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New 42 Acre Park Planned
A new park has been approved by city council, a 42-acre site at Broadstone Parkway and Golf Links Drive. A major-league size baseball field will be included, which will help alleviate the demand for the one we have now. Details in today's Telegraph.Labels: Folsom City Council
originally posted March 30, 2005
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Jill Solberg, 1941 - 2005
Jill Solberg was a teacher, counselor, vice principal, and finally, principal of Folsom High School. Solberg was principal during a time of incredible expansion of the high school, as they moved from a small, 800 student campus to the large, 2,300 student campus now on Prairie City Road. She died of cancer on March 19, age 63. The memorial service will take place on Thurday, 7 pm, at Folsom High School. Story in the Bee.Labels: cancer, Folsom High School, in memoriam, schools
originally posted March 29, 2005
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Alcohol Banned From Parks
Even though being drunk in public is already a crime, City Council found it necessary to make it illegal to possess alcohol in Folsom's parks, parking lots, and streets. Residents wishing to drink alcohol in parks or on the street will need to pay for a permit, effective April 21. The permits will cost between $5 and $25. Details in the Bee.
* Discuss in the Folsom ForumsLabels: Folsom City Council
originally posted March 27, 2005
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Folsom Stage Line to Shuffle Service
With Folsom's new light rail stations coming in, the city has decided to expand its services within city limits and discontinue shuttles downtown. Intel will also start creating incentives for its employees to commute via light rail. More in the Bee.Labels: Light Rail
originally posted March 24, 2005
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$90K A Year Can't Buy a Home
Folsom's housing prices have shot through the roof lately - 10 years ago, the average home sold for $194,000. Now it is up to $475,000. The influx of residents moving from the Bay Area has made housing prices really shoot up, and new homeowners are having a hard time finding a way to afford a home in Folsom. Story in the Telegraph.
originally posted March 23, 2005
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Bigger Vets Memorial Planned
A final decision on the planned Folsom Veterans Memorial is planned for Tuesday. The Library Commission, Arts and Cultural Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission will all give their comments from the proposal; the new memorial will be part of the planned Library at City Park. Details in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Library
originally posted March 21, 2005
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Folsom Funnel Cloud?
Folsom had some wet and wild weather today, with an abundance of rain, hail, lightning... even a reported funnel cloud. Lightning caused the outage of stoplights on East Bidwell, and contributed to some traffic accidents. Story on News 10
* FolsomWeather.com (powed by MyFolsom netizen jagayman)
originally posted March 20, 2005
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Cox Hopes to Streamline Bridge
In an effort to speed up the process of building the replacement bridge for the Folsom Dam Road, Senator Dave Cox has proposed a new bill which would require permits be approved within 75 days. A similar bill of this nature died on the floor last year, however Cox is willing to give it a shot. Details in the Bee.
* More on the Folsom Dam BridgeLabels: Dam Road
originally posted March 19, 2005
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Alcohol Ban Proposed
Planning on drinking a glass of wine at Concert in the Park? $100 fine. Having a frosty brew at a neighborhood 4th of July party? $100 fine. If the City Council gets their way, alcohol will soon be banned from public streets, sidewalks, parks, and pretty much everything else. Details in this week's Telegraph.Labels: Folsom City Council
originally posted March 16, 2005
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Folsom Healthy Families Forum Tomorrow Night
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Kaiser Hospital & Parks and Recreation are sponsoring a Healthy Families Forum on Thursday, March 17 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center. This free event for parents and young people focuses on preventing youth substance abuse, promotes positive alternatives for youth, counseling resources, as well as campus clubs/resources. Come one, come all!Labels: schools
Double the Trees!
Sacramento loves its trees... in fact, it has the 2nd largest density of trees in the world (trailing only Paris, France). However, the Sacramento Tree Foundation would like to see the region's tree canopy doubled over the next 40 years. How can you help? Attend the joint public workshop in Folsom Community Center tomorrow night.
* www.sactree.com
originally posted March 15, 2005
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Coming Soon...
Many have been anxious for new businesses to come to town... Among the verfied businesses that are definitely on its way, Fat's Asia Bistro, Original Mel's, Lockdown Brewing Company (a new local brewpub for Sutter Street) and Islands Restaurants appear to be "a go". In-N-Out is long awaited and site plans have been submitted to the city...
* Fat's Asia Bistro
* Lockdown Brewing Company
* Islands Restaurants
* In-N-OutLabels: In-N-Out, Sutter Street
originally posted March 14, 2005
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Parkway Residents Demand a School
Despite having 3 elementary schools within a 1 mile radius of the Parkway development, kids from this area are bussed to Theodore Judah Elementary. Despite this, it will be at least 2 years before the school districts can be re-zoned, and it would cost around $15 million to buy land in the area for Parkway residents. Details in this week's Telegraph.Labels: schools
originally posted March 11, 2005
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Tonight's the Night
We'll find out tonight if MyFolsom.Com is able to take home a coveted Dottie Award! MyFolsom.com is up for an award in the "Lifestyles & Travel" category, as well as the "People's Choice" Award. The event will take place tonight at the Crest Theater - feel free to crash the party!
* Sacramento Bee Article
* Folsom Telegraph Article
* It's not too late to vote in the "People's Choice" Award!
originally posted March 10, 2005
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$30 Million Gamble
Folsom is banking heavily on the success of light rail. With the newly-planned Railroad Block in the mix, the city is hoping that what is now a parking lot will soon be a hub of activity, reminiscent of the city's gold rush days. The Railroad Block will focus around the restored turntable near Sutter Street. Full story in the Bee.Labels: Light Rail, Railroad Block, railroads, Sutter Street
originally posted March 08, 2005
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That's a Big Bridge
The Jim Konopka Volunteer Bridge was unveiled Sunday, a 300-foot long bridge that spans over Humbug Creek. Konopka led a team of volunteers who constucted this huge bridge, and the city decided to name it after him for his service to the community. Details in Sunday's Bee.
originally posted March 06, 2005
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Last Chance to Vote!
One a few days remain in voting for the 8th Annual Dottie Awards! MyFolsom.com is up for a Dottie in the Lifestyles & Travel category... however, MyFolsom.com is also up for a People's Choice Award - we need all the votes we can get! If you haven't voted yet, please do so now!
originally posted March 05, 2005
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Light Rail to EDH?
We don't even have our new light rail stations finished yet, and already talks are of extending the services up to El Dorado Hills. Whether existing rail or new rail would be used is unknown, but officials are testing the waters to see if the demand is there. Details in the Telegraph.
originally posted March 03, 2005
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Running Out
Folsom is down to under 500 lots available to develop on before it is built out. Given that situation, Folsom's leaders are pushing to annex land south of US 50, with development beginning in less than 3 years. With this land, Folsom will have room for more than 12,000 homes... and lots of taxpayer dollars. Full story in the Business Journal.
* More articles on South of 50
originally posted March 01, 2005
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