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Folsom’s Jim Snook Presented With Honorable Rotary Paul Harris Award

FHDA President, iconic candy shop owner recognized for countless contributions by service club

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Final Folsom Central Business Dist. Vision Plan Accepted

In a landmark move to reimagine the city’s economic and cultural center, the Folsom City Council has approved the Central Business District (CBD) Vision Plan. This detailed framework seeks to transform the area from East Bidwell Street to Riley Street …

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Veterans Day in Folsom, What’s Closed and What’s Happening

Monday marks Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. service members, and many City of Folsom services will be affected. All non-essential government offices will be closed, though some services will remain operational.

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Folsom Council to Review Central Business District Vision Plan

Public welcomed to attend ad engage in meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12

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OV Parks Hosting a Holiday Craft Faire

The Orangevale Recreation and Park District will be hosting a holiday craft fair on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. The craft fair is free for shoppers!

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Sac County Supes Vote to Ban Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Products

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on unanimously adopted an ordinance Tuesday that will soon prohibit sales of certain products containing intoxicating cannabinoids derived from hemp.

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BERC Awards Eco-Friendly Businesses in Sacramento

On Sept. 26, Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC), a division of the Sacramento County Office of Economic Development presented the 18th Annual Sustainable Business Awards in partnership with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD).

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Home Depot Revamps Veterans Home

In a heartfelt display of community spirit, Home Depot has completed a significant renovation project for David Marcucci, a local veteran whose home in Carmichael was in dire need of repair

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Folsom River District Plan Draft Released for Public Review

River District Citizens Advisory Committee to discuss the proposed plan at Aug. 26 meeting

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Hundreds Prep Food Drive Bags for Community Service Day

Preparations are already well underway for the upcoming community food drive that will take place as part of the 11th annual Folsom Community Service Day next month.

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Uncertainty Looms in Folsom as Intel Navigates Mass Global Cuts

As Intel Corporation faces global workforce reductions, a bit of uncertainty hangs over the community of Folsom, home to one of the company’s largest campuses. Intel recently announced plans to cut 15% of its workforce, approximately 17,500 employees, across the …

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Foundation Gives Graduates Construction Opportunities

Julian Aguilar has wanted to be a construction worker for a long time; he just didn’t know what trade he wanted to pursueOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Despite 11 Day Heatwave, State Fair Attendance Rose for 2024

SACRAMENTO – The 2024 California State Fair wrapped up its 170th year over the weekend exceeding expectations of fairgoers and organizers alike.

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CleanStart’s Thomas Hall and Christina Granados on the Importance of Community Outreach in Clean-Tech Development

By Hannah Ross As Sacramento looks to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy, in part thanks to an influx of state funding set to...

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Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
There are many causes contributing to this crisis. And as you may already know, this situation really is nuts.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
Thousands of homeowners have been kicked off their fire insurance policies.
California Fire Insurance Crisis: How the State Helps Homeowners
The state tries persuading insurance companies to cover homes in fire zones.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Owning homes is the primary way the middle class builds wealth, and an option no longer available to most Californians.
Is California’s Housing Crisis Making Inequality Worse?
California has some of the worst economic inequality in the United States. Is housing a cause? Could it be a cure?
Though life expectancy has declined in recent years, Californians still live longer than most Americans.
Want to Live a Long, Healthy Life? Move to California
Californians live longer than people in all but three states, but not all counties are equal.
They help feed the whole country, but life for California’s farm workers remains a struggle.
How California Feeds the Country
California, a state known for high-tech and show business glitz, is also America’s farming powerhouse.
Zoning laws tell you what you can and can't build on the property you own. How does government get away with that?
How Zoning Laws Shape California and Society
Zoning is everywhere, but is it a way to regulate development or a tool for social engineering?
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
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