Category: Commentary
We need to help prevent wildfires on forest roads and trails
Posted by Don Amador | June 9, 2026 9:44 am | Commentary, Fire Watch
Book Publication, Feeling Good About Yourself
Posted by John Sammon | June 4, 2026 8:00 pm | Commentary
Sacramento County Cannot Balance Its Budget on the Backs of Public Safety
Posted by Rosario Rodriguez, County Supervisor | June 2, 2026 12:16 pm | Commentary
Graduation season reminds us why local news matters
Posted by Bill Sullivan | May 30, 2026 9:24 pm | Commentary
As the school year ends, Folsom Cordova USD has much to celebrate
Posted by Bill Sullivan | May 29, 2026 9:26 am | Commentary, Schools
Pick a Genre
by John Sammon | June 11, 2026 5:03 pm | Commentary
In novel writing the principal genres include science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery,...
Read MoreWe need to help prevent wildfires on forest roads and trails
by Don Amador | June 9, 2026 9:44 am | Commentary, Fire Watch
OHV wildfire prevention mascot encourages riders to do their part during National OHV Safety Week...
Read MoreBook Publication, Feeling Good About Yourself
by John Sammon | June 4, 2026 8:00 pm | Commentary
As I said in the first installment of this column that achieving the publication of a novel (or...
Read MoreSacramento County Cannot Balance Its Budget on the Backs of Public Safety
by Rosario Rodriguez, County Supervisor | June 2, 2026 12:16 pm | Commentary
On June 10, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin discussing a proposed County...
Read MoreGraduation season reminds us why local news matters
by Bill Sullivan | May 30, 2026 9:24 pm | Commentary
Every year, graduation season reminds me why I fell in love with community journalism in the first...
Read MoreAs the school year ends, Folsom Cordova USD has much to celebrate
by Bill Sullivan | May 29, 2026 9:26 am | Commentary, Schools
From student achievement and attendance gains to school culture improvements and future planning,...
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Keep Your Novel Plot Big, Obstacles and Outcomes
by John Sammon | May 28, 2026 11:11 am | Commentary
Last week we talked about how the development of the plot for your novel is important, and how you...
Read MorePat Quan; Dry Heat, Wet Lemonade
by Pat Quan | May 22, 2026 10:24 am | Commentary
Every year in this area, we go through the exact same seasonal cycle. First, we spend months...
Read MorePlotting is everything in a Novel
by John Sammon | May 21, 2026 5:32 pm | Commentary
If you’re writing a novel its plotting will determine if the book is a success and I’m reminded of...
Read MoreKudos to all who made City of Folsom’s 80th celebration a community gem
by Bill Sullivan | May 14, 2026 2:21 pm | Commentary
In a time when so many growing cities struggle to hold onto their identity, Folsom just delivered...
Read MoreUse Real Characters to make Fictional Characters Real
by John Sammon | May 14, 2026 2:04 pm | Commentary
When it comes to creating a character, truth is often stranger than fiction. We’ve been talking...
Read MoreFolsom residents should be alarmed by proposed charter changes
by Community Commentary | May 10, 2026 7:40 am | Commentary
The City convened a committee to review the City’s Charter. This document essentially serves as...
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