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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,
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Eric King Selected as Mayor
Eric King was selected as mayor for 2008 on Tuesday; his term is effective immediately. Steve Miklos was also selected as Vice-Mayor. The contruction of the new bridge and annexation of South of 50 are on the forefront of items for 2008.Labels: Eric King, Folsom Dam Bridge, South of 50, Steve Miklos
originally posted December 13, 2007
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City Unveils South of 50 Plans
The city of Folsom unveiled an elaborative master plan for l3,500 acres south of US 50. 30,000 residents and 7,500 jobs would be added to the city, and development would not likely begin until at least 2010. A full report from the city is forthcoming.
* Discuss in the Folsom Forum
* Land use mapLabels: annexation, map, master plan, South of 50
originally posted June 12, 2007
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Annexation Gets Green Light
Folsom City Council unanimously approved a plan to apply for annexing land south of US 50. About 10,000 new jobs would likely be created due to the growth, and Folsom would increase by about 25%. If approved, it would likely be up to 10 years before development begins. More in The TelegraphLabels: Folsom City Council, South of 50
originally posted July 06, 2005
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South of 50 Plans In Play
The city of Folsom is pushing forward with plans to annex land south of Highway 50, and under the current vision, it will look very similar to Folsom today, though 150 acres is set aside for walkable communities. It has land set aside for another major employer along the same scale as Intel. Story in the Bee.
* Annexation Map
* More on the South of 50 expansionLabels: Intel, map, South of 50
originally posted June 19, 2005
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South of 50 Plans Start
Though the proposed land south of US 50 have not been annexed yet, many consider it only a matter of time. Results from community workshops show that residents are concerned about 3 things - schools, water, and impact fees. What will be there is unknown, but Coucilman Jeff Starsky would like to see a 4-year university on Folsom land. More in the Folsom Telegraph.Labels: schools, South of 50
originally posted February 05, 2005
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Folsom Growth Initiative Thrown Out
A grassroots effort was put together within the last year, in an effort to curb growth south of US 50 significantly. The initiative was aimed to add two lanes to Highway 50, preserve all oak trees, maintain 50% of the land in farming, and requiring voter approval for expansion. The iniative was thrown out, and will not be on the November ballot. Details
* Folsom Growth Initiative Official WebsiteLabels: South of 50
originally posted August 21, 2004
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2 Competing Initiatives on Ballot
In what is likely to confuse the heck out of voters, there are 2 separate initiatives on the November ballot regarding Folsom's sphere of influence of land south of US 50. The city-sponsored initiative would codify environmental standards on the land; The competing ballot initiative would require 2 more lanes to Highway 50, 100% of oak woodlands to be preserved, and 50% of the land to be kept for agricultural use. Confused? Read more.
* Folsom Growth Initiative websiteLabels: South of 50
originally posted August 05, 2004
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City Officials Pump Measure A
Measure A, a half-cent sales tax passed in 1988, has provided for much needed road improvements over the years, including the Lake Natoma Bridge. The tax is scheduled to last until 2008. City officials would like to extend it to 2039 so we can fund such major projects as the Folsom Dam bridge. This time around, 66% will be required (as opposed to 50%) to pass the bond. Details in the Folsom TelegraphLabels: Dam Road, South of 50
originally posted July 06, 2004
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$100K Study South of Folsom
Up to $105,000 will be spent to consultants in a Sphere of Influence study concerning land south of Highway 50. Starting in July, several public workshops will be held to hold public workshops to see what the public feels about the possible land grab. This effort is in opposition to a campaign to get the possible annexation on the November ballot by a group of concerned citizens. Full details in the Bee.
* FolsomGrowth.orgLabels: South of 50
originally posted May 08, 2004
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Development So. of 50 Planned
The fate of open land south of Highway 50 is being planned. Several factors spell development, from Country Day School's plans to build on 80 acres, to Mayor Miklos' call for the city to annex 30,000 acres of grassland south of Highway 50. An exhaustive report on the subject is now available in the Business Journal.Labels: South of 50, Steve Miklos
originally posted March 08, 2004
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3,800 Homes to Go Up South of Hwy 50
GenCorp Inc. has announced plans to build 2200 single family homes and 1600 condos on land currently owned by Aerojet. "Smart Growth" is the buzz word, with one-third being open space, and communities with lots of biking and hiking trails, as well as a future light-rail station. More in the Bee and Business Journal.
* Discuss this in the Folsom ForumsLabels: South of 50, trails
originally posted January 21, 2004
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Bob Fish Takes Matters in to His Own Hands
Folsom City Council members are very familiar with Bob Fish, who has been a staple at city council meetings for some time. The planned growth advocate has been active in the community for around a decade, speaking up on issues from city parks to water meters. Fish is a big proponent of the voters deciding whether or not Folsom should annex south of Highway 50, and is not afraid to let city hall know about it. Fish has been profiled in the Sacramento Bee - check it out.Labels: South of 50
originally posted March 20, 2003
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To Annex or Not to Annex, That is the Question
Annexing the land south of Highway 50 seems to be a hot topic that nobody really agrees about. Some people favor annexing the land, and feel it's the City Council's decision to do it, while others feel it would be more prudent to fix the problems we already have, and also feel it's the voter's decision whether or not to annex that land. Where do the candidates stand? Read this article in the Bee to find out.
Also See: MyFolsom.Com's Voter GuideLabels: South of 50
originally posted October 26, 2002
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