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Celebrate Folsom Prison’s 135th anniversary at benefit event

Updated 10:45 a.m. July 22, 2015: The Old Guard Foundation board has elected to cancel this event. This year marks Folsom State Prison’s 135th anniversary. Opened in 1880, i ...

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‘My Life Around the Big House’ book signings

Longtime local Rick Wiley, 63, will share insights into his experiences growing up at Folsom State Prison at two book signings in Folsom this weekend. Author Matthew Easterbrook an ...

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Holocaust survivor to speak in Folsom

At 15-years old, Albert Rosa originally from Greece, survived the Holocaust, later earning five American military medals including the Purple Heart for his courageous acts of brave ...

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Hot Fads and Cool Trends in Cloth

Hot Fads and Cool Trends in Cloth is the theme of this year’s 36th Annual Vintage Quilt and Fashion Exhibit at the Folsom History Museum. A collection of 46 vintage quilts fr ...

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Governor signs new Folsom Prison museum bill

After nearly 10 years of planning, locals and tourists will soon be able to visit a new, state-of-the-art museum filled with artifacts highlighting Folsom Prison. Assemblywoman Be ...

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Placerville's Ghosts Come Alive On Haunted Tour

PLACERVILLE--Last week I set out for my first ever ghost tour in Placerville unsure of what I would discover. I drove up Highway-50 towards dusk in the midst of the first light rai ...

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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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Heritage Lollapalooza Day explores Folsom’s history

Locals can explore and learn about their own backyard this weekend at the Heritage Lollapalooza Day. Guests can visit different historical sites throughout the Folsom and El Dorad ...

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Folsom Historic District Benefit Concert

A spring evening benefit concert will take place Monday evening in the heart of Folsom’s Historic District. The benefit concert features the talents of Igor Glenn, form ...

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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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Cappuccino Cruisers honor military at annual event

The Cappuccino Cruisers Classic Car Club will hold its annual “Tribute America” event this month honoring the men and women in the U.S. Military, law enforcement agenci ...

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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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Pony Express hoofs it through history

The Pony Express became living history when riders hoofed it through Folsom Thursday. The commemorative re-ride celebrated the 155th year anniversary of the founding of the Pony E ...

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Celebrate Folsom Prison’s 135th anniversary at benefit event

Updated 10:45 a.m. July 22, 2015: The Old Guard Foundation board has elected to cancel this event. This year marks Folsom State Prison’s 135th anniversary. Opened in 1880, i ...

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‘My Life Around the Big House’ book signings

Longtime local Rick Wiley, 63, will share insights into his experiences growing up at Folsom State Prison at two book signings in Folsom this weekend. Author Matthew Easterbrook an ...

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Holocaust survivor to speak in Folsom

At 15-years old, Albert Rosa originally from Greece, survived the Holocaust, later earning five American military medals including the Purple Heart for his courageous acts of brave ...

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Hot Fads and Cool Trends in Cloth

Hot Fads and Cool Trends in Cloth is the theme of this year’s 36th Annual Vintage Quilt and Fashion Exhibit at the Folsom History Museum. A collection of 46 vintage quilts fr ...

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Governor signs new Folsom Prison museum bill

After nearly 10 years of planning, locals and tourists will soon be able to visit a new, state-of-the-art museum filled with artifacts highlighting Folsom Prison. Assemblywoman Be ...

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