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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Folsom. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Folsom Police Officers Association finalized the 2025 Santa Run schedule that will begin on December 1, with Santa and Mrs. Claus leaving the Police Department at 5 p.m. each evening to visit neighborhoods from Folsom Ranch to Historic Folsom — a cherished local tradition that unites the city — and a rain-out date is set for December 16. Folsom Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A mother picking up her son in Rancho Cordova rescued a sleeping homeowner from a burning house on Zinfandel Drive near Folsom Boulevard — she used a garden hose to slow the fire before firefighters arrived and no one was hurt. KCRA
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneurs and business owners gathered at Bayside Church on Wednesday for the final Folsom Focus event of the year, where four panelists shared honest advice about running a business. The discussion included stories of early struggles, tough decisions, and the importance of a strong team—insights that will help guide local business strategies. Folsom Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alpha Acton Academy celebrated its first year in Folsom as a private K-8 school that uses project-based learning and discussion to help students gain confidence and independence. The nonprofit academy opened in 2024 under head Jane Ternavsky, is enrolling for the next school year, and will host its Children’s Business Fair on March 28th, 2026. Folsom Times
- ➤ Third graders at Pershing Elementary took part in a workshop on disabilities last month with A Touch of Understanding to learn about tools like wheelchairs, braces, and canes and to build empathy. The Parent Teacher Organization helped cover part of the cost, and the nonprofit holds several sessions each week while planning to celebrate 30 years of service next April. KCRA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Folsom Dam Security Bureau mourns retired K9 Astro, who served with Deputy Neverve since 2013 and became a trusted partner for the local law enforcement team—his dedicated work made him a cherished member and his loss is deeply felt. His service at the dam left a lasting impact that continues to be remembered by all who worked with him. Folsom Times
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