City News: Your Weekly Update
February 11, 2021
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Virtual Community Meeting for the Highway 50/Empire Ranch Road Interchange Project |
The City of Folsom is hosting a virtual community meeting for the Highway 50/Empire Ranch Roach Interchange Project from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 24.
The City of Folsom, in cooperation with Caltrans, is proposing a new interchange on the Sacramento County/El Dorado County line, between the existing East Bidwell Street interchange in Folsom and Latrobe Road interchange in El Dorado Hills. The virtual community meeting will include a brief presentation on the project design, environmental process, and project schedule, followed by an opportunity for the community to ask questions and provide feedback to city staff and the project team.
Currently, the project is in the preliminary design and environmental phase, which is expected to be complete by the summer of 2021. Once the environmental document is approved, final design will begin with construction anticipated to start in 2025 at the earliest, depending on funding availability.
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New Rules for Places of Worship |
On Friday, February 5, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The justices said the state can cap indoor services at 25% of a building’s capacity and ban singing and chanting to reduce the transmission of the virus. The State of California updated its Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier structure to allow indoor operations for places of worship – at a 25 percent capacity maximum with modifications. Sacramento County has also updated its public health order.
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Register Your Interest in Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine |
Sign up to receive email updates about future COVID-19 vaccination clinics hosted by Sacramento County Public Health. To ensure the limited supply of the vaccine is distributed equitably, distribution is guided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vaccine will be provided in phases to those with the highest risk first.
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Gallery at 48 Natoma Online Store and Retail Shopping Hours |
Shop for one-of-a-kind works of art on the Gallery at 48 Natoma online store! If you prefer to shop in-person, the gallery also offers retail drop-in shopping hours from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Shopping appointments are also available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 916-461-6601 to reserve an appointment time.
Paintings and mosaics created by professional fine artists are available for sale, plus a variety of artisan-made jewelry, glass art, and small gift items. Proceeds from the sales help support local fine artists and artisans, and public art programs for all ages.
Current COVID-19 public health protocols are in place, and masks must be worn at all times while waiting to enter and inside the building. Shoppers will be limited to a maximum of 10 inside the building at a time to ensure adequate space for social distancing. The City of Folsom is following public health guidelines provided by county, state, and federal officials. As these guidelines evolve, program and event details may change as well.
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Zip Books: Your Library, Delivered |
Zip Books is a way for you to request books that the Folsom Public Library or its partners do not own. Eligible books are purchased through Amazon.com and shipped directly to your home—at no cost to you! Visit the Zip Books page on the Folsom Public Library website for more information or to request a Zip Book. Zip Books is a statewide project of the NorthNet Library System, funded by the California State Library. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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How to Recycle Used Batteries |
New toys and electronics could mean old, unwanted batteries. In California, batteries are considered hazardous waste when they are discarded. This includes AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, and all other batteries, both rechargeable and single-use. If your old batteries end up in a landfill, pollutants can leak out and contaminate groundwater. Lithium batteries can cause fires if not taped or bagged when recycled.
All types of electronics and batteries can be recycled in Folsom’s Door-to-Door Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection program. Schedule an appointment at www.folsom.ca.us/wastecollection or call 916-461-6730. You can also drop off your old, unwanted batteries at participating Folsom retailers. Find a retailer near you at www.fosom.ca.us/hazmat.
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City of Folsom Presidents Day Holiday Closures |
City administrative offices will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday Monday, February 15. For urgent city issues, call 916-355-7231. Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Garbage service will be provided as usual.
- Transit services will be available through the Folsom Stage Line operated by SacRT.
- The Folsom Skate and Bike Parks are open from 1 to 5 p.m.
- Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is open for evening lap swim from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; no morning lap swim
- Fun Factory Preschool, Kindergarten Readiness, and R.E.C. Club programs do not meet.
- The Gallery at 48 Natoma, Folsom Art Center, Folsom Senior Center, and Andy Morin Sports Complex remain closed.
- FIDO Field Dog Park is open from 7 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
- The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – advance online ticket purchase is required for admission.
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Utility Commission
February 16, 6:30 p.m.
February 16, 6:30 p.m.
Historic District Commission - CANCELED
February 17, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission - CANCELED
February 17, 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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