Best of Folsom 2009 The results are in!!! See what businesses have been given the
honors as the best in town.
New Food: Old
Europe, Mr Kebab Looking for a change of pace? Try a new German restaurant on
Sutter Street of Mediterranean cuisine!
Folsom Lake Crossing Photos
We got on to the bridge a week before it opened. Check out the great
views of the dam!
In-N-Out Secret
Menu
Ever heard of the secret menu at In-N-Out? It's not so secret
anymore, but you can order all sorts of fun stuff like a
Flying Dutchman.
Folsom Real
Estate Map Are you new to Folsom, wondering where exactly the neighborhoods
you hear about are located? Find it here.
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Folsom Calendar What's going on in town this week? Our calendar is pretty up to
date on events.
Add your own if you'd like!
Folsom
Restaurants We review the best local eateries in town... visit a new eatery
today!
Folsom Prison Find out the history behind Folsom Prison, and the famous
inmates that have been residents here!
Folsom
Yellow Pages Check out our yellow pages, also located at
FolsomYellowPages.net. Be sure to visit our advertisers with premium
listings!
Mormon Island Rediscovered! Come see what lies beneath Folsom Lake... the mining town of
Red Bank is starting to reappear!
Sutter Street Information about the heart of Folsom since the gold rush,
Sutter Street.
Folsom Real
Estate Thinking of moving to Folsom? Visit our non-partisan real estate
guide to get a feel of the town.
Thursday Night Market is hosting "Hollywood Night" tonight, complete with celebrity impersonators (public is invited - $100 prize) and Hollywood trivia at the TNM booth. This week's question: How many balloons were used by Aloha Balloon Company's 3-week exhibit?
An El Dorado Hills family spent the day on Folsom Lake but returned without a boat. Daniel Lanham heard a noise on the boat and before he knew it, the boat was engulfed in flames. Fortunately a small raft was on the boat and all were wearing life vests. All safely made it off but the boat is destroyed.
City Council recently revised a pet ordinance in Folsom, limiting families to three dogs and three cats. Previously, the limit was four. Families that already have four pets will be grandfathered in.
One of the fireworks from today's rodeo show exploded in the crowd, hurting at least 8 people. All were treated on scene for minor burns. The Folsom Rodeo continues until July 4.
The first annual Running of the Bullipedes was a big success, as a few hundred runners ran down Sutter Street in costumes, to the delight of the big crowds. Later, the annual cattle drive made its way down Sutter Street after a bit of anticipation. A few dozen steer ended the annual event which included marching bands, floats, and horse-drawn carraiges.
Team MyFolsom! (Chad Vander Veen, John Gladding, Annie Gladding, Tim Madams, Ken Scoggins)
Get ready, because the bulls are coming! An annual Folsom tradition returns with the 49th Annual Folsom Pro Rodeo. The event kicks off on Wednesday July 1 - the "Bullipede" runners (including yours truly) will run down the street, followed by the cattle drive on Wednesday at 6pm. The Folsom Rodeo is July 2-4, 2009.
Folsom Lake Lions Club is soliciting residents to help out with care packages for the troops. They are asking for things like baby wipes, foot powder, eye drops, paperbacks, AA batteries, chapstick, and crosswords. Dry foods (no chocolate) like powdered drinks, spics, and chec mix are appreciated too. Drop them off at Marchant & Montrose by Julu 15!
The fireworks stands are now open... time to shell out a few dollars and benefit local charities as well! Here's a list of what booths are open.
Folsom Elks #2735 337 East Bidwell St (Dimple Records) Folsom Force AAU Basketball 715 East Bidwell St (Raley's) Folsom High Band Boosters 2760 East Bidwell St (Bel Air) Vista Del Lago Athl Boosters 1005 E. Bidwell St (Longs Drugs) Folsom Cordova LaCrosse Assn 25025 Blue Ravine (Raley's) Folsom Historical Society 2645 E. Bidwell St (Home Depot) Folsom City Host Lions Club 24988 Blue Ravine Rd (Briggs Ranch Park) Folsom Natl Little League 1018 Riley St (Wal Mart) Folsom Rotary Foundation 700 Oak Avenue Parkway (CalFit) VFW Ladies Auxillary 1850 Prairie City Rd (Safeway) Victory Life Church 1010 East Bidwell St (Target)
A solo car accident claimed the life of Folsom woman Kathy Wood, and put her husband Kent in the hospital with serious injuries. Their vehicle flipped on Highway 50 Friday night for an unknown reason. She leaves behind 6 children.
Former officers Carl Siegler and Brian Unden were fired following a Chico sting operation, after the officers allegedly acted inappropriately with college-age women. The officers want their jobs back, back pay, and legal costs.
If you have fruit trees or grow veggies, chances are you have more than enough to go around. Next time you are looking for somewhere to take them, give Twin Lakes Food Bank a call. They get lots of canned food donations but need fresh food as well. They'll even come and pick your trees if you can't!
The first annual Folsom Firecracker run is in need of volunteers to help run the event. The event is from 7:30 - 10:30 am on July 4. If you can help out, please contact Renee Drybread at 357-5357.
MyFolsom.com is sponsoring a weekly "Thursday Night Market Trivia" contest. Just submit your entry online and see if you win! This week's question: How many vendors have signed up for this year's event? Enter here: http://www.folsomtnm.com/june18.html Come on by and pick up your free t-shirt and other goodies. Our goodie bag is getting low, so stop by early!
