Fire near Rescue prompts new evacuations in El Dorado County

Evacuations were ordered Wednesday afternoon in El Dorado County for a fast-moving wildland fire in the community of Rescue, located north of Cameron Park and northeast of El Dorado Hills. Firefighters from Cal Fire’s Amador-El Dorado Unit, Rescue Fire, and El Dorado...

Evacuation orders expand as Crozier fire grows in El Dorado County

Evacuation orders and expanded warnings remained in place for residents in El Dorado County Wednesday afternoon as a fire that started early this morning northeast of Placerville has grown in size, with little progress on containment so far by the multiple agencies...

Hipper than Hip groove into Historic Folsom amphitheater Thursday

Hot August nights get groovy this Thursday in the heart of Folsom as the Folsom Historic District Association (FHDA) Summer Twilight Concert series lights up the Zittel Family Amphitheater. The event is one of 6 more weeks of live music under the promotion of the FHDA...

Folsom Police: Pause before posting Back-to-School photos

Thursday is the first day of school for Folsom and the region. It’s been a long tradition for parents to snap a photo of their little ones on their first day of school. Today, creative signs are often used to commemorate the moment, but the Folsom Police Department is...

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...

Four days of Powerhouse music starts with Highway Vagabonds 

Get ready for four days of live music at Powerhouse Pub in Historic Folsom ahead. Starting as early as Thursday evening and spanning through late Sunday afternoon, there’s something for everyone this weekend at the popular Folsom night spot. Prior to the arrival of...