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What happened to California’s second death row at Folsom Prison?
(FOX40.COM) — Folsom State Prison was one of two California state prisons to house a death row and saw 93 men hang at its gallows over a 42-year period. The first cell block at Folsom was completed in 1878 and the first prisoners were transferred from San Quinten to Folsom in July 1880. Read more: […]
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Ready for the holidays? These Merced region craft fairs are, and about to pop up
Get a jump on your holiday shopping, with Christmas craft fairs preparing to set up as early as Nov. 4. Local artisans and other vendors will peddle all manner of wares and food items across the greater Merced and Mother Lode regions. Here’s a look at some of the larger events planned. All are free to enter, unless otherwise noted: Carnegie Artisan Market – Nov. 5: Vendors to offer the work of artists, jewelers, woodworkers, crafters and other creators. 5-8 p.m. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. carnegieartsturlock.org . Stanislaus County Fairgrounds Holiday Market — Nov. 7: About 80 local vendors will take part with kids crafts and food. A bar also will be open. There will be free photo opportunities with Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stanislaus County Fairground floriculture area, 900 N. Broadway, Turlock. 209-668-1333. Holiday Craft Fair – Nov. 14-15: Crafts for sale including handmade items, wreaths, kitchen decor, scrapbooking supplies and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Lake Don Pedro Hacienda, 5182 Fuentes de Flores, La Grange. 831-214-2314. Crafty Chicks Holiday Market – Nov. 21: More than 65 indoor vendors with gifts, artisan foods, decor and more. There also will be a
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Iconic singer's ‘deeply personal' stories part of Modesto's Gallo Center concert
Get the Eat. Sip. Play. newsletter in your inbox Available now: Sign up here for the best food, drink and entertainment coverage in Stanislaus County. He hasn’t been “The Stranger” for a long time. The music of Billy Joel, including songs on his above-mentioned 1977 breakthrough album, will be celebrated at a show coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. “The Billy Joel Legacy: A Tribute Experience” will play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the downtown venue. Called a “dynamic celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter’s greatest hits, and the story of the man behind the melodies,” on the Gallo Center’s website, the show takes audience’s through Joel’s iconic career. The performance features a full band and two rotating singers. A Des Moines Register online story calls the show “more than a concert.” “Through live performances, cinematic multimedia, and captivating narration, audiences will journey through the defining moments of Billy Joel’s life to discover the people, places, and experiences that inspired some of the greatest songs ever written,” the story says. Creator and director of the show Dean Elliott said in that online story that the “music of Billy Joel has an incredible ability to connect with audiences across generations.” “Whether
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Julian Leyva takes the stage at Stan State
On Wednesday Oct. 28, Julian Leyva, a singer and songwriter from Ceres, CA known for his up and coming contemporary corridos style and ambitious lyrics performed a live concert at Stan State’s Student Center lawn. Leyva was chosen by President Britt Rios-Ellis for the Presidential Celebration Series of biannual...
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Retired Army Sgt. Major named Grand Marshal of Folsom Veterans Day Parade
Susan DeMasters, whose four decades of military and federal service took her around the world, will lead the city’s 26th annual parade Nov. 11. From joining the California Army National Guard as a teenager to helping mobilize more than 22,000 soldiers following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Susan DeMasters has spent much of her life serving her country. Now, after more than four decades of military and federal service and years of continued involvement with veterans organizations, she will receive a special hometown honor as Folsom prepares for its annual Veterans Day celebration.
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Folsom Turkey Trot to celebrate 20 years of Thanksgiving tradition, giving
Registration open for annual holiday tradition benefiting local charities and community programs, entry price increases Nov. 9. Thanksgiving morning in Folsom means more than turkey dinners, family gatherings and football. For thousands of local residents, it also means lacing up their running shoes, gathering with friends and neighbors, and taking part in one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions. Registration is now open for the 20th annual Folsom Turkey Trot, returning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, with another opportunity to celebrate the holiday while supporting important causes throughout the community.
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Folsom’s Harris Center opens 2026-27 Broadway series tonight with Elf The Musical
Holiday classic opens five-show Broadway series with eight performances through Sunday, special family activities and community toy drive. Broadway returns to Folsom tonight as the Harris Center for the Arts raises the curtain on its 2026-27 Broadway season with Elf The Musical, bringing Buddy the Elf and his Christmas adventures to the stage for a five-day engagement that opens Wednesday evening.