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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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Folsom Lots at a Premium
John Laing homes has set a new record for Sacramento area real estate - it has recently purchased 16.5 acres in Folsom at almost $1.4million an acre. Though the real estate market is slowing down, Folsom remains a hot property - few buildable lots remain, and south of 50 expansion won't likely be for some time.Labels: real estate
originally posted January 30, 2006
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Police Chief Named Interim Asst City Manager
Folsom Police Chief Sam Spiegel has been named interim Assistant City Manager, a position left vacant since the departure of Wil Kempton. Spegel's duties are primarily traffic management, and lobbying new bridge issues. Press Release
* Bee articleLabels: Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Police, Sam Spiegel, Traffic, Will Kempton
originally posted January 27, 2006
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Bridge Sought Before December 2008
A recent announcement from the US Army Corps of Engineers about a delay in the Folsom Dam Bypass Bridge has ruffled a few city officials. City council members are lobbying to expidite the bridge construction as fast as possible. Construction is currently slated to begin in March 2007.Labels: Folsom City Council, Folsom Dam Bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, USACE
originally posted January 26, 2006
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Historic-Style Garage OK'd for Old Folsom
a four-story parking garage has been approved to be built in the parking lot behind Yager's on Sutter Street. The structure will contain 320 spaces, to the tune of $9 million. The architecture will resemble 19th century er... parking garages.Labels: Light Rail, Sutter Street
originally posted January 25, 2006
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Suicide of Folsom CHP
Brian Nicholson, a 40-year old California Highway Patrol sargeant, was found in the Lake Tahoe area, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Nicholsen was under investigation regarding the molestation of a 3-year old boy. He was divorced with 2 children.
* More on News10.netLabels: suicide
originally posted January 20, 2006
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Dam Improvements Cheaper, Faster
The US Army Corps of Engineers has decided to halt its 'general reevaluation report' on the modification of Folsom Dam for flood control. The dam's modifications are intended to release more water in times of severe storms. The original 2013 completion date is now obtainable again, and is still projected to be within budget.Labels: Folsom Dam, USACE
originally posted January 12, 2006
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Folsom Man Arrested in Child Molestation Case
Richard Priest, 47, a Sacramento International Airport firefighter, has been arrested on suspicion of multiple child molestation acts. The victims were 4 girls between the ages of 6 and 9. Story in the Bee, Fox40.
* Forum discussion
City Manager Stepping Down
Martha Clark Lofgren, city manager since 2000, has announced that she will be stepping down this spring. Lofgren cited desire to spend more time with family and to work in the public sector. She's been with the city since 1994.
* Discuss on the forums
originally posted January 11, 2006
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City May Deal With Trash Blight
You asked for it, and you may receive. Folsom City Council will consider banning residents' trash/recycle bins in public view. These containers are a sore spot of residents who consider them an eyesore in front of everyone's houses. Coincidentally, this very topic has been quite popular on the forums.
* Folsom Forum discussionLabels: Folsom City Council
originally posted January 08, 2006
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Worried About Water
Folsom continues to expand... only problem is, we don't have enough water. If we had a drought year next year, the city would have to cut consumption by around 20%. By 2010, a 40% cutback would be needed. Find out what the city is doing.Labels: drought, future, water issues
originally posted January 05, 2006
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Doug Udell, 1949 - 2005
Doug Udell, a former Folsom assistant city manager, passed away last Friday from a heart attack. He was 56. Udell ran for city council twice, in 2002, and 2004. Services are set for Thusday, 11 am, at Community Bible Church.Labels: Doug Udell, Folsom City Council, in memoriam
originally posted January 03, 2006
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Wet and Windy
The recent storms to Northern California has brought plenty of downed trees, fences and power lines... it also makes for some interesting views. If you haven't had a chance to see the swollen rivers, we've grabbed some pictures, thanks to some MyFolsom netizens!
Pics updated 1/2/06
* Folsom Weather .ComLabels: Folsom Weather
originally posted January 01, 2006
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