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Strong Winds Fanning Flames in California

1. December 2011

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Strong Winds Fanning Flames in California

CAL FIRE says strong winds caused them to increase staffing and fire equipment throughout the state.
High winds and low humidity over much of the state may continue for the next few days. Winds in some areas are expected to have gusts in excess of 60 mph.  This weather event will significantly increase [...]

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Daylight Saving: Change Your Clocks, Smoke Alarm Batteries

2. November 2011

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Daylight Saving: Change Your Clocks, Smoke Alarm Batteries

This Sunday, remember to roll back your clocks as daylight saving comes to an end on November 6, 2012. CAL FIRE and our Folsom fire department remind you to replace the batteries in all smoke alarms as well as carbon monoxide (CO) alarm when you change your clocks.
“We recommend changing the batteries in your [...]

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Evert Palmer Selected Folsom City Manager

13. September 2011

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Evert Palmer Selected Folsom City Manager

Folsom Mayor Andy Morin announced tonight that the City Council has selected Evert Palmer, 51, to serve as city manager. Palmer has been Folsom’s Assistant City Manager for the past five years. He will assume his new position on Oct. 14, following the retirement of Kerry Miller.
“The City Council unanimously concluded that [...]

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Michelle MacKenzie Celebrating Your Life Through Art

7. September 2011

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Michelle MacKenzie Celebrating Your Life Through Art

Michelle MacKenzie has been working hard at her gallery, producing beautiful artwork, including this fabulous Canyon King sculpture.

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Dry Lightning Raises Fire Danger, CAL FIRE Staffs Up

7. September 2011

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Dry Lightning Raises Fire Danger, CAL FIRE Staffs Up

Starting Wednesday evening, an upper level low will approach the California Coast drawing in monsoonal moisture, which is predicted to trigger dry lightning across the Northeastern section of California including Lassen, Modoc, Siskiyou, & Shasta Counties.

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Folsom Police Motorcycle Competition

19. August 2011

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Folsom Police Motorcycle Competition

The Folsom Police Department Traffic Bureau will be hosting a statewide motor officer competition on August 27th, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Intel campus located at 1900 Prairie City Road in Folsom.
The public is welcome to come watch police officers from all over the state as they put their riding skills [...]

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Graffiti Night on Saturday August 20

17. August 2011

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Graffiti Night on Saturday August 20

It’s that time of year again, when the streets of Historic Folsom fill up with fabulous cars, entertainment, and especially YOU and lots of people from around the region. Graffiti Night is this Saturday!
Stephanie at the Historic District Association says there will be more than 250 classic cars displayed, plus live entertainment on Sutter street. [...]

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Reckless Driver Dies By His Own Actions

27. July 2011

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Reckless Driver Dies By His Own Actions

Just prior to 3AM this morning, Folsom Police Officers noticed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed with its headlights off on Iron Point Road.
The vehicle ran through the intersection of Iron Point Road and Empire Ranch Road without stopping at the stop sign. When officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the [...]

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Neighbors Unite to Combat Crime

27. July 2011

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Neighbors Unite to Combat Crime

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, residents throughout Folsom will join neighborhoods across the nation to celebrate the 28th Annual National Night Out.
City of Folsom residents are planning block parties, ice cream socials and other community events to celebrate National Night Out. These activities allow neighbors to get to know one another with the thought that [...]

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Catalytic Converter Thefts Leave You In The Smog

15. July 2011

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Catalytic Converter Thefts Leave You In The Smog

Thanks to Folsom Police for this report
You come out in the morning and get in your car to go to work. Suddenly your pick-up sounds like a jet boat. Thieves have stolen your catalytic converter!
Over the past seven days, the Folsom Police Department has taken numerous reports of catalytic converter thefts from residents.
A Catalytic Converter [...]

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