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Five In Hospital After Vehicle Crashes Into Bowling Alley
At 12:30 a.m. this morning, the Folsom Police and Fire Departments responded to the Folsom Lake Bowl after it was reported a vehicle had crashed through a wrought iron fenced patio, where patrons of the bar were sitting.
When officers and fire personnel arrived on scene, they found five people with varying degrees of injuries, though [...]
Help Folsom Zoo Win $10,000 Grant, Just Vote
9. January 2012
The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is one of only three organizations competing to win a $10,000 IKEA grant. The organization that receives the highest number of text votes by Jan. 20 wins the contest.
Zoo staff would use the funds for a makeover of the Zoo’s log cabin classroom.
“We’re asking residents and Zoo lovers to text [...]
Double Fatal Collision: Intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Parkshore Drive
8. January 2012
This morning during the investigation into the double fatal collision that occurred last night at 6:46 p.m., Michael Sharp (21) of Folsom was arrested for two counts of Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated (191.5(a) PC) and Drug Impaired Driving Causing Serious Injury or Death (23153 CVC).
Due to Sharp’s injuries, he was unable to be [...]
Transient Threatens To Damage Sutter Street Business
19. December 2011
A transient man, hiding under a Sutter Street business, like a troll under a bridge, caused Folsom police to evacuate Christmas Shoppers on Sutter Street.
The man, 50 year-old James Saporito, had set up camp under a Sutter Street business. He was banging on the floor and yelling at customers from underneath the building.
At 11:30 am, [...]
Boy Pinned Under Vehicle On East Bidwell, In Motorized Scooter Accident
17. December 2011
Friday morning at 8:30 am the Folsom Police Department began receiving emergency calls regarding a vehicle that collided with a motorized scooter at the intersection of East Bidwell Street and Glenn Drive. When officers arrived, they found a middle school aged juvenile, wearing a helmet, pinned under the vehicle. Due to the nature of the [...]
Continue reading...Kerry Howell Elected Folsom Mayor, Miklos Vice Mayor
14. December 2011
The Folsom City Council elected Kerri Howell as mayor and Steve Miklos as vice mayor during the Dec. 13 Council meeting. They will serve one year terms, effective immediately.
“I am looking forward to continuing to serve Folsom in a slightly different capacity and to working toward a healthy and prosperous year in Folsom,” said [...]
Strong Winds Fanning Flames in California
1. December 2011
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 [...]
Daylight Saving: Change Your Clocks, Smoke Alarm Batteries
2. November 2011
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 [...]
Shoulder Tap Operation Leads To 5 Arrests in Minor Decoy Sting
27. October 2011
In its continued effort to ensure minors and merchants are following the law as it relates to alcohol use and sales, the Folsom Police Special Investigation Unit conducted a Minor Decoy/Shoulder Tap Operation on Friday October 21, 2011.
A minor decoy is any person, under the age of 21, who assists police with identifying and apprehending [...]
Animal cruelty case reveals impact of deregulation and budget cuts
25. October 2011
A total of 56 horses have been relocated to The Grace Foundation of Northern California’s facilities after what rescue workers described as “the most disturbing animal cruelty case [they have] ever encountered”.
Upon arrival at the “Whispering Pines” stables just outside the small town of Susanville, CA, Grace Foundation staff discovered the ground littered with the [...]
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10. January 2012
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