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'Come hydrated': Thousands head to Folsom Pro Rodeo in triple-digit temperatures
FOLSOM, Calif. — Thousands of people made it out to all three days of the Folsom Pro Rodeo despite thetriple-digit temperatures. The Folsom Pro Rodeo passed out free water and sunscreen to people heading in. Visitors were also allowed to bring their own sealed water bottles. While the gates...
Folsom Pro Rodeo final night at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena
Folsom, Calif. – Giddyup! cowboys and cowgirls, the final night of the 2024 Folsom Pro Rodeo is here. A three-day event at the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena. Gates open at 6:00 pm. Rodeo action starts at 7:15 pm. A patriotic and family fun event with non-stop action. Get ready...
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.
Loomis' Alex Obert is out of retirement and heading to Paris Olympics for water polo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Going for the three-peat and hopefully gold, Loomis water polo player Alex Obert is heading to the Paris Olympics. The Del Oro High School grad retired after the Tokyo Olympics, got married, had a child and started a finance job with Experian. Last year, Obert got...
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.
Straight to State: Auburn Seniors sweep Section 4 Tournament, advance to NorCal State Championship
The Auburn Little League Senior All-Stars will live to see another weekend of baseball, as they swept the competition at the Section 4 Tournament this week at El Camino High School. After winning the District 11 Tournament, Auburn advanced to the Section 4 Tournament for the right to see which...
EG Teams Showcased at Boys Cali Live
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Various local basketball teams participated in the Cali Live Boys 2024 Tournament from June 28-30 in Roseville. The tournament featured the Franklin Wildcats, Monterey Trail Mustangs and Sheldon Huskies to showcase their players’ talent in front of scouts against the best teams in California.
Folsom Pro Rodeo returns amid extreme heat wave
FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Pro Rodeo kicks off Wednesday night. It's a tradition that’s brought entertainment to the community for more than 60 years. The first night of the rodeo falls in the middle of a heat wave, and organizers are preparing to make sure guests and animals stay cool. They're offering complementary water and sunscreen.
Folsom American rebounds to beat North Natomas, 6-4
After a disappointing effort and performance Friday in the first game of the Section 4 All-Star Tournament in which Folsom American was no-hit and lost 15-0 to College Glen, Folsom American turned things around on Saturday. Scoring five runs in the second inning, Folsom American went on to beat North...
Placer wraps up summer with passing league
The next time the Placer football team gets together, it will be the first official day of practice. High school football season is just weeks away and teams all around the area put the finishing touches on their summer workout sessions. With the Sac-Joaquin Section mandatory dead period taking place from July 1-14, the final week of June is crucial to teams to end on a high note.
Recap: Republic FC 0 – 1 Las Vegas Lights FC
Playing its third game in 10 days, Republic FC fell to Las Vegas Lights FC 1-0 on Wednesday night. The visitors scored the lone goal of the night in the 10th minute – the first goal allowed by Sacramento in two matches. The Indomitable Club continued to build pressure throughout the rest of the match, outshooting Vegas 12-2 and holding over 60% of possession in the second half.
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