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Sibley St to Stay Closed
Sibley Street has been closed during peak hours for 30 days now, and it will remain closed until at least June. The controversial decision to evaluate the road closure has delighted residents of this busy street, however the cost has been increased traffic in other areas of town. It remains to be seen whether or not this change will become permanent. More details in the Bee.
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originally posted May 30, 2004
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Dam Raise, Bridge a "Go"
State Senate approved federal legislation allowing a 7-foot raise of Folsom Lake for flood control purposes. Also on the bill was an approval for a bridge to replace the Folsom Dam Road. This was also OK'd. Source: Sacramento BeeLabels: Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
originally posted May 28, 2004
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The "Best of Folsom" Winners are IN!
The winners are in! During the month of April, MyFolsom.Com netizens voted on the best businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues throughout the city of Folsom, California. Some newcomers and some surprises are in the mix, and some winners were plainly obvious. Enough with the delay... here are the winners of MyFolsom.Com's Best of Folsom 2004!Labels: Best of Folsom
originally posted May 26, 2004
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Healthy Families Forum
Folsom residents are invited to the 2nd annual Healthy Families Forum, on Wednesday, May 26th (7pm), at the Folsom High School Theater. The Forum presents an opportunity for parents, kids, and other community members to learn about the dangers and prevelance of drugs and alcohol as they relate specifically to Folsom kids. For more information, contact Kerri Kaye, FCUSD, 985-7700 ext. 166
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originally posted May 25, 2004
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Give a Dam? Show It
If you are one of the thousands of drivers inconvenienced by the Dam Road closure, now is your time to show up and lobby to open it up. The city is trying to get a big turnout at 2 public meetings about the closure - the bigger the turnout, the bigger an impression of how bad this problem is. The meetings will be this week - 4:30 Wednesday, 828 I St / Sacramento, and 4:30 Thusday, Folsom Community Center.
* City of Folsom news release
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originally posted May 23, 2004
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Recall Called Off; Growth Initiative On
Organizers of a city council recall failed to meet the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline to gather 5,000 signatures in support of ousting 4 city council members. Now the focus has been pushed to getting the library location on the November ballot.. They need 3,000 signatures by July. Meanwhile, another group has succeeded in getting a ballot initiative requiring the city to vote on whether or not to pursue annexing land south of US 50.
* News10.net story
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originally posted May 21, 2004
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Bad Season For Folsom Lake
Officials did what they did every year... let out a lot of water in the winter and wait for the spring rains to come and fill the lake back up. Unfortunately, that rain never came. Folsom Lake will be at 406 feet come September, the lowest it's been in years. For boaters, that's bad news - there will be few places to launch by then. Full Story:FOX40
* BizJournal article
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originally posted May 20, 2004
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Thursday Night Market Kicks Off Tomorrow
One of Folsom's most popular summer events, Thursday Night Market, will kick off festivities tomorrow. Sutter Street will be booming with food vendors, craft tables, and much more! Drop by our booth located by Hacienda del Rio and say hi!Labels: Sutter Street, Thursday Night Market
originally posted May 19, 2004
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Veteran's Family OK With Library Memorial
The family of the late Marshall Farley, who was killed in Vietnam, is OK with the plan to build a library with a new veteran's memorial on Farley Field, a softball field named after the veteran. Mike Farley, his brother, is frustrated by the efforts of Folsom veterans trying to recall the city council over the library location. Folsom Telegraph article
* $200,000 Recall on the WayLabels: Folsom City Council, Folsom Library
originally posted May 18, 2004
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A Hidden Gem
Did you know that Lake Natoma is considered one of the best lakes in the world for rowing? Because of its unique location and ban of motorboats, the lake is usually without wind and has ideal rowing conditions. Sac State and UC Davis took part in the Pacific Coast Rowing Championships this weekend, going against the likes of Cal, Stanford, Washington, and others. Full Story in the Bee.
* Sac State Finishes 3rd in Petite Final at Pac-10 ChampionshipsLabels: Lake Natoma
originally posted May 17, 2004
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89-Year Old Bridge in Doubt
The Orangevale Avenue Bridge, built in 1915, has clearly been too small for modern times for some time now. This 2-lane bridge would certainly require a little planning if you saw an oncoming car going over it. However due to its age, it's also targeted for preservation in some form, while the city searches for means of replacing it. Full storyLabels: Orangevale Bridge
originally posted May 13, 2004
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Veterans Want a Recall
A recall petition has been filtering throughout Folsom from Folsom veterans, trying to gain enough signatures to force a recall election of 4 city council members, causing the city over $200,000. The veterans say they will drop the recall if the voters get a say in the location of the proposed city library. Full detailsLabels: Folsom City Council, Folsom Library
originally posted May 12, 2004
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Cricket, Anyone?
Catlin Park in Prairie Oaks is home to the Folsom Cricket club, one of about 8 such clubs in the Sacramento area. Cricket is a popular pastime in India and many who grew up in India are now playing their favorite sport every Sunday in Folsom. Full story
originally posted May 10, 2004
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Prison Guards Fight Back
In light of a statewide prison abuse scandal including Folsom Prison, the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) has started a flier and television campaign. Prisoner assaults on officers are highlighted, showing how violent the world of corrections can be. Full story: Oakland TribuneLabels: Folsom Prison
originally posted May 09, 2004
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$100K Study South of Folsom
Up to $105,000 will be spent to consultants in a Sphere of Influence study concerning land south of Highway 50. Starting in July, several public workshops will be held to hold public workshops to see what the public feels about the possible land grab. This effort is in opposition to a campaign to get the possible annexation on the November ballot by a group of concerned citizens. Full details in the Bee.
* FolsomGrowth.orgLabels: South of 50
originally posted May 08, 2004
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