Week in Review: Aug. 27-Sept. 3

Aug. 26

The 2011 season-opener started slowly for head coach Mike Dimino and his young as the Cougars fell at home to Enterprise High School, 17-10 in double overtime on Aug. 26. El Camino lost at Colfax.

Aug. 27

Lady Gaga played from the DJ booth as the Carmichael Soccer Club held its annual at the La Sierra Community Center on Aug. 27.

Aug. 28

A Aug. 28 at a Carmichael apartment complex in connection with a shooting there earlier in the day that injured another man.

Also, the on Aug. 26.

Aug. 29

, who began the start of the new school year last month at Thomas Kelly Elementary, is guiding the school as it continues the process of offering the International Baccalaureate program.

Also, four seniors from the El Camino High School cheer squad are this fall to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

And in an effort to raise funds for a new hiking trail, the attended a garden party dinner last month at Carmichael's Sutter-Jensen Community Park.

Aug. 30

As the Nov. 1 supervisory redistricting deadline approaches, Sacramento County officials have at least nine separate to choose from.

Also, a , the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Eastern California District announced.

And we began to preview the season ahead for Carmichael-area high school football teams. Looking to rebound from a 2-8 record last season, the Mira Loma  is ready to hit the ground running.

Aug. 31

Family owned Windmill Nursery, Carmichael’s only independent garden center, is after serving the Carmichael and Fair Oaks areas for 15 years since March 1996.

Also, medical marijuana dispensaries and their landlords starting immediately.

And in our Carmichael Crime Blotter, , the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.

Sept. 1

Dozens of dog owners gathered at Carmichael Park Wednesday evening for a critical meeting of local dog owners to discuss the . The dogless event filled the bleachers at the baseball diamond across from the nearby dog park.

Also, Carmichael student is organizing a 9/11 memorial to be placed in Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Park for three weeks around the Sept. 11 holiday.

And with the football season going into full swing, the El Camino are ready to make some noise.

Sept. 2

of U.S. Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, on Thursday. They called for him to back a 0.5 percent federal tax on big financial transactions to raise revenue for social spending.

Also, the varsity football team may be young, according to coaches, but they are looking forward to making strides this season.

And up the street on American River Drive, Jesuit's varsity football team has a storied history of being one of the top programs in the area under longtime coach Dan Carmazzi but is looking to a return to winning form after falling below .500 last season.

Aug. 3

The El Camino Eagles were hoping to bounce back from last week's season-opening loss at Colfax but fell at home on Friday to the Union Mine Diamondbacks of El Dorado 18-10. In other action Friday, Del Campo and Mira Loma won on the road. The Cougars beat Rancho Cotate of Rohnert Park 15-14 in a game played at Grant High School. The Matadors beat Mesa Verde of Citrus Heights 28-10 in a game played at San Juan High School.