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Best of Folsom 2008
Voting is now over for the Best of Folsom... check back in early
May to see who won! |
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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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New
Food Reviews
Noble Roman's Pizza, Ruby Tuesday, Pei Wei, Mimi's are the
latest reviews for your dining pleasure. |
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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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Did You Know...?
* Folsom Dam is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
* The tower crane operator earns the highest pay of all workers on the Folsom Dam bypass bridge construction site.
* The Historic District Parking structure, due to open in March or April, will provide free parking for 317 vehicles and secure bicycle storage for light rail riders and Historic District visitors.
* Folsom now has 257 miles of streets, 7,098 street lights, 90 traffic signals and 197 miles of storm drains.
* The American River Water Education Center was moved to its new locations in one piece with all exhibits intact during the early stages of the bridge construction process.
* The Public Works Department has 73.7 full-time employees working in administration & engineering, streets, transit, storm water and fleet management.Labels: Folsom Dam, Folsom Dam Bridge, Sutter Street
originally posted February 10, 2008
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Filmed in Folsom
Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Edward James Olmos, and other movie stars have filmed movies here in Folsom, California... thanks to some keen eyes from our netizens, we discovered some hidden gems on YouTube. See what parts of town you recognize!Labels: Folsom Dam, Folsom Prison, movies, Rainbow Bridge
originally posted January 22, 2008
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Folsom Dam Upgrade Underway
Work is finally underway for a $1.3 billion dam raise and spillway construction on Folsom Dam. Governor Schwarzenegger and Heather Fargo were among the dignitaries in attendance; the project is expected to last until 2015, and will double the lovel of flood protection in Sacramento.Labels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam, Spillway
originally posted January 15, 2008
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Dam Doomed???
Will the Folsom Dam break, killing thousands of residents? Satire website The Onion reports on a pre-emptive memorial for Folsom Dam. "Mayor" Joseph Sheridan announced he will announce his resignation the moment the Dam breaks. (It's a joke, in case you were confused...)
* Discuss in the Folsom ForumLabels: Folsom Dam, satire
originally posted October 23, 2007
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New Spillway OK'd
As part of the Folsom Dam Raise project, the US Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers have signed off on a new spillway for Folsom Dam, which would run parallel to the new bridge, currently under construction. The project will start in October and may go in to 2018 or 2019.Labels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam, Folsom Dam Bridge, Spillway, USACE, USBOR
originally posted June 09, 2007
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Dam Spillway Gets OK
The Folsom Dam Spillway has cleared its final hurdle before construction can begin. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation has approved the environmental review of the project, and bids are now being sought for construction. Construction may begin as early as October.Labels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam, USBOR
originally posted May 03, 2007
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Dam Raise Impact Report Out
The environmental impact report for the Folsom Dam raise project is out; The study covers plans for a 3.5 foot raise in dam height; an auxiliary spillway, replacing 3 spillway gates, as well as strengthening the Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam.Labels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam
originally posted April 01, 2007
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Sac Sheriffs to Secure Dam
Since the impact of a Folsom Dam failure could impact the entire Sacramento Valley, the Bureau of Reclamation has decided that the Sacramento Sheriff's Department will now be in charge of securing Folsom Dam. The cost to taxpayers - $4.8 million a year.Labels: Folsom Dam, USBOR
originally posted January 23, 2007
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Dam Project Comments Extended
The US Bureau of Reclamation's public comment period has been extended until Friday regarding the Dam project. The popular boat launch Folsom Point (formerly Dyke 8) has been slated for a 7-year closure during the construction, which would likely have a serious impact on businesses and residents alike.
* Send comments to soliver@mp.usbr.gov, Rebecca.A.Victorine@usace.army.mil
* Environmental study details (Folsom Point info on 3.13-37)Labels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam, Folsom Lake, USBOR
originally posted January 21, 2007
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Folsom Point Closed For 7 Years?
Congestion at Folsom's boat launch areas may get worse starting this summer. A Folsom resident has read the environmental impact report and learned that the planned Dam improvements for flood control will include closing Folsom Point in the meantime, and possibly other launches. Public comments are due by January 22.
* Discuss on the Folsom Forum
* Sac Bee article
* Telegraph articleLabels: Dam raise, Folsom Dam, Folsom Lake, Folsom Point
originally posted January 05, 2007
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Dam Spillway Study Released
A new spillway for Folsom Dam is being looked at - this would help prevent an overflow on the dam in the event of a 200-year flood. The project would include the new spillway on the eastern part of the lake, as well as seismic and seepage imrovements, and possibly raising the dam 3.5 feet.
* Bureau of Reclamation websiteLabels: Folsom Dam, USBOR
originally posted December 02, 2006
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50 Dam Years!
It's hard to remember Folsom as a town without the Folsom Dam, or Folsom Lake. 50 Years ago, the Dam was built, which created power, recreation, and flood control for the Sacramento Valley. A re-dedication of the Dam is slated for Saturday, May 20.Labels: Folsom Dam
originally posted May 14, 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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New Spillways For Dam?
Local officials are looking into possibly adding a new spillway to Folsom Dam, as the original plan of modifying the dam has ballooned in costs. Increased flood control has been very much on the forefront in the wake of Hurrican Katrina, but nothing has been resolved yet. Story in the Bee.Labels: Folsom Dam
originally posted October 18, 2005
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Folsom Dam Releasing 5%
In order to be 40% empty to accomodate snowpack in the Sierras, Bureau of Reclamation officials are letting out about 5% of the lake. The American River has risen about 2-3 feet because of this, and the lake should be at 40% by Sunday. Details on TheKCRAChannel.comLabels: Folsom Dam, USBOR
originally posted February 12, 2005
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Folsom Dam Not Sufficient
The water stored from the Folsom Dam may be sufficient for now, however when Sacramento County's population is expected to boom by 2030, farmers will not get their water 45% of the time, if Folsom Lake is the only source. Representative John Doolittle has long advocated an Auburn Dam, however since that may be a political impossibility, Doolittle is turning his focus to a smaller Alder Dam, which would be a $63 million project DetailsLabels: Folsom Dam
originally posted September 19, 2004
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