From stricter hygiene standards for body piercing to help for children being bullied at school, a host of new laws go into effect this week.
After seven days of voting on Fair Oaks Patch's Cutest Dog Contest, the winner with 22 votes is ...
Josh Ray Rasmussen was reported missing by friends Saturday afternoon.
The weekly list of available job positions.
The UFCW grocery union plans to step up its protests at non-union stores once it wraps up contract negotiations with Raley's, Save Mart and other chains.
Patch plans for comprehensive coverage of the fall elections and would like to enlist the help of locally active Democrats and Republicans for their opinions on the issues.
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
What are you doing to celebrate the Fourth of July in Carmichael this year? Tell us in a comment.
Rules for 2012 contest
Furlough day Tuesday and holiday Wednesday.
Vote for your favorite canine by adding a photo and commenting on the article.
Sales so far have been mixed, and vendors told Fair Oaks Patch the timing of the holiday is a factor.
Leave a word of congratulations for these two Matadors.
Do you remember Shannon Eshoff? Tell us in a comment.
Have you adopted a dog? Tell us in a comment.
Members wanted new name for church at Fair Oaks and Grant.
Almost 5 million Californians are expected to go out of town to celebrate Independence Day. Will you be one of them?
Do you remember any of these Carmichael natives? Tell us in a comment.
Got a home for sale in Carmichael? Add a photo and details here.
A look back at the news for the week ending June 30.
A Patch reader shares a photo of a happy discovery he made in Fair Oaks Park Friday.
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Have you seen the dark comedy in Carmichael? If not, you should.
A compendium of missed and chance encounters from the Fair Oaks area.
What are you doing in Carmichael?
Jim Dunning takes over at Carmichael senior facility.
Do you agree with the ban? Tell us why or why not in a comment.
Statue replicates enduring image from end of World War II.
Where are Fair Oaks' best garage sales this weekend? Tell us where.
Want to fill up the tank before the 4th? Here's the cheapest in Carmichael.
These dogs are available for adoption at 3839 Bradshaw Rd.
Mostly sunny and moderate temperatures throughout Fair Oaks this weekend.
Did we miss a stand? Let us know in the comments!
Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) and Ami Bera released statements Thursday reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act.
Have you seen this sign before?
There are 11 fireworks stands in Fair Oaks where you can buy fireworks for this year's Fourth of July holiday season.
What are people reading from Fair Oaks Patch on Facebook? Here is a list of the top stories.
The Supreme Court announced Thursday morning that the Affordable Care Act mandating every American to purchase health insurance is constitutional. What do you think of this decision? Tell us in the comments.