Folsom News

INSIDE THE TELEGRAPH By Don Chaddock, editor Working in the news business, you never know what you're going to be covering from week to week.

It was a truly amazing sight, as a crowd of several thousand gathered to watch the Folsom Cattle Drive, at the new time of 6pm.

Katie Rose Cunin, a 2009 graduate of Folsom High School, was awarded the Folsom Patrons of the Arts 2009 Scholarship for her involvement in the choral and drama programs at Folsom High School, the Hawkins School of Performing Arts, and Sacramento Ballet while achieving a high grade point average.

While other state parks are in danger of closing, Folsom Lake appears safe. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed elimination of support from the general fund could mean the closing of 220 of California's state parks.

Before Anita Ortiz delivered her megadose of inspiration, she showed she was human.

Braden Schimmel of Davis loves his mountain bike. When he's not riding, which he does daily, he's watching mountain biking DVDs.

The laughter of children is important and it was just what I needed after days of immersing myself in a world of murder and teens on the lam.

The view of the American River from the new trail on the South Fork of the American River Trail System between Coloma and Folsom in El Dorado Hills.

Homebuyers waiting until they can find that fixer-upper diamond-in-the-rough type property at an affordable price are finding it easier than ever to make their dreams come true, according to Wells Fargo's Sean Anderson, a renovation specialist located in their Iron Point location in Folsom.

The Folsom Chamber of Commerce and the City of Folsom are gearing up for the 49th annual Folsom Pro Rodeo on July 2, 3 & 4. The rodeo starts at 7:00 p.m. nightly with gates opening at 6:00 pm.

If you are new to Folsom you may have noticed the railroad tracks that cross roads and run alongside East Bidwell Street, under Highway 50 and out into the hills and El Dorado County.

Stage Nine Theater has found a unique use for its space when not being used for theatrical productions - a church is setting up shop.

Two Folsom police officers were fired after they allegedly turned an undercover sting into an on-duty fling involving college-age girls, according to court records.

Val Fujii, a local Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is revealing four Father's Day fitness tips to all the dads out there to help them get back into shape.

With California slipping into a financial sinkhole, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to save more than $180 million by cutting short the sentences of thousands of immigrants in the state's prisons and turning them over to federal authorities for deportation.

It was a beautiful night at the Folsom Thursday Night Marketplace, last night, a little warm to begin with, but nice and cool as the sun started to go down.

Blasting has begun near the bridge at Folsom Lake Crossing. Crews shut down the roadway to excavate rocks nearby.

A Sacramento County coroner's report obtained by The Bee detailing the fatal shooting of a man by Folsom police on Easter indicates that police attempts to Taser him may not have been effective.

A corrections officer was arrested at Folsom State Prison on three felony charges, including having firearms in prison and being in a street gang.

N E W : Second Saturday & The Citizen Midtown's "Mardi Gras 12 times a year" and Downtown's plush new digs at the Citizen Hotel promise for a fun night! In-N-Out Secret Menu Ever heard of the secret menu at In-N-Out? It's not so secret anymore, but you can order all sorts of fun stuff like a Flying Dutchman .