City of Folsom building fees to increase July 1

The City of Folsom Community Development Department will implement several fee increases and restructuring measures set to take effect over the coming months, impacting a variety of construction projects within the city. July 1 Fee Increase Starting July 1, 2024,...

Folsom area fireworks stands will open, benefit charities starting Friday

This coming Friday is a day many local non-profits and patriotic revelers are looking forward to. It’s the official opening of “safe and sane” fireworks to celebrate Independence Day across Sacramento County and several locations are set to open across the city. In...

Report: Sacramento area new home sales in May highest since 2005

Sales of Sacramento-area new homes maintained their rapid pace during May as North State BIA members reported selling 666 new homes in the seven-county region. That is the most new homes sold during May since 2005 during the peak of the housing boom. The total is also...

Hometown Country Radio Show returns to Folsom this Friday 

A big weekend is on the horizon in a few days as patriotism and tradition come together in grand fashion in Folsom as the Hometown Parade brings some 70 participants and thousands of spectators to the city’s Historic District on Saturday, June 29. The night before the...

California’s road charge plan: More murden, less freedom

This summer, as Californians prepare for road trips and vacations, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Road Charge Collection Pilot, a mileage-based tax program designed to help fund road maintenance. This pilot program offers drivers the chance to voluntarily sign...

It’s parade and rodeo time, but Folsom’s Mounted Police unit is busy year round 

As the excitement builds for the rodeo’s return to Folsom next week as well as the upcoming Hometown Parade, it’s a great time to recognize a unit of the Folsom Police Department that puts riders on horses all year round across the city but will be highly visible...