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Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers without power in Placer County amid heat wave
(FOX40.COM) — According to PG&E’s outage map, nearly 2,000 customers are without power in Placer County on the evening of the Fourth of July holiday amid triple-digit temperatures currently hitting the state. The utility company said the outage was first reported around 6 p.m. on Thursday and is affecting 1,793 customers in the Colfax area, […]
Marathon night for Folsom fire crews on Fourth of July
Folsom firefighters worked a strenuous marathon night on the Fourth of July as they supported other fire crews around the region and responded to a huge number of minor issues in their city. Chad Wilson, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Administration said their dispatch center received a whopping 1,462...
In pictures: community spirit shines at Folsom Pro Rodeo
From the moment fans step into the front gates of Folsom’s Dan Russell arena they can’t help but notice the sea of red white and blue throughout the facility that is transformed annually by Choose Folsom and the Folsom Chamber of Commerce to host the annual Folsom Pro Rodeo. From the skydiver delivered American Flag descending into the arena to the majestic moves of Folsom’s Painted Ladies to little locals mutton busting, barrel races, bull riders, flying motorcycles and everything in between the event that spans six decades offers something for everyone and brings an economic boost to the community of Folsom as local businesses welcome rodeo guests from all parts into their amazing establishments.
Regional blues great Mick Martin set for Powerhouse return
A local and regional favorite is set to entertain in Historic Folsom, just in time to wind down and wrap up your holiday weekend. If you have the blues about heading back to work next week, why not enjoy the blues at the Powerhouse of Blues which welcome’s the great Mick Martin and his Big Blues Band to the Powerhouse Pub, a very “cool” place to be on a hot Sunday afternoon.
Wildwood Roses set for Willamette Wineworks in Historic Folsom Saturday
Willamette Wineworks continues its weekly live music series Saturday night, July 6 with the locally loved Wildwood Roses taking the stage at the Historic Folsom venue that offers a relaxing atmosphere along with fine wines and small plates to enjoy. Versed in stage, song, and dance, The Wildwood Roses female...
Exciting talent, impactful performances planned at Harris Center
FOLSOM — Harris Center for the Arts has announced its Harris Center Presents 2024-25 season of internationally acclaimed concerts and performances. Detailed information on each event, including the Broadway Series highlighted in an earlier article, can be found at HarrisCenter.net.
Disco Dalton ignites the fun for Folsom Pro Rodeo fans
A new face has joined the family of the Folsom Pro Rodeo this week, a very colorful one. His name is Dalton Morris, better known as Disco Dalton, an acclaimed rodeo entertainer that that has performed in arena and on stages abroad. This week marked the first time Dalton experienced the fans and the energy of the Folsom Pro Rodeo which didn’t disappoint the performer, who also didn’t disappoint local rodeo fans as he clowned around, engaged with fans and performed a number of blazing rope tricks, literally.
Fireworks blamed for at least 1 Sacramento house fire in busy July 4th night for firefighters
SACRAMENTO – Firefighters around the Sacramento area had to deal with fire after fire overnight as Fourth of July celebrations raged into the early hours on Friday. At least one house fire was likely started by fireworks, officials say. Sacramento Fire crews responded to the 600 block of Piedmont Drive and found flames between two homes. Firefighters went to work quickly and were able to keep the flames from spreading inside the homes. No injuries were reported, but it's unclear how much damage was done by the fire. Sacramento Fire says fireworks were the likely cause of the Piedmont Drive incident. In Citrus Heights, Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded just before midnight Friday to a report of a heavy fire in a garage along Ebonywood Court.Everyone inside the Ebonywood Court home got out safely, firefighters say, and the flames were contained before they could spread to any other homes. Exactly what started the Ebonywood Court fire is still under investigation. Earlier in the night, officials said illegal fireworks were likely to blame for catching the roof of a middle school on fire in Sacramento.
Shanghai Tattoo named best decorated business in Historic Folsom
In the spirit of Independence Day, Historic Folsom ushered in the month of July with a huge amount of community patriotism this past week, climaxing with the 6th annual Hometown Parade that drew one of its biggest crowds yet. Along with the efforts set forth by the Folsom Historic District Association to keep the community entertained and engaged with the city’s crown jewel that surrounds Sutter Street was a contest amongst merchants to decorate with plenty or red, white and blue.
Folsom incident report: Stolen wiring, locker thefts, trail vandalism
Those appearing in the following crime report have been arrested on suspicion of the crime indicated and presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is public record, furnished by the Folsom Police Department in public record form. June 14. Michael Henning, 28, of Rancho Cordova was...
Folsom celebrates July 4th with neighborhood parades
Folsom Ranch, Briggs Ranch sport plenty of red,white and blue on holiday. Folsom celebrates the Fourth of July in many ways, and it’s not always with rodeo stars or fireworks, it’s also amongst neighbors on the streets of their communities in their very own foot parades that bring neighbors together in patriotic spirit.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
'Real American Hero,' Sacramento World War II veteran honored in Pocket July 4th Parade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of people lined the streets in the Pocket area for the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade. Floats, marching bands, children, politicians and veterans took part in the parade. For the first time, a new participant, World War II veteran Ken Mar, took part in...
Sacramento County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
Stranded swimmers rescued from Lake Natoma island Thursday
Units from Folsom Fire Department and California were dispatched to a reported water rescue Thursday afternoon on the American River Parkway to assist several people that were stranded just before 6:00 p.m. Thursday. According to the Folsom Fire Department at the scene, the division’s boat rescue team was deployed to...
Married Folsom jewelers who crafted each other’s rings celebrate over 40 years in business together
FOLSOM, Calif. — Rainbow Bridge Jewelers on Sutter Street in Folsom has been a community pillar for so long, it’s served faithful customers and their children and grandchildren. Co-owner Dorothy Cormack said there’s a gentleman who comes in once a year to add a pearl to his wife’s...
Folsom firefighters make quick work of Silberhorn Dr. fire
A fast response by Folsom firefighters stopped the forward progress of a quickly moving vegetation fire that initially threatened structures in a Folsom neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. on the July Fourth holiday, 911 dispatchers received a call reporting the fire near Morningside Drove and Silberhorn Drive in...
9 people displaced after 4-alarm fire spreads to several homes in Modesto
MODESTO – Several people have been displaced after a four-alarm fire that damaged several Modesto homes the morning after the Fourth of July. Modesto Fire says crews responded to the scene near Terminal and Coldwell avenues just after 5 a.m.Firefighters found that a home under construction had caught fire. Flames were also started to spread to buildings on both sides of the structure. The fire prompted a four-alarm response, Modesto Fire says. Units from Oakdale and Turlock were brought in to help.Crews were able to contain the flames, but not before a duplex and two other residences were affected by the fire.A total of nine people have been displaced, Modesto Fire says. The main structure that caught fire is believed to be a total loss, but officials have not detailed the extent of damage the other homes suffered. Firefighters say two people also had to be evaluated for injuries at the scene, but both refused treatment. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
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