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The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the country’s largest rail trail organization, serving as a national voice for the development of recreational trails.

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Channel 24 Parking Problem Solved?

03/27/2025

The question about where to park in midtown Sacramento when going to a show at the new Channel 24 event venue has been answered.

Sacramento Fast Tracks Traffic Safety

03/26/2025

In their March 25 meeting, the Sacramento City Council approved funding and staffing for the Vision Zero Transportation Safety Team to expedite traffic safety infrastructure on dangerous roads.

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Folsom Awarded $3.7M in Federal Funds for Bridge Maintenance

The City of Folsom has secured approximately $3.7 million in federal Highway Bridge Program funding to support its Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program, providing a significant boost to the city’s infrastructure.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
Capital Airshow Reports Record Breaking Attendance Both Days

Over 140,000 spectators attended event that spanned 204 acres and enlisted 1,024 volunteers

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Mather Field: From Combat Training Days to Capital Airshow Cornerstone

MATHER – Each year, the skies over Sacramento County erupt in the thunder of afterburners, vintage warbirds, and thrilling aerial acrobatics. The occasion is the California Capital Airshow, a nationally recognized aviation spectacle that draws tens of thousands of spectators …

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

Folsom Times logo LOCAL NEWS
City Green Lights Additional $473K for Empire Ranch Interchange Draft Report

The Folsom City Council has approved a contract amendment with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to complete the project authorization and environmental documentation for the long-awaited U.S. 50/Empire Ranch Road Interchange project.

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Tickets on Sale Now for the California Capital Airshow

The 2025 California Capital Airshow is set to take flight at Mather Airport on March 22 and 23, promising a thrilling weekend for aviation enthusiasts.Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

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Cordova Police Continue Sideshow Crackdowns on Folsom Blvd.

RANCHO CORDOVA – The Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) is continuing its efforts to curb dangerous sideshow activity, a growing problem that puts public safety at risk.During a recent patrol, an RCPD DUI Enforcement Officer spotted a white sedan performing …

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