Sierra Valley Conference tennis tournament has 'super' ending for Warrior tandem Nov 7, 2009
ADVERTISEMENT Galt High's Christina Phillips and Jana Hackett won the super doubles championship at the SVC Tournament on Thursday in Folsom ... Galt High's Christina Phillips and Jana Hackett had a super finish to their Sierra Valley Conference seasons on Thursday at Broadstone Country Club in Folsom. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tokay Tigers drop four spots in football rankings Nov 5, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
My View: Sacramento County residents find invisibility isn't so fun Nov 2, 2009
Claims are made that, with the approval of the project, the community will produce 33 percent less carbon emissions, because, according to the document: "Rancho Murieta currently does not have an anchor supermarket, commercial center or retail shops for residents. Thus, they must by default travel to Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento and potentially beyond to simply go to a grocery store.". County translation: To get real food. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Outdated labels are difficult to peel away Nov 1, 2009
We've seen the central city fill in with clubs, lofts, galleries and life, and places ranging from Folsom to Roseville and Rocklin develop their own scene. We know how we can't keep up with the new restaurants and wine bars and galleries that are opening, even in a rough economy. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Apple Hill bears fruit Oct 31, 2009
Sitting at a picnic table at Rainbow Orchards, Linda West of Folsom said she and her husband, Tom, daughter Debbie Torpey, and grandkids, ages 8 and 9, have gone to Apple Hill every year since they moved to Northern California seven years ago. They love the horse rides and (the) maze at Abel s (Apple Acres), she said of her grandchildren. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Western second in GNAC Coaches Poll, receives four first-place votes Oct 29, 2009
Folsom, CA - Winters). "Davis is a blue collar player," Stanger said. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bay Bridge Closes Indefinitely Oct 29, 2009
"We don't have a time frame," Ney told KRON-TV's Darya Folsom. "That is the official response.". (FOX61, CT)
Prosecutors Expect Guilty Plea in Investment Scam Oct 29, 2009
The firm's president, Anthony Vassallo of Folsom, faces similar charges plus violations of securities law. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Editorial: Buy a yearly pass to help river parkway Oct 28, 2009
This 5,000-acre natural asset stretching from the confluence with the Sacramento River to the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area supports jogging, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, birding, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, sailing and fishing ... To remedy that, elected officials and citizen groups have been exploring a joint powers agreement between Sacramento County (the historical steward of the parkway) and the cities of Sacramento, Rancho Cordova and Folsom to create a "special... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Whether on course or farm, Hobby enjoys Oct 28, 2009
Her most recent victory came Oct. 16 at the Bella Vista Bronco Invitational at Folsom, which featured 48 small-school teams and some of the best runners in the Sac-Joaquin Section ... "I think Folsom was my best race this season," said Hobby. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Nimble solar startup aims to develop smaller projects faster Oct 27, 2009
Hermann then worked for Intel in Folsom, where he was senior director of business operations until 2006. He worked in a wireless business unit that developed processors for cellular phones. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Editorial: A grab bag of good news from the past week Oct 25, 2009
Starting today, Wal-Mart stores in Folsom and Citrus Heights were scheduled to start charging customers 15 cents for plastic bags as a way to cut down on waste and encourage the use of cloth bags. That prompted us to prep a "Kudos to Wal-Mart" editorial, but then the retail giant announced Wednesday it was delaying its reusable bag program. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Forces: U.S. tion/Casualties - Special Reports from CNN.com. There have been 4,671 coalition deaths -- 4,354 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 179 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvians, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, one South Korean, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians -- in the Iraq war as of October 23, 2009, according to a CNN... (CNN -- Specials)
Home sales dive as rebate ends Oct 17, 2009
Builders sold 616 newly constructed homes in the six-county Sacramento region from July to September, according to Folsom analyst. That s the fewest sales on record since the company started tracking housing production a decade ago. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
AP sources: al-Qaida's Afghan head contacted Zazi Oct 15, 2009
Arthur Folsom, Zazi's Denver lawyer, said Wednesday he was not aware of a claim that his client had contact with al-Yazid or any other senior al-Qaida leader ... "He may well have talked to someone at a coffee shop who had some type of connection he wasn't aware of," Folsom said ... Folsom said prosecutors have mischaracterized comments Zazi made after he voluntarily agreed to meet before his arrest last month. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
US Soccer Forward Breaks Bones In Crash 1hr Oct 14, 2009
Folsom QB Dano Graves torched Casa with both his arm and his legs. This week's Allstate Good Hands Play of the Week took place during the Woodcreek at Inderkum game. (KCRA 3, CA)
High voltage power line knocked down in CA storm Oct 14, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Thefts & Mischief Oct 13, 2009
Oct. 10, 6:57 p.m., a woman reported criminal trespassing in the 300 block of Folsom Street. Oct. 11, 4:27 p.m., a student s bike was stolen from Coquille Valley School over the weekend. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Understanding public pay: It's complicated — but essential over the long term (1) Oct 11, 2009
To LNS wrote on Dec 8, 2007 9:23 AM:" King makes 160K. Many think thats too much. Compare his salary to his counterparts in Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Roseville, Folsom and othe cities. You will find he is making far less. That is the issue. ". Insider wrote on Dec 8, 2007 8:40 AM:" Amen Subsciber ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ask the Expert: Colorado Buffaloes Oct 9, 2009
They have lost eight straight away from Folsom Field. How do you see the game playing out and what's your final prediction. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sacramento State nursing program expands in old CalSTRS office Oct 6, 2009
The nursing program, which is the region s largest, will occupy parts of the first and second floors of the former building at 7667 Folsom Blvd., near campus. The program s almost 600 students, plus faculty and staff, could move into its new home as early as this time next year, taking between 45,000 and 48,000 square feet. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Businesses hot for solar Oct 6, 2009
San Luis Obispo-based is installing two 600-kilowatt systems for warehouses in Citrus Heights and Folsom, which should be completed by Thanksgiving. Retail chain Kohl s opened three stores in the region Wednesday, including one on Arden Way with a solar-panel system that will supply half of the store s energy. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Folsom long-term hospital replacing itself Oct 4, 2009
The only long-term acute-care hospital in the Sacramento region is quietly building a $43 million, 58-bed replacement facility on its campus in Folsom. The project, expected to be completed next spring, will boost s capacity by almost 50 percent and ultimately bring at least 50 new jobs to town. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Warriors stumble in SVC opener Oct 3, 2009
The Vista del Lago Eagles jumped out to an early lead and held off the mistake-prone Galt Warriors in a 39-21 victory in the Sierra Valley Conference opener for both teams on Friday night in Folsom. Galt blew several opportunities to keep the game close in the first half, but turnovers and costly penalties resulted in the Warriors scoring only once on four trips inside the red zone. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
House OKs $86.5M for Sacramento flood protection Oct 2, 2009
A Folsom Dam modifications project would receive $63 million toward an estimated $275 million project to construct a 3,500-foot-long auxiliary spillway at the dam ... A project to raise Folsom Dam reservoir dikes and re-configure the dam penstocks would receive $567,000. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
GSP Profile: Devin Des Jarlais Oct 1, 2009
I just talked to Devins dad and updated this article for Fridays game against powerhouse Folsom High School. I plan to be there for the game and I hope Devin lights up the scoreboard. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Editorial: A tragic cut to CPS avoided for now Oct 1, 2009
The DA's own office, the Sacramento Police Department, the county sheriff and the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom and Citrus Heights all came forward with enough funding to keep the sex abuse examination program running for the balance of this fiscal year. CPS is appealing to the county's First Five Commission to fund clearance examinations. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Specialty grocers shop for sites Sep 30, 2009
Sprouts expects within a month to have leases signed for three locations, in and around Folsom, Roseville-Rocklin and Citrus Heights, with possibly others to follow in 2011 in Elk Grove and Natomas, said Greg Thomas, a broker with , who is looking for local sites for Sprouts. Henry s, a division of with 32 locations, isn t disclosing precisely where it wants to locate. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
The future of Bay Area employment Sep 30, 2009
We trained workers for the typewriter repair shops that dotted the South of Market area in storefronts on Howard and Folsom streets. Today, all of those shops are long gone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Water meter installation speeds up with $49M in stimulus funds Sep 26, 2009
Federal law requires municipalities that get their water from federal sources, such as Folsom Reservoir, to meet a 2013 deadline. California water systems applied for $150 million in federal funds offered through the state in a process that started in February. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Prosecutor: Terror plot focus was 9/11 anniversary Sep 26, 2009
FBI agents have yet to find those elements and connect them to Najibullah Zazi, charged with conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction in a plot authorities say was aimed at commuter trains, attorney Arthur Folsom told a federal judge in Denver Friday ... "No traces of any kind of chemical was found in his vehicle," Folsom said of an FBI search of Zazi's car ... Folsom said prosecutors lack direct evidence that Zazi was involved in bomb-making, finding none of those materials in Zazi's car,... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Oral Roberts inaugurates 3rd university president Sep 26, 2009
Robert and Corinne Cathcart of Fresno, CA are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Brooke, to Dillon Sean McKay, son of Michael and Carrie McKay of Folsom, CA.. Melanie is a graduate of Bullard High School and California State University, Chico. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Deer hunters take aim at opening day Sep 26, 2009
For the best maps of public lands get Forest Service maps in Hathaway Pines or pick up maps from the Bureau of Land Management office in Folsom. Metzger stresses that hunting is not about the kill, but about the entire experience. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Alleged terror threat seen as 'most serious' since 9/11 attacks Sep 25, 2009
Zazi's attorney, Arthur Folsom, could not be reached Thursday ... Folsom, Zazi's attorney, abruptly canceled a fourth session Sept. 19. (Florida Today)
Tigers win TCAL opener Sep 25, 2009
VolleyballVarsityFolsom 3, Lodi 0. Emily McConahey had 16 digs, six kills and one ace for the Flames (5-1) in the 25-23, 25-19, 25-17 loss at Folsom ... The Flames lost their first match of the season 23-25, 25-18, 15-4 on Thursday in Folsom. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Letters to the Editor Sep 25, 2009
Re "Folsom trash hauler fights to expand Solano landfill" (Business, Sept. 18): If the Potrero Hills Landfill closes, then that will no doubt raise trash disposal prices throughout the entire Northern California region. Who picks up the tab. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Trio hopes to inspire others Sep 25, 2009
That's what inspired Hunter, a 42-year-old from Folsom, Calif. He was discharged from the Marines when he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age 23. (The Augusta Chronicle)
High School Roundup Sep 25, 2009
Cross country Bret Harte boys and girls place seventh at Folsom. FOLSOM Matt Airola placed fourth out of 189 runners to lead Bret Harte to a seventh-place team finish in the varsity boys race at Saturday's Trojan Invitational at Willow Hills Reservoir. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Editorial: William Pond: Parkway's father Sep 23, 2009
Today, we take the American River Parkway from the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers to Folsom Lake for granted. But it took nearly a half-century to get from a concept on a map and a dream of park visionaries to a 5,000acre greenway in the middle of a growing metropolitan area. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Alerts across USA intensify in terror probe Sep 23, 2009
Media surround Arthur Folsom, attorney for 24-year-old Najibullah Zazi, as he leaves the Bryon G. Rogers Federal Courthouse in Denver on Monday. . (Florida Today)
Garrido home wasn't really a pigsty Sep 23, 2009
2-4), the Folsom Street Fair (Sunday) and a full slate of Niners games at the Stick. This year, however, was already looking especially busy, thanks to the big Presidents Cup golf tournament being held at Harding Park from Oct. 8-11. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Mary F. Kofmehl (16) Sep 22, 2009
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon L. Kofmehl, of Folsom; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mary was born Aug. 21, 1942, in Meridian, Miss. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Terror arrest sparks gov't warning on mass transit Sep 22, 2009
Zazi has publicly denied being involved in a terror plot, and defense lawyer Arthur Folsom dismissed as "rumor" any notion that his client played a crucial role. Publicly, law enforcement officials have repeatedly said they are unaware of a specific time or target for any attacks. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Click to read:3 Arrests in Colorado Terror Probe Sep 21, 2009
Zazi's defense team denied reports that Zazi considered a plea deal related to terror charges, and Zazi's attorney, Arthur Folsom, dismissed as "rumor" any notion that Zazi played a crucial role ... Zazi's attorney, Art Folsom, met the father and son there late Saturday ... He returned to Pakistan in 2007 and 2008 to visit his wife, according to Folsom. (CBS News)
Colo. terror plot suspect due in federal court Sep 21, 2009
His attorney, Arthur Folsom, dismissed as "rumor" any notion that his client played a crucial role, and Zazi's defense team did not respond to attempts to reach them Sunday ... He returned to Pakistan in 2007 and 2008 to visit his wife, according to Folsom. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Rick Braziel: The time to act is before the dropout gets arrested Sep 20, 2009
Unfortunately, one of the best tech programs that I know of operates inside Folsom Prison. As many schools are cutting back on these kinds of classes, a student shouldn't have to go to prison to get this kind of educational opportunity. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
3 arrested for false statements in terror probe Sep 20, 2009
Zazi's attorney, Art Folsom, has repeatedly denied any such claims ... Folsom, Zazi's attorney, met the father and son there late Saturday ... Folsom dismissed the official's remark, calling it "rumor." Folsom also said Zazi never met with al-Qaida operatives and isn't involved in terrorism. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Colo. man, father in custody in terror probe Sep 20, 2009
The father and son were then taken to FBI headquarters in Denver, she said, where Zazi's attorney, Art Folsom, was meeting the men ... Folsom dismissed the official's remark, calling it "rumor." Folsom also said the 24-year-old has never met with al-Qaeda operatives and isn't involved in terrorism ... Folsom has repeatedly denied any such claims. (Florida Today)
Flames looking to spoil Warriors' home opener Sep 18, 2009
Oak Ridge at Folsom, TBA. Saturday's Game. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Alleged sticky note bandit arrested in No. Nevada Sep 18, 2009
Folsom police said Vinson would discreetly put a note on an unattended register or manager's desk. The note typically told the cashier to "assist Mrs. Kidwell. She is a very nice lady and a great customer." The note also told the employees to give "Mrs. Kidwell" -- Vinson -- a cash refund for the stolen items. (KRNV.com, NV)
Colo. man faces more questioning in terror probe Sep 18, 2009
Attorney Arthur Folsom, who represents Najibullah Zazi, said his client was allowed to leave Thursday night after eight hours of questioning but said that the FBI asked Zazi to come back Friday for a third day of interviews ... Zazi didn't speak to reporters, but Folsom said he did not expect his client to be arrested ... Attorney Arthur Folsom, uses his brief case to block the view of photographers as he and his client Najibullah Zazi, right, leave Folsom's office to go meet with the FBI in... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FBI searches home of Colorado man in terror probe Sep 17, 2009
Zazi, 24, was interviewed Wednesday at FBI headquarters in Denver but was not under arrest, according to his attorney, Arthur Folsom. Zazi provided authorities a DNA sample, a fingerprint, handwriting samples and information about his travel history, Folsom said ... "My client is not involved in any terror plot," Folsom declared. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
PD: Sticky Note Bandit Nabbed In NV Sep 17, 2009
Folsom Police DepartmentKathleen Vinson ... Folsom police said Vinson would discreetly put a note on an unattended register or manager's desk ... Vinson allegedly hit stores, hotels, video stores and grocery stores, Folsom police said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Colo. man denies link to terror plot after NY trip Sep 16, 2009
Zazi's attorney, Arthur Folsom, said Zazi contacted him immediately after hearing from his friends in New York that their homes had been raided. "Given some of the course that has happened in this country in recent years, he was more worried that he would be swooped into the back of a van and that he wouldn't be able to speak to a lawyer or family," Folsom said ... Folsom said he planned to host a Wednesday news conference in Denver. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Drexel makes transferring easier Sep 15, 2009
net for Sierra College, Folsom Lake College, American River College, Sacramento City College, Cosumnes River College and Santa Rosa Junior College. Drexel University welcomes nearly 1,000 transfer students each academic year, Joan McDonald, Drexel senior vice president for enrollment management, said in a news release. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Central Catholic gets revenge on a top foe Sep 13, 2009
FOLSOM It might go down as the most significant 97 seconds in the history of Central Catholic's storied football program. Or it could be remembered as little more than a burst of excitement, a footnote in the Raiders' history book. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Marathon travel should be less taxing than the race Sep 13, 2009
The buses bypassed traffic and stopped yards from the Folsom starting line. Then they idled with heaters running, making dozens of runners happier than they should have been with a race looming. (Boston Globe)
Flames spike the Mighty Reds Sep 11, 2009
Galt High's Samantha Walling placed second in the varsity girls meet with a time of 21 minutes, 26 seconds at the SVC's first league meet on Wednesday at Willow Hills in Folsom. The Lady Warriors placed fifth in the team standings while Oak Ridge won the race. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Western Athletic Conference News and Notes Sep 9, 2009
COLORADO STATE: Losers of seven straight at Folsom Field heading into Sunday's contest, the Rams held on to defeat Colorado in Boulder by a score of 23-17. The Rams were led by senior signal-caller Grant Stucker who, in his first career start, threw for one touchdown and led CSU on five scoring drives overall, while Dion Morton recovered an on-side kick attempt by the home team with 1:55 remaining in regulation to seal the deal. (ABC 7 News, DC)
California Walnut Industry Delivers High-Quality Crop Sep 5, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/California Walnut Board) FOLSOM, CA UNITED STATES ... 250, Folsom, CA 95630. (PR Newswire)
S.F. concert in honor of 415 Records Sep 5, 2009
Behind the scenes, 415 Records in-house engineer and producer David Kahne, who conducted his affairs out of a closet-size office upstairs at the Folsom Street recording studio called the Automatt, went on to run the Columbia Records artist and repertoire department and make records with Tony Bennett and Paul McCartney, among others. His associate in the 415 Artment, Daniel Levitin, is currently a professor of neuro-acoustics at Toronto's McGill University and best-selling author of "This Is Your... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sports Shorts Sep 5, 2009
Riley Sexton shot a 40 to lead the Warriors (1-1, 1-0 Sierra Valley Conference) in their league opener at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Folsom. Brittany Hamrick carded a 46, Amber Garcia shot a 47, Alex Hohn hit a 50, Willie Douglas posted a 51 and Demaree Sexton shot a 52. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sierra Nevada Logging Museum to ring in '10 with new bell Aug 28, 2009
Since the Eight Spot was too heavy to go across the Cable, it was loaded on wagons and hauled by horse team from Folsom a distance of about 35 miles to the railroad in the woods. "> Calaveras Enterprise --> | | | | | | | | | | News Obits E-Edition News Sierra Nevada Logging Museum to ring in '10 with new bell | Posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:43 AM CDT Phillip Berry with the Shay locomotive bell he donated to the Sierra Nevada Logging Museum. Courtesy photo Phillip Berry of Placerville, a... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Viewpoints: State that went hard on crime went soft in head Aug 26, 2009
The once-great vocational programs at Folsom that trained inmates to be butchers, landscapers and carpenters have been largely shuttered ... Folsom's Braille program teaches inmates to translate books for the blind ... Of Folsom's 4,400 inmates, nearly 1,800 read below the ninth-grade level; nearly 400 read below the fourth-grade level. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Going All-in: Who needs our TV pals? Aug 23, 2009
The Comcast Hometown Network (digital channel 104) announced last week its schedule for the upcoming season, starting with a quadrupleheader Sept. 12 from Folsom High School. But you look at the schedule, and if you're a Central Valley football fan, you want to be mad, at first. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
