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Garbage collection change coming next week
Beginning next week, some people in Folsom will experience a change in when their garbage is collected. Beginning the week of July 22nd, the City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division is beginning new collection routes and times. The plan is to be more efficient in the way the collection process is done.
Folsom council to discuss speed limits, fees and more Tuesday
The Folsom City Council convenes for its regular meeting and the final one of July this coming Tuesday with several items up for discussion amongst the public hearing portion of the evening from including zoning changes, speed limits, utility charges, fee schedules, and affordable housing initiatives Here ais quick glance of what to expect in this week’s meeting, as well as the entire meeting agenda below. The public is always encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions at Folsom’s City Council meetings.
Local California government to consider renaming ‘sacred’ Native American mountain range
(FOX40.COM) — A natural icon of the Sacramento Valley, the Sutter Buttes, has become a point of discussion in Sutter County as the name of the world’s smallest mountain range has been put in question. According to documentation from the U.S. Board Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, a proposal to […]
Grass fire threatened South Sacramento neighborhood
(FOX40.COM) — A South Sacramento neighborhood was threatened by the flames of a fast moving vegetation fire on Friday afternoon, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. At 1:23 p.m., fire crews received calls of vegetation fire in the 8600 block of Lakha Circle. Fire crews got to work immediately by creating fire breaks and […]
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny over vacancies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento’s public housing agency faces scrutiny as hundreds of much-needed public housing units sit vacant. Some have been empty for years, despite a waiting list thousands of families long. Now, Sacramento’s City Council and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) want answers....
Folsom Fire announces 14 department promotions
Surrounded by their peers, family members and in the company of city leaders and members of the community, 14 members of the Folsom Fire Department took the stage at the Folsom Community Center this week where they were recognized for their dedicated service to the department and promoted in rank for a variety of positions, including that of Division Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain and Engineer.
California’s Hidden Gem: Sacramento’s $430,000 Median Home Price and 9% Job Growth Rate Make it an Attractive Option
Sacramento: California’s Hidden Gem Sacramento stands out with its chill vibes, booming economy, culinary scene, and craft beer spots. Home to 500,930 residents and it attracts Bay Area tech enthusiasts and families due to its high quality of life and affordable housing, according to the report of Southwest Journal. A Clean, Scenic, and Friendly City […]
Political analyst weighs in on what Harris might be looking for in a running mate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Not long after President Joe Biden announced he was ending his reelection campaign and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris did more questions emerge, including who Harris’ running mate might be. With a major change in the race for the White House, the...
Gov. Newsom's office says state is monitoring California impacts of the global computer outage
SACRAMENTO – Computer systems across the world and across the Sacramento area are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night. The problem stems from an issue with systems linked to Microsoft and the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Companies across the world, from media outlets and airline companies, started getting the "Blue Screen of Death" on their computers. Law enforcement agencies are saying that critical infrastructure, like 911 services, has not been affected by the outage. In a statement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the state is coordinating with local emergency officials to address any lingering impacts of the outage. "At this time, there are no reports of impacts to life-safety public services in California," the governor's office wrote. While CrowdStrike has said they've rolled out a fix, not every system has recovered. Sacramento International Airport, in particular, has continued to feel the domino effects of the outage into Friday morning. Travelers are dealing with canceled flights and are scrambling to rebook. Officials at SMF are urging travelers to get to the airport early and check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
California Boys & Girls State Has a Bright Future
This year, the California Boys & Girls State program once again brought 900 rising high school seniors together from across the state to California State University’s Sacramento campus. The 86-year-old American Legion program tasked 16 and 17-year-olds with forming a fully functioning state government within a week. Unlike previous years, however, California Governor Gavin Newsom surprised the delegates to personally swear in the Boys & Girls State’s elected governor.
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness July 8-14
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From July 8-14, the City of Sacramento received 818 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 1,000 calls were closed, meaning that...
City activates cooling centers July 19-24
With the National Weather Service forecasting triple-digit high temperatures for the coming days, the City of Sacramento will activate the Outreach and Engagement Center and the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center as cooling centers where residents can find relief from the heat. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate...
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