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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of September 26, 2016
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Folsom Named California's Best Place to Raise a Family
Folsom has been named California's best place to raise a family by personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub cites family life and fun, education, health, safety, and affordability as reasons why Folsom landed the top spot.
In order to help families find the best California cities for putting down roots, WalletHub's analysts compared 240 Golden State cities across 21 key metrics. They range from "number of attractions" to "number of pediatricians per capita" to "unemployment rate." Learn more about WalletHub's methodology.
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Tree Pruning for Safety and Clearance
Overgrown trees and shrubs are a traffic safety danger when they block the view of traffic signs. Trimming trees and vegetation is critical to protect motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and City street sweepers in your neighborhood. Especially during autumn and winter when dead leaves fall, the street sweeper service helps minimize flooding risks by keeping storm drains clear of leaves, litter and other debris.
If vegetation is blocking visibility in the street or at an intersection, it is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner or resident to trim the vegetation. Trees on your property are not maintained by the City, but it is important to know there are still regulations about pruning or removing certain perimeter trees on your property. City code requires that there be 14.5' of clearance over the street and 7' of clearance over the sidewalk. You must obtain a permit to prune "street trees"- located within 12.5' from the sidewalk- if you are removing any live wood over 2" in diameter.
For more information about caring for your trees, see our educational resources at www.folsom.ca.us/trees.
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Folsom Police Department Hosts Open House on October 1
Learn how the Folsom Police Department protects and serves the community at the sixth annual open house this Saturday, October 1. The open house will feature opportunities to meet Police Chief Cynthia Renaud, watch K-9 demonstrations, learn about CSI and fingerprinting, and take a behind-the-scenes self-guided tour of the Police Department and more! The event will be held at the Folsom Police Department from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 46 Natoma Street. Learn more at www.folsompd.com.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Econome Family Park
The community is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for Folsom's new Econome Family Park at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. The park site is located at 1900 Parkway Drive (near Blue Ravine Road). The 12-acre park is named for brothers George and Nick Econome and their wives Marilyn and Anne, in recognition of their collective dedication to the city and community of Folsom. The park is anticipated to open in the fall of 2017 and will feature sports fields, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, a walking circuit, picnic areas, and two play areas.
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Register for the Folsom Glow Run Before it Sells Out!
Join the fun at the fourth annual Folsom Glow Run on Saturday, October 1 starting at 7:45 p.m. This family-friendly, all-ages event starts and finishes in Folsom's Historic District. The 4K walk/run route includes DJ music, a Silly String battle, glowing and lighted costumes, and a foam tunnel finish line. All registered participants receive glow goodies and a custom-designed commemorative Glow Run finisher's medal. This event sells out! Learn more and register today at www.stylemg.com/FolsomGlowRun.
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Unleash the Fun! Folsom Aquatic Center Hosts 14th Annual Bark 'n' Splash Bash
The dogs have their day at this annual dog swim event on Saturday, October 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Folsom Aquatic Center's activity pool opens for the exclusive use of four-legged fans, and the fenced lawn areas provide plenty of space for ball fetching and visits with local vendors. (As standard post-season procedure, the pool will be drained, inspected, and sanitized after the event.) Entry fee is $10 per dog; human companions are free. Written proof of current animal license is required for each dog and will be verified on-site; all dogs must be on leash for entry. Folsom residents who need to purchase or renew their dog's license prior to the event may do so at Folsom City Hall, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (bring dog's current rabies certificate). Call 916-355-8318 for more event information.
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Folsom Fire Department Open House and Pancake Breakfast October 8
The Folsom Fire Department will open up the fire station for the annual open house and pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 8. Meet local firefighters, tour the station, and learn important safety tips. Kids can participate in fun activities, like meeting Rescue the Fire Dog and exploring fire equipment and vehicles. The open house will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Station 35, located at 535 Glenn Drive. Event parking is available at the station or across the street at Walmart. The pancake breakfast is $7 per person, and kids age 7 and under eat free.
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City Council Meeting, September 27
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