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State Fair Here for 17 Days

California State Fair Honors the State's Agricultural Industry, with Much to See and EnjoyOriginal article published at West Sacramento News-Ledger

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Gold Rush Park Opens

Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) Recently Gathered to Celebrate the Opening of their Newest Park, Gold Rush ParkOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Carmichael Times logo LOCAL NEWS
ART and Fun at Effie Yeaw Gala

Gala and Art Auction Hosted More than 200 Guests in the Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Folsom Fire Chief Closes Open Spaces for Fire Danger

Designated city-owned open spaces with high fire potential are now off-limits in Folsom, according to an announcement from the Folsom Fire Department Wednesday afternoon.

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Moonlight Movies Return to Village Green

Moonlight Movies Return June 7 to Village Green Park at 8:30 p.m.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Folsom’s “Castle Park” Could Be Saved by $1.1M From City Reserve Funds

For several months now, the community, along with officials from Folsom Parks and Recreation and Folsom City Council have had discussions regarding the condition and the future of one of the city’s longtime favorite parks.

Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent logo LOCAL NEWS
Rosemont Community Park Sport Courts Complete!

Cordova Recreation & Park District Celebrates Completion with the CommunityOriginal article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

Carmichael Times logo LOCAL NEWS
American River Trail Guide Released

Ashley Shult Langdon Writes Book About Trails on Sacramento's Lower American River

Tahoe Daily Tribune logo LOCAL NEWS
California State Parks Foundation Calls on the Legislature to Restore Library Parks Pass Funding

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks Foundation responded to Governor Newsom's revised 2024-2025 budget and raised concern about the elimination of funding for a popular state park access program, the California State Library Parks Pass.

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Tips on Ticks for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Partly due to global warming and the proliferation of ticks, Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the US. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Image caption: Kindergartners during recess at Redwood Heights Elementary School in Oakland.
Our Students Need More Recess

More frequent outdoor breaks can improve student attention, reduce behavior problems. Over the last decade, a growing list of U.S. states—including Missouri, Florida and New Jersey—have mandated daily recess. California joined the trend in late 2023.

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Day Hiker: Hiking Mammoth Bar to Murderer’s Bar Rapids

When I worked for California State Parks in the Auburn State Recreation Area, I found Mammoth Bar. Most know this as the OHV Park with noisy and smelly motorcycles.  But have you ever been on a day that wasn’t open …

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.

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Future of Folsom’s iconic City Park train in hands of City Council

For more than three decades, local resident Terry Gold has operated and maintained the small scale Folsom Valley Railroad that is an iconic part of Folsom’s Lions Park.  With retirement and a residential relocation in sight for Gold, the future …

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