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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...
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.
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...
Tips on how to stay heart healthy amid a heat wave
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the middle of a long and dangerous heatwave, it’s important to take precautions when exercising in the heat — especially when it comes to heart health. Anyone can be at risk, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone who just walks their dog....
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,...
Beloved Elk Grove pizzeria revived under rebrand
(FOX40.COM) — A beloved Elk Grove pizzeria is reopening under a new name months after closing its doors. Pizza Bell shut down its Elk Grove Boulevard location on April 28 after operating there for 39 years. •Video Above: Longtime Elk Grove pizza parlor announces closure (from March 2024) The restaurant told customers it will reopen on […]
Pony Express Museum shows power of connection
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — On an April day in 1860, the first Pony Express rider left the stables in St. Joseph, rode past cheering crowds, crossed the Missouri River on a ferry, then headed west with the mail in his saddle. Ten days later, after a relay of riders...
Regional blues great Mick Martin set for Powerhouse return
A local and regional favorite is set to entertain in Historic Folsom, just in time to wind down and wrap up your holiday weekend. If you have the blues about heading back to work next week, why not enjoy the blues at the Powerhouse of Blues which welcome’s the great Mick Martin and his Big Blues Band to the Powerhouse Pub, a very “cool” place to be on a hot Sunday afternoon.
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