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2010 Folsom Historic Railroad and Transportation Festival

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The rail line for this occasion runs along a scenic 10 mile stretch of tract going from Folsom towards Placerville- Southern Pacific’s Placerville Branch on what is part of the original line from 1864. This will be the first time the public has had the opportunity to climb on board in 20 plus years! Don’t miss out on this historic experience.

Local Bark: Does Your Dog Pass the Guest Test?

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As dog lovers we tend to be extremely tolerant of what some might perceive as “unmannerly” behavior by our dogs. After all, we’re used to our Bulldog’s habit of smooshing his face (and sometimes-drooly mouth) up against our leg to say “welcome home”. We don’t mind when our Yorkie jumps into our lap as we settle on the couch. And when our exuberant Golden thrusts her nose “south of the border” (wink wink), we understand that she’s just reacquainting herself with us after a long day.

Weekend Events Include The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival and The American River Music Festival

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Weekend events include The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, Bark for Life, and The American River Music Festival.

Marguerite Smith, 77, to Graduate from University of Phoenix Saturday

As the matriarch of an all-Air Force family, Marguerite Smith, 77, will be figuratively flying high Sept. 18 when she receives her college degree.

The Rancho Cordova mother of four – herself an Air Force veteran – will be awarded her bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Information System Security from University of Phoenix, and will graduate this Saturday at Arco Arena.

CBC receives $30K grant from the Alliance for Biking and Walking

The California Bicycle Coalition will receive $30,000 in direct funding from the Alliance for Biking & Walking’s latest round of Advocacy Advance Grants, the Alliance announced last week.

Explorer Drive Homicide Suspect Critically Injured After Fall In Redwood City

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Through the course of their investigation, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives had identified 22-year-old Sacramento resident Robert Vasquez as the suspect responsible for the September 12, 2010, murder of 47-year-old Madalene Thomas on Explorer Drive in Rancho Cordova.

Homicide on Explorer Drive

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On September 12, 2010, at 12:30 a.m., Rancho Cordova Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting near the intersection of Explorer Drive and Greensboro Circle. Officers arrived and located a 47-year-old victim inside her vehicle in the parking lot of the business complex at 3020 Explorer Drive. The driver had suffered one gunshot wound to her upper body. Paramedics arrived a short time later and pronounced her dead at the scene.

FCCP’s Summer Youth Program Yields Positive Results

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This summer the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership teamed up with SETA, the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency, to administer the Sacramento Works Summer Youth Employment Program in our local area. This program reaches out to disadvantaged youth ages 16 to 21 determined by their economic situation as well as other factors. This is the Partnership’s second year partnering in implementing this program in our local community with 50 youth participants this year and 80 youth participants last year.

Photos: Airshow Roars Into Mather

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Asm. Huber to Host Women’s Health Conference on September 16th

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Assemblymember Alyson Huber, in partnership with Hadassah Sacramento, invites residents in the Sacramento region to attend a Women’s Health Conference on September 16th in Rancho Cordova. The conference will be focused on heart disease and stroke awareness.

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