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How President Trump Can Save Lives and California’s Economy

February 17, 2025 3:00 amFebruary 17, 2025 6:19 am

Within minutes a dam-break at Folsom 20 miles up the American River from Sacramento would drown as many as 500 persons and severely damage California’s economy. Highway escape routes–Interstate 5, Interstate 80 and US Route 50 would be underwater. Over...

Folsom Lake’s ‘Negro Bar’ to be Renamed Following State Park and Rec Vote

June 20, 2022 12:35 pm

During the weekend, the California State Park and Recreation Commission voted 7-0 to officially change the Negro Bar area of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area to Black Miners Bar following decades of speculation, petitioning, and debate. The controversy surrounding...

Job Program With Courts Could be Justice for the Homeless

November 27, 2019 11:02 amNovember 27, 2019 11:16 am

Last month, California homeowners received bills reading TAX BILL –OPEN IMMEDIATELY, a subtle reference to the enclosed property tax bill. This month, some homeowners received a letter marked JURY SUMMONS, and reading “you are hereby summoned to serve as a...