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- Sleeper QB David Graves drops Nevada for Hawaii
Quarterback prospect David Graves of Folsom, Calif., has changed his commitment from Nevada to Hawaii.
- Rollin' Hard at OSF
Looking for some cheap grub this evening? Look no further than the Old Spaghetti Factory.
- Greenest House in the Land
A house on Mormon Street was recently awarded LEED's Platinum designation for energy efficiency.
- Horse spooked by motorcycles at Folsom Lake dies
A horse was severely injured and had to be destroyed after being spooked by motorcycles being operated illegally at Folsom Lake on Saturday, Jan.
- Man Spots His Stolen Car In Rear View
A man who had his car stolen was vindicated Monday after he saw an alleged burglar driving the vehicle.
- Experts give their New Year's tips
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, Kathy Johnson of Sacramento, Calif., has two simple money-savers in mind: "to get out of debt and pay off all my credit cards." Johnson, a single mother, said her debts ...
- Tree Recycle Day
Time to get those Christmas trees down... the Boy Scouts are recycling trees today; drop your unflocked trees down at Rodeo Park , and they will take care of the rest! If you miss it today, you can always use ...
- Folsom History Museum tests Gold Rush knowledge
To participate in the History Bee, visit the Folsom History Museum Web site at www.folsomhistorymuseum.org . Click on "rules" to find out what to study.
- Photos from Cash concert at Folsom Prison surface
Singer Johnny Cash never did time in Folsom State Prison, but the concert he performed there in January 1968 put the prison on the map and marked a turning point in the entertainer's career.
- Grant will fund El Dorado teen center building
The Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County last month received a $20,000 grant from the United Way California Capital Region to install a portable building for use as a teen center.
- 10 Best Telegraph Images of 2008
Brandon Wood, 3, of El Dorado Hills enjoys a cool double scoop of Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream in Folsom during triple digit heat during the summer.
- How homeless students cope in Folsom Cordova
Charlene Hunt compares the homeless students she oversees to sparrows searching for a place to nest.
- 2008 in Review
Folsom's new dog park was part of a great 2008 for Folsom. Folsom Lake Crossing won out in a naming contest for the bridge, Intel spinoff Numonyx launched, a new parking structure on Sutter Street, and Ernie ...
- Personal Finance: Teacher gets kids to play and save
From toddlers to teens, there are legions of kid-friendly books and Web sites on money management.
- Lauren Forcella: Nonstop "guy talk" perennial pastime for girls
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- South of 50 development moves forward
GenCorp Inc. said today it has passed key regulatory milestones in developing two major parcels of land along Highway 50.
- Wreck ties up traffic over Folsoma s Rainbow Bridge
A vehicle accident that occurred late Sunday afternoon south of Rainbow Bridge is snarling Sunday evening traffic into the historic Old Folsom area via Greenback Lane.
- Holiday Recycling is Easy in Folsom
Folsom's annual Christmas tree recycling drop-off event will be held on two consecutive Saturdays - Dec.
- Folsom Lake Symphony Holiday Concert Features Choral Society
The Folsom Lake Symphony Holiday Concert is sure to be spectacular, presented at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater, Folsom High School.
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City DescriptionFolsom is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. Folsom is most commonly known by its famous Folsom Prison. As of 2007, the State of California's estimate of Folsom's population is 70,835.
Folsom is a suburb of Sacramento and is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Folsom started as a small town called Granite City, mostly occupied by gold miners seeking fortune in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Though few amassed a great deal of wealth, the city prospered due to the Joseph Folsom's lobbying to get a railway to connect the town with Sacramento. Joseph died in 1855, and the town was later renamed to Folsom in his honor. The railway was abandoned in the 1980s but later opened up as the terminus of the Gold Line of Sacramento Regional Transit District's light rail service. A few former gold-rush era towns are located within city limits of Folsom, including Prairie City, California, Salmon Falls, and Mormon Island (though these towns no longer exist).
Folsom Prison was established in 1880, when the Livermore family made an agreement with the state to donate land for the prison in exchange for prison labor. Their plan was to build a ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- United States
- California
- Sacramento County
City Contains:- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
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