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The Save the American River Association was formed to protect and preserve the American River, located in the Sacramento Valley.

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Neighbors Voice Concerns About Proposed Sacramento Apartment Project on Alhambra Boulevard

04/16/2025

A 312-unit multi-story market-rate apartment complex planned for development on Alhambra Boulevard at C and D Streets is causing concern about traffic, height and loss of privacy in adjacent neighborhoods.

Davis City Council Grapples With Public Safety Following Shooting

04/16/2025

In their April 15 meeting, Davis City Councilmembers discussed public safety and protection in the wake of the Picnic Day shootings.

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Update on Sailor Bar “Gravel Road A”

Regional Parks is pausing the re-opening of “Gravel Road A” to focus resources on completing necessary Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the restroom facility and main parking lot off the Illinois access.

Carmichael Times logo LOCAL NEWS
American River Levee Upgrades to Improve Flood Protection Threaten Heritage Oaks

Sacramento environmental groups are raising concerns about flood management construction on the American River slated to reach the Rio Americano High School area next year.

Sacramento News and Review logo LOCAL NEWS
Multiple Victims Shot at ‘The Coachella of Davis’

The event that Davis is most famous for took yet another turn into infamy Saturday afternoon, this time seeing a barrage of near-deadly gunfire breakout...

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Friends of Folsom Parkways Needs Volunteers for Trail Projects

Spring has sprung and so have all the trees, weeds, and bushes on Folsom’s parkways. The Friends of Folsom Parkways need volunteers willing to roll up their sleeves and help remove hazardous fuel ladder buildups. Fuel ladders include dead branches, …

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Hop Into Spring With CRPD’s Upcoming Events

Celebrate the Spring season with the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) upcoming events. Hosted in Cordova Recreation & Park District parks and facilities, these events invite the community to enjoy some quality fun outside with family and friends.Original article …

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FORPD Board Maintains Removal of Controversial Disc Golf Baskets

Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (FORPD) Board of Directors continued an ongoing discussion at its March 19 meeting about a $77,454 change order for panels to finish the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheatre hanger doors.

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Two Family-Friendly Events Coming to Fair Oaks This April

Mark your calendars for two beloved annual Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District events in Fair Oaks.

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There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
The Baldwin Hills area in South Los Angeles is one region where a state conservancy would keep open land accessible to the public.
California’s 10 State Conservancies: How They Protect Parks and Open Land
Starting in 1976, the legislature began creating agencies to buy up open land, and keep it open.
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