Posted by | May 3, 2025 2:50 pm | , EL DORADO HILLS – A head-on collision claimed the life of a woman and left three others injured according to the California Highway Patrol CHP officials said a 2023 Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound while a 2023 Toyota Camry was heading westbound on the same roadway both reportedly driving at approximately 55 miles per hour Investigators believe the Dodge Charger veered off the south edge of the road and struck a raised asphalt curb and collided head-on with the oncoming Toyota Camry identified as 84-year-old Joan Allison of Cameron Park All three occupants of the Dodge Charger were transported to the hospital A 7-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl riding in the vehicle were also transported with injuries CHP said the crash remains under active investigation Authorities have not ruled out the involvement of alcohol or drugs as a contributing factor Green Valley Road was temporarily closed in both directions Saturday while crews worked the scene an during the investigation No portion of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher About UsPrivacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsContact UsSubscribe for FREE! 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Make sure you get those nominations in before voting begins Posted by | May 5, 2025 8:59 am | , Proposed facility includes 410,000 square foot facility with 3,000 seat arena an application has been submitted to the City of Folsom for state of the art sports complex within the Folsom Plan area officially announced submission of their application for Folsom Ranch Sports Complex The approximately 410,000-square-foot facility will be located on a nearly 21-acre site in south Folsom The sports complex will include four components: a 3,000-seat arena with a National Hockey League-size ice sheet and a covered and lit outdoor turf field,” according to the applicant’s plans The facility will be designed to host tournaments and public recreational activities for ice hockey “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone in bringing a much-needed recreational facility to Folsom and the greater Sacramento region,” said Joe Wagoner “The Folsom Ranch Sports Complex will not only fill the regional void for ice sports but also provide flexible spaces for a wide range of indoor and outdoor athletic events from basketball and volleyball to lacrosse and soccer Our vision is to create a venue that strengthens community bonds through sports The sports complex will be able to accommodate multiple configurations for various sports and events The design includes three NHL-size ice sheets which can be divided into nine youth hockey rinks the interior can host up to 24 volleyball courts or 27 youth basketball courts The outdoor area will include approximately 145,000 square feet of space including a 126,000-square-foot covered and lit outdoor turf field the facility will offer approximately 20,000 square feet of medical treatment and office space “We have been eagerly awaiting a formal application for the proposed Folsom Ranch Sports Complex,” said Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino “A facility of this scale could bring exciting new opportunities for recreation While the concept still needs to go through the city’s thorough review process we appreciate the developer’s investment in Folsom and look forward to learning more as the proposal moves forward.” An early economic impact report projects the sports complex to generate substantial benefits for the city of Folsom including the creation of hundreds of jobs and an estimated annual economic impact of over $23.7 million from retail the facility is projected to serve more than 1.3 million visitors per year “This project is a game-changer not just for tourism but for our entire business community,” said Joe Gagliardi which includes both the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and the Folsom Tourism Bureau “The Folsom Ranch Sports Complex will drive new visitor spending and open doors for local businesses to grow alongside the city’s expanding infrastructure It reflects the kind of visionary development that supports both economic vitality and quality of life for our residents.” Sacramento County is the largest county in the United States without a year-round ice facility and there are no full ice sheets within a 30-minute drive of the project site The sports complex aims to address this gap while supporting the growing popularity of ice sports in California “Our local sports organizations have long advocated for additional high-quality facilities,” said Rich Francis president of the Folsom Athletic Association “The Folsom Ranch Sports Complex will dramatically expand opportunities for our youth and adult athletes alike allowing us to host tournaments and competitions that were previously impossible in our area Our association represents more than 15,000 young athletes and families through Recreational and Competitive teams and this facility will only be a net positive.” The Mettle Shop team has extensive experience in professional and recreational sports including managing and operating venues such as Golden1 Center and Heart Health Park The project application is will now go under review by the City of Folsom Posted by | May 4, 2025 3:32 pm | , El Dorado Musical Theatre is ready to turn up the charm and turn the Harris Center pink as its latest production, Legally Blonde The Musical opens May 9 for a one-weekend-only run filled with heart The beloved story of Elle Woods and her unlikely journey from sorority sweetheart to Harvard Law standout will take the stage in signature EDMT style—complete with dazzling choreography A musical adaptation of the hit 2001 film, Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods a fashion-loving college senior whose life is flipped upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her to pursue law school Determined to prove she’s more than a pretty face Elle follows him to Harvard and soon discovers her own voice and purpose in a world that underestimated her with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach has become a fan-favorite thanks to its catchy songs and empowering message The EDMT production is an “Encore” show featuring performers ages 13 to 22 who were selected through a competitive audition process with choreography by Rachelle Johnston and vocal direction by Jennifer Wittmayer the creative team is rounded out by costume designer Karen McConnell and producer Chris Hobbs The show is rated PG-13 for mild language and some mature themes but remains a heartfelt and humorous journey that resonates across generations Performances will be held at the Harris Center for the Arts on the Folsom Lake College campus May 11 at 2:00 p.m.; followed by final weekend performances on Friday Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Harris Center box office or online at tickets.harriscenter.net As one of Northern California’s most acclaimed youth theater organizations EDMT continues to deliver Broadway-caliber performances while nurturing the next generation of stage talent. Legally Blonde is set to be another standout showcase in the company’s storied legacy—don’t miss your chance to see Elle Woods in all her fabulous Posted by | May 5, 2025 12:12 pm | , A Folsom police officer offering help to a stranded driver ended up uncovering a loaded firearm and illegal drugs resulting in the arrest of a Sacramento woman on multiple charges on May 1 near the 2700 block of East Bidwell Street An officer on patrol was flagged down by a woman whose vehicle had run out of gas in a nearby parking lot The officer provided assistance by obtaining fuel and helping her get back on the road the same officer noticed the woman acting suspiciously while passing through the area again police said the woman admitted to having drugs and a loaded firearm in the vehicle A search of the car revealed a loaded .38-caliber revolver identified as 47-year-old Kelly Long of Sacramento was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail including possession of a concealed firearm Folsom police noted in their report that the incident highlights the importance of vigilance “What started as a simple act of assistance turned into a serious public safety matter and another example of how staying alert helps us protect our community,” the department shared in the report Bill Sullivan has over 25 years of professional journalism and content creation experience in which he has earned 37 professional awards He is the co-founder/publisher of Folsom Times an All Town Media LLC product Contact:Newsroom@parks.ca.gov Translate this page into Spanish Bureau of Reclamation will require all trailered or motorized vessels launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine to participate in a vessel inspection/quarantine program to help prevent the spread of golden mussels This highly invasive aquatic species was recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta the first known occurrence of golden mussels in North America Golden mussels pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state A media availability will be held this afternoon at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA). Media outlets interested in attending must RSVP to State Parks at newsroom@parks.ca.gov “California State Parks is working with the U.S Bureau of Reclamation and numerous state agencies to take critical steps to prevent golden mussels from infesting Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine,” said Folsom Lake SRA Superintendent Mike Howard “We thank boaters for their understanding as we implement the new procedures and are working to make the inspection processes as efficient as possible These prevention measures are a far better alternative to closing the lakes to vessels or a golden mussel infestation which would not only cause substantial damage to the ecosystem and fishery but also impact the power generation and water delivery systems at Folsom Dam and Reservoir.”  These invasive mussels can also cause significant damage to boats by attaching to hulls and clogging engines which will lead to increased costs for boat owners Here are the new requirements:Beginning April 14 Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine will be temporarily closed to all trailered or motorized vessel launching Vessel owners wishing to launch at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine at Auburn SRA must have their vessels inspected and a quarantine seal (watercraft band) applied for 30 days the vessel will not be permitted to launch. Vessel inspections will be conducted at Beals Point beginning April 14 This process is expected to take 15 to 30 minutes depending on the vessel vessels completing the 30-day quarantine may return to the two lakes Boaters wishing to return to the lakes in the future will have the option to have their boat sealed upon exiting the water and will not be required to quarantine thereafter as long as the seal remains intact.  All trailered vessels are subject to the inspection outrigger canoes and rowboats are not subject to the inspection quarantine and decontamination requirements Hand-launched watercraft with electric trolling motors As part of this new golden mussel prevention program only hand-launched boats will be permitted on Lake Natoma The existing 5 mph speed limit on Lake Natoma for motorized craft will remain in effect DBW maintains a list of contacts at: https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/inspections Additional information on the golden mussel prevention program including inspection site locations, frequently asked questions and hours can be found at www.parks.ca.gov/FolsomLakeGoldenMussels Subscribe to California State Parks News via e-mail at NewsRoom@parks.ca.gov California State Parks provides for the health inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation Sign up to receive the latest State Parks news directly to your email Have a question? Use the Contact Us Page. © Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); It has been closed since April 14th due to an invasive species called golden mussels Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Posted by | Apr 16, 2025 1:06 pm | , Historic Folsom has welcomed another new culinary gem to its collection of local eateries a family-owned Italian-inspired restaurant filling the cozy spot previously home to Sweet Dozen Corners dessert shop Bella Maci is a labor of love brought to life by longtime local chef and restaurateur Brian Knadle alongside his daughter Macy and her mother Brooke The restaurant’s name—Bella Maci—means “beautiful Macy,” a heartfelt tribute that reflects the family-centric vision behind the venture Brian Knadle is no stranger to Folsom’s food scene As the former owner and executive chef of Marly and Moo and a former partner in Sutter Street Steakhouse his name is synonymous with quality and creativity on the plate he set out to create something more intimate and personal “We wanted to build a place where people could gather and feel like they’re part of something special,” the family shared as they announced their opening The announcement of Bella Maci’s opening sparked immediate attention from the local community and beyond shared her glowing review after traveling from Chico just to experience the new spot “Ohhhh my soooo delicious,” she posted “The atmosphere is gorgeous and historical Folsom is a treat.” Another diner “You can definitely feel the love and energy that has been put into Bella Maci And what’s cooking inside this welcoming new venue The menu reflects the team’s attention to detail and passion for Italian flavors with a modern touch From house-made meatballs with ricotta and parmesan to spring pea orecchiette with basil pesto and pine nuts the starters and entrees strike a perfect balance between comforting and elevated Standout dishes include the Dungeness crab gluten-free penne with crème fraîche and chives a rich strozzapreti with Mary’s chicken and a grilled filet mignon served with polenta and gorgonzola dolce Lighter offerings include fresh arugula salad with fennel and pistachios and a vibrant tuna carpaccio topped with lemon caper aioli and asparagus with leeks and pancetta round out the dining options Dessert lovers can indulge in choices like mascarpone cheesecake with balsamic strawberries These are just a few of the many items on their menu with specialty cocktails like a blood orange spritz local craft beers from Red Bus and Solid Ground and a thoughtful selection of wines from California and Italy Highlights include Barbera from El Dorado County For those seeking a more casual experience limited counter seating is available for walk-in guests though reservations are highly recommended The restaurant also welcomes inquiries about private dining and special occasions Bella Maci is now open Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. visit their website or call (916) 805-5746 Posted by | Apr 15, 2025 10:10 pm | , Key speakers say some 26,000 attendees turn out for Fighting Oligarchy tour stop Tuesday A city more accustomed to business commerce and a rodeo rather than national political rallies found itself in the spotlight Tuesday as thousands flocked to Folsom Lake College for a large-scale event headlined by U.S Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez The event not only filled the campus athletic field but also brought many to the streets surrounding the college to demonstrate their support—or opposition—for the speakers and the movement they represent part of the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour marked a rare political moment for Folsom—drawing one of the largest organized single crowds the city has seen The college’s athletic field became the setting for a series of speeches focused on economic inequality with attendees arriving from across the region to take part some 26,000 people were in attendance; however the official numbers had not yet been confirmed Tuesday night Originally scheduled for the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn the event was relocated to Folsom just days prior due to rising attendance projections Parking lots at the college and surrounding businesses quickly filled and attendees parked throughout nearby commercial centers and residential neighborhoods Many walked long distances to reach the venue in coordination with the Los Rios Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office implemented traffic control measures and temporary road closures Ocasio-Cortez Delivers Her Firebrand Speech Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took the stage to strong applause opening her remarks with what she called a sweeping indictment of concentrated wealth and political influence “We are here together because an extreme concentration of power and corruption is taking over our country like never before People we love are being targeted and harassed just for being LGBTQ are being disappeared off the street by men in vans with no uniform.” Ocasio-Cortez tied these social issues directly to economic imbalance “The destruction of our rights and our democracy is directly tied to the growing and extreme wealth inequality that has been building in America for years,” she said a plane flew overhead displaying a banner that read “Folsom is Trump country.” Ocasio-Cortez addressed the crowd shortly thereafter “They said Folsom is Trump Country—it sure don’t look like it today I don’t think this is Trump Country; I think this is our country.” She also delivered her share of pointed remarks about President Donald Trump in her address He was found guilty of 34 felony counts of fraud Of course he is lying and manipulating the stock market too,” she said among her talking points Ocasio-Cortez closed with a call to action “We don’t have to live like this anymore Folsom—a better country where we fight for the dignity of all people It is standing together without exception to reject division That is the only way that we can win.” Senator Bernie Sanders followed with a speech centered on economic inequality And we will not accept a rigged economy where working people struggle while billionaires become richer,” Sanders said He cited Elon Musk as an example of wealth concentration “Elon Musk owns more wealth than the bottom 50% of households in America “We have got to create an economy that works for working people Musk and the billionaire class,” he said Sanders proposed reallocating federal priorities “Maybe instead of spending a trillion dollars a year on the military what about building five million units of low-income and affordable housing?” he asked is earning less than he or she did back then,” he said “It is time to raise the minimum wage to a living wage.” “We remain the only major country on Earth not to guarantee healthcare to all people as a human right We have a healthcare system which is broken Sanders then turned his focus to local representation you’ve got a congressman here whose name is Kevin Kiley Kiley is watching the livestream or not,” Sanders said I think some of your constituents have a message for you: Don’t vote to give tax breaks to billionaires and cut programs that the working class of this country desperately needs.” I have a feeling that some of your constituents would love to sit down and chat with you on that issue.” “Just look at what Republicans in Congress have been quietly doing They have been voting to advance cuts on hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid and veterans’ benefits so they can take that money and give it to their donor class—all in the form of paying for tax cuts for the rich and sweetheart government contracts for their companies like SpaceX The man who represents you right here in Congress “Kevin Kiley knows that this is not what you want He knows that it hurts the people of Folsom But he is not there to serve working families He is there to serve himself and the billionaire class that put him there,” Sanders said Additional Speakers Address State and Labor Issues California Director of the Working Families Party opened the rally with a focus on California’s cost-of-living concerns “I’m tired of reading a headline of another greedy billionaire corporation attacking everyday Americans,” she said “This party imagines a California which invests in affordable homes and a state where neighbors can walk into a hospital and get care.” California Labor Federation President Lorena Gonzalez spoke on behalf of organized labor “Which side are you on?” she asked “Are you on the side of the workers breaking our backs to make ends meet… or are you on the side of corporate oligarchs who bust unions and exploit profits off the sweat of our labor?” national president of the American Federation of Government Employees criticized efforts to weaken federal worker protections “They want you to believe that—after having been around for over nine decades through wars and terrorist attacks and pandemics—our union is suddenly a threat to national security Let’s be clear: they don’t want to get rid of our union because of safety or security It’s retaliation,” Kelley said “This isn’t just about federal workers,” he added what’s to stop them from silencing you next?” While the rally drew thousands of supporters it also prompted a visible response from demonstrators opposed to its message Groups gathered throughout the afternoon along East Bidwell Street and near Broadstone Marketplace wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and Trump-branded shirt “This isn’t about oligarchy—this is about socialism trying to creep into our community,” Dawson said Many Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez supporters wore campaign apparel instead wearing a Bernie Sanders T-shirt and Democratic Party pins told Folsom Times as she waited in line that she attended to support a cause that aligned with her values “I came here because Bernie and AOC are standing up for people like me—working people who feel like we’ve been somewhat left behind these days financially,” Hayes said Security was managed by Los Rios Community College Police with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies and the rally concluded peacefully as the sun set and field seating accommodations were provided throughout the afternoon and evening The “Fighting Oligarchy” tour continues in additional cities over the coming weeks Organizers say the goal is to “elevate conversations around economic reform and to engage communities ahead of the next election cycle,” which includes the upcoming mid terms Posted by | Apr 17, 2025 9:05 am | The Folsom Police Department has announced the department will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint this Saturday during the evening hours at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Folsom DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road “Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Sergeant Tim Galovich said “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.” Folsom Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties Funding for the checkpoint program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Posted by | Apr 15, 2025 5:07 pm | An early morning street fight in the heart of Historic Folsom led to multiple arrests and the recovery of two loaded firearms officers responded to several 911 calls reporting a large-scale physical altercation near the intersection of Sutter Street and Riley Street Witnesses described a chaotic scene involving multiple men and women fighting with one man reportedly knocked unconscious Police said the man later regained consciousness and was transported to a local hospital for treatment they learned from witnesses that one of the men involved had allegedly brandished a handgun before fleeing the area in a vehicle Officers quickly began working to locate those involved using vehicle descriptions provided by witnesses “Folsom officers located and stopped one sport utility vehicle containing two women believed to be part of the altercation,” the Folsom Police Department said in a statement a second SUV matching the suspect description was located and stopped by officers from the Citrus Heights Police Department officers recovered two loaded handguns—one of which was confirmed to have been reported stolen Investigators later determined that the two women had been involved in a separate assault on two other women Police said there were no serious injuries reported in that incident The four individuals taken into custody were all from Sacramento They were cited and released with court dates including battery causing great bodily injury was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm in public and possession of a large-capacity magazine Cade and Brown were booked into the Sacramento County Jail following their arrests we thank the alert community members who called 911 and our partners at Citrus Heights PD for helping us bring this dangerous situation to a safe resolution,” the Folsom Police Department said The investigation remains active as authorities continue to review evidence and witness statements Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine will be closed to all trailered or motorized vessels All boats wishing to launch into Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine are required to go through a mandatory 30-day quarantine.After May 14 2025 all trailered or motorized vessels entering Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine will be required to have a quarantine and/or decontamination seal intact and verified prior to entering the water Bureau of Reclamation to help prevent the spread of the highly invasive golden mussel (limnoperna fortunei) all trailered or motorized vessel owners wishing to launch at Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine will be subject to an inspection Golden mussels were recently discovered in the Port of Stockton in October 2024 the first known occurrence in North America This highly invasive non-native species poses a significant immediate threat to the ecological health of the waters of the state water intake and conveyance systems and water quality Golden mussels can survive in a wider range of conditions than quagga or zebra mussels Golden mussels can dramatically reduce the abundance of both zooplankton and phytoplankton Mussel invasions elsewhere have been associated with an increased frequency of potentially-toxic blooms of Microcystis Their propensity to rapidly colonize any available hard surface jeopardizes built infrastructure in any infested water bodies They can cause significant damage to boats by attaching to hulls and clogging engines Rather than close Folsom Lake to recreation boating Reclamation and State Parks are opting for a prevention program This action is necessary as a golden mussel infestation at Folsom Lake could cause substantial damage not only to the ecosystem but could also impact the power generation and water delivery systems at Folsom Dam and Reservoir Caption: Golden mussels colonizing a water pipe at a hydroelectric plan in Brazin (Mountinho After May 14, 2025, there will be staff inspecting boats at all OPEN boat launch facilities at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine in the event that parking areas meet maximum capacity all vehicles will be denied entry Folsom Lake SRA and Auburn SRA will be implementing new protocols for boat launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine All boats meeting the requirements for the inspection procedures will be quarantined and an inspection seal will be applied Vessels in compliance will be verified on site and permitted to launch CF number and other pertinent data will be entered into the Watercraft Inspection Database (WID) If Beals Point Parking Facility reaches capacity, State Parks will direct visitors to Granite Bay for queue. Please check the Folsom Lake Facebook or Instagram for traffic updates If it is raining the vessel inspection site will be CLOSED for the day.  The following locations are authorized to conduct the 30-day quarantine inspections and place the red seal on vessels: Mello Marine Marine Service Center Uph Yoars Trained State Parks staff will inspect each vessel for the presence of mussels and onboard water Once a vessel passes inspection a red quarantine seal will be applied for 30 days during which the vessel will not be permitted to launch The seal will include a cable through the bow eye of the vessel and around the frame of the trailer to insure it is not launched The seals are tamper evident and serialized Each seal application will be entered into a database to confirm the date Vessels that have finished the 30-day quarantine may launch and have the seal removed by authorized staff or may return to obtain a green seal Caption: Example of Quarantine Red Cable Seal any vessel wishing to launch sooner than the required 30-day quarantine period must have a hot-water decontamination performed by an approved decontamination station These vessels are allowed to launch immediately following decontamination and will have a green seal applied all vessels must have a green seal attached by authorized staff to be allowed to freely launch at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine Staff will ensure there is no debris on the vessel and that the ballasts and live wells are emptied before applying the outbound green seal  If a seal is not applied for any reason the vessel will need to undergo another 30-day quarantine or decontamination Quagga and Zebra (Dreissenid) mussels and the recently identified Golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) pose a serious threat to California's waters and fisheries The spread of these freshwater mussels threatens recreational boating and fishing agriculture and the environment in general As a means to stop the spread of these harmful invasive mussels and dry means to take the following steps: Boaters should be prepared for inspections throughout the state designed to help ensure California's waterbodies remain mussel-free Properly cleaning and drying can help protect boats and help boaters avoid quarantines or being turned away from a water destination the Division of Boating and Waterways urges boaters to plan for possible launch restrictions and inspections by calling waterbodies before leaving home Programs and requirements vary and can change rapidly rowing shells and row boats are not subject to the inspection Hand launched boats with electric trolling motors and eFoils are also exempt from the inspection quarantine or decontamination and seal program All exempt watercraft must follow the Clean As part of implementing this new golden mussel prevention program only hand launched boats will be permitted either non-motorized craft or hand launched boats with small electric trolling motors Trailered boats will not be permitted at Lake Natoma For questions about this new boat launching rule at Folsom Lake SRA and Auburn SRA contact GFD.GoldenMussel@parks.ca.gov Caption: Golden Mussels found in San Joaquin River just outside Stockton in October 2024 View the Golden Mussel Prevention Program FAQs page If you have any questions about the program, please contact GFD.GoldenMussel@parks.ca.gov Contact:Mike HowardFolsom Lake Sector SuperintendentGold Fields District(916) 988-0205 in collaboration withthe Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) will intermittently close a segment of the American River Bike Trail within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area next month for a utility undergrounding project Monday through Friday between Mountain Oak Court and the Rainbow Bridge State Parks expects to reopen the trail by April 1 This trail closure is necessary for SMUD to install utilities beneath the bike path and trail users are encouraged to find an alternate path the trail will remain open but be reduced to a single travel lane “We understand this project will impact trail users and have worked closely with SMUD to schedule this project outside of peak use times,” said Folsom Lake Sector Superintendent Mike Howard “While this closure may be an inconvenience in the short term the long-term benefits will enhance community safety and provide more reliable utilities.” SMUD personnel will be present during the closure to help ensure the public’s safety and prevent access to the construction zone For updates on the project, check our webpage and Facebook page: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area By: 5:30 am on April 28 Recent permit activity has been spotted regarding a much-delayed proposal for 655 Folsom Street in SoMa, San Francisco The application was initially filed in 2013 to replace the two-story Canton Dim Sum House restaurant with a 14-story apartment complex The structure has remained six years after the previously announced 2019 groundbreaking by developer Pillar Capital Group The recent permit activity shows that the proposal has not altered since the last planning department update in early 2020 The application calls for a 14-story tower with 89 apartments 2,300 square feet of ground-level commercial space Additional storage is included for 97 bicycles Demolition will be required for the existing building City records show the property last sold in 2013 for $11 million The 0.16-acre rectangular parcel is located at the corner of Folsom Street and Hawthorne Street The site is on the same block as the expansive SoMa Square Apartments and directly across from the recently re-skinned office complex at 633 Folsom Street The lot is immediately adjacent to 120 Hawthorne Street, a roughly half-acre, irregularly-shaped lot with a similar story to 655 Folsom Street. Equity Residential received approval in 2017 for a 230-unit residential infill designed by Handel Architects 120 Hawthorne Street (outlined in white) wrapped around 655 Folsom Street (corner lot) Arquitectonica has worked as the project architect The previously-released renderings show a rectangular complex characterized by a checkered pattern of boxy bay windows and inset terraces Additional open space is provided with a rooftop deck New building permits were issued in August 2019 with demolition permits issued in October 2023 The estimated cost and timeline for construction have not been provided Pillar Capital Group has yet to reply to a request for comment Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews We desperately need many more of these throughout SoMa Waiting for the day when cranes begin to dot the sky again I thought most of the luxury condos emptied out when all of the tech bros decamped to Austin As someone who was in the rental market less than a month ago the housing market in SF for both rentals and buying is back in high demand with the RTO enforcement at some companies JS Sullivan’s condo development in Russian Hill sold out in less than a year and towers like Mira are getting filled again They believe any new housing is a sin and the world of supply and demand is imaginary The derelict restaurant is a drag on the neighborhood I hope those white framing elements are concrete Having lived in so many other cities and countries it’s insane how long it takes for anything to get built in this city Nothing is stopping them from building it other than their own greed I’m never quite certain on some of these projects whether they are rentals or condos I know in NY people refer to their homes as “apartments,” even though they may be condos or co-ops I think outside of NYC apartments means rentals and condos means for sale I think the Condo market is pretty much non-existent right though so I don’t think many condos are getting built The Florida condo building collapse a few years ago caused HOA fees to go up nationwide so that buildings could be better maintained and high interest rates mean that most buyers have to pay interest with the money that could have gone to HOA fees Those things combined make it hard for Condos to get sold right now so I don’t think many builders are even bothering with them ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC Posted by | Apr 14, 2025 4:22 pm | , Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “AOC” due Tuesday afternoon Drivers in Folsom should brace for widespread traffic delays and road closures this Tuesday as thousands are expected to descend on the city for a large-scale political rally presented by U.S Senator Bernie Sanders and featuring Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Folsom Lake College City and campus officials say traffic congestion is expected to begin early in the afternoon and continue into the evening hours as the high-profile national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour makes its Northern California stop at the college’s outdoor athletic field and the speaking program scheduled to begin at 6 p.m According to a traffic advisory issued by the Folsom Police Department and the Los Rios Police Department significant traffic congestion is expected along East Bidwell Street The city is advising drivers to plan ahead including Scholar Way between East Bidwell Street and Silberhorn Drive and Cavitt Drive between Scholar Way and Lothian Way These streets will remain closed to through traffic until the conclusion of the event and parking in nearby residential neighborhoods will be restricted to residents only Drivers are asked to obey all posted signage and to avoid blocking driveways or private access points Law enforcement agencies will also be closely monitoring the area as several groups are reportedly planning a variety of demonstrations in response to the event some of which are expected near the college and along East Bidwell Street While police did not elaborate on the nature of the demonstrations they advised the public to remain aware of their surroundings and follow any temporary detours or instructions from officers at the scene working in coordination with Los Rios Police and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office will be present throughout the day to manage traffic flow Tuesday’s event marks a last-minute venue change for the Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez tour which was initially scheduled to be held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn Due to overwhelming RSVP numbers and space limitations the tour team relocated the event to Folsom Lake College similar events held in Southern California have drawn large crowds adding to expectations of significant turnout in Folsom Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino noted in a social media comment that city officials have been told to anticipate up to 10,000 attendees Security and traffic plans have been developed swiftly between local agencies to prepare for the influx “We are happy to provide this service for our community partners,” said Kristy Hart of Folsom Lake College “We are very happy to serve our civic duty as well.” Hart emphasized that all logistical and planning responsibilities are being handled by the Sanders tour team and not the college itself The event is part of a national campaign by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez focused on economic inequality and corporate influence in government The “Fighting Oligarchy” tour has made headlines across the country for targeting figures such as former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk accusing them of undermining public sector jobs and eroding democratic accountability “Over the course of the next few weeks I’ll be hitting the road to have real discussions across America on how we move forward to take on the oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country,” Sanders said in announcing the tour Tuesday’s event in Folsom will focus on issues such as economic justice participants must RSVP in advance through the tour’s official website Those planning to attend should note several security restrictions Outside food and beverages will also not be permitted Six food trucks will also be onsite for food purchases Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for seating on the athletic field Free parking will be available on a first-come though spaces are expected to fill quickly Overflow parking may be available on nearby streets where permitted The event is expected to wrap up by 9 p.m. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application At the time of his passing he was at the Langdale Hospice House but spent most of his formative years in Forest Park and Jonesboro until his family moved back to Valdosta when he was sixteen years old he developed an interest in playing the drums he and his brother formed a band and played different venues locally When Ian graduated from Valdosta High School he soon entered the workforce and worked at Precision Industries and the Langdale Company He had two college degrees and was almost finished with a bachelor's degree in Psychology owned several businesses including Carol's Wallpaper Ian also owned and ran a bar called Shooter's He worked at Brooks Welding two separate times where he was a certified welder he moved to Nashville Tennessee and lived there for three years he joined a traveling band and played many venues from Minot North Dakota to Jackson Hole Wyoming where he played at the Famous Cowboy Bar He also played at the venue called Redrock he played an eastern ten state tour with a group from Florida His doctor wanted Ian to write a song for him It was produced and recorded in Moultrie by Gary Dibenedetto Ian also wrote another song for the same doctor He and his friend Brian Cagley recorded an eight song album under the name of Ten Cent Pistol his mother taught Ian how to read musical notation for drums Ian loved his family and was one of those rare individuals who would give his last cent to someone in need Kenneth Folsom (Linda) Aunt Karen Pennington (Lee) Ian was preceded in death by his wonderful mother Folsom and Leta Mae Folsom and James Ellis and Mabel Cooper A memorial service for Ian will be held at 1pm on Saturday The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12-1pm donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Valdosta Online 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You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.stanton@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said over 30,000 people turned out to his rally with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez located within a Republican-leaning Congressional district on Tuesday Newsweek reached out to a spokesperson for Sanders for comment via email Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are two progressive standard-bearers for the Democratic Party who have been touring the U.S. for the "Fight Oligarchy" tour, bringing events to swing states and deeply conservative corners of the country to drive progressive enthusiasm and resistance to President Donald Trump's policy Folsom, a suburb of Sacramento, is viewed as a competitive area and is located within California's 3rd Congressional District, represented by Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley The current configuration of the map gave Trump single-digit wins in the 2016 Despite that conservative slant, more than 30,000 people attended the rally, Sanders wrote in a post to X, formerly Twitter more than 30,000 people came out on a Tuesday night," he wrote "We can and WILL defeat Trump and the oligarchs." A Folsom Lake College official confirmed to Newsweek on Wednesday that 30,000 people were in attendance Kiley won reelection in the district where Folsom is located by about 11 points though Trumps' victory was closer to 3 points according to data compiled by analyst Drew Savicki and cited by the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia The Cook Political Report classifies the district as "Likely Republican" in 2026 meaning it is "not considered competitive at this point," but it does have "the potential to become engaged." Sanders has said the rally is meant "to have real discussions across America on how we move forward to take on the oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country." During the Folsom rally, Sanders acknowledged the crowd size he has drawn to conservative states like Idaho and Utah "We were in Idaho—Idaho!—and 12,000 people showed up...the most conservative state in the country," the progressive senator said "we had 20,000 people in Salt Lake City—[in] a Republican state." Sanders' staff said that he held his largest-ever rally in Los Angeles They said the event drew a crowd of some 36,000 people Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Fighting Oligarchy rally in Los Angeles: "Big money is how we got Donald Trump And his whole presidency began with launching tools for bribery meme coins to fleece working people and move around money in the dark extortion settlements from media companies and law firms who gladly pay them." Colorado rally in a March 23 X post: "The Dems just move around the same group of paid 'protesters.'" In a separate post on Friday Musk wrote: "Bernie is just fully communist." The Fighting Oligarchy tour is set to continue on Wednesday with a stop in Missoula, Montana, a state that Trump easily won in each of his elections, as well as in 2020 when he lost to former President Joe Biden ET: This article was updated with additional information Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all