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A plant-based or plant-forward diet centers on foods from plants — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes — while minimizing meat, dairy, and eggs. These plant-rich foods are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and are free from cholesterol. They're also naturally low in calories and saturated fat, making them an excellent choice for overall health.

Surprise! The Mediterranean diet unseals drinking red wine as part of a healthy eating regime and lifestyle. The word is, the French eat a high-fat diet, but their heart disease risk is low, which may be due to wine consumption often called the "French Paradox" – an apparent inconsistency.

The next time Governor Newsom puts on his detective hat and tries to get to the bottom of the "price gouging" that is supposedly driving absurdly high gas prices in California, he should start with the most obvious culprit in the state: himself.

The new Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus announced Handel's Messiah, with performances in the Reno, Incline Village, Minden, and South Lake Tahoe communities for the 19th season for artistic director and conductor James Rawie.

The Folsom Powerhouse State Historical Park, nestled on the hillside just southwest of Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge, is a preserved, significant national treasure from 1895, largely unknown to many in our region. Its non-profit cooperating association, FFPA–Friends of the Folsom Powerhouse, is currently seeking additions to its Board of Directors.

A search is ongoing for two men who were reportedly swept away by the American River on Saturday night. Authorities responded to the call near the Oregon Bat area, just before 9 p.m, which indicated that the men, both 20 years old, were pulled into the river around 7 p.m. while fishing with a third man. One of the men was swept away first, and the second man attempted to rescue him but was also caught by the current.

The City of Folsom has released its schedule of closures and changes in services for the Thanksgiving holiday, including adjustments to city offices, transit, and recreational facilities.

Information sought from public to identify suspects in apparent organized burglary

High Sierra Music Festival | Dave Vann 
The legendary High Sierra Music Festival has announced its return for a 33rd year from July 3 to 6, 2025. The quintessential, intimate 4-day camping and music festival experience will take place in its long-standing home of 25 years at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy, Calif., according to a press release. High Sierra will once again gather musicians, artists and performers, with music lovers, outdoor adventure and wellness seekers, as well as festival fashionistas.
Early-bird tickets are on sale now.
The High Sierra Music Festival has weathered numerous obstacles, from a pandemic, to changing industry dynamics, to recent inflation, to the death of its founder and talent buyer Roy Carter earlier this year. Co-producer David “Dave” Margulies, who has a long history in the music world on the artist discovery side, now steps into the role of producer and curator of the event, according to the release.
Known for its vibrant, eclectic blend of music, steeped in post Grateful Dead jam bands, bluegrass, funk, Americana, singer-songwriters, international music and more. High Sierra also features daily parades, a Family Village, professional child care services, wine and beer tastings, one-of-kind artist tributes and collaborations, acoustic troubadour in-the-round sessions, inspired patron-created theme camps, yoga, late night/early morning kickball, a community swimming pool, handmade crafts, delicious and nutritious food and easy access to the rivers, trails, and beauty of the scenic Feather River Canyon.

RENO, Nev. – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is returning to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) next year with the launch of nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN) and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). Both routes will operate three times per week beginning March 7, 2025.

Ever since the election a couple of weeks ago, it seems like everyone has an opinion on the economy and the stock market. Everything from a recession to a tremendous, booming economy is on the table, depending on who you listen to. In fact, if you have your own opinion on the subject I have no doubt that you can find numerous recent articles from investment experts that will support that opinion.

The gallbladder is a small, grape sized, organ attached to the digestive tract. It secretes a fluid called bile into it in response to a meal. Bile emulsifies dietary fats by increasing their exposure to digestive enzymes. However, sometimes gallstones form and cause problems. Gallstones affect up to 15% of the US population and are the predominant form of intestinal issues.

With El Dorado County election results nearly final, we sit with the recognition that Measure N did not pass. This election cycle was a hard one for progressive politics at every level, but the work continues. Built on the work of those who came before us, this effort was one more step toward solutions in our community, and we look forward to coming together to find other ways to address the housing crisis and critical funding gaps for housing, roads and public transit.

Stories and songs often proclaim that the holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year. In truth, they are also one of the hardest. There is an overwhelming amount of planning to be done, expectations to uphold traditions are high, and stress rises due to impending financial strain and possible family conflicts. It's hard to know what we can do to help others through the challenging holiday season.

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STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters were clearly tired of hearing how they have struggled in game two's this season.

On a rain-drenching Friday night in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section semifinals, the Folsom Bulldogs and Oak Ridge Trojans both delivered dominant shutout victories to set up an all-local Division I championship showdown next week at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College.

In a strategic move to streamline operations and recover from financial losses, Intel Corporation announced plans to sell its Folsom campus and lease back a portion of the space under new ownership. This decision, part of a broader cost-cutting strategy, comes after significant layoffs and industry challenges over the past two years.