In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science, and wildlife treasures all year long.  In June, a number of the 30 members of Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) are celebrating the summer with special outdoor events and activities, a sampling of which follows:

Roseville Greener Gardens Tour & DIY Expo with the Roseville Utility Exploration Center - June 2
Visit 10 local homes that showcase water-efficient gardens from Roseville’s popular Cash for Grass program. Attend the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Expo to talk with River-Friendly Landscaping Green Gardener professionals, University of California Master Gardeners and other industry experts.

TEE IT UP FORE! THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER                     

Keaton Raphael Memorial Presents 16th Annual ‘Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer’ Charity Golf TournamentProceeds Benefiting Local Children Battling Cancer and Their Families

The Keaton Raphael Memorial is hosting their 16th Annual ‘Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer’® Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, August 19 at a new location, Catta Verdera Country Club in Lincoln. Shotgun is at 8:00 AM with foods, drinks, and games offered throughout the day. For sponsorship information or to sign up your team, contact Dana Pearson at (916) 784-6786 or email events@ChildCancer.org.

SACRAMENTO, CA - A Rocklin cosmetic surgeon charged with maliciously disfiguring 15 patients is trying to overturn the emergency suspension of his medical license.

Dr. Efrain Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court challenging last month's interim suspension order by the Medical Board of California.

Among Gonzalez' claims is the Medical Board bowed to public pressure generated by the media and orchestrated by personal injury attorneys representing patients allegedly harmed by him.

In the lawsuit, Gonzalez claims the interim suspension order was inappropriate because the Medical Board could not show that allowing him to continue practicing medicine would endanger the public because no alleged victims have been identified since last August.

In a criminal complaint filed April 19, the Placer County district attorney charged Gonzalez with 15 felony counts of mayhem and 16 felony counts of grand theft.