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Officer Wounded at Prison
An unidentified officer at Folsom Prison was serisouly wounded on Monday, as inmate Ignacio Joshua attacked the officer with a 5 1/2 inch stabbing device. This is the second time in a month in which an officer has been attacked. More in sacbee.com.Labels: Folsom Prison
originally posted September 30, 2003
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20 Questions With... Steve Heard
Now that some of you have met Steve Heard (aka "nolongernew", "stevethedad") at the MyFolsom.Com barbeque, get to know this mortgage broker by day/karate teacher by night! Steve, like many of us, is a Bay Area transplant, and is a big fan of jazz music. Find out a little more about him in 20 Questions With Steve Heard.
originally posted September 27, 2003
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Meet MyFolsom.Com Tomorrow!
If you'd like to meet the folks behind MyFolsom.Com, come by Livermore Park tomorrow at Noon for it's first annual potluck barbeque! We'll have balloons for the kids, freebies to give out, and of course, you can meet all the netizens of MyFolsom.Com who perouse the boards regularly! Come on out - the weather should be nice, and we'll be taking a group photo of everyone from the boards!
* Saturday, noon
* Livermore Park
* Bring some food of your choice!
originally posted September 26, 2003
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10 More Police Officers Coming to Folsom
Thanks in part to a $750,000 grant from the federal government, Folsom will be able to add 10 more police officers to its staff, which is greatly needed with the expanding population of Folsom. In 1998, Folsom PD Response time was under 6 minutes, but has risen to almost 10 minutes in 2001. More in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Police
originally posted September 25, 2003
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9.24.2003
Chamber Hopes to Draw More Business
With the Dam Road closure impacting so many businesses in Folsom, city manager Martha Clark-Lofgren has devised some ways with the Chamber of Commerce to help lure more business in to town. Additional signage towards Sutter Street is being created, and ads are being discussed to be placed in print and TV in Sacramento. See the Folsom Telegraph for details.Labels: Dam Road, Sutter Street
Ex-Quake May Open Soccer Clinic in Folsom
Joe Mihaljevic, a former player of the San Jose Earthquakes, is planning on opening up a soccer clinic in Folsom once the new sports complex opens up in December. With almost 3,000 youths in the area who play soccer, the area is ripe for Mihaljevic to follow in his father's footsteps by opening a European-style soccer clinic. More is in the Bee and the Telegraph.
originally posted September 23, 2003
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Zinfandel Grille Hits the Spot
If you're looking for a new place to enjoy a quiet evening with a significant other or group of friends, Randy Parygary's Zinfandel Grille provides the perfect mix of food, ambiance, and selection. MyFolsom.Com community member Terry reviews Zinfandel Grille in our Folsom Restaurants section.
* Want to review a restaurant? E-mail the webmaster!
originally posted September 22, 2003
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Hate Messages Found in Folsom
Racist Messages of hate were found on the doorsteps of about 150 houses in the Riley/Blue Ravine area on September 12. The messages were part of a nationwide effort by "National Alliance", and were similar to another incident in 2002. The messages are thought to have some relation to the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. More in the Bee.Labels: Folsom crime
originally posted September 21, 2003
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Sudden Death of Teen Shocks Folsom
The death of Folsom teenager Sam Parrish has saddened an entire community, as a popular and talented 17-year old collapsed at Folsom Aquatic Center and was pronounced dead only 2 hours later. The teen, a Folsom High senior, was planning a trip to East Coast Ivy League colleges to further continue his studies. More in the Bee.Labels: teens
originally posted September 20, 2003
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Help Clean Up Lake Natoma!
Saturday is California Coastal Cleanup Day. Folsom residents who are wishing to participate can help clean out Lake Natoma from junk, debris, and trash that has accumulated over the last year. The 8:30 - noon shift needs volunteers - show up at Nimbus Flats picnic area (off Hazel & 50).
* California Coastal Cleanup DayLabels: Nimbus Dam
originally posted September 19, 2003
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Folsom-Auburn Road Widening Draws Fire
Residents of Granite Bay along the Folsom-Auburn Road have serious concerns about the possibility of widening it to accomodate 4 lanes of traffic (currently it is 2). Specifically, the section between Douglas and Fuller. Speed, noise concerns, and cost are the major factors. The Granite Bay Municipal Advisory Council do not approve of this widening, which is a major artry between Folsom and Roseville. More in the Folsom Telegraph.
originally posted September 18, 2003
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Intel Equips Raley Field With Wi-Fi
Thanks to Intel Folsom, fans of the Sacramento RiverCats can surf the web wirelessly without hassle. Intel has been moving out and about the community creating "hot spots", or wireless access points where users can log on. Look for more hot spots to grow in the coming years - could universities and Sacramento International Airport be next? More in the Bee.Labels: Intel
originally posted September 16, 2003
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City Tries New Traffic Calming Measures
Aftger much resistance from commuters and business owners, the city of Folsom has decided to reconfigure temporary traffic calming measures, with traffic flowing again at Coloma Street, while 2 more diverters on Riley at Mormon and Figueoa Streets. The measures are hopes to increase traffic at businesses in Old Folsom, as a few may have to shut its doors due to decreased sales. More in the Bee.
originally posted September 14, 2003
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Folsom Credit Union to be 'Robbed' on Monday
Heritage Community Credit Union and the Folsom Police Department are teaming up to provide training for the real-life possibility of a bank robbery on Monday. Credit Union employees will play the role as victims and hostages, and Folsom PD wlil not know of any details until the scenario is carried out Monday evening. Press ReleaseLabels: Folsom Police
originally posted September 13, 2003
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Johnny Cash Dead at 71
Johnny Cash, the music legend that made Folsom famous with his hit song "Folsom Prison Blues", died today of respiratory failure due to diabetes. The Man in Black peaked in the 1960's and 1970's and won 11 grammy awards. Cash even recently won an MTV video music award for his song "Hurt" in 2003. Labels: Folsom Prison, in memoriam, Johnny Cash
originally posted September 12, 2003
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500 Jobs Coming to Folsom
Maximus, Inc., a government program manager based out of Virginia, is setting up its call center in Folsom, with 511 employees to get started with. Call center employee salaries range from $40-60,000, and they are seeking job-hunters with bi-lingual skills in particular. Maximus will set up shop in the building formerly occupied by Honeywell. Maximus plans on hiring at a job fair in October. More is in the Business Journal.
* Maximus Career Opportunities
originally posted September 11, 2003
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Light Rail On Its Way
On Friday September 12, Regional Transit will have an official kickoff ceremony at the future Historic Folsom light rail station in Old Folsom at the "Leidesdorff Lid". 3 light rail locations will be in Folsom - one in Old Folsom, one at Glenn & Coolidge, and one at Iron Point & Natoma Station. The light rail stations should be ready in Spring 2005. More information is in the Folsom Telegraph.
* SacRT Folsom Extension Project InfoLabels: Light Rail
originally posted September 10, 2003
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Kids Not Getting Adequate School Time?
Did you know that children in the Folsom-Cordova School District are considered to be going to school for a full day, even though their day may only be from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm? It's all part of the district's "early-late" reading program, where students are getting an extra half hour credit of instruction without even being in class. This loophole is praised by school officials as a great way to cut costs. Unfortunately, the kids are feeling the educational pinch. See The Bee for details.
* more information: www.fcParentsUnited.com
* Discuss this on the forums!Labels: schools
originally posted September 09, 2003
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FCUSD Bus Contract Thrown Out
Folsom-Cordova School District was delt a bit of a blow, when a judge ruled that they were acting unfairly on the current school bus drivers when they decided to contract out to Laidlaw Corporation for its bussing services. The school district would have saved $750,000 a year with Laidlaw, and now will be forced to find other means to cut money in face of the state's budget crisis. More in the Bee.Labels: schools
originally posted September 08, 2003
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Skate Park Almost Ready
Teens will be happy to know that Folsom's first skateboard park is coming in November. Cummings Family Park is located at Creekside Drive and Oak Avenue Parkway, and will be open until 10 pm every day. An ordinance is being considered to make helmets and pads required, as the park is designed to be used with or without a supervisor. More in SacBee.comLabels: teens
originally posted September 07, 2003
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Coyote Attack at Folsom Lake
Rattlesnakes are not the only thing to be careful of in Folsom; so are coyotes. 2 coyotes attacked a dog that was off leash near Granite Bay Beach at Folsom Lake. Though the dog is OK, it's a humbling experience to say the least... coyotes usually do not go near people, however this recent attack proves they are becoming more brazen. More in TheKCRAChannel.com
* Also See: Folsom's Dangerous WildlifeLabels: Folsom Lake, wildlife
originally posted September 05, 2003
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Railroad Block Developers Not Pleased With Plans?
After the August 26th approval by the Folsom Redevelopment agency, the Railroad Block Partners (developers) feel that the city needs 'more direction' from other experts. The latest guidelines incorporate design, historic character, land use and financial viability... unfortunately it appears the developers want more influence on experts outside of the city. See the Bee for detailsLabels: Railroad Block
originally posted September 04, 2003
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20 Questions With... Paul Tran
Paul Tran, also known as 'Cybertrano' to those of you who visit the Folsom Forums, discusses a few things you may not have known about him... such as his love for bodybuilding, his travel from Vietnam when Saigon fell, and what his pet peeves are. This is the second in an installment of interviews with Folsom Citizens from the ordinary to extraordinary. It's 20 Questions With... Paul Tran.
originally posted September 03, 2003
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9.2.2003
Death Row in Folsom Still a Possibility
Death Row is starting to trickle up again as a hot topic for Folsom residents - even though Governor Davis signed a $220 million bond for a new Death Row at San Quentin, Assemblyman Joe Nation has persuaded the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to explore all options - includinmg moving it to Folsom. Nation wants the 275-acre site in San Rafael to be developed, rather than build on to the existing prison. For full details, please read the articel in the Contra Costa Times.Labels: Folsom Prison
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