City News: Your Weekly Update
April 21, 2021
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City of Folsom Celebrates 75 Years |
The City of Folsom is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The occasion marks a special opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future. The city is proud to celebrate Folsom’s history, community, businesses, culture, public services, and vision.
You’re invited to take part in the celebration!
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Take a visual tour through the City of Folsom history map to see the evolution from a gold mining and railroad town to the vibrant city we enjoy today.
- Join your friends, neighbors, and community to create a community photo mosaic commemorating the City of Folsom’s 75th anniversary. The photos will be combined into one united image of the community.
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Download our free printable 75th anniversary scavenger hunt and explore Folsom’s great outdoors.
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Pick up a free commemorative poster and pin at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street (while supplies last).
- Download 75th anniversary Zoom backgrounds and social media graphics.
- Submit your favorite Folsom-inspired songs and check out the 75th Anniversary playlist.
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Water Level at Willow Hill Reservoir to be Lowered for Inspection |
The City of Folsom Environmental and Water Resources Department plans to lower water levels at the Willow Hill Reservoir in May and June. City engineers will evaluate the design and construction options for an upcoming valve and pipeline repair project at the reservoir. These repairs are required by the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams.
Beginning in early May, water operators will start lowering the water level by turning off the water supply from the city’s water treatment plant, which feeds the reservoir. The water level will be lowered by several feet over the next month until it is approximately four feet below normal operating water levels. This will allow city engineers to get a better look at facilities normally underwater.
Water levels will gradually return to normal levels once the evaluation is complete in May or June. The reservoir is located at Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park, 321 Barnhill Drive, and is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. The reservoir will remain open to the public, but allowable recreational activities may be modified during the inspection. Stay informed at www.folsom.ca.us.
For more information, contact City of Folsom Associate Civil Engineer Kelsie Gugino at 916-461-6166 or kgugino@folsom.ca.us.
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Weekend White Rock Road Closure Planned |
A section of White Rock Road will close from 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, through Sunday, April 25, 7 a.m., as crews modify existing White Rock Road to prepare for bridge construction for the Capital SouthEast Connector.
White Rock Road will be closed from east of Scott Road to west of East Bidwell Street. The city has installed message signs to alert motorists about the closures, flaggers will direct traffic, and a detour has been established.
This segment of the Capital SouthEast Connector project will extend from Prairie City Road to E. Bidwell Street, construct a four-lane bridge over Alder Creek, and realign and widen segments of White Rock Road.
The Capital SouthEast Connector project is a 34-mile expressway that will link I-5 and Highway 99 south of Elk Grove to Highway 50 east of El Dorado Hills. When complete, the long-planned project will serve as a commute alternative to Highways 50 and 99, relieve traffic congestion, promote economic development, preserve Sacramento County open spaces, and improve roadway safety. Work on the Capital SouthEast Connector project has been divided into segments, which will be completed as funding is available.
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Drug Take-Back Day Saturday |
The Folsom Police Department is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24 Bring your old, unwanted, or expired prescription medications to the Folsom Police Department, 46 Natoma Street, for proper disposal.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the community about the potential for abuse of medications. This one-day event provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of prescription drugs free of charge and anonymously, with no questions asked.
Please remove all pills, tablets, and capsules from their packaging and consolidate them into one bag before disposal. Needles, auto-injectors, or other sharps will not be accepted. Vape pens and e-cigarettes will be accepted this year. For more information, call 916-461-6540 or visit takebackday.dea.gov.
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Free Hand Sanitizer for Folsom Businesses and Residents on April 30 Drive-Thru Event |
The City of Folsom is offering free hand sanitizer to Folsom businesses from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and residents from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 30. The drive-thru event will be held at 405 Natoma Station Drive, in the parking lot of the Ernie Sheldon Youth Sports Park. The 16.9-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer were allocated to the city by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Participants can pick up the hand sanitizer without leaving their car; both individual bottles and larger quantities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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Upgrade to a “Smart” Sprinkler Controller for $75 |
Upgrade to a new Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller for only $75 through an instant rebate offered by the City of Folsom in partnership with the Regional Water Authority and local water providers.
The Rachio 3 Controller acts like a thermostat for your sprinklers, using local weather conditions to adjust how long your sprinklers run. The controller automatically reduces sprinkler runtimes when the weather is cooler and increases them when the temperatures rise. You can also manage the controller from your smartphone with the Rachio app.
The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller typically retails for about $220 for an eight-zone system but is being offered at a reduced rate of $75. Installation is not included but is an easy do-it-yourself task.
Rebates are available for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Rebate details, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available at BeWaterSmart.info.
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Spring is in the air, and so are mosquitoes! As the days get warmer and people start spending more time outside, everyone needs to take precautions and protect themselves from mosquito-transmitted diseases.
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District urges residents to do their part in preventing mosquitoes around their homes. At least once a week, remember to look around your yard and drain any water from flowerpots, birdbaths, tires, dog dishes, and other small sources where water can accumulate and provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Ticks are another concern this season. In recent weeks, the District’s laboratory surveillance program has seen an increase in the number of ticks that have tested positive for Lyme Disease. Most of the infected ticks have been found along the American River Parkway and the Willow Creek Recreation Area. The best way to prevent getting tick-borne diseases is to avoid coming into contact with them and preventing bites. If you are spending time outdoors in areas where ticks are common, remember to walk along well-groomed trails, use tick repellent, and perform tick checks on all family members and pets.
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Still Time to Register for Love My Mom 5K |
The 7th annual Love My Mom 5K takes place Sunday, May 2. This popular event returns this year with both virtual and in-person options. Registration is limited to 300 runners for the in-person option and 200 runners for the virtual option. Kids can also take part in a half-mile virtual run; registration is capped at 100 participants.
The in-person 5K course takes place at the Palladio Mall, and the race starts and finishes in the Whole Foods parking lot at 270 Palladio Parkway. The race will comply with current public health guidelines, and in-person participants will be required to adhere to all health and safety protocol (details provided at time of registration). Spectators are not permitted along any portion of the in-person race route.
All registered in-person and virtual 5K participants will receive a special commemorative finisher’s medal and T-shirt. Half-mile virtual kids’ race participants will receive a finisher’s medal. Learn more and register today.
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Celebrate Trails Day Your Way! |
On Saturday, April 24, Folsom residents are encouraged to celebrate the city’s beautiful recreational trail system. The choice is yours: go for a walk, run, or ride along your favorite trail; pick up trash along a trail segment; or think of another creative way to celebrate Trails Day. Use #FolsomTrailsDay and share with us!
Please remember to adhere to current public health guidelines, follow trail safety and etiquette practices, and to leave no trace. Find trail maps and trail safety and etiquette videos on the City of Folsom website.
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Book Clubs at the Folsom Public Library |
The Folsom Public Library offers four different book clubs for adults and teens.
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Our longest-running book club is open to all and focuses on a wide variety of genres. The next meeting at 1 p.m., May 20 discusses Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson. All meetings are being held via Zoom.
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Our newest book club—We Read YA Book Club meets virtually at 4 p.m., April 28 to discuss Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft. A Zoom link will be posted on the day of the meeting. This club focuses on young adult (YA) literature. Anyone age 18 and above can join.
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The Teen Book Club meets this month, at 3:30 p.m., May 14, and will discuss House of Hollows by Krystal Sutherland. This book club is exclusively for teens ages 13-18.
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Gather your own group and borrow one of our Book Clubs in a Bag. With over 65 bags and counting, there are many options that appeal to every reader. Each kit contains eight to twelve books and a discussion guide. View a list of available titles by searching “Book Club in a Bag” in our catalog or page through the binder at the Adult Information desk.
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City Council Meeting
April 27, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed |
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