Two El Dorado Hills residents appointed to top state roles

The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of two individuals to two different top positions representing the state of Calfornia. Both of the appointments are residents of El Dorado Hills, according to the press release issued by the...

Folsom greenights $2.7M loan for new Affordable Housing Project

On Tuesday night, the Folsom City Council approved a $2.7 million loan for the development of a new affordable housing project in the city. The loan, conditionally approved through Resolution No. 11234, will support Pacific West Communities, Inc. in the construction...

Pay attention Folsom drivers, speed limits to change on these area roads

In a decision aimed at enhancing traffic safety and efficiency, the Folsom City Council has approved new speed limits for three major roadways following a review of data and recommendations from the city’s Public Works Department.  The changes, approved on Tuesday...

Three face felony charges in area high-performance vehicle thefts case

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced felony charges Tuesday against three people allegedly involved in 13 different vehicle thefts or attempted vehicle thefts throughout California. Between July 2023 and March 2024, suspects Jesse Venegas, Nathan Olivas and...

Smoke alarms wake 12 residents as 2 Fair Oaks homes burn overnight 

FAIR OAKS — Firefighters responded to a predawn blaze that involved two homes in nearby Fair Oaks early Wednesday, where they insured several residents weee safely evacuated and saved both structures from being a total loss. The incident took place at approximately...

Night work to limit traffic on Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge through Thursday

Evening and overnight motorists who use Folsom’s Rainbow Bridge will need to continue to use an alternate route thru this Thursday as construction work that utilizes the bridge will continue to affect traffic flow. Repair and maintenance work on the city’s water...