Good morning, Folsom.

Handley's Work & Western Wear in Folsom hosted an event this week to honor rodeo volunteers with a barbecue dinner, live music, and gear discounts ahead of the 64th Folsom Pro Rodeo.

The community celebration, organized with Tonno's Bar & Grill, supports the tradition as the rodeo begins on July 3 at Dan Russell Arena.

Folsom Times has released a guide listing fireworks shows and Fourth of July events in local communities, covering today’s Cameron Park Summer Spectacular at the lake — with live music and food trucks — and multi-day celebrations on July 3 and 4.

The guide provides essential details on times, locations, and admission for family-friendly festivities nearby.

More than 50 volunteers have worked behind the scenes to bring the Historic Folsom Hometown Parade to life as it returns to Sutter Street at 9:30 a.m. today—Friday night’s Hometown Country Radio Show concert kicked off the festivities, and both events were available via livestream.

Today, Sutter Street Theatre opens Disney’s Frozen JR., a family musical that brings the snowy world of Arendelle to life—featuring songs from the popular film—on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. through July 20.

The theatre also continues its production of Little Women with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through July 21.

Folsom Police Chief Rick Hillman is retiring after serving 30 years with our community police and over 40 years in law enforcement.

He will work on-call part-time—continuing his commitment to keeping Folsom safe.

On June 24, the Folsom City Council voted to start a new landscaping and lighting group for Natoma Station—this step begins a process under Proposition 218 to improve funding for neighborhood upkeep.

City staff will prepare an engineer's report and plan further steps in August—holding a public hearing at least 45 days after ballots are mailed to property owners.