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Food
Reviews - June 08
Manderes,
Waffle Barn,
Wasabi Sushi,
Aloha Sushi, and
Sudwerk Riverside were all
recently visited. |
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Folsom Parents Guide
Check out what things you can do with your kids in Folsom, and
discuss with other parents! |
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Best of Folsom 2008
The results are in! See who won for the best restaurants and
businesses in Folsom! |
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MyFolsom.Com T-Shirts - Only
$5
Show your love for MyFolsom.com. Also available in our store:
Folsom shirts,
baby apparel, 'Folsom
Triathlon' gear. |
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MyFolsom Milestones
We've come a long way since we started in 2000... see if you can
remember how we've changed over the years. |
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Express
Gourmet Party
We had a great turnout of around 50-60 people. Not bad for a rainy
night! See who joined us! |
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Movies in Folsom
Did you know that Folsom was the setting for several Hollywood
movies? Take a look! |
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Mormon Island Rediscovered!
Come see what lies beneath Folsom Lake... the mining town of
Mormon Island is starting to reappear! |
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Is
There a Mortgage Crisis?
With several major mortgage companies shutting its doors, it causes
concern. Is there really a mortgage crisis in America? |
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Photos: Hot Summer Nights
A cool new photo journal from some residents of Folsom. Mostly
sunset photos with a few waterfalls from the area. |
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Vista del Lago High School
Come see the new high school before anyone else! We got a great tour
of the campus. |
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Foodies
Rejoice!
New food reviews: Texas West BBQ,
Express Gourmet,
Jack's Urban Eats,
Taqueria La Mexicana,
Sea Harbor Grill |
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Folsom Fog!
Nathan Chilton got a chance to snap some pictures of Lake Natoma on
a foggy winter morning... check out these amazing pictures! |
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Folsom
Yellow Pages
Did you notice...? Our yellow tab is now reserved for an all-new
business directory! Free listings for all businesses... list yours
today! |
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Prairie
City
A mining town long forgotten - find out where this town
once was and what happened to it. |
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Faces of
MyFolsom
Ever wondered what some of our netizens look like? Those brave
enough to show their faces are brought together! |
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Mormon
Island
We've captured a little information on what once once a small
mining community, now underwater. |
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City Government:
Folsom City Council
Andy Morin,
Steve Miklos,
Eric King,
Kerri Howell
Folsom Police, Folsom
Fire Departmentpast &
future projects:
Dam Road,
South of 50,
USBOR,
railroad
block,
Folsom
Dam Bridge,
USACE,
asbestos
Schools:
Folsom
High School,
Vista del
Lago,
Folsom Lake College,
Gallardo Elementary
Tourism:
Folsom Lake,
Sutter Street,
trails,
map,
Folsom Dam,
Folsom
Library, Folsom
Zoo,
biking,
Folsom Rodeo,
railroads,
light rail
Misc:
Intel, Iraq,
Folsom Prison |
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Upgrades for Folsom Parks
The city is setting aside $4.1 million to upgrade some of its parks, mostly bringing them up to code. Old basketball courts will be torn out and re-done, picnic tables and benches will be upgraded, and unused tennis courts will be torn out. $2 million will be spent at the Folsom Zoo, for a new kitchen and employee changing room. No word yet on whether the city will finish any of its unfinished parks. Folsom Telegraph article
* Folsom Parks Map - includes list of amenities in each parkLabels: Folsom Zoo, map
originally posted June 30, 2004
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Folsom Dam Facelift
In a $207 million project which is separate from the 7-foot dam raise, Folsom Dam will be getting some modifications at the base of the dam, which could help ease Sacramento flood potential. The modifications will be underway from 2005 - 2013. Details
originally posted June 29, 2004
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Tourism in Full Swing
The closure of the Folsom Dam Road has caused the Folsom Tourism Bureau to do some damage control - namely in the form of TV time in the Bay Area and a new website. The funds came from a new 2% tax on local hotels. VisitFolsom.Com is the new city "tourism" website, which oddly looks familiar to another popular Folsom website we know of... (full story)Labels: Dam Road, USBOR
originally posted June 27, 2004
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Governator Stumps in Folsom
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made an impromptu visit to Macaroni Grill yesterday, as he mingled through the lunch crowd and urged residents to show support for his budget plan. Schwarzenegger spent about 45 minutes cruising through the crowds and answering questions, signing autographs. Full story in the Bee.
* KCRA Article
originally posted June 25, 2004
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Citizens Dedicated to Improving Folsom
Whether you are in favor of them or not, one thing is for sure: there have been a gamut of grassroots campaigns to change Folsom this year. One campaign was to oust four city council members (it failed), a new campaign is underway to vote on the future of the library (they are gathering signatures), and another to vote on development south of US 50 (gathering signatures). These campaigns have not been short of controversy, however the drive of each of these groups has been significant. Most groups involved have been active on our message boards to help spread the word. Labels: Folsom City Council, Folsom Library
originally posted June 24, 2004
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Folsom's Camejo on Nader Ticket
Ralph Nader has chosen his running mate for the 2004 presidential election, and it is none other than Folsom's own Peter Camejo. You may remember Camejo as the Green Party candidate who ran for governor in the recall election. Camejo's central focus in the presidential election is the War in Iraq. See the story on CNN.com.
* Camejo's Bio on VoteNader.orgLabels: Iraq
originally posted June 22, 2004
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American (Folsom) Idol
The Folsom Chamber of Commerce had a unique way of selecting who gets to sing the national anthem at the Rode - square them off, "American Idol" style. More than 2 dozen contestants squared off for the honor, and winners will be announced on Monday. Full story
originally posted June 20, 2004
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Emma's Place Finds a Home
When travelling south on Lake Natoma Crossing, many saw off to the right and old, boarded up house on stilts, and asked what it was. It is Emma's Place, the only 19th-century house still in Folsom north of Sutter Street. It has been a brothel, a school house, a dance school, and a bar. It finally has a permanent foundation on Reading Street, and can begin its restoration. Full StoryLabels: schools, Sutter Street
originally posted June 17, 2004
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Mello-Roos Explained
So, you're in a relatively new development, and rolled in to you mortgage payment is a monthly "Mello-Roos" tax... however many aren't sure just what this money goes towards, and why we must pay it. Due to a 1978 law, public agencies could not fund many new projects until a senator and assemblyman passed a 1982 law that would create bonds for these projects. Read all about it in the Folsom Telegraph.
originally posted June 15, 2004
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Railroad Block Plan Approved
City Council unanimously approved plans for a 6.7 acre parcel in Historic Folsom, dubbed "the Railroad Block", which surrounds a restored railroad turntable. The developed parcel will include a public square, amphitheater, and Folsom Depot. Next up is how to finance the project. Full details in the Bee.Labels: Folsom City Council, Railroad Block, railroads
originally posted June 13, 2004
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Is This Thing Passed Yet?
Welcome to the world of bills in government... in what has seemed like an endless journey, the House panel has approved funds to raise the Folsom Dam and build a new bridge to replace the Dam Road. It will still have to pass through several branches of government before the project is officially approved and under way. Details in the Bee.Labels: Dam Road, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing
originally posted June 12, 2004
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Light Rail Expands in to Rancho Cordova
As work crews hurrily work on light rail construction along Folsom Boulevard, Rancho Cordova will be greeting the first 3 stops in the extension project. Stations at Sunrise, Zinfandel, and Olsen Drive along Folsom Boulevard will be the farthest stops away from Sacramento. The new stations open on Friday. DetailsLabels: Light Rail
originally posted June 10, 2004
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Powerhouse Facelift
From now until December, the Folsom Powerhouse is officially closed to the public. The late 19th-century era powerhouse will be retrofitted for earthquakes, an interpretive area will be constructed, and the powerhouse will become compliant with the American With Disabilities act. More details in the Folsom Telegraph.
* Photo Journal of the Folsom Powerhouse
originally posted June 08, 2004
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Budget Proposed for '04-'05
Folsom City Council avoided major changes for the upcoming year, with a 3.6% increase over the previous year. Public Safety is top priority, with 54% going toward it, with general government a distant second at 14%. Almost $150 Million will be spent in the next year. Details in the Bee.Labels: Folsom City Council
originally posted June 07, 2004
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Dam to Re-Open?
If given sufficient security to the Folsom Dam, the US Bureau of Reclamation may open up the Folsom Dam Road during peak commute hours. Police Chief Sam Spiegel is already designing a security plan with local and federal law enforcement in hopes of opening the road. In a public workshop last Thusday, comments were collected and information given to the public. Details: Folsom Telegraph
* Send your comments in by June 10Labels: Dam Road, Folsom Police, Sam Spiegel, USBOR
originally posted June 02, 2004
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Excess Intel Land Sold
22 acreas of real estate at the northwest corner of Prairie City Road and Willard Drive have been sold by Intel to Panattoni Development Corporation. The developer plans 12 acres for commercial & retail space, and 114 condo units, slated for affordable housing. Full details are in the Sacramento Business Journal.Labels: Intel, real estate
originally posted June 01, 2004
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