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Esak’timá Center empowers Native American heritage on campus

President Luke Wood announced Sacramento State’s Native American College last Friday, November 8. The college will be the first in the California State University system, offering education that revolves around Native culture and communities, according to the program’s website.
The groundbreaking program is expected to open in the fall of 2025 but for now the Esak’timá Center serves as another campus resource for Native students.
The center officially opened March 8 to serve as a communal space...
The State Hornet •

The State Hornet Podcast: Winter commencement to be held in Golden 1 Center, FAFSA delays cause issues

Join Aliza Imran and Jessica Shona-Stewart as they discuss recent Sac State news.
Imran discusses the announcement last Thursday that winter commencement will be held at the Golden 1 Center on Dec. 14. She also talks about Sac State’s increase of Latinx/Chicanx representation, the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Center opening and the Sacramento Reptile Show. 
RELATED: SWANA Center opening ceremony celebrates vibrant regional culture
Shona-Stewart talks about the financial instability...
Sacramento News & Review •

El Dorado County residents in crisis as insurance companies leave the state

By: SN&R Staff May 28, 2024Diana Still had faithfully paid her home insurance for years. But recently, the Placerville resident received notice that her insurer was dropping her. She soon learned that new coverage from a different provider would cost $20,000 a year, more than triple her prior annual payment.“I literally just put my head in my hands and cried,” said Still.Insurance companies are exiting California after taking a devastating hit from several wildfires throughout the past seven yea...
Folsom City Lifestyle Magazine •

Kid-Friendly Fun in Folsom

With summer break ending soon, there are still plenty of activities to squeeze in before the kiddos head back to school. BusyKids Playtown and Coffee Shop in Folsom is one of the many fun activities both kids and their parents can participate in at any time of the year. Established in 2012 by owner Jessica Thomas, BusyKids has always been a place where children can take advantage of a multitude of activities while also strengthening their brain and social development. BusyKids is known for their...
Folsom City Lifestyle Magazine •

Crawdads on the Lake

If you like Sacramento's favorite restaurant on the river, Crawdads on the River, you're going to love Folsom's new restaurant, Crawdads on the Lake. A new local hotspot is in town, replacing the long-lived Cliff House and bringing a fresh perspective to one of the best views in Folsom.

Crawdads on the Lake is a new addition to the Folsom food scene that Trevor Shults, who co-owns the Crawdads brand with Todd Zancaner, is excited to be a part of. After a long search for a second location, they...
Folsom City Lifestyle Magazine •

Saddle Up for Summer Fun

Since its establishment in 1960, the Folsom Pro Rodeo has been a cherished event, welcoming residents of Folsom and neighboring communities with open arms. Inspired by the city’s Western heritage like the Gold Rush and the Pony Express, this annual tradition has evolved into a family-friendly celebration of Western entertainment and traditional rodeo customs.

As part of the 4th of July weekend festivities, families and individuals of all ages are invited to come together and experience the thri...
Folsom City Lifestyle Magazine •

McKenzie Forbes

USC's McKenzie Forbes, who recently scored 26 in the 74-61 game against Stanford to win the Pac-12 Tournament title, is a Folsom native with a successful career in women’s basketball. She is also the daughter of former Harlem Globetrotter, Sterling Forbes Jr., who inspired her and her siblings to play basketball.

McKenzie attended Folsom High School, where she kick-started her passion and future career as a four-year letter-winner and all-time leading scorer for the Bulldogs. She had already re
The State Hornet •

State Hornet ‘In Summary’: A highlight of BIPOC student artists, updates on missing student Noelle Lynch and the tuition increase protest.

We hope you’ve had a wonderful week returning to campus after spring break. Thanks for joining us in this edition of the ‘In Summary’ Newsletter to recap the recent coverage by The State Hornet. In this week’s line up we feature reporting of a near-campus shooting, a Sac State Say’s video on the most important women in student’s lives and notable women in the music industry.

Students for Quality Education held a strike across campus Wednesday on April 10 to protest against the 34% tuition incre
Sacramento News & Review •

Growing pains: Folsom’s population has risen at more than triple the rate of Sacramento’s since ‘South of 50’ broke ground •

Since Folsom voted to annex 3,500 acres of land in 2004, the city has grown dramatically – and many long-time residents are unhappy about it, saying it creates traffic problems and environmental concerns.

After a unanimous vote by city leaders 20 years ago, Measure W was passed to annex the land between Highway 50, White Rock Rd., Prairie City Rd. and the El Dorado County line. This area had been open cattle range for generations. Now it’s a span of suburban sprawl.

Mike Kozlowski, Folsom’s ma