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Park Fees Going Up in 2003
If you are an avid visitor of Folsom Lake, it would be wise to purchase a yearly parks pass before January 1, when park fees rise from $35 to $67. State-wide budget cuts are to blame for the raise in park fees - the revenue will drive in $9 million for the next fiscal year. Boaters will also notice that there will be additional fees for launching, at $45 a year. Day use passes for Folsom Lake will rise to $5, and $4 more for launching a boat. More in the Bee.
Also See: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area / Sac BizJournal ArticleLabels: Folsom Lake
posted December 26, 2002
Make Way For Sam's Club
Sam's Club will soon be the latest store to grace the city limits - it has purchased land along Iron Point Road for a new store. Sam's Club is a bulk discount store similar to Costco, and is owned by Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. Contrary to popular rumor, the new store in Folsom will not be replacing the Rancho Cordova location, but supplementing it. Sam's club will bring 130 jobs to the region. More in the Bee.
Also See: SamsClub.ComLabels: WalMart
posted December 23, 2002
It's a First Dog's Life
While the President and First Lady are busy solving the world's problems, the Bush dogs, Spot and Barney, seem to have it made. Iraq, terrorism, and the economy don't seem to bother Barney one bit... give him a Christmas ornament and he's a happy camper. Check out the White House's "BarneyCam" video, which features Laura Bush's dog running around the Oval Office, and well, being a dog. (Requires RealPlayer)
Also See: WhiteHouse.Gov
Labels: dogs, Iraq
posted December 21, 2002
FCUSD Trims $750K a Year With New Bus Contract
The Folsom-Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) made a hard decision, when they voted to contract out its bus service to Laidlaw Corporation, putting the jobs of 60 bus drivers in jeopardy. Laidlaw busses over 1100 school districts in the country, and is the nations largest school bus service. FCUSD is forced to face the reality of cutting $4 million from its annual budget, and the new contract helps them get there. More in the Bee.
Also See: Laidlaw Company ProfileLabels: schools
posted December 20, 2002
It's Official: Kohl's to Take Over Former KMart Location
Kohl's, a national department store, has officially announced that it will be residing in 5 Sacramento-area locations, one of which includes Folsom. Kohl's will be placed on Riley Street, in the building formerly occupied by KMart. All 5 stores are expected to open in 2004 - it is not known whether or not they will tear down the old building or leave it as is. More is in the Business Journal.
Also See: Kohl's Official Website
posted December 17, 2002
Folsom Endures Wicked Storm
Folsom and the rest of the Sacramento area endured the wrath of Mother Nature last night, as pouring rain and wind gusts up to 60 mph pounded the area. Many old trees, countless holiday decorations, and a few fences were the casualties of the storm. One Folsom man has set up a webcam in his backyard to document the weather - you can check it out at FolsomWeather.Com.
Also See: Movie of Last 24 hours in Folsom / Live Doppler Radar
posted December 16, 2002
Folsom-Cordova School District Looking to Hire Private Bus Drivers
Facing looming budget cuts, the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) is looking for ways to tighten their belts. One possibility thay are exploring is hiring out Laidlaw Corporation to take care of bussing kids to school, which would save the district about $750,000 a year. Unfortuantely, current drivers are worried about losing their jobs, and union representatives are stepping in to try and restore the district's original contract. More is in the Bee.
Also See: FCUSD Official Website
Labels: schools
posted December 15, 2002
Home Invader Sought By Folsom PD
Folsom Police are looking for a 25-30 year old male, who had broken in to a California Hills home, and attacked a 25-year old woman with a small hammer. The victim was able to fend herself and scare off the intruder, however Police are asking residents to help identify the man. Full details and a sketch of the intruder are available via the Bee.Labels: Folsom Police
posted December 13, 2002
City to Increase Sewer Rates By 400%
The cost of an aging infrastructure and rapid growth of Folsom will soon hit you directly in the pocketbook - by about 300 dollars a year. The city is proposing a ramping of a rate increase for sewage from $4.85 a month to $20.40 a month by 2008. Garbage fees will increase from $22.30 a month (currently), to $33.50 a month by 2005. Maintenance costs are given as the main reason for the dramatic increase in fees. More is in today's Sacramento Bee.
posted December 12, 2002
Folsom Lake Toyota in Hot Water for Price Fixing
A lawsuit has been filed by the California attorney general against Sacramento's 4 largest Toyota dealerships, including Folsom Lake Toyota, alleging that the 4 dealers are in cahoots together, and have been driving the prices of their vehicles up since 1999. Interestingly enough, ads for these 4 dealers have been pitching cars, but no prices. The end result is higher prices to the customer. More on KCRA's website, and in the Sacramento Business Journal.
Also See: Article in 12/11 Bee / Folsom Lake Toyota website
posted December 10, 2002
New Mervyn's Under Way
Right next to Target on Blue Ravine, you'll notice that construction has begun on the new Mervyn's Department Store, the first one built in the Sacramento area in almost 20 years. The Target-owned department store will be a prototype for all future Mervyn's, and is expected to open up in July of next year. Although Mervyn's is struggling on a ntaional level, they feel that Folsom is a great area to start a new store. More is in today's Business Journal.
posted December 09, 2002
City Won't Meet Affordable Housing Deadline
With 100 of 128 acres set aside for affordable housing, the city has come to grips with the reality that it will not likely meet the end-of-year deadline imposed on it to conform to affordable housing standards. The city attorney feels that Legal Services of Northern California may be lenient with the city and give them more time, given the fact that it has done everything it could under the circumstances. More information is in today's Bee.
posted December 08, 2002
Light Rail to Folsom May Get Cut Short
Analysts at Regional Transit were off in their estimates for the construction of light rail's extension to Folsom - by about $46 million. What this means is that officials will have to figure out what parts of the project can be skipped, and find alternative means of paying for the project. Folsom and Rancho Cordova officials will be meeting over the next 45 days to figure out where to go from here. More is in the Bee.
Labels: Light Rail
posted December 06, 2002
Folsom's Bike Paths to Expand
Within 20 years, Folsom's bike trails will consist of 145 miles of bike paths, making it the most comprehensive bikeway system of any mid-size city in the United States. This all starts with the city's latest additions to the 1999 Folsom Bikeway master plan, which includes finishing off the Humbug-Willow Creek bike trail, improved access to the Historic Truss Bridge, and other enhancements. More information is available in the Bee.Labels: biking, trails
posted December 05, 2002
Affordable Housing Part V
On Tuesday evening, the Folsom City Council took off a few sites considered for re-zoning, and tabled a few areas for voting on December 10th. Under scrutiny this time is a 4.9 acre site at Folsom-Auburn Road and Oak Avenue, which North Folsom residents were concerned about, citing traffic and safety issues. The site was decided to be split in 2 and voted on next week. More is in Sunday's Bee.
posted December 01, 2002
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