Folsom bulldozes Grant as locals tune in to nationally televised game
SACRAMENTO—On a hot Saturday night in Del Paso Heights, the lights, cameras, and national spotlight of ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff shone down on Grant Union High School. More than 5,000 fans packed the Pacers’ stadium, with countless more tuning in locally and...
Football roundup: Vista, Cordova, Oak Ridge notch opening week wins and more
The 2025 high school football season opened with fireworks across the region Friday night, as Vista del Lago, Oak Ridge and Cordova each earned statement wins in their season debuts. Packed stands, hot August air, and a few nail-biting moments set the tone for what...
Folsom vs. Grant on ESPN: Rivalry, respect and a wager on the line
District leaders put school pride—and their wardrobes—on the line in friendly bet ahead of nationally televised showdown FOLSOM—The Friday night lights are shining a little brighter this week as two of Northern California’s football powerhouses prepare to collide on...
Mayor honors Folsom American Little League All-Stars
The Folsom City Council chambers were filled with community pride Tuesday night as Mayor Sarah Aquino and the council honored the Folsom American Little League 10U All-Stars for their standout championship season. The celebration, held during the August 12 council...
Folsom Bulldogs to face Grant on ESPN’s nationally televised Football Kickoff Aug 23
High profile game before national audience just part of Bulldogs tough 2025 schedule The eyes of the high school football world will be on Northern California later this month as the powerhouse Folsom Bulldogs travel to Del Paso Heights to face the Grant Pacers in a...
Folsom will host the 2nd annual Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo
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...
PaddleSplash festival ready to take the plunge at Lake Natoma
Weekend event offers stand-up paddling, yoga, racing, and wellness for all ages July 25-27 Grab your paddle, stretch out your shoulders, and get ready to make a splash—because Lake Natoma is turning into the ultimate playground for paddlers of all ages and skill...
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...
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...