Explore Fair Oaks: Stories that inspire, events that connect
Daycation for Seniors Opens in Fair Oaks
Welcome, Amanda Thomas, the owner of Daycation for Seniors Fair Oaks. You have created something truly special in Fair Oaks. There are some businesses that open their doors, and then…
Big Day of Service 2026: How to Get Involved in Fair Oaks, Orangevale & Citrus Heights
There is something that happens when a community decides to show up for itself. The parks look a little brighter. The schools feel a little more loved. And the people…
The Man Who Waved: Remembering Jeff of Sunset and Ward
For years, if you drove down Sunset Avenue near Ward Road in Fair Oaks, chances are you saw Jeff. He stood at the stop sign, waving to everyone who passed…
A Hidden Gem in Our Backyard: Inside Meristem’s Life-Changing Campus
There are places in this world that stop you in your tracks. Meristem is one of them. Tucked into 13 acres of quiet beauty right here in Fair Oaks, Meristem…
Bodega Biondi Fair Oaks Village: Where Peruvian Heritage Meets Italian and Spanish Food
I’ve been meaning to get into Bodega Biondi for a while. It’s been sitting right here in the village, and I just hadn’t made it in yet. Now that I…
What Happens When a Community Shows Up: Inside the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks Project for Infinite Friends
There are days when you show up to tell someone else’s story and end up walking away with something you didn’t expect. Last Saturday was one of those days. I…
From Commitment to Confidence: A Real Conversation About Growth and Discipline
Sponsored Feature in Partnership with Retro-fit Studio. The Day They Decided to Walk In Growth rarely starts with a perfect plan. Most of the time it starts with a decision….
Potluck Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Everyone Notices (But Rarely Talks About)
A friendly, slightly hilarious reminder before your next barbecue Every year when potlucks, barbecues, and holiday gatherings roll around, I find myself thinking about the same thing. Not what I’m…
Coffee vs. Comfort: Why Fancy Coffee Sometimes Tastes Sour (And Why You Might Still Prefer It)
I walked into a coffee shop recently, ordered a latte, and the barista looked at me and asked if I wanted lavender in it. I just stared at him for…
Volunteering in Fair Oaks and Orangevale, CA: Where to Help and Why This Community Shows Up
This morning I saw a post in a local Facebook group. Someone was asking about volunteer opportunities. Just a simple question. And what happened next was exactly why I love…
Volunteer Opportunities in Fair Oaks & Orangevale: Where to Get Involved Locally
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’d love to get more involved… I just don’t know where to start,” you’re not alone. I actually saw a post recently in a…
Why Some Malls Thrive While Others Fade: A Look at What Happened at Sunrise Mall
What Happened to Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights and Why the Galleria in Roseville Still Works For many of us who grew up around Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights, and Orangevale,…
What Is I Love Fair Oaks? The Story Behind Fair Oaks’ Community Platform Built To Last
I Love Fair Oaks is a locally created digital magazine dedicated to documenting the people, businesses, events, and everyday life of Fair Oaks, California. For more than sixteen years, it…
Growing Hope in Fair Oaks: Rotary’s $10,000 Gift Brings Year-Round Freshness to Our Neighbors
Fair Oaks and Orangevale Come Together to Support the Community Food Bank It is always a pleasure to gather with people who care about this community. At the recent joint…
Why Building a Real Community Platform Takes More Than Just a Domain Name
Why the best local platforms are built through time, trust, and participation. From time to time, people ask what it takes to build a real community platform. The answer is…
Together Always: Remembering Janet and Warren McWilliams – Fair Oaks, CA
There are couples who live in a town. And then there are couples who quietly become part of its foundation. For me, Janet and Warren McWilliams were exactly that. I…