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Folsom Lake Ford Lands $21M Contract
Folsom Lake Ford landed a big contract with the California Highway Patrol, selling 1,000 Ford Crown Victorias for about $21.4 million ($21,400 each), which saved the state about $1.1 million. General Services held an online reverse auction, and negotiated a little bit past that. Story in the Sacramento Business Journal.
originally posted January 31, 2005
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Citizens Demand a Voice
Folsom citizens seem to be unconcerned with growth south of Highway 50, however, they are concerned about poor planning of growth. Around 250 people attended workshops about the city's plans to annex 3600 acres. The process would likely take about 3 years before development begins, however the time is now to start thinking about the planning stages. Full story
originally posted January 30, 2005
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We Hit 1,000!
MyFolsom netizens! Thanks to a late-Thursday night surge of new members, MyFolsom.com is now 1,000 members strong! We have doubled our membership since April 2004! Can we make 2,005 in 2005? Only time will tell. Check out some of our significant MyFolsom.Com milestones.
* Help Spread the Word! Download a flier and post them in your neighborhood!Labels: Folsom Forum
originally posted January 28, 2005
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Folsom Teens Give Back
Many Senior projects look good on a college application, however Jordan Kuykendall and Stephanie Walsh of Folsom have created something that wll give back for hopefully many years. They founded an uninsured children's clinic, where children can get checkups, testing for developmental delays, and learn about nutrition. Full StoryLabels: teens
originally posted January 27, 2005
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Jazz Festival Time
It's that time of year again... time for the 16th Annual Folsom Jazz Festival, hosted by Folsom High School. On Saturday, January 29th, more than 100 groups will be performing at Folsom High School. The festival runs from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will be the second largest high school jazz festival in the state. Admission is $10. More details in the Folsom Telegraph.
* FolsomMusic.orgLabels: Curtis Gaesser, Folsom High School, schools
originally posted January 26, 2005
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Small Biz Kicks Down For Schools
A number of small businesses in the area are helping out elementary schools, so they can buy necessary books, PE equipment, and furniture, which used to be in the school budget. Lots of locally owned businesses are helping out, even when times are down. Gallardo Elementary is having it's fundraiser at Folsom Community Center on February 18. Details in the Bee.
* Gallardo Elementary WebsiteLabels: Gallardo Elementary, schools
originally posted January 23, 2005
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Wi-Fi at Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake will soon be a wireless hot spot. Within a few months, SBC Communications will be rolling out wireless internet at 85 state parks and recreation areas, including Folsom Lake. As long as you are within 150 feet of a transmitter, you can gain access. The cost? $1.95 a month for SBC Yahoo customers, $7.95 a day for non-customers. Details in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Lake
originally posted January 20, 2005
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Rain Dump Not Unusual
Though Folsom and California have been getting a significant amount of rain lately, it's not likely that it is a presursor to above-average rainfall, at least according to climatologists. It may be an "El Nino" season, but it is classified as a "weak-warm" El Nino. Say What? The Telegraph explains.
* What is El Nino?
originally posted January 19, 2005
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Homeless? ...In Folsom?
It may seem like a surprise to many, but even Folsom has homeless people. Around 60 or so, according to city officials. The city is looking at new resources to give them health care, shelter, and jobs. Affordable housing in Folsom may have backfired a bit, as it has displaced a few residents out of low-rent apartment complexes that have been leveled by the city. Story in today's Sacramento Bee.
* Discuss this in the forums!
originally posted January 17, 2005
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Lago Vista High Cleanup Scheduled
Folsom citizens concerned about the asbestos cleanup at the Lago Vista High School site are invited to attend a public review of the proposal. The school district plans on covering the soil with woven fabric, with a layer of clean fill dirt over it. Construction could start as early as this summer. Full details in the Bee.Labels: asbestos, Folsom High School, map, schools, Vista Del Lago
originally posted January 16, 2005
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Folsom: Then and Now
There is little doubt that the city of Folsom has changed quite a bit in the last few years. What was once a small prison town in the "boonies", is now the very edge of the suburbs of Sacramento, with no signs of stopping. Take a look back at how Folsom has changed in the last 150 years in our "Folsom Then & Now" photo album.Labels: Folsom Prison
originally posted January 14, 2005
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Affordable Housing Questioned
City Council has mixed emotions about how its quest for affordable housing is shaping up. Some developers are purchasing current developments and slating them for affordable housing, which is raising a few eyebrows. Council Members Morin and Howell feel this is a disproportionate way of clustering the affordable housing within Folsom. Story in today's Bee.
* Discuss in the Folsom Forums!Labels: Andy Morin, Folsom City Council, Kerri Howell
originally posted January 13, 2005
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In City Council's Hands
The Orangevale Avenue Bridge, an 89-year old bridge that crosses Gold Creek in North Folsom, has outlasted its life expectancy. The Folsom Planning Commission voted unanimously to update the bridge, though it is unclear whether or not they recommend to replace or update the existing bridge. It is now up to City Council to decide, which may happen at the February 8th meeting. Details in the Telegraph.
* Discuss the bridge's fate on the forums!Labels: Folsom City Council, Orangevale Bridge
originally posted January 12, 2005
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Folsom Speaks Up on Dam Road
Folsom officials may have been discouraged by the lack of turnout to the public forum on the Dam Road closure. Not a single resident showed up to the hearing in Sacramento last Tuesday. However around 150 residents and public officials showed up to the hearing on Wednesday evening, a majority of them questioning the closure of the Dam Road. Story in the Telegraph.Labels: Dam Road
California Family Fitness Coming
Construction has begun on the new Folsom California Family Fitness. Located at East Bidwell and Oak Ave, the fitness center will the largest in the Sacramento region for the chain. The 60,000 square foot facility will include 3 swimming pools, a rock wall, kids areas, and more.
* Construction Updates
originally posted January 10, 2005
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Adult Businesses Not Welcome
In what may be considered a pre-emptive move on the part of the city, an ordinance is being considered which will expand the scope of what is considered inappropriate business within the city. Ms Teaz, the Sutter Street store that prompted the controversy and probably sparked the ordinance, is in compliance with the proposed ordinance, which bans the sale of graphic sex toys. Details in the Sacramento Bee.Labels: Sutter Street
originally posted January 09, 2005
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Inside Phil Cowan's Head
Folsom resident Phil Cowan is one half of Sacramento's longest-running morning show, Y92's "The Paul & Phil Show". A long career in broadcasting includes co-hosting "The Answer Guys", as well as a not-so-successful stint as a late-night talk show co-host on FOX... we get inside his head and ask him a few questions about radio, Folsom, and professional wrestling. MyFolsom.com's 20 Questions With... Phil Cowan
originally posted January 08, 2005
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Tree Recycling at Rodeo Park
Local Boy Scouts and members of the Folsom Teen Council will be on hand this weekend to help unload your Christmas trees. Drop off your tree from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rodeo Park on Stafford Street. The cost is free, though the organizations do accept donations (hint, hint). They will also be accepting trees on Saturday the 15th.Labels: Folsom Rodeo, teens
originally posted January 07, 2005
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Funnyman From Folsom
A funny thing happened at work the other day... hopefully that's what you'll be saying if you get a chance to see Folsom's own Jim Pelley. Pelley is a former "SNL" writer and stand-up comic, now speaking to area businesses on how to bring humor in to the workplace. He'll be at the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce next Wednesday.
* Interview with MyFolsom.com
* Interview with the Sacramento Bee
* laughterworks.com
originally posted January 06, 2005
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Orangevale Bridge Doomed?
The historic Orangevale Avenue Bridge, one of the few remaining remnants of historic Lincoln Highway, may be replaced next year. Folsom has already received funding to replace the bridge, though preservationists want it to stay. Story in the Telegraph.
* MyFolsom.com netizens: only 4% support tearing it down
* FolsomBridges.comLabels: Orangevale Bridge
originally posted January 05, 2005
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Folsom Startup Gaining Steam
JiWire Inc., a small startup aimed at becoming a Wi-Fi portal all across the globe, is gaining traction. It has secured more funding to make that vision a reality - $2.3 million to be exact. With major partners such as Yahoo! and Intel, JiWire hopes the wireless revolution will continue to expand. More in the Sacramento Bee.
* www.jiwire.com
originally posted January 04, 2005
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Art Center Hits Sutter Street
Now appearing in the former location of the Balcony Restaurant on Sutter Street, Willow Creek Art Center is here with monthly exhibitions of local artists. Classes focusing on classical art methods start this month, where residents can learn about anything from watercolor cards to handmade journals. More information can be found at www.willowcreekartcenter.org. Labels: art, Sutter Street
originally posted January 01, 2005
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