Thursday, May 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Folsom. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Folsom History will host a special talk on 'California’s Civil War' at the Folsom History Museum (823 Sutter Street) at 5:30 p.m. on May 15 as historian Louisa Brandt will share her research on California’s role in the war, including ties to Folsom; tickets cost $15 for general admission, $12 for members, and $5 for students. Folsom Times
- ➤ Basi Vibe, a neo-soul artist from Sacramento who now lives in Los Angeles, will play at Concerts in the Park on May 16—his first show there since he released his EP Somnus in 2015. He began his music career in high school and has since built his sound by blending R&B with neo-soul while hosting local jam sessions. Capital Public Radio
- ➤ Lance Michael Cornwell takes the stage at Historic Folsom’s Powerhouse Pub today for a free country show—attendees will enjoy line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. and his live set at 9:00 p.m. for guests 21 and over. Folsom Times
- ➤ Folsom Lake College’s Falcon’s Eye Theatre is starting a four-night run of Twelfth Night today at Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville. The outdoor production features live music and nightly performances at 7:00 p.m.—tickets cost between $15 and $25 while food and wine will be available for purchase. Folsom Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California State Parks staff found invasive golden mussels on a boat inspected Tuesday at Beals Point during a new inspection program at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The boat was taken out of service and will be quarantined and cleaned — a step to stop the spread of the species. Folsom Times
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