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Published September 21Folsom Community Service Day brings thousands of pounds of food to Twin Lakes Food Bank
Communitywide effort replenishes nearly empty shelves while volunteers lend a hand inside food bank Thousands of pounds of donated food poured into Twin Lakes Food Bank during Folsom Community Service Day as hundreds of volunteers spread across the city Saturday to collect…
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Published September 21Murder suspect killed in Iowa Hill shootout was arrested in Folsom just days earlier
Derek Spencer was arrested three times this month, including a Sept. 13 burglary arrest by Folsom police, before authorities say a violent crime spree ended in Iowa Hill A murder suspect killed in a shootout with Placer County sheriff’s deputies early Monday had been arrested by…
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Published September 20Wienermobile headed to Historic Folsom’s Pawtoberfest Sunday
Dog-friendly celebration brings an American icon to town while supporting Hearts 4 Heroes USA’s Paw Platoon program There will be plenty of dogs taking over Historic Folsom Sunday, but one of them will be 27 feet long, bright yellow and orange and rolling into town on four…
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Published September 19Folsom rolls up its sleeves for 13th annual Community Service Day
Citywide event brings volunteers together for projects benefiting parks, schools, nonprofits, seniors, neighborhoods and community landmarks From shovels hitting the dirt and paint brushes freshening community spaces to volunteers packing military care packages, repairing homes…
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Published September 18Over 500 paddlers now registered for Folsom’s 5th annual Witches on the Lake
Lake Natoma’s annual paddle for a cause brings community spirit together with the fight against childhood cancer More than 550 paddlers are already registered for the fifth annual Witches on the Lake, the signature event that helped Folsom become known as the “Paddling Capital of…
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Published September 18Zenn Vudu brings its Stonegroove Soul to Sunday’s Powerhouse of Blues
Steve Dunne and Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Famer Dana Moret bring their blend of blues, soul, funk and rock to Historic Folsom Sunday afternoon at Powerhouse Pub will bring together deep Northern California music roots, original songwriting and a sound that borrows freely…
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Published September 18Clapton, Beatles classics, dance and soul fill Powerhouse weekend
No Reason To Cry and Total Recall launch Friday before Ticket to Ride and All Good Vibes take over Saturday; Zenn Vudu brings Stonegroove Soul to Sunday’s Powerhouse of Blues From the music of Eric Clapton and Linda Ronstadt to Beatles classics, dance-floor favorites and a Sunday…
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Published September 18Mr. Martini strikes a chord with students in Vista del Lago’s music program
Instructor’s lifelong passion for music now inspires a new generation of musicians at Vista del Lago “Vista is the academic school, and Folsom is the sports school” is a comment many locals in Folsom have agreed with. Whether you share the sentiment or not, Vista isn’t just the…
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Published September 18Writing a Book can give Seniors Purpose
If you’re a retired senior who needs fulfillment, consider writing a book. Since we moved to El Dorado Hills my wife Tish, who has experience working with seniors, is seeking to work with retirees here in Folsom and El Dorado County. To help them find “purpose and passion” in…
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Published September 17Folsom honors 7 standouts in police, fire with 2026 Public Safety Awards
Seven members of Folsom’s police and fire departments stepped into the spotlight Thursday, recognized by their peers and community for work that often happens far from it. From responding to emergencies and tackling neighborhood concerns to answering calls for help, preventing…
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Published September 17Chamber’s Folsom Focus series brings important conversations to the table
The Chamber’s ongoing series gives residents a chance to hear directly from local leaders, learn about issues shaping Folsom and walk away with a better understanding of their community I walked into Wednesday morning’s Folsom Focus familiar with the three successful businesses…
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Published September 17Six week utility project brings traffic impacts to Greenback Lane, Folsom Boulevard
Motorists traveling through the Greenback Lane and Folsom Boulevard area should prepare for lane reductions and possible delays beginning today as PG&E starts a utility project expected to continue for approximately six weeks. The permitted utility work begins Thursday, Sept. 17,…