Berry Trifle

We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!

"Batkid Begins" Red Carpet Premiere Dazzles

The new documentary is open in some local theaters.

Family Day Trip, Fair Oaks and Carmichael? See Newly Preserved Historic Features Of Alcatraz

$3 million facelift was unveiled this week.

Fourth of July Travel to Break Records in California

More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.

CHP Fourth of July Anti-DUI Campaign Begins Friday

Between 2008 to 2012, 765 people were killed in DUI-related crashes nationwide, according to the NHTSA.

For Fair Oaks And Carmichael BBQ Lovers: A Chicken Wing Recipe to Make Your July 4th Party Pop

It uses Cabernet Sauvignon to make a honey glaze. Yum!

Anti-Vaxxers Vow Legal Challenges, Civil Disobedience After CA Vaccination Law Signed

"No matter how long it takes, we will protect our children and the parents' right to choose," said vaccination opponents.

Have A Student-Athlete? Worried About The Possible Lasting Impact Of Injuries?

Stanford researchers are trying to deliver a more comprehensive picture of the lingering effects of certain injuries. Study just published.

Red Cross Issues Request For Blood Donations Before July 4th

The organization is hoping to stave off a shortage common during vacation and travel times.

Flex Alert Declared to Save Power Statewide

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

Summer Mini Camps - Art, Music, Games, Self Defense - Kids 5-12

Arts, crafts, drawing, origami, paper airplanes, music, hand drums, body drumming, strings, mallets, games, self defense, and more for kids!

Summer Mini Camps - Art, Music, Games, Self Defense - Kids 5-12

Arts, crafts, drawing, origami, paper airplanes, music, hand drums, body drumming, strings, mallets, games, self defense, and more for kids!

Group Devises Nice Way To Tell Your Neighbors They're Water-Wasters

The "Dear Neighbor" notes are designed for SF area, but will work in Sacramento, too!

It's A Done Deal, Fair Oaks and Carmichael Parents: Mandatory Vaccinations Now The Law

Gov. Brown signed bill today. SB 277 was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, a pediatrician.

Make Split-Second Decision, Fair Oaks and Carmichael: 'Leap Second' Added To Clock Today

"Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." So what to do with this extra moment?

Get Your Fair Oaks and Carmichael Youngsters To Love Their Vegetables

Funny picture book teaches kids opposites and days of the week, too.

UnitedHealthcare Donates Oliver & Hope(TM) Book Series and Reading Corners to Sacramento Children's Home Crisis Nurseries

Sacramento-Area Doctors’ Offices and Health Clinics Receive Reading Stations and Children’s Books to Encourage Reading and Healthy Living