4 Teens Injured in Accident

Alcohol and drugs may have played a factor in a rollover accident involving 4 teens. Three passengers suffered serious injuries, as they were not wearing a seat belt. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence causing serious injury and taken to juvenile hall.
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Teen Turns Himself In

A Citrus Heights teen was arrested for auto theft and burglary, after he turned himself in to Folsom Police ad Ed Michell Park. The boy was a passenger in a stolen Honda Civic that police had unsuccessfully sought after a short pursuit on December 30.

3 Teens Killed In EDH Wreck

Three Folsom teenagers were killed in a single car accident early Sunday morning. A 2006 Subaru Impreza carrying three boys and a girl was speeding northbound when the teen driver lost control and crashed into a large oak tree. The names have not been released; the driver faces possible manslaughter charges. There is no indications drugs or alcohol played a part in the crash.
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Boy Dies After China Wall Jump

A popular teen hangout has resulted in another death. China Wall is a spot on Lake Natoma where teens often jump in to the lake at a high point, however it has a history of tragedy. Cody Isaacson, 16, of Rocklin, jumped in on Sunday, and never came up.
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Folsom’s Own ‘Super Villains’

Some Folsom High undergrads have made some waves in the local music scene – the Not So Super Villains are a Folsom-grown ska band, nominated for this year’s Jammies, happening on February 23. Tickets can be purchased at Dimple’s.
* Not So Super Villains
* Jammies (Sacramento Area High School Music Awards)

‘Freaking’ Not Allowed

Club Organizers will have to look to other places to host events – the community center has put a “no freakdancing” rule in to effect, as a result of a number of complaints. While kids have enjoyed the “no rules” aspect of the private parties, parents are not amused.
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Teen Gets 6 Months

Orangevale teenager Michael Anderson was sentenced to 6 months in jail, following a high-speed car crash that killed an elementary teacher on iron Point last January. Anderson will serve in Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.
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Anderson’s Death Ruled Accidental

Folsom teen Andre Anderson died due to autoerotic asphyziation, a coroner’s report has confirmed. Though how he died is considered unusual, about 1,000 people die from it every year. Sacramento County sees one or two deaths a year of this type.

Death of Folsom Teen Shocks Folsom

The body of Andre Anderson, a Folsom High junior, was found hanging from a tree in Big Foot park. Police Investigation is continuing, but the family feels it may have been an accidental death. Foul play has been ruled out.
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* CBS 13 story
* News 10 story

Big Change

Ricci Amoruso was a 305-pound freshman at Folsom High – “Big Rick” as many called him. He finds out about the Academy of the Sierras – a high school program for overweight teens. One year and 127 pounds later, Ricci is back, with a renewed life. The Sacramento Bee does a special report called “The Weight”.