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Reader input: AUSD trustee demands retraction, public apology
I am writing on behalf of Trustee Jayson Wedge concerning the defamatory statements made by your organization in the flyer distributed to the Auburn Union School District community. Specifically, the flyer falsely accused Mr. Wedge of being involved with "anti-government groups," a claim that is entirely baseless and has caused significant harm to his reputation.
Master’s degree at 18: Sacramento woman plans to pursue music doctorate in Indiana
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tiara Abraham began taking community college classes at 7 years old. In May, the Sacramento native got her master of music in voice performance at 18 from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Abraham plans to continue there to obtain her doctorate. “Typically, the...
Webster garners Male Athlete of Year at FHS
If there’s an athlete at Folsom High who appreciates hard work and achievement, it’s Xander Webster. As a four-year member on the wrestling and swim teams, Webster has seen himself improve in both sports every step of the way and he appreciates that hard work paying off. Webster was recently named Folsom High’s Male Athlete of the Year.
Arts in education: Rancho Cordova nonprofit hosts fundraiser for K-12 supplies
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — An nonprofit, visual arts group is looking to raise money for teacher and K-12 student art supplies in Rancho Cordova. Rancho Cordova Arts (RCA) hosts its “Micro Masterpieces: Small Art for a Big Cause” fundraiser from 8 a.m. Monday through 3 p.m. Saturday. It is an online auction, and each of the 500 pieces submitted are available for viewing and bidding HERE.
Sutter Health goal: Train 5,000 students by 2030 for healthcare careers
Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health is rolling out a new initiative with a goal to train 5,000 students by 2030 to get them on the healthcare career pathway. The initiative, NextGen Scholars, will work with high school students from diverse and Title 1 school backgrounds. The health system is also investing $1.7 million into Folsom (Calif.) Lake College as a pilot for the program and plans to expand the program to schools across the Los Rios Community College District in Folsom and in other Central Coast and Northern California areas, according to a June 6 news release shared with Becker's.
Gallagher named FHS female athlete of the year
Awards don’t mean as much to some as they does to others. To Folsom High senior Ronan Gallagher, she was thrilled to have learned that she was named Folsom High’s female athlete of the year. “Honestly, I’m super honored to be given the award,” Gallagher said. “It’s a...
Jesuit High School gets approval for stadium lighting project. Here's what's next
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Let there be Friday night lights. Established over 60 years ago, Jesuit High School in Carmichael has had to play 95% of its home games on Saturday afternoons because the school wasn't allowed to put up stadium lights. After a lengthy process, Friday nights under lights...
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