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Push to Renew Measure A
In 1998, Sacramento County voters voted for a .5% sales tax, with revenue generated to be earmarked toward county projects. This money helped fund Lake Natoma Crossing. This tax expires in 2008, and there is a large push to continue the funding, as it could go towards projects such as the new bridge. More in the Folsom Telegraph.
originally posted March 31, 2004
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Folsom Bridge Bill Rejected
A slight blow to the Folsom Dam Bridge was given to the city, as the Senate Transportation Committee rejected a bill which would have sped up the construction process. Though the bridge is still planned, it may take longer than anticipated, as the trials of speeding up the process have stalled. More in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
originally posted March 30, 2004
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Sutter Street Through a Camera's Eyes
Sutter Street is arguably the city's biggest tourist attraction. With buildings still in tact from the gold rush era, visitors and residents can stroll down the walkways and feel a flavor of the old west. MyFolsom.Com netizen Chad Vander Veen took his camera with him to take a look at some of the historic building in the area. Take a look at his Photo Journal of Sutter Street.Labels: Sutter Street
originally posted March 29, 2004
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Sibley Street to Close for 30 Days
After much scrutiny from local residents, Folsom city council decided to create a 30-day trial closure of Sibley Street between the hours of 4-7 on weekdays. Where the traffic will flow and how drivers will obey posted signs remains to be seen, however residents of Sibley Street are pleased with the trial decision. Full detailsLabels: Folsom City Council
Best Buy Opens Friday
Electronics superstore Best Buy will be opening its doors on Friday at 10 a.m., with more than 100 employees to help ring in new customers. A $10,000 check to United Way will be presented at the ribbon cutting. On Sunday, the first 300 shoppers will get a goodie bag. More in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: grand opening, ribbon cutting
originally posted March 25, 2004
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Introducing... Lago Vista High School
Folsom residents will not have to wait any longer in anticipation of naming the new high school, as Lago Vista was chosen as the official school name for Folsom's second high school. Several names such as Empire High and Lake View High were considered, but Lago Vista was ultimately chosen. More details in the Folsom Telegraph.
* Lago Vista High School Campus MapLabels: Folsom High School, map, schools, Vista Del Lago
originally posted March 24, 2004
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Effort to Document City History
The Heritage Preservation League of Folsom is on its way to documenting nearly 75 sites that have historical value to the city of Folsom. Some of the more noted spots include Emma's (a gold-rush era brothel), Trinity Episcopal Church, the former Chinatown area, and many others. FUll details (including how you can get involved) are in the Bee.
* Folsom Historical Photo Journal
originally posted March 21, 2004
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Rape Charges Rattle Folsom High
The arrest of a 15-year old freshman over attacking a female student at the school caused 3 other girls to come forward, with charges from sexual battery to rape. The suspect is now in juvenile hall, and the school is scrambling to figure out damage control. More details in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: Folsom High School, schools
originally posted March 19, 2004
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Folsom to Update General Plan
The city of Folsom will be undergoing a $400,000 update to the general plan, which has not been updated since 1988. The city has grown quite a bit since then, and is expected to reach build out by 2009. Projects such as Folsom Lake College, Empire Ranch Golf Course, Lake Natoma Crossing and the new Folsom High were part of the city's vision in 1988. More in the Folsom Telegraph.Labels: Folsom Lake College
originally posted March 18, 2004
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Stage 5 Water Alert
The City of Folsom has issued a Stage 5 Water Alert until Friday after a main water line broke at the Water Treatment Plant last night. A contractor broke the line last evening. All unnecessary water usage is prohibited and water usage is asked for only essential health and safety purposes. Details on the city website and on the Bee.
originally posted March 17, 2004
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Saddle Up!
Folsom's finest will be adding 2 new vehicles to its police squad, horses to be exact. Red and Rocky will be the latest additions, one owned by a police officer, and the other donated to the city. They will patrol areas such as Thursday Night Market, the Rodeo, parades, and school events. More in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Police, Folsom Rodeo, Parade, schools
originally posted March 14, 2004
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Financing Switch-eroo
Financing for the new Auburn-Folsom bridge appears to be in limbo as the Bush Administration is reconsidering funding the bridge through the Dam Raise bill. The White House Office of Management and budget are now considering it something that should come from gasoline taxes. Our local representatives are not amused. Full Story
originally posted March 11, 2004
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Shameless Self-Promotion...
Hey everyone, we made the Business section of this week's Folsom Telegraph. They interviewed me (John Gladding) about how MyFolsom.Com came about and how I got in to web design. Read all about it in the article in the Telegraph!
originally posted March 10, 2004
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Not in Our Front Yard?
A proposed office building at the corner of Auburn-Folsom and Greenback has unsettled some nerves, as an already burdened traffic area could bring in an additional 450 vehicles a day. Neighbors are opposed to the idea, for now. It is preferred that they wait to build until the new bridge is up. More in the Folsom Telegraph.
originally posted March 09, 2004
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Development So. of 50 Planned
The fate of open land south of Highway 50 is being planned. Several factors spell development, from Country Day School's plans to build on 80 acres, to Mayor Miklos' call for the city to annex 30,000 acres of grassland south of Highway 50. An exhaustive report on the subject is now available in the Business Journal.Labels: South of 50, Steve Miklos
originally posted March 08, 2004
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FCUSD Forced to Cut $3.5M
In a move which surprised few, given the state's budget crunch, Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) is cutting $3.5 million in spending. The cuts will specifically affect middle school athletics, music programs, funds for school clubs, and a few others. While many of the cuts are considered only "one year cuts", it will still obviously hurt. Full story in the Bee.Labels: schools
originally posted March 07, 2004
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Kohl's Open For Business
Another new business has opened up in Folsom - this time, it's department store Kohl's, which opened several Sacramento area stores on Friday. Kohl's remodeled the area formerly occupied by KMart, gutting the insides and re-designing the entrance from the street. Thousands of customers were eager to see and shop.
* Kohls.com
originally posted March 05, 2004
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New Library Concept Approved
City Council approved the conceptual plans for the new Folsom City Library, which will cost an estimated $8.5 million. The veterans recognition committee have recommended a flag court at the entrance to the library, as well as a memorial fountain and space for future Folsom veterans. Now that the conceptual design is finished, the city can begin on its environmental impact analysis. More details in the Sacramento Bee.
* City Press ReleaseLabels: Folsom City Council, Folsom Library
originally posted March 04, 2004
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Folsom Symphony Starts March 19
One of Folsom's newest cultural attractions is the Folsom Symphony. Bruce Woodbury, president of the Folsom Lake Symphony Orchestra, started up the symphony in 2003, and has about 65 musicians in the orchestra. March 19 is the inaugural night at Folsom High School. More in the Folsom Telegraph.
* www.folsomsymphony.comLabels: Folsom High School, schools
originally posted March 03, 2004
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