Sherm ChavoorWhile the Tokyo Olympic Games are currently going on, I'd like to take this opportunity to honor a historic Sacramento person, who helped catapult our area into the limelight of Olympic Swimming for three decades.Sherm Chavoor, founder of the Arden Hills Swim and Tennis Club, developed and opened the hallowed ground (and waters) under his single proprietorship in 1954. This private club, in Carmichael, offered swim and tennis facilities for members; and the waters of the pools became magical to many competitive swimmers, who were trained under the watchful eyes and wizzardry of the Merlinesc Chavoor. Chavoor's training consisted of barking incantations of swimming farther and faster than anyone else (revolutionary over-distance training), his aqua alchemy produced swimmers ... 07/25/2021

Carlsbad Village Faire 2021 is July 25 Much has changed in our area since so many of the pandemic restrictions were lifted in California in mid-June. Happily, for many, one of the area’s favorite arts and craft fairs returns to Carlsbad Village on Sunday July 25th.  The Carlsbad Village Faire is reportedly the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US (other than its counterpart, the November Carlsbad Village Faire), and will take place from 8 am until 5 pm, so there is plenty of time to see everything and shop to your heart’s content. [photo is from a prior art fair in the Village several years ago]  The Village Faire, not to be confused with the shopping center by the same name in the Village, is held in the heart of town, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson, and also s... 07/23/2021

In July of 2021, Realtor.com reported that in Pasadena, California median list price was $1,050,000 in June of 2021 up from $1,025,000 in May of 2021, and higher 5.0% from $998,000 in June of 2020. While, median sales price for a home and a condo was $960,000 in June of 2021, jumped 11.0% from June of 2020 in Pasadena, California.Houses stayed 49.00 days in the market in June of 2021 gained from 45.00 days in May of 2021, and fell from 54.00 days in June of 2020 in Pasadena, California.The median listing price per square foot of a home and a condo was $639.00 in June of 2021 down from $640.00 in May of 2021, but rose 8.0% from $591.00 in June of 2010 in Pasadena, California according to Realtor.For complete more detailed information about Realtor.com’s latest homes and a condos real est... 07/24/2021

2021 Carlsbad Snores and S'mores Family Campout Like other popular events, Carlsbad’s Snores and S’mores Family Campout returns for 2021 after being cancelled in 2020. The 2021 Carlsbad Snores and S’mores Family Campout will be Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th at the Aviara Community Park located at 6435 Ambrosia Lane, just north of Poinsettia Lane.  The Snores and S’mores Family Campout takes place from 5 pm Saturday until 9 am Sunday (check-in and tent set up from 4 - 6 pm). There is ample parking at the park. Campout tickets must be purchased in advance at $25 per person, all inclusive (children 3 and under are free but they must be registered); no tickets are being sold at the event.  You should register online before 11:00 pm on August 13. The number of attendees is limite... 07/25/2021