Fire season heating up and Folsom is ready for the task

Fire Chief expects to close open lands ahead, cites importance of defensible space The official fire season has been well underway locally since last month but has gotten off to a mild start around the City of Folsom so far. That will change this this week as the...

Folsom Walmart eyes $6M remodel to become Store of the Future

The Folsom Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for a major remodel proposed by Walmart Inc. to expand its longtime location on at 1018 Riley Street in Folsom. The commission is expected to review the extensive plans this month. According to proposed plans...

Folsom Hometown Parade Dog Dress-Up Competition announced

Ruff N Ready Rodeo Roundup presented by More Real Estate Group Historic Folsom is gearing up to celebrate its furry residents in style with the inagurel Ruff N Ready Rodeo Roundup Competition, a highlight of this year’s Hometown Heroes Parade. Presented by The MORE...

Folsom area officials warn of water dangers as weather heats up

While summer may not officially start until later this month when it comes to the calendar, Mother Nature has a different opinion as the temperatures are heating up and expected to reach the triple digits for the first time this year in the next few days.  Much like...

Folsom Police nab 2 women on retail theft, firearm charges

Theft in progress results in forceful apprehension during traffic stop After a quick thinking store employee and a fast response by officers from the Folsom Police Department, two women were apprehended and arrested on multiple felony theft and firearm charges Friday...

Fire damages 2 homes, displaces 6 in Orangevale Saturday 

Metro, Folsom firefighters respond to late night blaze  Six local residents have been displaced after a late night fire destroyed much of their Orangevale home late Saturday night The incident required response from both the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District as...