Support Local Students with the Twin Lakes Food Bank Back 2 School Drive

Twin Lakes Food Bank is collecting backpacks and school supplies for students in need again this year. In 2009, 548 backpacks were needed and the goal for 2010 is an even 600. With help from the community, Twin Lakes will be able to serve under-resourced children for the coming school year.

The backpacks will contain a Payless Shoe Source (no cash back) gift card, a package of new socks, a dental kit, and a bag full of nutritious food from Raleys Food for Families program.

House Fan To Blame For Rosemont House Fire

A house fire in Rosemont near Bradshaw is thought to have been started by a malfunctioning attic fan. The fire broke out Tuesday morning just after 9:30 a.m. on Moonbeam Drive.

CRPD Hosts Free Movies in the Park

Join your neighbors for an evening of family fun.  Activities for all ages and a FREE movie!  Grab some munchies and head to your local park for a family friendly movie.  Bring your lawn chair or blanket.  For movie descriptions and more information visit CRPD’s official website.

Red, White and Blue Parade and County Animal Shelter Flea Market Round Out Weekend Activities

Out and About Are you ready to kick off your weekend with a little early Independence Day celebrating? Join the community for the Red, White and Blue Parade in Citrus Heights on Saturday. The parade begins at 9 a.m. on Sunrise at Madison and will travel north towards Greenback. The parade will complete at the [...]

Cyclist Dies After Crash on Folsom Bike Trail

A bicyclist who was found injured on a Folsom bike trail has died. 71 year old James Cramer of Sacramento had been riding with two other bicyclists when, after about 10 miles, they noticed Cramer lagging behind. After turning around to check on him, they found him laying on the bike trail.

Rancho Cordova Real Estate Report – June 2010

This is your Rancho Cordova/Gold River Real Estate Report for June 2010. This monthly report will cover key housing statistics such as the number of homes on the market, pending sales and list price/actual sold price. Other market metrics will include average price per square foot, current inventory levels and median home prices. Each month this real estate market report will provide the latest figures for the Rancho Cordova/Gold River real estate markets.

Gold River Residents Demonstrate Support for Local School at Rubio’s Pre-Opening Event

Gold River residents donated $3,000 on June 2nd to their local school, Gold River Discovery Center, during a pre-opening fundraiser held at the new Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill at 2810 Gold Center Lane in Gold River. In lieu of paying at the register, diners were encouraged to contribute money to the Gold River school, understanding that 100 [...]

Folsom Man Pleads Guilty in Investment Fraud Scheme

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner, FBI Special Agent in Charge Drew S. Parenti, and IRS Special Agent in Charge Scott O’Briant announced today that Luis Fernandez, 36, of Folsom, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conducting monetary transactions in criminally derived property in connection with his operation of an investment scheme. This case is [...]

Woman Surrenders in Connection With January Accident That Injured Five

Susan Moskalets, 46, surrendered to the Sacramento County Jail Wednesday in connection with an arrest warrant stemming from a January accident in Folsom that injured five, the Folsom Police Department said Thursday. An ongoing investigation revealed that Moskalets, the driver of a 1983 Mercedes involved in the accident, allegedly had a blood-alcohol level of .07 and also [...]

Update: Folsom Wal-Mart Stabbing Suspect Arrested

At 9:51 p.m. the Folsom Police Department was contacted by the mother of juvenile. The mother advised dispatchers that her son was the suspect officers were looking for in relation to the stabbing. The mother said she had the knife used and the stolen BB gun ready for officers to collect. At 10:16 p.m. investigators [...]