Good morning, Folsom.

Folsom will host 15 nonprofit fireworks booths starting Saturday, June 28 through July 4, offering safe and sane fireworks from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.—each stand was chosen through a lottery-based permit process and proceeds will support local programs such as youth sports and arts initiatives.

Folsom Pro Rodeo will run from July 3 to July 5 at Dan Russell Arena and will offer professional rodeo events, including bull riding and barrel racing, along with fireworks that mark each night of this 64-year tradition.

Folsom City Council declared these dates as Western Rodeo Days—highlighting the event’s role in honoring the city’s western heritage and drawing both locals and visitors for a full festival experience.

On Tuesday night, the Folsom City Council approved a $136,000 contract with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to inspect and test materials for the city's $1.4M pavement program.

Work will begin in early July and continue through the fall—covering new asphalt, curb repairs, ADA ramps, and updated pavement markings.

Folsom State Prison resumed normal operations and programming after a large-scale contraband seizure resolved immediate threats inside the facility.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reported that hundreds of prohibited items — including weapons, cell phones, and drugs — were removed statewide, and enhanced searches continue at 12 institutions to ensure safety.