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.
Sunday is opening day for Yogurt Delite, open up again with new owners and a fresh remodel! A new cold topping island has been added, the bathroom has been remodeled, and more is planned. Stop by and say hi to the new owners before heading out to watch the Super Bowl!
Explore the Folsom History Museum free of charge on Saturday - it's free museum day, anf Folsom History Museum is one of many that's participating. You can check out the museum on Sutter Street from 10-6 and then walk down to Pioneer Village on Wool Street, also free and open 10-4.
The long-awaited 5-star Sutter Street Steakhouse is finally open on Sutter Street. The building is in the new Folsom Electric Building, on the top of the hill (and a pretty nice view from what we hear). Early reviews are good! Feel free to post your own.
Folsom may soon be home to 2 bowling alleys... long rumored on our message boards, the City of Folsom has updated their "upcoming businesses" page to confirm that Strikes Family Entertainment Center is negotiating with the developer to take over the old Circuit City Building.
5 were sent to the hospital in a horrific crash on East Bidwell. An eyewitness account tells that a Mercedes with no lights on and driving erratically ran a red light and was t-boned by a Dodge Durango. The Mercedes driver and her son are currently in the hospital with serious injuries; she is suspected of driving under the influence.
This weekend is the annual Folsom Jazz Festival, hosted by the Folsom Music Boosters. Some of the best jazz bands in the nation will be performing at Folsom High School and Rolling Hills Christian Church, including the University of North Texas One O'clock Lab Band, who will be playing at the Grammys right after the Festival.
Intel has announced plans for a 6-acre solar field on its Folsom campus, which will be one of the largest non-utility ground mounts in California. The solar installations are expected to be completed over the next 7 months. * Discuss in the forums
A decomposed body recently found by a few kids was finally identified. 44-year-old Earl Barrett Jr. was a frequent visitor of a Briggs Ranch resident and likely died of natural causes. Barrett was a drifter who would often disappear without notice.
On a cold Saturday in January, revitalization efforts on Sutter Street have officially been started. Mayor Starsky and the rest of city council were on hand for the event. FolsomLocalNews was on hand to take pictures.
Local skateboarders Nic and Tristan Puehse have been hard at work filming in the Cayman Islands. Their first film "Go Mega Dega" looks to be released to DVD this spring, with another one on the way for theatrical release. You can see Nic and Tristan skating at Cummings Park - they skate 6-7 hours a week. * skateboardingtwins.com * Go Mega Dega website * Puehse Twins MyFolsom article from a few years ago
2009 was a wild year, but the good news is that Folsom is in decent shape, financially. Unemployment is at 5.7%, while neighbors like Rancho Cordova are as high as 14.2. The mayor is concerned about the state budget's impact on local city levels, as 2010 doesn't look to be much better from the public sector.
This week looks to be a wet one - watch for flash flooding and wind damage. Bring your camera and please post storm damage on the forums if you can. * Pics from recent years * Discuss in the forums
Have you had a chance to see the Sacramento Heatwave, which plays its home games at Folsom High School? Now you have no excuse - admission is free for the first 200 for their remaining home games. Sat. January 16, vs. Central Valley Dawgs Sun. January 17, vs. Clayton Showtime Sun. January 24 vs. Clayton Showtime Sat. Feb 6 vs. Seattle Mountaineers Sun. Feb 7 vs. San Francisco Rumble Sat. Feb 13 vs. Modesto Explosion Sun. Feb 14 vs. Central Valley Dawgs Sat. Feb 27 vs. Clayton Showtime Sat. Mar 6 vs. California Sea Kings Sun. Mar 7 vs. Central Valley Dawgs
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