Folsom News

Would you sacrifice your life so that others may live free? Would you give up everything to ensure the safety of others? During World War II, the ten Boom family answered yes to these questions, secretly sheltering Jewish refugees in their small home in Holland until they were discovered and arrested.

Details: Davies served as president of the Folsom Historical Society and was city clerk for 22 years, from 1956 to 1978.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Three fires broke out around 8:30 p.m. near the American River Parkway and Folsom Prison, according to fire officials.

The third annual Wounded Veteran Run, an important regional fundraiser that benefits local injured veterans through the national Wounded Warrior Project and the Fallen Warriors Memorial Organization, is scheduled for Memorial Day, May 27.

We live in a part of the world that is rich in natural wonders. Men and women came here for nature's bounty, beginning with the ancient Maidu Indians.

After years of legal wrangling, Folsom has settled a long-running dispute with affordable housing advocates over how much new development must serve low-income residents.

Black tar heroin, it's a nasty addiction. But it's making a huge comeback. Migrating from those back alleys it's now standing on the doorsteps of some of the most affluent and unsuspecting neighborhoods like El Dorado Hills.

Last Friday's checkpoint was conducted from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. at East Bidwell Street and Orchard Drive.

Sierra Vista Bank has now been profitable for four consecutive quarters. Total assets grew $6.7 million or 8.5% in the 1st Quarter 2013 to $85.5 million.

Voting begins June 10 for state council member and alternate member positions, according to a news release from the Folsom, Calif.-based council.

Accomplishment: Mobilized more than 400 volunteers on April 27 to repair six homes belonging to veterans, seniors and people with disabilities as one of two annual Rebuilding Dreams events.

Time certainly flew this arts season. The Folsom Symphony will be closing out its 2012-13 season on May 17 & 18.

Brian and Stacey Van Lente have partnered with HUMAN Healthy Vending the nations leading franchisor of healthy vending businesses to ensure that the greater Sacramento community has convenient access to healthful foods and beverages.

You could crawl through Sacramento during rush hour on your way to Reno and Tahoe, or you could take a 36-mile side trip through water, history, greenery and geology in the granite lands and early gold country of Folsom.

Most California workers are payroll employees of private businesses, and the rise, fall and slow recovery of that employment during the last decade is laid out in a new Census Bureau report.

Eye Level, a global franchise of child learning centers, is making a big push into the Sacramento region and beyond.

Under federal court oversight, California's prison mental health system has been spending far more on anti-psychotic drugs than other states with large prison systems, raising questions about whether patients are receiving proper treatment.

About five years ago, I found a rub recipe in The Bee for pork spareribs. It was called "Ray's rub for ribs." I think Ray lived in El Dorado County.

Jim Brown tells prison stories at the Big House Museum at Folsom Prison, where he worked as a guard for 32 years.