Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Folsom robotics teams qualified for world championships following state regional contests while a March 4 ceremony honored the city's historic railroad—highlighting the community's innovative roots.
Choose Folsom announced the State of the County event on April 15 featuring Supervisor Rodriguez.
Bill Sullivan, co-founder of the local Folsom digital publication, warns that right-click copying undermines original journalism and violates copyright law.
He advises sharing links to original stories to support local news efforts.
🎭 Culture
Friends of Folsom Framily Festival will take place on Friday, Apr.
25 at Digger and Sharon Williams Rodeo Park with reggae music by acts including Pato Banton and Arden Park Roots. The full day event will offer local food, games, vendor booths and support charitable efforts while tickets cost $45.
On Friday, a sold-out Folsom Women’s Conference filled the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College as hundreds of women gathered for a day of empowerment led by Cristina Mendonsa.
The conference offered keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and wellness sessions (including health, business, and personal growth topics) to inspire community connection.
Legendary singer Lydia Pense will lead Cold Blood today at 3 p.m. at Powerhouse Pub in Historic Folsom, offering fans an intimate connection to the classic East Bay blues, funk and soul sound from decades past.
The U.S. Air Force F-35A Demo Team will perform high-speed maneuvers at the 2026 California Capital Airshow on Oct.
10-11 at Sacramento’s Mather Airport. Organizers said the addition bolsters the lineup with shows by the Thunderbirds and Snowbirds (marking the event’s 20th anniversary).
🏛️ Government
CAL FIRE helitack captain academy is training aviation leaders over Folsom Lake from Friday through today as simulated wildfire drills prepare crews for the fire season.
Helicopters and airtankers operate between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to practice rapid response procedures.
Captain Terrence Manley was named Suppression Member of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District during its 68th Annual Community Awards Dinner in Citrus Heights.
Metro Fire officials praised his frontline dedication to keeping residents safe.
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