5 things to know today: Why a Folsom coffeehouse is changing its name


Welcome to Thursday, loyal readers. Here's what you need to know today.

But first, coffee

In April, I told you that the owners of Cooper's Coffee House in Folsom were selling the family-owned business at 189 Blue Ravine Road after 15 years. Update: The new owners, Mindy and Cherokee Valeria, recently announced on social media that they'll be changing the name of the business to Big Wave Coffeehouse.

"We chose this name because, as a family, it represents the Spirit of Aloha that we want to welcome…

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