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These 48 California Big Lots stores are closing. Here's what to know
Nearly 50 California Big Lots will close as the company struggles with a challenging consumer market. In an early July filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the discount retailer said it planned to close 35 to 40 stores this year and open three. The company reported 1,392 operating stores at the start...
California indoor heat rule put on fast track
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect. A workplace safety board approved the rule in late June, and asked other state administrative agencies to fast-track putting it on the books. The rule went into effect Tuesday as […]
Northern California energy provider reduces rates for summer months
(FOX40.COM) — Customers of Pioneer Electric will be happy to hear that during the hottest months of the year, they can expect to see a reduction in their rates, according to a recent release from the energy supplier. “As part of our commitment to provide customer savings, the Pioneer Community Energy Governing Board approved at […]
City of Sacramento moving forward with shopping cart retention plan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Law & Legislation Committee is considering a proposal that would hold business owners responsible for stolen and abandoned shopping carts across the city. It's called the "Shopping Carts Retention Plan." Business owners will be required to label all shopping carts with their name, address...
Eye-popping construction costs intensify California’s chronic housing shortage
It’s not hyperbole to declare that California’s most serious economic, social and political issue is its chronic shortage of housing, particularly for families in the lower income brackets. As the yawning gap between demand and supply, especially in urban areas, pushes costs upward, it drags down the economy...
Sacramento community discusses how best to spend Measure L funding to keep kids safe
Millions of dollars are about to be handed out to help keep kids safe in Sacramento, and a workshop was held to ask people how the funding should be spent.Many are saying violence prevention is one of their top priorities.Daani Partridge, 18, was shot and killed in June. Jeremiah Walker, also 18, was murdered in May. Just this week, a 15-year-old boy was gunned down at an Arden-area apartment complex.Each is an apparent victim of youth violence in Sacramento.Lilian Ghafari said that there needs to be more investment in prevention. She's part of a new city commission charged with spending...
Bicyclist reportedly hit by vehicle in Rancho Cordova
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at Sunrise and Folsom boulevards around 4:25 p.m. The status of the injuries was unknown. Drivers can expect some delays...
Aaron Gayden Band takes Historic Folsom stage Thursday night
Folsom Historic District’s Summer Twilight Concert continues this Thursday evening. This week will mark the first of 8 more weeks of live music to take place in the Zittel Family Amphitheatre in the heart of the Historic District with the Aaron Gayden Band bringing a very unique energetic show to the outdoor stage in the heart of Historic Folsom.
City opens nominations for “Spirit of Folsom Award”
Do you know someone who has made a tremendous impact in the City of Folsom? The city is now accepting applications for the new Spirit of Folsom Award, an annual recognition program that spotlights community members who have gone above and beyond to serve and improve the Folsom community. Award...
Biz Spotlight: Health Heats Up at HOTWORX of Folsom
HOTWORX of Folsom is blazing a trail in the fitness industry, as they officially celebrated the grand opening of their newest location Tuesday evening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Choose Folsom. Appropriately, they take the stage in this weeks Folsom Times Business Spotlight, highlighting their innovative approach to high-intensity,...
iHeart Sacramento Welcomes New Metro President Steve Darnell
IHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart’s Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield. Before that, he served as Fresno Market President for a year after seven as SVP of...
Joby Aviation takes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight above Monterey County
MARINA – In June, Joby Aviation successfully completed a 523-mile flight above Marina of its first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, and in July, California became the first state to officially launch a Hydrogen Hub, with both developments having a stake in furthering the state’s goal of cutting pollution and expanding clean energy.
Cantina Pedregal opens, brings new dining experience to Folsom
There is a new cool taco joint in town, but it’s far above such a nickname or billing. Folsom’s newest option for Mexican Food, Cantina Pedregal, the brainchild of two of the region’s most decorated top chefs officially turned on the lights and fired up the grill this week to begin dazzling Folsom foodies with its upscale fare and cantina atmosphere.
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