A new invader threatens water supplies: Can the state stop its spread?
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters One of the state’s best investigators was on the hunt for golden mussels — a dangerous new invader in California’s waters, with a reputation for destruction. Wearing a collar and a tongue-lolling grin, Allee, aBelgian Malinois, sniffed...
Folsom to host 2nd annual Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo; tickets on sale now for Oct. 4 event
The spirit of the Wild West will ride back into Folsom this fall as the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo makes its highly anticipated return to the Dan Russell Rodeo Arena on Saturday, October 4. Now in its second year, organizers cite this year’s unique rodeo...
Crowd interaction shines as celebs enter finale at Edgewood
Sunday is your last chance to beat the Folsom heat and go hang with some of the best celebrity golfers in the world in the American Century Championship, hosted by Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Huge crowds and lots of fun interaction with the crowd have been the theme...
Folsom’s Reynoso to Represent Junior Team USA in Guatemala
Local bowling phenom to compete on international stage after making national history Folsom’s own Ernesto Reynoso has once again earned national recognition, this time by being selected to rep the United States at the 2025 PANAM Bowling Youth Championship in Guatemala...
Epic feat: Local 8-year-old makes Folsom mountain biking history
Will Benzer becomes youngest rider to complete annual 40-mile Motherlode Epic Many adults who take on the grueling Motherlode Epic mountain bike race spend months training to endure its relentless climbs, rugged terrain, and sweltering heat. But this year, a local...
No clowning about it, Rumford ready for Folsom’s Rockin’ Rodeo Crowd
Award-winning rodeo entertainer Justin Rumford returns to one of his favorite stops, bringing laughs, energy, and crowd participation to Folsom. When the mutton bustin’ kicks off, the barrel racers dig in, and the broncs start bucking under the Folsom sky, one...
Skydiver, local anthem singers to ignite Folsom Pro Rodeo patriotism nightly
Folsom locals Cynthia Renee, Kate Castor Gonzalez, Lucas Blanco selected to perform national anthem over three nights Each year, the Folsom Pro Rodeo delivers more than just thrilling arena action—it serves as a heartfelt tribute to patriotism, unity, and the red,...
Painted Ladies bring grace, grit and glory to Folsom Pro Rodeo’s 64th run
Few sights stir the patriotic spirit quite like the red, white, and blue-clad riders of the Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers, a team whose dazzling precision and equestrian pageantry have become synonymous with the Folsom Pro Rodeo for decades. As the city gears up for...
After doing it all, Folsom’s Grows ready for ‘grandest’ rodeo role yet
Retired firefighter, volunteer, and community icon prepares to take center stage at this week's Folsom Pro Rodeo With the countdown on for one of Folsom’s most cherished summer traditions, this year’s Folsom Pro Rodeo will shine an even brighter spotlight on a man who...
Countdown to cowboys: Its’ time for the 64th Folsom Pro Rodeo j
One of the region’s most iconic summertime traditions gallops back into town as the Folsom Pro Rodeo returns for three action-packed nights of adrenaline, community, and American pride. Running July 3 through July 5 at Dan Russell Arena, this year’s event continues a...