Kerry Howell Elected Folsom Mayor, Miklos Vice Mayor

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

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

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

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

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 [...]

FALLFEST IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

FALLFEST IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
GREAT FUN FOR ALL AGES
Celebrate the magic of the Halloween and Fall season with the Folsom Historic District and attend the 3rd annual FallFest on Saturday October 29 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in downtown historic Folsom.
This event has something for everyone! FallFest combines street vendors, a children’s [...]

SPOOKTACULAR EVENT OCTOBER 28 – NIGHT OF 1,000 PUMPKINS

SPOOKTACULAR EVENT OCTOBER 28 – NIGHT OF 1,000 PUMPKINS
FOLSOM HISTORIC DISTRICT
Folsom, Ca – October 19, 2011 beginning at 6 p.m.—Night of 1,000 Pumpkins is a night to remember when hundreds drop off their carved pumpkins in Historic Folsom and it is these pumpkins that line Sutter Street in all their eerie glory! The excitement of [...]

2011 Spooktacular Halloween

River Oak Center for Children & Funderland Amusement Park
2010 Spooktacular Halloween
Help support the children at River Oak – Bring in a new game or new art supplies for River Oak Center for Children and get free ride tickets (up to 4 tickets maximum, depending upon item donated)

FREE admission and parking
Safe Trick or treating for only [...]

Support local author Gina Mulligan

Support local author Gina Mulligan whose condensed life story is in the Top 100 of “Your Life… The Reader’s Digest Version” contest.  Already posted on facebook.com/ReadersDigest
(New York, NY – October 10, 2011) Local author Gina Mulligan’s 150-word life story is currently a Top 100 public vote contender in the “Your Life… The Reader’s Digest Version” contest at [...]

We Need Volunteers Tomorrow Morning

Folsom Historic District Association
October 3, 2011
We need your help!  Jim Snook is picking up corn stalks to decorate the historic district for the fall season.  We need help putting them up around the district tomorrow morning.  Please bring scissors and meet in front of Snooks at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 4th.  We really appreciate it!
Thank you so much!
Folsom Historic District Association