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Mystery gold coin cache found in Auburn area? Speculation abounds
A sense of wonder is competing with a sense of mystery to fire the imaginations of Auburn-area residents as they speculate on whether the couple who found a $10 million cache of go ...
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Daytrip through Amador County
For those looking for a daytrip adventure close to home, families and friends can enjoy a day of history, nature and lunch in Amador County. Maureen Funk, Amador Council of Touris ...
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Wise Powerhouse near Auburn a hard-working PG&E, Placer County landmark
At the intersection of engineering and commerce – and Wise and Ophir roads near Auburn – Pacific Gas & Electric Co. had the foresight to create a power plant that h ...
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Explore Folsom’s Jewish heritage at new exhibit
Little known Jewish communities of the Gold Rush era are the focus of a new exhibit at the Folsom History Museum. Western States Jewish History editor Victoria Fisch wanted to bri ...
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Folsom plaque dedication
On May 17, a plaque was dedicated to mark the location where, in 1848, Thomas Rhoads found gold near present day Oak Avenue and E. Bidwell Street. From left are Sandra Lunceford, F ...
View ArticleHistory dances in Folsom’s Pioneer Village
One of the regions premier living history museums will offer the community a night of dinner and dancing at the Pioneer Village summer event. According to organizers, a shindig is ...
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Media Life: Folsom Prison’s 1954 gritty riot film resurrected
Imagine Folsom State Prison opening its gates wide for a movie shoot that revolves around a riot inside. In these days of super-secure prisons, it would be a definite no-go. Then ...
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Folsom relives the Pony Express
FOLSOM, CA - The clip-clop of hooves hitting pavement sounded down Sutter Street as a gathering cheered the arrival of the Pony Express. It could have been a scene str ...
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Remnants of Folsom’s once thriving Chinatown buried under brambles?
FOLSOM, CA - The planned Leidesdorff Village project, sporting 56 condominiums and a parking lot near the city’s Corporation Yard, was once home to part of Folsom’s Chi ...
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Electricity Fair returns to Folsom
The Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park will be hosting the annual Electricity Fair to highlight one of the world’s oldest hydroelectric facilities. For the third year, th ...
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Media Life: Newcastle contractor constructs Johnny Cash Trail span
Folsom’s new $3.8 million overcrossing on the Johnny Cash Trail gets the ribbon-cutting treatment on Saturday with the Man in Black’s daughter Rosanne Cash helping out. ...
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A different kind of rehabilitation
In the 1940s Folsom Prison inmate Ralph Pecor spent his time painting a mural of the “Last Supper” on the wall of the Prison Chapel. Today prison officials and communit ...
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Stand up and salute the town's grand marshal
Veterans Day is remembered every year on Nov. 11, to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism. In Folsom, the day is celebrated with a parade and remembrance ceremony. ...
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Placerville to light up the night
For more than 25 years, Placerville has welcomed the holiday season with a special holiday event celebrating local entertainment, a traditional tree-lighting near the historic Cour ...
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Folsom artists showcase creations at new exhibit
A new art exhibit called “Art and Artists of Folsom” featured at the Folsom History Museum will highlight artwork from Folsom Arts Association members, archived items f ...
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Folsom plumber Andrew Michael Lane Sr. leaves a legacy
For 44 years Andrew Michael Lane Sr. owned and operated Andy’s Plumbing Services and Repair in Folsom. Lane passed away in his Fair Oaks home on Feb. 9 at 90 years old, but ...
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Folsom student awarded $16,000 through VFW scholarship contest
Folsom High School senior Jaycie Schenone was recently named the second place winner in the 2015 National Voice of Democracy Program and recipient of the $16,000 Charles Kuralt Mem ...
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Step into the past at annual Spring Antique Fair
The Folsom Historic District Association’s 49th annual Spring Antique Fair will overtake the Folsom Historic District this weekend. The fair is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, A ...
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Powerfest celebrates Folsom’s electrifying history
In an effort to bring awareness to Folsom’s history, the Historic Folsom Powerhouse will be open for an evening of taps and tunes at the first Powerfest event.“This y ...
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Garden party of wonder and delight
Visitors may feel like they’ve fallen down a rabbit hole when they arrive at the Garden of Wonder and Delight June 20 in Granite Bay. Complete with light appetizers, beverage ...
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