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Folsom Hometown Parade Draws Huge Spirited Patriotic Crowd

The Historic Folsom Hometown Parade, once again captivated the community with its patriotic spirit and local charm in grand fashion on Saturday. The event was a continuation of a busy week in the Historic District, following Thursday’s nights weekly Summer …

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Ultimate Tahoe Family Summer Bucket List

Tahoe Via Ferrata
The Tahoe Sierra is an adventureland of fun family friendly activities to enjoy from easy hiking trails to free concerts, movies and shows. Enjoy horseback riding adventures or local ropes courses. Enjoy a guided star tour or …

Image caption: Dalip Singh Saund,  the first Sikh, Indian American and Asian American to be elected to Congress and Kamala Harris, the first Asian American vice president.
25 AAPI Leaders From California

California has been home to many Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have transcended barriers and reshaped society, from education to advocacy, art to sports, politics, and beyond.

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Aurora Borealis in the Santa Cruz Mountains

The Northern Lights appeared in Northern and Central California Saturday night.

Image caption: A screenshot from “Modern Times” (1936), Charlie Chaplin’s meditation on the vicissitudes of labor.
For May Day: A Temp Worker’s Oddest Jobs

They were odd jobs, but somebody had to do them. On International Workers’ Day, one peripatetic laborer shares his career lowlights.

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Internationally Acclaimed Theater Professional Now Leads Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – When Joe Atack was 11, growing up in a small village in Northern England, he had a drama teacher who had an incredible impact on him.

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Spring in Tahoe | Bears, Bottle Bans & Festivals Galore

Lynn Hamill enjoys the views from Eagle Rock on the West Shore. “The short hike to Eagle Rock is, in my opinion, one of the best bang for your buck hikes – considering the massive views of Lake Tahoe for …

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After a 22-Year Career, City Art Leader Abraham Hangs It Up

After more than two decades, one of Folsom’s most passionate purveyors of the arts is hanging it up. Cindy Abraham, of the city’s Gallery 48 at Natoma, has retired.

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Student Mahee Hasawani, Folsom American Legion Are State Oratorical Champs

Folsom's American Legion Post 362 and a local high school senior are celebrating success after results of the state level 86th National Oratorical Contests were announced by the American Legion Department of California, with local student Mahee Hasawani being named …

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Tahoe Art League Calls for Artists for Mural Projects

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Following up on three successful murals from last year, the Tahoe Art League is doing another round of murals this year. They are looking for a local artists to design and create murals. The theme …

Image caption: Sign up for a free spin through the Capitol Building and its gardens.
20 Free Things to Do in Sacramento County

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

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Publishing in Paradise

Based in California’s most iconic vacation spot, Katherine Hill celebrates Tahoe Guide’s 42nd birthday.

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EDMT’s High School Musical opens at Folsom’s Harris Center

The stage is set, the cast is ready, and the spotlight is about to shine on the El Dorado Musical Theatre (EDMT) as they bring Disney Channel's beloved movie musical, High School Musical, to life at the Harris Center for …

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El Dorado Hills Chamber to present new Blues Music Festival

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce has announced the creation of a new signature event it will present, “Heart of the Hills”, this Spring. The event will be  dedicated to a true American music artform – the Blues and will …

Image caption: If there’s one thing Donald Trump supporters hate more than “liberal” San Francisco, it’s Taylor Swift. So they’re now 49ers fans for the Super Bowl.
Taylor Swift Has San Francisco-Hating Trump Fans Rooting for the ’49ers

Taylor Swift is so hated by fans of Donald Trump, they’ve set aside their hatred of San Francisco to root for the ’49ers in the Super Bowl, because Swift’s boyfriend plays for their opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Image caption: Inadvertently, the beloved Muppet Elmo called attention to the mental health dangers of being too heavily online.
Lawmakers Now Calling for Regulation of Social Media

Lawmakers in California and other states are now making attempts to prevent the reported harms to children caused by social media platforms. The U.S. Senate got into the act as well, at a dramatic Jan. 31 hearing.

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35th Folsom Festival was 1st under music program leadership of Williams

Saturday’s Folsom Jazz Festival marked the 35th anniversary of the long successful event. It also was the first under the direction of Folsom High School music director Gaw Williams. 

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‘The fairest picture;’ Tahoe’s burgeoning art scene is more than just wildlife paintings

There's more to explore in the Sierra Nevada than its hundreds of miles of trails. While you're sure to find plenty of pinecone paintings and wooden bear statues, Tahoe's art scene is evolving with new galleries and more artists creating …

Image caption: The version of Mickey Mouse seen in the 1928 animated short “Steamboat Willie” is now free for public use.
Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain. What That Means for California

Disney icon Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain, meaning anyone can create their own Mickey Mouse cartoons. Here’s what that means, and how it could affect the California economy.

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California's library system dates back 171 years.
How Cool Are Libraries?
California has gone from one library to more than 1,100 in the last 171 years.
Dig into these events (from left): Placerville Art Walk (pictured, work by Randy Honerlah); Lake Tahoe Community College’s Haldan Gallery; Tahoe Art League Gallery’s Spring Exhibit (work by Juliet Mevi); and Lavender Blue Harvest Days at Apple Hill.
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