
End of an era: Cal Expo harness racing takes its final lap
Closure marks the end of a 54-year tradition as California State Fair horse racing also fades into history On the eve of the famed Kentucky Derby, horse racing history quietly turned a final page in Sacramento. The longstanding tradition of harness racing came to a...

Folsom gears up for Pedal Quest to kick off Bike Month
Folsom’s scenic bike trails will be buzzing with activity this weekend as the popular Folsom Pedal Quest returns to town for a free, family-friendly cycling event that celebrates fun, fitness, and community. Set for Saturday, May 3, this one-day adventure kicks off...

Toss for a cause: Cornhole tournament to benefit Folsom’s Hope
Grab your partner, dust off those bean bags, and get ready to toss for a purpose at the 1st ever Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser benefiting Folsom’s Hope on Saturday, May 17. The event takes place from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Lakeside Church and registration is now open...

Registration opens for Lakeside Church’s Summer Blitz camp
Lakeside Church’s Summer Blitz camp for kids has been an integral part of Folsom’s summer culture for 20 years, and the camp continues to grow in popularity. With 900 camper and volunteer sign-ups within the first 24 hours of launching registration of Summer Blitz...

Camellia Cup Regatta sets sail on Folsom Lake for 58th Year
The Camellia Cup Regatta returns to the waters of Folsom Lake this weekend for its 58th consecutive year. Hosted by the Folsom Lake Yacht Club (FLYC), the two-day event will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 12–13, at Brown’s Ravine inside the Folsom Lake State...

Inspections, 30-day quarantines ahead for Folsom Lake boaters to launch
New mandatory regulations are response to recent discovery of golden mussels in Delta As boating season gets underway, California State Parks and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation are launching a new mandatory boat inspection and quarantine program at Folsom Lake...

Folsom American Little League seeks golfers for 2nd annual fundraising tournament
Love to golf? Love giving back? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions then Folsom American Little League wants you to join them on the green for the second annual Coaches Cup Golf Tournament at Empire Ranch Golf Club. Registration is now open for the...

Kids balance bike event kicks off Thursday night Folsom Grom series
Seasonal events kick off at Lakeside Church in Folsom, then District Church course in El Dorado Hills Biking for youth and adults alike is kicking off in grand fashion this week as locally based Clipped In for Life kicks off its Spring 2025 Folsom Grom Race Series...

Thrill on the Hill to launch Sprint Car Challenge Tour at Placerville Speedway
The Sierra Foothills situated Placerville Speedway will be the destination for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ( SCCT) this Saturday March 29th, as the traveling Winged 360 series opens another season. The “Thrill on the Hill” kicks-off a 16-race...

Folsom Lake Falcons battle hard in Elite 8, fall to top-seeded Orange Coast
Folsom Lake College's historic women's basketball season came to a close in the Elite 8 of the State Tournament, but not without a spirited effort against the South's top-seeded Orange Coast College. Though the Falcons fell 95-59, they showed grit, determination, and...