Author Archives: Steve Heard

Light Rail Out of Action

A massive Oak tree fell across the light rail tracks this morning, taking the overhead

Robbery Suspect Shot and Killed

Less than two hours ago, a robber went to the Wells Fargo at 1113 East

Folsom Resident Wrestles Shotgun From Intruder

A Folsom resident in Dean Way fought an intruder with a shotgun, then held him

Body Discovered at Negro Bar

On Sunday, Folsom police were called by State Park rangers, after a white truck was

Folsom Vet Cares For Famous Tiny Puppy

The world’s tiniest rescue puppy, Beyonce, is now four weeks old. She has captured the

Fresh & Easy Opens With EPA Award

The new Fresh & Easy store on Blue Ravine opens today, after winning a prestigious

DUI Crash Sends Four to Hospital

A DUI crash in Folsom sent the drunk driver and three people from the other

Burglar’s Luck Runs Out

Just after lunchtime, on Friday, Andrew Christian Heitmeyer decided to burglarize a home on Fratis

Help the Zoo Win $10,000!

The Folsom Zoo could win $10,000, thanks to IKEA staff, if MyFolsomites and other Folsom

Police Evacuate Sutter Street

Folsom police evacuated Christmas Shoppers from Sutter Street, after a transient man, hiding under a

Kerri Howell Elected Mayor

Folsom City Council elected Kerri Howell mayor and Steve Miklos vice mayor at the Dec.

Teen Killed; Transient Arrested

19-year old Minor Leon was stabbed to death after what police believe to be a

Folsom Live 2011

Folsom Live 2011 went very well this year. Lots of of great bands on all

Graffiti Night Cars This Saturday

Yes, Graffiti Night is here. The streets of Historic Folsom fill up with fabulous cars,

Low Rates + Low Prices + High Rents = Brisk Market

Here we are, nearing the end of summer, and despite the state of the economy, despite

Reckless Driver Dies In Chase

A reckless driver who fled from police attempted to run over police officers, endangered officers

Prairie City Fire

If you were anywhere near Hwy 50 and Prairie City this evening, then you might

Clarksville Day

What is now El Dorado Hills near highway 50 was once known as Clarksville back

Second Saturday

Craig Learoyd checked out Folsom’s second Saturday on a gorgeous Saturday evening in April. Take

Persistance Pays Off for Some

When the government unveiled HAMP (home affordable modification program), it was estimated that up to

It’s Gonna Be a Good One

Well, it’s about time for some predictions for the year in Real Estate. I’m going

The Crazy Myth of Housing Affordability

Housing is affordable. That’s no myth. The myth is that when products become more affordable,

Short-sale Success!

We’ve all heard and read about short-sale nightmares. I’ve written about them several times myself.

Short-sale Nightmare, part II

Hey Kids, In my last post, I talked about the short-sale nightmare of having Bank

Short Sale Nightmare

Hey Folks, it’s been a while, but I am back and ready to rant, I

Most Banks Still Don’t Have It Together…

For those who don’t know, a short-sale is where the seller of a home owes

Local Real Estate Sales Increase

The first quarter results are in for the Folsom Real Estate market, and they show

A Record Setting April?

So, we knew April would be busy, but I don’t think anyone was prepared for