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Skye the giraffe dies at Sacramento Zoo.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Skye, the reticulated giraffe was euthanized on Friday, July 5th, said the Sacramento Zoo. She had been receiving care and treatment for age-related issues and, as her condition declined, veterinary staff made the decision to humanely euthanize her. Skye was born on July 14, 1998, and...
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
Crowds pack Auburn State Recreation Area, battle for parking, spot along shore
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Crowds of people packed Auburn State Recreation Area early on the Fourth of July, trying to claim a parking spot and a place on the shore. Multiple people told KCRA 3 that cars arrived at the Auburn State Recreation Area as early as 6:30 a.m.
Puzzle exchange comes to Twelve Bridges
Lincoln mother-daughter duo Stacey and Penny Hisey have created a puzzle exchange in the Twelve Bridges area. The Twelve Bridges puzzle exchange is located at 973 Lavastone Dr. and started with nine puzzles in a cardboard box on June 1. They now carry 39 puzzles in a professional cabinet. The...
Folsom celebrates July 4th with neighborhood parades
Folsom Ranch, Briggs Ranch sport plenty of red,white and blue on holiday. Folsom celebrates the Fourth of July in many ways, and it’s not always with rodeo stars or fireworks, it’s also amongst neighbors on the streets of their communities in their very own foot parades that bring neighbors together in patriotic spirit.
7 vintage songs when the heatwave arrives and the mercury soars
Just for fun! Feelgood tunes when the triple digits hit. Roseville, Calif. – Another blistering heatwave is on tap for Northern California this Labor Day week as triple-digits appear to be settling in for an extended visit. Roseville and the surrounding region could top 112 degrees this week. For...
Creepy and kooky at its best; Addams Family opens on Folsom stage
Yes, it may be Saturday but it’s the first chance to meet Wednesday in Folsom, Wednesday Addams that is! It’s opening night for creepy, kooky Addams Family being presented by the talented youth thespians of the El Dorado Musical Theater (EDMT) at the Harris Center for the Arts.
Hikes for Boaters: Discovery Islands
North of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation Sound and south of Johnstone Strait, the Discovery Islands fill most of the area between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. The area is a postcard-perfect cruiser’s paradise, and one of the dream destinations for this region’s boat folk.
Weekly Outings With The OBSERVER
All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER’s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. Be sure to submit your events two weeks in advance to have the chance to be featured on the list. Zadecah Emporium Grand Opening – 1-10 p.m. Monday, July 8, through Wednesday,...
Gold Country Denizens: ACTV, books, memory, licenses, entertainment, recycling
By the way, I don't think I've written much about my shows on Auburn Community Television – ACTV. For years, I've had two half-hour shows once a month, Olio and Ah Muse. I've had a good time. And now I have another: Lifetime English Major. About once a year for several years, I've invited authors to join me and talk about writing and language and reading.
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