Inside
Arco Arena
We get an insider-pass at Arco Arena and find some parts of the
place few ever even knew existed. (MySacramento.me)
Craig Learoyd:
Images of Folsom MyFolsom photographer Craig Learoyd has his own photo blog! Check out his
latest pics before they are published on MyFolsom.com!
Food: Hop
Sing Palace, Mexquite Something old, something (somewhat) new. 2 great restaurants
worthy of lunch or a date night!
Best of Folsom 2009 The results are in!!! See what businesses have been given the
honors as the best in town.
Folsom Lake Crossing Photos
We got on to the bridge a week before it opened. Check out the great
views of the dam!
In-N-Out Secret
Menu
Ever heard of the secret menu at In-N-Out? It's not so secret
anymore, but you can order all sorts of fun stuff like a
Flying Dutchman.
P O P U L A R :
Folsom Forum Everything in Folsom is talked about here. One of the most
popular forums in the Sacramento Valley!
Folsom Calendar What's going on in town this week? Our calendar is pretty up to
date on events.
Add your own if you'd like!
Folsom
Restaurants We review the best local eateries in town... visit a new eatery
today!
Folsom Prison Find out the history behind Folsom Prison, and the famous
inmates that have been residents here!
Folsom
Yellow Pages Check out our yellow pages, also located at
FolsomYellowPages.net. Be sure to visit our advertisers with premium
listings!
Mormon Island Rediscovered! Come see what lies beneath Folsom Lake... the mining town of
Red Bank is starting to reappear!
Sutter Street Information about the heart of Folsom since the gold rush,
Sutter Street.
Folsom Real
Estate Thinking of moving to Folsom? Visit our non-partisan real estate
guide to get a feel of the town.
After two robberies and one burglary, a pharmacist catches stupid crook. The masked man with a black semi-automatic pistol held employees at bay while robbing the business of the powerful narcotic Norco.
Folsom local filmmakers Redwood Palms Pictures has been ordered to pay back $275,000 to some local investors, who successfully argued that their promised returns never materialized. The local film company could not pay for legal representation, yet still holds firm that it's not going under.
Vista Del Lago's pool is ready, so it will be hosting a new swim team in Folsom. The Folsom Tigersharks will be starting swim practice soon - kids aged 4-18 will be practicing for 4 months and cuminating at the Meet of Champions on August 1.
Folsom seems to be weathering the storm better than other cities, according to Mayor Starsky. The latest city newsletter has highlights from the State of the City Address, Sutter Street updates, what's new at the Zoo, and a Census 2010 reminder (hint: fill it out).
Folsom Police and the City Council recognize Todd McHugh of Citrus Heights for leading a dazed driver and her two young children to safety, just before a light rail train crashed into their vehicle.
History Channel's TV Show "Life After People" recently showed an episode showcasing Folsom Dam failing and flooding Sacramento. "Life After People" is a show about what will happen to the world when humans are no longer around. Check it out online.
Southern California frozen yogurt chain Pinkberry will be coming to Folsom soon - in the Palladio Mall. A date has not been set but their Sacramento location will open April 4. Can Folsom support more fro-yo? They are betting on it!
Local parents and businesses have donated items for auction, which are now available online for the Bulldog Bash. Bid on items from a weekend cabin, to premium seats for graduation. The auction ends March 12, so get bidding!
Workers have begun work on Sutter Street. Potholing has begun, and the medians are expected to be ripped up by next week. The historic beams have already been moved to another part of Folsom.
Boaters will be happy to know that the 5 MPH ban is no longer in effect on Folsom Lake. The lake has gotten high enough that boaters have less obstacles to contend with. Debris from recent storms and other unmarked hazards may still be around though, so boat with caution.
Folsom made the nation's top 50 "wealth centers" (#50), and has the highest median income in the Sacramento area at $86,000. 8.4% of Folsom household incomes are higher than $200,000 a year. Roseville was on the list at 84, and Elk Grove was 81.
Volunteers are being sought for a new toy museum, which is hoped to be open on Sutter Street by November. An introduction meeting will be held on Saturday, March 13 at the Murer House Learning Center in Folsom beginning at 1:30 pm. For more information, please email Candy Miller.
Local SCUBA shop Diver's Cove is closing its doors. Owner Robert Flores sent a letter out to customers that after 13 years, he's been given an offer he can't pass up and will be soon deployed over in Iraq. It is unknown when the shop's last day will be.
