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‘Thread that needle’: Kamala Harris’ criminal justice policies in California angered progressives and police
As the new Democratic standard bearer, Vice President Kamala Harris has described her contest with former President Donald Trump in blunt terms — tough prosecutor versus civil and criminal defendant. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds, predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke...
Two El Dorado Hills residents appointed to top state roles
The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of two individuals to two different top positions representing the state of Calfornia. Both of the appointments are residents of El Dorado Hills, according to the press release issued by the Governor’s office. .Edmond Blagdon has been appointed...
DA Early Honors Auburn Police Officer, Dispatchers, and K9 for Search and Rescue of Missing 12-Year-Old
AUBURN – The Auburn Police Officers, including K9 Biza, and dispatchers who all worked together on a cold night in January to bring a missing 12-year-old home were honored by Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. today. The group all received the District Attorney’s Team Excellence and...
Nashville Night: Songwriters in the Round hits Folsom Hotel
The Folsom Hotel will be the setting for a unique evening of entertainment this Saturday as Nashville Night: Songwriters in the Round takes to the stage of the historic Sutter Street venue. The evening will bring five different talented singer-songwriters together that have tall resumes when it comes to creating, crafting and performing their original works.
Folsom’s Palladio stage lights up Friday with Have Mercy!
Live music continues this Friday in the Piazza at Folsom’s Palladio. Taking the stage at this week’s outdoor concert venue in the middle of the city’s premier shopping and dining destination will be Have Mercy! as they “heal” the crowd with their sounds. Have Mercy!...
Folsom City Park Music series concludes with Modern Relics Friday
The City of Folsom’s Summer of Music Series concludes its 2024 series presented by the Folsom Parks and Recreation District this Friday night. The music of the Modern Relics will conclude the four-night series spanning June and July that takes to the gazebo stage at Folsom City Lions Park, bringing area residents another family friendly free option to get outside and enjoy live music.
Devin Wright takes stage at Folsom’s Willamette Wineworks Saturday
Willamette Wineworks continues its weekly live music series Saturday night, July 27with Devin Wright taking the stage at the Historic Folsom venue that offers a relaxing atmosphere along with fine wines and small plates to enjoy. Wright, a talented guitarist, vocalist, will be making his Willamette Wineworks debut Saturday night...
Folsom High School holding 50-year class reunion
The Folsom High School Bulldogs Class of 1974 is planning its 50-year reunion for Thursday, Oct. 10, at Crawdads on the Lake. The reunion is scheduled from 6-10 p.m. Call or text 916-223-2135 with your name and number of attendees to RSVP.
Volunteer sign-ups open for Folsom’s Community Service Day Friday
Folsom’s 11th annual Community Service Day is on the approach days and volunteer sign-ups will open this Friday online for residents to volunteer in one of the many projects across the city on Saturday, Sept. 21. Whether it’s helping on a landscaping project, a neighbor in need, collecting food donations, painting, cleaning or many other tasks, there is something for everyone to participate Folsom’s big day of philanthropy.
Davis Launches Pre-Designed Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans
Davis, CA – The City of Davis announced that Pre-Designed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans, that have already been pre-approved by the City’s Building Department, are now available for free to help speed up the building approval process and lower costs to Davis homeowners who are looking to build ADUs on their property.
Folsom State Prison helps the next generation of students
Those behind the walls of Folsom Prison are giving back. The Incarcerated Advisory Council (IAC) at Folsom State Prison (FSP) recently donated over $17,000 to the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The representatives from FSP’s IAC presented the check to the foundation’s executive director, Barbara Webster-Hawkins, alongside FSP leadership and...
German dance group in Sacramento gears up for Oktoberfest tour, spreads cultural appreciation
It’s 6 p.m. on a Thursday at the Sacramento Turn Verein and it’s hot outside — 110 degrees as Sacramento is still in the grips of an intense heat wave. But on the second floor of the Turn Verein, located at 3349 J St. in East Sacramento, the air conditioner is pumping and the two-dozen members of the Sacramento Turn Verein Alpentänzer Schuhplattler dance troupe file in to kick off its first official summer practice on July 11.
United Airlines plane makes emergency landing at Sacramento International Airport
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A United Airlines flight from Vancouver to San Francisco was diverted to the Sacramento International Airport on Wednesday. United Airlines flight logs shows flight 1449 landed at SMF around 9:15 a.m. The Sacramento County Department of Airports told KCRA 3 an emergency landing was made because...
Two Occupants of Tuesday’s Fatal Plane Crash at Kneeland Airport Identified
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department:. The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of two deceased individuals following the fatal plane crash that took place near the Kneeland Airport around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23. The Cessna’s pilot has been identified as that...
Northern California forecast: Gusty winds Friday bring elevated wildfire risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Wildfire risk is higher than average Friday for Northern California as gusty winds could help fuel fires. A red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through 11 p.m. because of southern winds. That could be problematic for firefighters as they work to extinguish the Park Fire, California's largest wildfire of the year so far.
Newsom: Clear California homeless encampments
Gov. Gavin Newsom is pressing for direct action, nearly a month after the U.S. Supreme Court gave cities the green light to clear homeless encampments and arrest or fine unhoused people for sleeping in public spaces. As CalMatters homelessness reporter Marisa Kendall explains, the governor on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to […]
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