
4th graders can now get a free year of adventure in California state parks
With the school year just getting into full swing, California State Parks, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency are inviting all fourth graders in California public schools to download the free California State Park...

Folsom Sea Otters Celebrate 40 Years of Records, Unity, and Community Spirit
The Folsom Sea Otters are celebrating more than just fast swims this summer — they are marking 40 years of tradition, achievement, and community. Since 1985, the Sea Otters have introduced generations of local athletes to the sport of swimming while building a culture...

Big wins for Folsom, Oak Ridge top week 4 of Friday night lights
Week four of the high school football season brought plenty of fireworks across the region, with the spotlight shining brightest on two local powerhouses. The Folsom Bulldogs stormed to a lopsided victory in their home opener while the Oak Ridge Trojans lit up the...

Mutton busting signups open for Oct. 4 Sheriff’s Rodeo in Folsom
Enter today to be placed in the lottery for 2nd annual event coming for Dan Russell Arena FOLSOM — With the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Rodeo less than a month away, parents now have the chance to sign their little cowboys and cowgirls up for one of the event’s most...

Friday night football; Week 3 ends tough for Folsom teams
Folsom suffers first loss, Vista del Lago falls at Granite Bay, Casa Roble earns home victory while Ponderosa and Destiny Christian roll. Read more and see all the Sac Joaquin Section scores below. High school football’s third week brought mixed results for the...

Folsom strikes late to top Serra in nonleague classic
SAN MATEO-The Bulldogs carried the pride of their city into San Mateo Saturday afternoon and delivered a performance worthy of their reputation, outlasting perennial Bay Area powerhouse Junipero Serra 56-42 in a nonleague showdown filled with big plays, momentum...

Football Roundup: Week 2 proves tough for local squads
Vista del Lago, Oak Ridge, Cordova, Granite Bay and Casa Roble suffer week two losses; Folsom faces Serra Saturday by Alan Inderkane • Photo by Matthew Gorajewski Week two of the high school football season brought no shortage of drama for Folsom-area programs, but it...

Officials urge life jackets, sober boating for Labor Day at Folsom Lake, others
FOLSOM – With the long Labor Day holiday approaching, California State Parks is urging residents heading to Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma and other waterways across the state to make safety their top priority before launching their boats or taking to the water. Officials...

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...