City News: Your Weekly Update
October 1, 2020
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New Sacramento County Public Health Order — Red Tier
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Sacramento County has moved into the less restrictive Red Tier 2 in California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The tiered system is a blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities.
The following businesses may now operate indoors:
- All retail (maximum 50% capacity).
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Critical infrastructure.
- Gyms and fitness centers (maximum 10% capacity).
- Hair salons and barbershops.
- Movie theaters (maximum 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer).
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums (maximum 25% capacity).
- Nail salons and physician-ordered electrolysis operations.
- Personal care services, such as body waxing and esthetician services.
- Places of worship (maximum 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer).
- Professional sports (without live audiences).
- Restaurants (maximum 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer).
- Shopping centers, such as malls, destination centers, and swap meets (excluding food courts and common areas).
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Turn Folsom Orange Before Halloween! |
Sacramento County has officially moved into the Red Tier 2 on the state’s colored tier system. Let's keep the momentum going and move into the Orange Tier 3 by Halloween. The Orange Tier 3 will support widespread opening of most business sectors and slow the spread of COVID-19.
In order for Sacramento County to make Orange Tier 3 in four weeks, every person living, working, and recreating in Sacramento County is asked to do their part:
- Continue to wear a face covering when in public.
- Continue to observe social distancing guidelines.
- Maintain good hygiene.
- Do not gather indoors with non-household members.
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Mark Your Calendar for the Folsom Glass Pumpkin Patch! |
The second annual Glass Pumpkin Patch takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 10 and 11 on the grounds of the Folsom Art Center, 48 Natoma Street. Spectacular outdoor displays will showcase more than 2,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins of every color, shape, and size. The glass pumpkins are available in a variety of price points, providing a rare opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind festive glass art created by brothers Aaron and Tate Bezdek, and Ash Koss – the owners of 2BGlass – and seven other talented local glass artists. Proceeds from this event benefit Folsom Parks & Recreation’s community arts education programs at the Folsom Art Center. This Folsom Parks & Recreation event is made possible by the generous support of our partners 2BGlass and the Folsom Telegraph.
This is an outdoor event! Admission to the Glass Pumpkin Patch is free, and ample space will be provided for all shoppers to maintain safe social distancing. Face masks are strongly encouraged and are mandatory when you cannot maintain 6-foot distancing. The City of Folsom is following public health guidelines provided by county, state, and federal officials. As these guidelines evolve, event details may change as well. For more information, call 916-461-6601.
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Gallery at 48 Natoma Reopens October 5 for Advance Reservation Tours |
The Gallery at 48 Natoma features the new exhibit, “Sublime Succulents,” with paintings by Sue Torgren and botanical glass sculptures by Nicholson van Altena Glass. Art work created by special needs students in the Capernaum Creates program is on display in the adjacent Community Exhibition Gallery. The exhibits continue through November 5; both galleries are located in the Folsom Art Center, 48 Natoma Street.
Free, self-guided tours are available for individuals or groups (maximum 10 people/group) with an advance reservation only. Reservations are available starting October 5 for a variety of days and times; call 916-461-6611 or email cabraham@folsom.ca.us to learn more and make reservations.
The gallery will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the weekend of October 10 and 11 during the Glass Pumpkin Patch event. Admission to the gallery will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and monitors will limit attendance in the gallery to a maximum of 10 people at a time.
The Gallery at 48 Natoma is following current public health guidelines; all visitors and staff are required to wear a face covering while inside the building and maintain social distancing at all times.
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City of Folsom Earns Distinguished Financial Reporting Award |
The City of Folsom Finance Department has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for the United States and Canada (GFOA).
The city was recognized for its FY 2018-19 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The City of Folsom has received this recognition annually since 1988.
The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate members of the community to read the CAFR.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 21,000 government finance professionals. Visit the City of Folsom website to review the annual financial reports.
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Drive-Thru National Night Out October 6 |
Join the Folsom Police Department for a drive-thru National Night Out from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, at Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street. The event will feature Folsom Police Department K-9 and Mounted units, SWAT vehicles, motor officers, crime prevention information, and Folsom Fire Department personnel and equipment. Residents are asked to wear a face covering and remain in their vehicle during the drive-thru event. The Folsom Police Department will collect nonperishable food for the Twin Lakes Food Bank at the National Night Out event.
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Folsom Blood Drive Saturday |
Make a lifesaving blood donation with Vitalant (formerly BloodSource) at the Folsom Community Blood Drive Saturday, October 3. Vitalant will test all donations for COVID-19 antibodies through the end of the year. Donate to see if you can help COVID-19 patients: Vitalant will give you your antibody test results and, if eligible, ask you for a plasma donation.
Folsom Community Blood Drive
Saturday, October 3
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12 to 12:45 p.m.
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom CA 96530
Donors should make an appointment t o comply with social distancing practices. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
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New Extended Weekend Hours at Folsom Skate and Bike Parks |
New extended weekend hours at Folsom Skate and Bike Parks begin Friday, October 2. The parks are open daily -- from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free and both facilities are located at Cummings Family Park, 1775 Creekside Drive.
Monitors are on-site when the parks are open to remind users to maintain social distancing, whether on bike, skateboard, scooter, skates, or on foot. Elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet are required at all times to utilize the skate park. The bike park requires all users to wear a helmet, and pads are strongly recommended.
The City of Folsom is following public health guidelines provided by local, state, and federal officials. As these guidelines evolve, the hours of operation at the skate and bike parks may change. Call 916-817-2767 for recorded information about daily operating conditions and hours.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
October 6, 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Office Hours |
Mayor's Office Hours
Thursdays from 2 - 5 p.m.
Second Floor, City Hall
No Appointment Necessary
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed |
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