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!
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.
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date on events.
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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!
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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.
Vista Del Lago's pool is ready, so it will be hosting a new swim team in Folsom. The Folsom Tigersharks will be starting swim practice soon - kids aged 4-18 will be practicing for 4 months and cuminating at the Meet of Champions on August 1.
A new football documentary about Vista Del Lago football is coming. Produced by local filmographer Matt Gray (and MyFolsom netizen) of Gray Family Films, it looks well done! Check out the hi-def teaser:
Bethany Hamilton, the surfer who lost her arm to a shark, shows students what courage is all about. She will be speaking at Vista Del Lago on Feb. 19th at a school assembly, then again at Folsom High on the 20th. She will also show her 28 min. documentary and make personal appearances Tues. 6:30 PM at The Block (Oak & E. Bidwell) and Wed. 6:30 PM at Folsom High. All are invited to the public events. * newsong.info * bethanyhamilton.com
Soy Sauce giant Kikkoman Foods, which has a large plant here in Folsom, is sponsoring 3 kids from the Folsom-Cordova area to take a scholarship tour of Japan. The deadline is January 22... if you or your child go to a Folsom high school, apply today!
Vista Del Lago has started testing out its new stadium lighting, causing ire among neighbors in the area. While some embrace hearing and seeing the football games, some are concerned about the brightness, traffic, and general issues associated with football games. Poll: Like the Lights?
Is Vista Del Lago ready? It better be... because 600 new students will be charging in next week, anxious to get the place worn in. Though many parts of the school are not ready, Phase I construction is wrapping up and officials vow they will be ready. Check out the new place before anyone else! Another MyFolsom.com exclusive.
Vista del Lago High School, which will be Folsom's second major high school, will officially break ground on Thursday, 5:15 pm. The high school is a year off schedule due to naturally-occurring asbestos cleanup, but will hopefully be built soon. The high school will be located at 1970 Broadstone Parkway.
When you have 3,000 students at your high school, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. Folsom High is feeling the brunt of an influx of new students, and the delay in Lago Vista High School's construction is not making things easier. Faced with budget cuts, students must face closed restrooms, lack of lockers, and lacking science equipment. Full story
Folsom citizens concerned about the asbestos cleanup at the Lago Vista High School site are invited to attend a public review of the proposal. The school district plans on covering the soil with woven fabric, with a layer of clean fill dirt over it. Construction could start as early as this summer. Full details in the Bee.
...2 people, to be exact. After 1,700 fliers were sent out to Folsom residents regarding how Folsom-Cordova planned on cleaning up the naturally occurring asbestos at the Lago Vista High School work site, only 2 showed up to speak at the hearing. For the record, the school grounds will be covered with clean fill, and fabric, however it appears the public's concern for this is not very much. Details
Recently discovered asbestos (the natural forming kind) while doing preliminary groundwork for Lago Vista High School has prompted builders and homeowners in the Southeast area of Folsom to take caution when digging in the dirt. The common rule of thumb is to water down the dirt so it doesn't kick up dust and re-cover the soil when you are done. Full details in the Bee.
Plans for Folsom's new high school, Lago Vista High School, have been put on hold indefinitely, in light of the naturally occuring asbestos found at the construction site. An action plan to remove the asbestos is needed by October 1, and a preliminary environmental assessment by October 15. Details in the Folsom Telegraph
Empire Ranch residents are a little alarmed at the discovery of naturally-occurring asbestos at the site of the new Lago Vista High School, scheduled to open in Fall 2006. Serpentine rock, a common creator of natural asbestos, was found on the land, and now a multi-million dollar cleanup effort is planned, possibly delaying the school to 2007. Details: Sac Bee
Folsom residents will not have to wait any longer in anticipation of naming the new high school, as Lago Vista was chosen as the official school name for Folsom's second high school. Several names such as Empire High and Lake View High were considered, but Lago Vista was ultimately chosen. More details in the Folsom Telegraph. * Lago Vista High School Campus Map
