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 map

Seen it All in Folsom?

Think you’ve seen everything there is to see in our fair town? We beg to differ. After you’ve hit all of the typical tourist spots in Folsom, we ask you to see some of the parts of town that are not so well-known. Do you know where Folsom’s first college was? Now you will.

Asbestos Concern Areas Grow

A new, detailed map showing areas of naturally-occurring asbestos has been revealed. A public meeting will be available on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Rancho Murieta Community Service District, 15160 Jackson Road.
* Folsom Asbestos – What it Means to You

New Humbug Creek Bridge In

It seems as though every 6 months or so, Folsom is home to a new bridge. Thanks to the work of Folsom City Trails coordinator Jim Kopopka and many volunteers, Folsom’s famous bikeways now have a new bridge over Humbug Creek. Find out where and see the story in the Bee.

High School Groundbreaking on Thursday

Vista del Lago High School, which will be Folsom’s second major high school, will officially break ground on Thursday, 5:15 pm. The high school is a year off schedule due to naturally-occurring asbestos cleanup, but will hopefully be built soon. The high school will be located at 1970 Broadstone Parkway.

$1.2M Bridge to Link Trails

Folsom’s legendary trail system may soon be getting an upgrade, with a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that goes over East Bidwell. Various bridge designs are being pitched to the city and Folsom City Council is expected to vote on the project in December or January. Story in the Sacramento Bee.
* Folsom Trails Map
* Folsom Bike Trails Photo Map

Cool Off at Folsom Lake

A wet spring and rising temperatures equates to a lake full of water… and people. Since a few of the parking lots are under water, some people have had to be turned away at Folsom Lake, as there is not enough room for everyone. Every weekend, about 1,400 boats visit the lake. Story in The Sacramento Bee.
* Folsom Lake Boating Map
* Folsom Lake Topography Map
* Folsom Lake Trails Map

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 expansion

Undiscovered Gems

Folsom’s bike trails are some of the best in California… that says a lot for such a beautiful state! MyFolsom.com photographer Craig Learoyd has gone throughout the trails and taken pictures at almost all of the vista points… check out the photos, map, and even GPS coordinates of the journey! A MyFolsom.com exclusive!
* Folsom, CA Bikeway Map with Photos

Lago Vista High Cleanup Scheduled

Folsom citizens concerned about the asbestos cleanup at the Lago Vista High School site are invited to attend a public review of the proposal. The school district plans on covering the soil with woven fabric, with a layer of clean fill dirt over it. Construction could start as early as this summer. Full details in the Bee.