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Carmichael resident explores the ‘brave new frontier’ in media

By CORRIE PELC, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Carmichael resident and FOX40 reporter Ben Deci has been quite busy since moving to the Sacramento area in September 2009. Recently married, with a new baby boy born this past April, and a new house in Carmichael has kept him busy on the family front.... 

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Lance Armstrong's History Features

Carmichael Recreation and Park District has rich, eventful history

Carmichael Recreation and Park District has rich, eventful history

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers

Considering that the Carmichael Recreation and Park District was organized on Oct. 29, 1945, many people... 

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A visit with original Kings owner Greg Lukenbill

A visit with original Kings owner Greg Lukenbill

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series about East Sacramento native Gregg Lukenbill’s... 

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Pocket area family’s history dates back to 1865

Pocket area family’s history dates back to 1865

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Among the early day families of the Pocket area was the Rodgers – later Rogers – family, whose history... 

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Kline Music: Serving local music needs since 1963

Kline Music: Serving local music needs since 1963

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

This year marks the 50th year since Sacramento native Betty Kline established a music store in the basement... 

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Carmichael pianist has grand love for Sacramento

Carmichael pianist has grand love for Sacramento

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Parmys (Muse) Weinberg, a 44-year resident of Carmichael, has had a lifelong love for music. And although... 

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Healthcare in early Sacramento a priority for pioneers

Healthcare in early Sacramento a priority for pioneers

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series regarding hospitals that were located at Sutter’s... 

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SSA Vikings win U12 District Cup Championship

Special to Valley Community Newspapers

Photo courtesy Sacramento Soccer Alliance Vikings The Sacramento Soccer Alliance... 

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Keeping pets and seniors together: Sacramento SPCA offers pet services to senior citizens

By SALLY KING, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Imagine an older woman in her wheel chair; leaving her Natomas home in the morning... 

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Carmichael Canine Corral offers play spot for dogs, owners

By CORRIE PELC, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Dog parks are a hot commodity right now. According to an article in USA Today in... 

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Pocket-Greenhaven Rotary generous with dictionaries

By SALLY KING, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Ms. Moore and Ms. Saechao’s third grade classes at Yav Pem Suab Academy School... 

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East Sac Rotarians gift dictionaries to Phoebe Hearst Elementary School third graders

By SUSAN LAIRD, Valley Community Newspapers editor

When you are in the first and second grades, you are learning to read. When you are... 

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Modern-day human slavery exists in Sacramento

By CORRIE PELC, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Here’s something you may not know about Sacramento: the capital city is among 18... 

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Who let the dogs out? Making the most out of your next dog park visit

By CORRIE PELC, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Dog parks are a hot commodity right now. According to an article in USA Today last... 

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Red Cross offering free disaster preparedness training in January

Special to Valley Community Newspapers

Throughout the month of January, the American Red Cross is offering a free disaster... 

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Vehicles driving new life to K Street businesses

By ELIZABETH VALENTE, Valley Community Newspapers writer

January 12 will mark two months since cars returned to K Street between 8th and 12th... 

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‘Young at Art 2012’ opens vista of possibilities to region’s middle school students

By SUSAN LAIRD, Valley Community Newspapers editor

Art is a path for the exploration of beauty…a door to an infinite number of possibilities.... 

January 5, 2012 | Continue »

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Middle school students receive well-rounded education at Didion School

By LANCE ARMSTRONG, Valley Community Newspapers writer

Genevieve F. Didion K-8 School will present an opportunity for locals to learn more... 

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