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šŸŒ± How two Folsom officers helped bring a neighbor back to life

Folsom, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Folsom! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How two Folsom officers helped bring a neighbor back to life
  • Authorities recover body from Lake Natoma near Willow Creek Recreation Area
  • What Kaiserā€™s massive new Folsom care center means for your healthcare

Also on today's calendar: Living Smart Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; cool, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Folsom officers recognized for lifesaving actions during cardiac emergency (folsomtimes.com) ā€” Two Folsom police officers are being praised after their quick CPR response, alongside Folsom firefighters, helped revive a resident in cardiac arrest on September 19. The patient regained circulation and was alert before hospital transport, and fire leadership later visited police headquarters to personally recognize the officersā€™ lifesaving teamwork and ongoing partnership in local emergency responses.
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2. Body recovered from waters of Folsom's Lake Natoma Thursday (folsomtimes.com) ā€” Emergency crews from Folsom Fire and California State Parks responded to Lake Natoma Thursday afternoon for a reported water rescue that quickly became a body recovery near the Willow Creek Recreation Area. The deceased person was recovered close to shore, and the Sacramento County Coronerā€™s Office has taken over the case as authorities work to learn more about the circumstances.
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3. Kaiser breaks ground on Folsom, Calif., ā€˜comprehensive care center' while expanding adjacent ASC (periopleader.com) ā€” Kaiser Permanente has started a major expansion of its Folsom medical campus, adding a 187,000-square-foot comprehensive care center to bring more primary, specialty, urgent, and outpatient services closer to local residents. The new facility, plus a sizable expansion of the existing ambulatory surgery center, aims to reduce trips to Sacramento and significantly grow healthcare options in and around Folsom over the next several years.
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4. High School Showcase: Del Oro High HC Josh Parry (sactownsports.com) ā€” Del Oro Highā€™s 6-1 football squad is gearing up to face powerhouse Folsom, a matchup many local fans circle on the calendar. Coach Josh Parry breaks down quarterback Luke Taberā€™s breakout season, receiver Chase Carmazziā€™s emergence, and what Del Oro must do to hang with one of Northern Californiaā€™s perennial elite programs.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does any school (high school or other) require students to do volunteer anymore?
    I went to Milpitas Highschool which was a terrible school. We had constant fights, dances were always canceled due to fights, etc. They came to meā€¦ (Nextdoor Broadstone)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for ca shift lead in Folsom. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandising Lead in Folsom. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Folsom here.

Ok Folsom! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" ā€” It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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