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...
Folsom Pro Rodeo volunteers celebrated in Handley’s tradition
With just days until the grandstands fill and fireworks light up the Folsom sky, the community spirit that defines one of the city’s cherished traditions is already in high gear. This week, that energy came to life at Handley’s Work and Western Wear, where the...
Why the Folsom Pro Rodeo is good for local business
With the Fourth of July around the corner, Choose Folsom is gearing up for another memorable year at the Folsom Pro Rodeo. The event, coming up July 3-5, 2025, is recognized as a family-friendly way to celebrate Independence Day and offers opportunities not just for...
Folsom woman helps lead curling team to National Championships
Wine Country Curling Club's Team Connolly qualifies for 2025 USA Curling Arena Nationals A Folsom woman is headed to Las Vegas to compete on one of the nation’s biggest stages for arena curling, as part of a Northern California team that continues to make its mark in...
Day Hiker: Indian Creek Trail – A Hidden Gem Near Yankee Jims Bridge
Explore the Crystal Clear Waters and Trails of the North Fork: The area around Yankee Jims Bridge in Colfax, along the North Fork of the American River, is a true destination for outdoor enthusiasts. I find myself returning often, rock hopping and exploring the trails...