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City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of April 30, 2018
News and Updates
Folsom Gets in Gear for Bike Month
This time of year is an opportunity to celebrate the "power of the pedal" and enjoy the many benefits of cycling during the Sacramento region's Annual May is Bike Month campaign.
Cyclists can participate in many special events in May, including themed rides, group rides and clinics; find details at www.50corridor.com
Learn more about Folsom cycling events including: Great Scott Bike and Walk Event, 11th Annual Folsom Ride with the Mayor and Amgen Tour of California
Every Friday during the month of May a winner will be selected for sharing their bike photos taken in Historic Folsom using the hashtag #historicfolsom on Instagram. For more information visit
www.visitfolsom.com.
City Manager Evert Palmer Announces Retirement
Folsom City Manager Evert Palmer announced he will retire July 15 after serving the City of Folsom for 22 years, including seven years as city manager and six years as assistant city manager.
"Serving this community, helping to shape its future, has been the highlight of my career and a remarkable part of my life. Looking back over the last two decades, I'm proud to help lead and plan the great City of Folsom we know today-the best place in California to raise a family," Palmer said.
SacRT Awarded $84 Million for New Light Rail Trains and Double Tracking to Folsom
The Sacramento Regional Transit District has received two grants worth more than $84 million to purchase 20 new low-floor light rail vehicles to replace others that are more than 30 years old.
$64 million comes from the State of California's Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Improvement Program (TIRCP) to implement the first phase of a rail modernization program
The TIRCP grant award will require SacRT to implement three express routes from Folsom to downtown Sacramento during peak commute hours
$20.3 million comes from the 2018 Solutions for Congested Corridors Program and paves the way for double tracking on the Gold Line-a project that will allow increased frequency of light rail service to Folsom
Sacramento Regional Transit Needs to Hear from You!
Help plan for the future of transit in the Sacramento region by participating in a
virtual community workshop. Your input will help to create a new transit network for SacRT. The workshop is open until May 15.
Be Rattlesnake Safe
With the coming of warmer weather conditions, it is important to remain alert for rattlesnakes.
Residents can report rattlesnake sightings to the Folsom Police Department non-emergency line at 916-355-7231
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has completed a list of do's and don'ts in snake country available here
Sign up for Nixle Emergency Alerts
The City of Folsom is urging residents to sign up for alerts and important safety notifications in the event of an emergency.
Sign up for text and/or email alerts
Receive real-time notifications on local crimes, fires, storms and other safety issues
Folsom Public Library Book-to-Action Series Presentation
Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Join urban food forester Dominic Allamano for an exploration of ways to activate the insights presented in the book "The Nature Fix" within your life, your garden and your local community.
You can help make a difference and water more efficiently by installing a WaterSense-labeled weather-based sprinkler timer. You can find out more at
epa.gov/watersense.
Water customers may receive a free evaluation of indoor and outdoor water use, including an irrigation check-up. Read More
Support the organizations that give back to our community all year long. Participate and donate to your favorite Folsom nonprofits during the Big Day of Giving on Thursday, May 3.
Donate Here
Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Folsom Fire Department encourages residents to reduce the threat of wildfires in the community. According to the National Fire Protection Association, it is often embers and small flames that cause homes to ignite during wildfires. Residents can make their property-and their neighborhood-safer by following
these tips.
Mental Health Month: Promoting Wellness, Recovery and Hope
Mental illness is treatable, and recovery is possible when education, family, peer and community supports are available and used. Residents are encouraged to join the "Mental Illness: It's Not Always What You Think" project hosted by Sacramento County this May during Mental Health Month.
Learn more at www.StopStigmaSacramento.org.
Featured Events
Register for the Love My Mom 5K
Honor and celebrate moms at the 4th annual Love My Mom 5K Saturday, May 12. The race starts and finishes at Whole Foods; the course includes the Palladio's interior streets and surrounding roads. Participants will be electronically timed and special awards will be presented to top finishers in a variety of categories including single and double strollers, top female, top mom and others. Register today!
Folsom Senior Center Hosts Cinco de Mayo Party Friday
All seniors age 55+ are invited to the Cinco de Mayo party starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 4. The free event includes light refreshments, a fun raffle and live music provided by the Folsom Senior Center guitar class. Party-goers may bring a brown bag lunch. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street, between Folsom City Hall and the Folsom Police Department. Call 916-461-6601 for more information.
Senior Dance Friday
The Folsom Senior Center hosts its monthly dance from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Admission to the dance is $3 for ages 55+. A 30-minute line dance lesson kicks things off at 2:30 p.m.; all levels are welcome to join. After the lesson, enjoy light refreshments and a variety of music from the 50s and beyond. The Folsom Senior Center is located at 48 Natoma Street; call 916-461-6601 for more information.
