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Food Reviews - June 08 Manderes, Waffle Barn, Wasabi Sushi, Aloha Sushi, and Sudwerk Riverside were all recently visited.
Folsom Parents Guide Check out what things you can do with your kids in Folsom, and discuss with other parents!
Best of Folsom 2008 The results are in! See who won for the best restaurants and businesses in Folsom!
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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.
Express Gourmet Party We had a great turnout of around 50-60 people. Not bad for a rainy night! See who joined us!
Movies in Folsom Did you know that Folsom was the setting for several Hollywood movies? Take a look!
Mormon Island Rediscovered! Come see what lies beneath Folsom Lake... the mining town of Mormon Island is starting to reappear!
Is There a Mortgage Crisis? With several major mortgage companies shutting its doors, it causes concern. Is there really a mortgage crisis in America?
Photos: Hot Summer Nights A cool new photo journal from some residents of Folsom. Mostly sunset photos with a few waterfalls from the area.
Vista del Lago High School Come see the new high school before anyone else! We got a great tour of the campus.
Foodies Rejoice! New food reviews: Texas West BBQ, Express Gourmet, Jack's Urban Eats, Taqueria La Mexicana, Sea Harbor Grill
Folsom Fog! Nathan Chilton got a chance to snap some pictures of Lake Natoma on a foggy winter morning... check out these amazing pictures!
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!
Prairie City A mining town long forgotten - find out where this town once was and what happened to it.
Faces of MyFolsom Ever wondered what some of our netizens look like? Those brave enough to show their faces are brought together!
Mormon Island We've captured a little information on what once once a small mining community, now underwater.

City Government:
Folsom City Council
Andy Morin, Steve Miklos, Eric King, Kerri Howell
Folsom Police, Folsom Fire Department

past & 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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Folsom Entertainer Dies at 66

Jimmy Hollister, a long-time Portland-area disc jockey and host of a popular 70's show "Sinister Cinema", died at age 66. He and on-screen partner Vic Ives were well known for 70's art form of live-radio drama features. Hollister died of Crohn's Disease, a disease that affects the digestive tract. More at Oregon Live.
* JimmyHollister.Com

Labels: art, in memoriam

originally posted December 30, 2004
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2004 in Review

What a year it has been in Folsom... MyFolsom.com netizens will be sure to tell you that there has been no shortage of Folsom news to talk about. The controversies surrounding the Folsom Library, Dam Road closure, and Ms Teaz are sure to be remembered, but Folsom also had a few "firsts", with the first graduating class from Folsom Lake College, and the first performance from the Folsom Lake Symphony. Read the full story in the Telegraph.

Labels: Dam Road, Folsom Lake College, Folsom Library

originally posted December 29, 2004
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Last Chance?

Though the permanent closure of the dam road is not a done deal, many feel it is. The Dam Road closure has caused closed businesses and inconveniences for many. Your chance to speak up about this is coming - on January 4th and 5th, there will be public hearings on the Dam Road closure. Speak up and be heard! Story in today's Bee.

Labels: Dam Road

originally posted December 27, 2004
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Don't Forget "Merry Christmas"

The term "Merry Christmas" is becoming harder and harder to see these days. In the age of political corectness, "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" appear to be gaining prominence. One Folsom man thinks enough is enough, and has started a campaign to "save" the expression "Merry Christmas". There's a story about it in today's Sacramento Bee.
* SaveMerryChristmas.org

originally posted December 23, 2004
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Folsom Kids Star in 'Meet the Fockers'

Bradley and Spencer Pickren, identical twins that live right here in Folsom, will make their big screen debut tonight in the movie "Meet the Fockers". The Pickren twins share the role of "Little Jack" (LJ), the nephew of Ben Stiller's character. The Pickren family spent about 6 months in Hollywood while the kids were shooting the movie.
* Meet the Fockers Website
* KSBY (Central Coast) story on the Pickren twins
* News clip of them on Good Day Sacramento

Labels: art

originally posted December 22, 2004
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Folsom Man Lands TV Show

Scott Leysath, also known as "The Sporting Chef", can now be seen hosting a TV show under the same name. Leysath instructs how to make the most out of wild fish and game - a cooking show for hunters and fishermen. The Sporting Chef can be seen on Comcast SportsNet every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 AM, and 8:30 AM on Sundays.
* MyFolsom.com's 20 Questions With... Scott Leysath
* SportingChef.com

originally posted December 21, 2004
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Speed Limit Changes

Sibley Street and Bidwell Street now have 30 mph speed limits - a raise on Sibley, and a decrease on Bidwell. The reasoning? So police can use radar. Under state law, police cannot use radar on streets that are not legally qualified as residential streets due to the average speeds of motorists. Now they can, meaning they can enforce the speed limit more easily. Details in the Bee.

Labels: Folsom Police

originally posted December 19, 2004
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Lights Aplenty

This is the time of year for Christmas Lights. While many flock to Dovewood Court in Orangevale, Ledgemont Court in Lexington Hills is also a popular draw. Sporting some 30-40,000 lights on some of the houses, it's definitely a "can't miss" for holiday light enthusiasts. Details and directions in Folsom Life Online.

originally posted December 16, 2004
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Kaiser, Palladio Under Review

Plans for a combination hispital-outdoor mall are under review by the Folsom Planning Commission. The mall will be anchored by 2 major tenants, as well as a multiplex theater. The city envisions this as an area of centralization, where people could meet up year-round. Full story in the Telegraph.

Labels: Palladio Mall

originally posted December 15, 2004
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MyFolsom on MyYahoo!

Are you a member of Yahoo! Nation? If so, you can now customize your MyYahoo! page to have MyFolsom! We'll soon have all of our blogs online as well! In the meantime, here's instructions how... please bear with us as we work out the kinks, but it's another great addition to MyFolsom.com!

originally posted December 13, 2004
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Folsom Symphony a Hot Ticket

Since its debut last March, the Folsom Symphony has played to nearly a full house every time they have a performance. Since then, they have decided to start a full season, playing at Folsom High's performing arts center. The next performance is December 18. Tickets are available at the Symphony website.
* Bee Article

originally posted December 12, 2004
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Big Plans for Kaiser Folsom

Largely overshadowed by the new Palladio at Broadstone mall, Kaiser Permanents will be building a large hospital right next to it. The hospital will come in 3 phases, complete with a 50-acre campus,
430-bed hospital, outpatient surgery centerm asnd 4 new medical office buildings. More information in the Sacramento Business Journal.

Labels: Palladio Mall

originally posted December 11, 2004
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Here Comes Santa Claus...

Another holiday tradition in Folsom is upon us. The yearly Santa Sleigh. Santa travels with the Folsom PD throughout the city, from Friday to Wednesday, Santa will be hitting all the neighborhoods and passing out candy. They will also be collecting food for their Christmas Basket Program. Bee Article
* Santa's Itinerary

originally posted December 10, 2004
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The Right Time For the Wrong Blog

MyFolsom.Com's own Chad Vander Veen has been making waves lately, usually on the message boards, but most recently, on his regular weblog, "The Wrong Blog". With random ramblings from Michael Moore to babies in movie theaters, Chad has a unique outlook on life, and he's always happy to share them. See a writeup of The Wrong Blog and other Sacramento Bloggers in the Sacramento News & Review.

originally posted December 09, 2004
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Prisoners Give Bikes to Community

Folsom Prison has had an outreach program for more than seven years now - minimum-security inmates have been refurbishing old bikes to give to needy children in the area. Over 1,000 bikes have been handed out since the program started. The bikes then go through the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, where they distribute the bikes. Story in the Telegraph.

Labels: Folsom Prison, USACE

originally posted December 08, 2004
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Palladio at Broadstone Awaits Approval

On December 15th, Folsom's Planning Commission is expected to officially approve the Palladio at Broadstone project, an $80 million outdoor mall, which could be built as soon as 2007. The mall is different from conventional malls, but following an urban trend of main street, "open air" environments. Details in the Sacramento Business Journal.

Labels: Palladio Mall

originally posted December 07, 2004
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Orangevale Ave Bridge Fate Undetermined

When travelling over this 89-year old bridge, one must pull over when a large vehicle is coming from the opposite direction. It is clear that the bridge is in need of attention, however it is unclear whether or not to replace it or renovate it... or do both! Construction may start as soon as early 2006. Details in today's Sacramento Bee.
* Vote on the forums - how would you like the bridge fixed?
* Project information @ FolsomBridges.com

Labels: Orangevale Bridge

originally posted December 05, 2004
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Folsom Ready to Kick Off Marathon

The California International Marathon is set to kick off bright and early tomorrow morning - Folsom-Auburn Road will be closed beginning at 5 am tomorrow. The route goes from Folsom Dam Road down Folsom-Auburn, taking a right on Oak. Take the appropriate detours and be on the lookout for lost runners!
* Marathon Route
* Marathon Website

Labels: Dam Road

originally posted December 04, 2004
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Dam Road to Remain Closed

Federal officials do not intend to ever open up the Folsom Dam Road. Folsom officials are pushing to open it up at least partially during commute hours, however even that alternative is not looking promising. Their plan is to have pre-approved vehicles with stickers that can go over the road during commute hours. Full story in the Sacramento Business Journal, Sacramento Bee.

Labels: Dam Road

originally posted December 03, 2004
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Local Businesses Chip In to Schools

Several schools, such as Gallardo Elementary and Blanch Sprentz have recieved donations from area businesses, such as Target, Intel, and local insurance agent and former city council seeker Robert Giacommetti. Money was going toward computer equipment. Story in the Telegraph.

Labels: Folsom City Council, Gallardo Elementary, schools

originally posted December 01, 2004
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