Good morning, Folsom.

Historic Folsom merchants shared how childhood dreams led them to open businesses like a steakhouse + coffee bar, creating lively venues that honor local history and inspire community spirit.

Folsom’s Black Miners Bar will host a Juneteenth festival on Saturday, June 27 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) featuring live music, local vendors, food, a beer garden and family-friendly water sports.

The event offers a festive way to honor freedom and community history.

Tomorrow, Invisible Son will perform a tribute to The Police as part of the Twilight Concert Series at the Zittel Family Amphitheater beginning at 7:30 p.m., following a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Folsom Times mobile app at Uncle Charlie's Firehouse Brew from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Sacramento County declared a local emergency on Tuesday over golden mussels — an invasive species threatening local waterways and infrastructure.

Officials urged boaters, jet-skis, and kayakers to clean, dry, and drain their vessels to slow the mussels' spread.

Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez awarded $45,000 to eight local nonprofits Tuesday, supporting food security, homelessness services, youth development, education + arts access and historical preservation across Folsom.

The grants aim to expand community services and enrich local cultural life.

During National Men’s Health Month in June, Terra Edwards at Broadstone Sports Club in Folsom shared seven simple health tips—including regular exercise, recovery days, balanced training, proper sleep, and hydration—to help men start healthier habits.

She encouraged starting small and seeking guidance when needed.

YogaSix Folsom will host an outdoor wellness event—combining International Yoga Day and the Summer Solstice—on Sunday, June 21 at 9 a.m. in Palladio Piazza, featuring yoga, sound bowls, music, and breathwork for all levels with Good Day Sacramento covering the celebration.

Dignity Health awarded $1.3M to 14 local partnerships (including Folsom Lake College’s program) to improve healthcare access, mental health services and chronic disease prevention.

The grants, based on the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, will support underserved residents in Sacramento and Yolo.